Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Toyota Sequoia
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Toyota Sequoia. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | Toyota Sequoia | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,573 | 1,126 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Stability control |
| Crashes and fires | 152 and 52 | 41 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 63,000 miles | 119,000 miles |
| Recalls | 12 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 14 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 13 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $4,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,573 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1,126 for the Toyota Sequoia. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 12 for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, 6 for the Toyota Sequoia.