repaired · 2025 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.
2023 Chevrolet BlazerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-172 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: UltraTech66, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Power train
10Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
6Steering
4Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Lane departure
54 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Blazer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Blazer median. How we score
'69'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Chevrolet Blazer safety ratings
2023 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
In owners' words
What Blazer owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle’s radiator developed a coolant leak that was discovered and confirmed by the dealership during a routine oil change, tire rotation and state inspection. There were no warning lights, warning messages prior to the dealership discovering the leak. The radiator required replacement. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the sun gear and the drive shaft fractured. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was pushed to a safe place. The check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. The…
Re: Vehicle Safety Defect Complaint – 2023 Chevrolet Blazer To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. This vehicle has exhibited multiple system failures that present a serious risk to driver safety and public roadway safety. The…
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