2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2021 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2021 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 412 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 749 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 22,260 mi | 31,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | 119 |
| Engine | 36 | 96 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 92 |
| Power Train | 38 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 24 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 39 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 11 |
| Stalling | 9 | 33 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.