2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2021 Kia Telluride
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 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 343 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 749 | 95 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 22,260 mi | 3,950 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 39 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 62 |
| Power Train | 38 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 14 |
| Structure | 8 | 31 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 12 |
| Stalling | 9 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2021 Kia Telluride
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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.