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2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Trailblazer.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer is equipped with an automatic 9-speed transmission and carries EPA fuel economy ratings of 26/29/27 mpg. Recording zero recalls and only 32 total owner complaints—with engine issues representing the top reported concern—this model year stands in stark contrast to the nameplate’s broader reliability history. Set against a historical range from 1999 to 2026 that includes a high of 1,733 complaints in 2005 and a low of one in 2014, the 2024 variant emerges as a notably stable data point for researchers tracking longitudinal quality trends.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy26/29/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 25206377
Engine air filter42712666
Spark plug12688094 alt 12683541
Battery88864541
Front wiper blades42709511 alt 42709513
Thermostat12666900 alt 55487536
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.6 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight3014 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 29 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Trailblazer of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2024 RS
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024RS 1.3L Turbo I-38.70 sec16.70 sec155 hpAWD
2024Activ 1.3L Turbo I-38.80 sec16.70 sec155 hpAWD
2021ACTIV 1.3L Turbo I-39.20 sec16.80 sec155 hpAWD
2021RS 1.3L Turbo I-39.30 sec17.00 sec155 hpAWD
2021RS 1.3L Turbo I-39.40 sec17.10 sec155 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer sits in the latter half of the current-generation arc that began in 2021, and the federal data shows a clear and encouraging downward trend in complaints, recalls, and investigations across this generation. Complaints fell from a peak of 182 with 4 recalls in 2021 to 32 with zero recalls and zero investigations in 2024, continuing a steady year-over-year decline that persisted into 2025 (19 complaints) and 2026 (3 complaints). TSBs similarly declined from 746 in 2021 to 405 in 2024, suggesting that manufacturer technical guidance is stabilizing as the platform matures. For 2024 specifically, the top complaint areas were Engine (4), Service Brakes (3), Electrical System (3), and Unknown/Other (3), with 3 crash-related complaints and no fire complaints reported — relatively modest figures that do not point to a concentrated systemic defect, though the data does not specify root causes. The fact that 2024 carries zero recalls and zero investigations, matching 2023 and 2025, indicates it falls squarely within the generation's most stable period. For a buyer, the 2024 Trailblazer represents a strong value proposition: it benefits from the early-production corrections made during 2021–2022 while still being a recent model year, making it a solid choice among used options in this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
405
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
32
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine4
Service Brakes3
Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other3
Power Train2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Exterior Lighting1
Lane Departure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 405 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIC6637B2026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis document is a technical bulletin regarding CarPlay issues in certain Buick and…
PIP6033B2026-06-08Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly…
PIP6031E2026-06-05Unknown Or OtherThis PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer…
PIC6548A2026-06-05Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Trailblazer have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Trailblazer get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg.