Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
2002–2006 only
2002–2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext models have 478 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is electrical — body_control_module, typically surfacing around 85,069 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2002–2006 only
Median onset: 85,069 miles.
Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.
Median onset: 64,680 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.
Median onset: 123,671 miles.
Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.
Median onset: 95,327 miles.
Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.
Median onset: 105,393 miles.
Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.
Median onset: 103,055 miles. 50.0% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.
Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.
Median onset: 131,881 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typically $200–$6,500 to fix a transmission repair, nationally.
Median onset: 61,945 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002–2006 model years. See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext report for every year and full specs/safety data.