Total Complaints
1 filings
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 · model year
2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360
1 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009CHEVROLETTRAILBLAZER 360 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2009 TRAILBLAZER 360 is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2009 TRAILBLAZER 360, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140505ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR AND MY CAR SUDDENLY DIED...LIKE WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF GAS EXCEPT EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN..LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO VEER OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALMOST AS QUICKLY AS IT HAPPENED I GAVE IT SOME GAS AND IT JOLTED AND CAME BACK TO LIFE. IT WAS LIKE MY ENTIRE ENGINE JUST DIED. IT WAS SCARY...I THINK THEY (GM) MAY HAVE MORE ISSUE THEN THEY ARE LETTING OUT. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
Compare 2009CHEVROLETTRAILBLAZER 360 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 have?▼
The 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.