Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Chevrolet Trailblazer

Chevrolet Trailblazer owners have reported 59 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Chevrolet Trailblazer


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Chevrolet Trailblazer

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 30 mph, the headlights failed and turned off independently. When the contact exited the vehicle, the locks independently engaged and locked the contact out. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for that incident.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact's wife owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side doors failed to lock as needed while pressing the lock button on the key fob or the lock button located on the exterior of the doors.   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

Once in a while while driving down the raod the rear hatch window pops open. This does not happen all the time but in the past year it has happen four times. Twice in the past month.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Rear hatch and glass gate binding and won't open without hitting the top body panel and roof. This started way back when the glass hatch just pops up by itself while driving and we just stop and just close it.   Read details...




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