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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
18Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

The Chevrolet Trailblazer is a subcompact SUV that slots below the Equinox in GM's lineup, targeting younger buyers and urban drivers who want a stylish, maneuverable crossover at an accessible price point. Now in its current generation since 2021, it competes in one of the most crowded segments in the American market, going up against the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, and Ford EcoSport.

VERDICT

The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 96 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Trailblazer as a stylish and practical choice in the subcompact SUV segment, praising its sharp exterior design and comfortable interior for the class. Most acknowledge it as a strong value-oriented option, though some note that more powerful rivals exist. Overall sentiment toward the model is positive, with safety and feature content frequently highlighted as strengths.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 17.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20409

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

18 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 10Unknown Or Other 7Power Train 5Engine 3Visibility/Wiper 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1

Other Trailblazer years

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20409), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Trailblazer 2025. Class rank 7 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure