Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Oldsmobile Bravada

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chevrolet Trailblazer

Total complaints
7,110
Avg per model year
419
Recall campaigns (all years)
28
Most complained year
2005 (1,466)
Top problems: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Exterior Lighting

Oldsmobile Bravada

Total complaints
947
Avg per model year
74
Recall campaigns (all years)
18
Most complained year
2002 (238)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Electrical System

Complaints by model year

YearChevrolet TrailblazerOldsmobile Bravada
20041,08113
200390127
20021,149238
20012033
20002676
1999460
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.