2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Label Recall (20V295)

Recall 20V295 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer in recall 20V295?

The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required.

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Trailblazer with recall 20V295?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Trailblazer shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the labels, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V295?

Recall 20V295 covers 20 vehicles: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

NHTSA lists 20 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Trailblazer label recall?

Yes. GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge.

GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.

When was recall 20V295 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 20V295 to NHTSA on May 21, 2020.

This recall was filed 77 months ago. If your Trailblazer was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Trailblazer is part of recall 20V295?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 20V295 is open on your Trailblazer, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Trailblazer vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Trailblazer owners do about recall 20V295?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 20V295000 applies to your Trailblazer.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any labels symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Trailblazer owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 56 of them about the other equipment.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 193 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 56 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer: 193 complaints in total, 56 about the other equipment

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V440000 (Equipment) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11435362, filed October 4, 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V440000 (Equipment). The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the only resolution for the recall would be to remove the jack stand inside the vehicle. The contact was informed that the jack stand would not be replaced.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11441358, filed November 22, 2021

Found standing water in spare tire well. Back seat constantly wet, growing mold. The whole back area is moldy, mold under driver seat. My back passenger door seal has mold and water. Seat belts in back, MOLD. I had to wear a mask just to drive to the store.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11636360, filed January 16, 2025

Can recall 20V295 make my Trailblazer a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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