Wednesday, September 23, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Ford Escape Hybrid

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chevrolet Trailblazer

Total complaints
7,126
Avg per model year
420
Recall campaigns (all years)
29
Most complained year
2005 (1,466)
Top problems: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Exterior Lighting

Ford Escape Hybrid

Total complaints
1,714
Avg per model year
124
Recall campaigns (all years)
2
Most complained year
2008 (443)
Top problems: Engine, Service Brakes, Steering

Complaints by model year

YearChevrolet TrailblazerFord Escape Hybrid
2024334
20236723
202210968
2021193122
200927153
2008193443
2007732124
20061,108219
20051,466178
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.