2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Safety Rating — 4 Stars Overall
NHTSA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. Check a specific Trailblazer’s crash and title history below.
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer— By the Numbers
- Overall rating
- 4★
- Frontal crash
- 4★
- Side crash
- 5★
- Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
- 18.5%
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 4
Overall rating
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Quick Answer
- What is the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety rating?
- NHTSA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release.
- Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 4 recall campaigns, 192 owner complaints and 0 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer crash-test ratings
NHTSA rated early and later production separately, and the front passenger seat drives the difference: it scored lowest of any seat on early cars and improved on later ones.
NHTSA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover.
In the frontal test the passenger seat trails the driver's on early and later cars alike, and on early cars it is the lowest result anywhere in the record. Knowing which release a car belongs to tells you which set of frontal and overall results applies to it.
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer actually went through.
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release.
The rating is for the TrailblazerNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Inspecting a used 2021 Trailblazer
The ratings describe the Trailblazer as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Read the build date on the driver's door-jamb label to place the car in the early or later release group, since the frontal and overall results differ between them.
The front passenger seat is the weakest-scoring position in this record, so look at the passenger side of the dash for signs the airbag has been replaced: a cover or panel that sits unevenly, a texture or colour that does not match the rest of the dash, or trim clips that have been disturbed. Then pull the passenger belt sharply to confirm it locks and retracts fully.
Check that the passenger airbag status indicator changes correctly with the seat empty and occupied, and that the airbag warning light clears after start-up.
Every rated version of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
NHTSA rates body styles and drivetrains separately, and the results are not always the same. Match the version to the car you are looking at.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18.5% |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.9% |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18.5% |
How NHTSA's current ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety rating?+
NHTSA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?+
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release.
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 4 recall campaigns, 192 owner complaints and 0 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer's stars with a newer model?+
Yes, with other vehicles rated under NHTSA's current program (model year 2011 onward). Stars from before then came from different tests.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Trailblazer is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Trailblazer that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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