2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Window & Wiper Problems

Which parts fail

• Power window devices and controls
  52
• Glass, side/rear
  1
• Rearview mirrors/devices
  1
• Windshield
  1

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  11%
• 25k–50k
  710%
• 50k–75k
  2233%
• 75k–100k
  1522%
• 100k–150k
  1725%
• 150k+
  57%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver's side power master window switch had failed and failed to roll up the windows. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had caused a significant amount of water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and the failure was inked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V248000 (Electrical System, Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

My headlights turn off bybthemselves while driving, other times they wont turn off at all after car is turned off even while in park, and other times they turn on while switched to off position randomly in the middle of te night resulting in a dead battery come morning. My driver window no longer works as well as driver power locks. Happening since 2020 random at first now permentant removal of fuse switch in order to shut off lights and the fuse switch is hot to the touch upon removal.

Takata recall I was involved in an accident that did over $9,000 damage to my front end of vehicle. The airbags did not inflate. This was on a city street, and both vehicles were moving. Also had a power window motor go out. I understand that this might be involved in a recall of window motors that could be causing fires.

2007 Trailblazer ss drivers door module/window switch on my normal commute to work, I had noticed a faint burning smell of plastic that would only linger in the cabin for a few seconds. The smell continued for almost a week with the same symptoms and then disappeared for almost 4 days. After the smell of burning plastic was no longer there, one night while driving, the drivers door module lights (drivers, passenger, rear windows, window locks, and lock) were flickering and noticeably power surging. I was concerned about this issue so I had done some research online looking for any information that May lead to a solution to my problem and if any other Trailblazer owners were experiencing the same problem. Seemed to be a pretty popular problem among Trailblazer owners ranging from 2004 and up. …

I was having problems with the drivers side door control panel for about 3 days. On 2/22/12 the controls did not work for the drivers side window and the window was stuck in the up position. On 2/23/12 when returning to my vehicle the window was in the complete down position. I started my vehicle in attempt to roll up the window but the controls didn't work. After about 15 seconds I noticed a burning plastic smell coming from the controls. I immediately shut off the vehicle and popped off the control module to find smoke coming out of the opening. I disconnected the wires and removed the module. I could see what appears to be an internal fire in the module due to the melted plastic and housing of the unit. I'm glad that I have some sense of mechanical aptitude because this could have caused a lot of damage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the front driver side door / insulation caught on fire. My husband poured a cup of water to put out the fire. The entire interior door panel, power master window switch and harness had to be replaced. The contact was not injured. The contact also stated prior to the failure the door failed to open and the power windows failed to operate. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,000. The driver's side door switch and module assembly caused the fire. There was damage to the wiring harness, door trim panel and insulation. The inner door handle and power mirror switch needed to be replaced. Pictures received 05/07/12

My husband was driving with the whole family in the car, it was raining that morning and only a minute into our drive, the drivers door window rolled down by itself...he pushed the switch for the window to go back up..the window went back up and not even 30seconds later it rolled down again on its own...at about the same time smoke started billowing out of the drivers door, the smoke filled the car, it smelled like an electrical fire. We were only a block from home so we took the car home, pulled the interior from the door where we discovered the switches that control the locks, windows, and side mirrors were all melted and still smoking...we disconnected all the switches and are without use of any drivers door electrical switches. Updated 10/03/12 updated 10/04/2012

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side window switch ignited in flames. The vehicle was not destroyed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the electrical switches had shorted out and caused the fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would call him back at a later date. The failure mileage was 105,000. .....updated 01/14/13 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The faulty part was replaced with o.e.m. With known failure history. The known failure is not available. Updated 1/15/2013

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the console on the drivers side door caught fire while the contact was closing the window. The contacts mechanic stated that the entire motor and actuator for the window needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,105. The current mileage was 67,001. Updated 10/03/12 the consumer stated the box that holds the controls is melted and smells burnt. The driver's side door would not lock or unlock with remote. Memory seat controls, locks,windows, and heated seat controls all failed as a result. Updated 10/09/2012

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the headlamps and day time running lamps failed to operate. The contact also stated that the driver's side power window switch also failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlamp driver module and master power window switch module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V519000 (exterior lighting) or 15V599000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

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Window & Wiper complaints in other Trailblazer years