2023 Chevrolet TrailblazerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer has problems

76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine182
Electrical system171
Service brakes150
Power train100
Air bags54
Engine and engine cooling40
Forward collision avoidance41
Fuel/propulsion system30
Lane departure20
9 other systems132

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other Trailblazer 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 Trailblazer median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'14'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety ratings

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Trailblazer owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and departing the fueling station, the vehicle stalled in the roadway and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a nearby parking lot. The contact stated that the engine failed to accelerate…
Complaint 11775998 · Nov 5, 2026 · 71,438 miles
purchased brand new December 2022. 7000 miles had issues with brake noise. dealership resurfaced rotors. 28000 miles turbo had to be replaced due to "reduced engine power". Was told a seal was the problem in the original design. 45000 miles a/c would stop blowing and produce extensive condensation…
Complaint 11769263 · Oct 6, 2026
This incident is in regards to a fire that occurred in the engine bay area, post having turbo replacement and spark plug replacement done by a local dealership where this car was purchased new. Car had roughly approximately 60,000 miles and had a check engine light and engine reduce power…
Complaint 11766531 · Sep 23, 2026

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