2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer Safety Rating
Small SUVs Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-09-16
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is not yet ranked. Our required evidence is complete for 3 of 4 primary tests and 3 of 4 selected occupant-protection details. Missing results are shown as missing, never assumed.
Reported so far: Small overlap front Good; Side (updated test) Good; Headlights Poor; Latch ease of use Acceptable.
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
- Rating applies to 2021-26 models built after July 2020
- Rating applies to 2026 models built after February 2026
Headlights: baseline Poor; best reported Acceptable
- Acceptable β (1) Trim level(s): LS trim, LT trim
- Poor β (2) Trim level(s): RS trim, Activ trim
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Marginal
- Marginal β standard Automatic Emergency Braking/Front Pedestrian Braking. Rating applies to all 2025-26 models
Vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention 2.0: baseline Poor
- Poor β standard Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian Braking. Rating applies to all 2025-26 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (39 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2021-26 models built after July 2020
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2021-26 models built after July 2020
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2026 models built after February 2026
Headlights
Β· (1) Trim level(s): LS trim, LT trim
Headlights
Β· (2) Trim level(s): RS trim, Activ trim
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0
Rating applies to all 2025-26 models Β· standard Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian Braking
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2025-26 models Β· standard Automatic Emergency Braking/Front Pedestrian Braking
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2021-26 models
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How the score is built
See our full scoring methodology and rules β
NHTSA 5-star rating
2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A AWD
NHTSA stars are shown for reference and carry no weight in the score. NHTSA source. Why the two programs disagree β
IIHS crash-test videos
These videos are embedded on IIHSβs ratings page for this model. The tested vehicle may be an earlier model year or a related version whose results IIHS applies to this vehicle. Check the test description and source for the exact coverage.
Load a player to watch on this page, or use the YouTube link. Video footage helps explain the test; the published injury measurements and ratings are the basis for comparison.
Small overlap front: Driver-side
Tested vehicle: 2021 Buick Encore GX Select 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2021-26 models built after July 2020
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 42 per million registered vehicle-years | Small SUVs as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
Compared with other small SUVs
Closest-scoring current small SUVs with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every small SUVs ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Forester | #1 of 28 | TSP+ | $29,995 | 94.3 | |
| 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | #21 of 28 | β | $31,845 | 71.6 | |
| 2026 Buick Envista | #22 of 28 | β | $26,495 | 71.2 | |
| 2026 Kia EV6 | #23 of 28 | β | $37,900 | 70.6 |
Our analysis
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer belongs to the Small SUVs class. This class has a driver death rate near the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2026 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 4 IIHS rating categories reported, the Chevrolet Trailblazer earned 2 Good ratings. Results below Good deserve attention, especially the updated frontal and side tests that IIHS toughened in 2022 and 2023. Our updated crash test analysis explains what changed.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with Chevrolet or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
Safety recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
We do not have a verified NHTSA recall lookup for this model and year. An unmatched or unavailable lookup is not evidence of a clean recall record.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
Questions about the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer a safe car?
IIHS has published 3 of the 4 primary tests and 3 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; side: updated test = Good; headlights = Poor; latch ease of use = Acceptable.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2026 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
How does the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer compare with other small SUVs?
The class leader is the 2026 Subaru Forester at 94.3/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current small SUVs with complete records.
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