Reliable Auto DB

2023 Chevrolet Blazer reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer over 4 years — 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Blazer years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission and Driveshaft.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer
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Complaints

43

Per year

9

Recalls

2

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 43), then Powertrain (10) and Service brakes (10). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Blazer has 50 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2024 has 47 complaints, 16 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2023-03-16 · NHTSA campaign 23V172000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Remedy Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
Recall Driveshaft 2023-02-02 · NHTSA campaign 23V042000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
Remedy Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.

Complaints by component (43 total)

Engine
12
Powertrain
10
Service brakes
10
Electrical system
7
Forward collision avoidance
7
Steering
6
Exterior lighting
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Lane departure
2
Air bags
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Speed control
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

9202342024152025152026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "2023 Chevrolet Blazer 42334 miles 9/18/2026 Component failed: 2023 Blazer RS eBoost system. Integrated electronic brake booster / master cylinder / brake pedal sensor assembly. Component available for inspection. Same…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-18
  • "Multiple warning lights on the vehicle stating the ABS brake system was not functioning, the letters brake showed by the gauges but it was not the parking brake because I put that on to check it and it was a different…"
    Service brakes, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-29
  • "I am reporting a recurring safety issue with the Forward Collision Alert/Automatic Emergency Braking system on my 2023 Chevrolet Blazer 2LT. The vehicle frequently activates the Forward Collision Alert when there is no…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-11
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-02
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase the vehicle mileage was 57,692. It was…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Blazer all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100
Blazer all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Blazer front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $2950
Blazer front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

Crossover (current nameplate), 2019–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L turbo and 3.6L V6) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/60R19 to 265/45R21 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak and possible loss of propulsion. Recall 23V-042 covers certain 2023 Blazer and Traverse vehicles: left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring, which can allow the half shaft to disengage. Recall 23V-869 covers certain 2024 Blazer vehicles: door strikers may fracture and allow a door to open unexpectedly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer over 4 years — 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Blazer years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission and Driveshaft.

What are common problems with a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 43), then Powertrain (10) and Service brakes (10). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Blazer has 50 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2024 has 47 complaints, 16 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer been recalled?

The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Is the modern Chevrolet Blazer a body-on-frame SUV?

No. The 2019+ Blazer is a unibody crossover distinct from the historical K5 Blazer.

What oil does a 2019+ Chevrolet Blazer take?

0W-20 for both the 2.0L turbo and 3.6L V6 common US powertrains. Confirm the filler-cap grade.

What does recall 20V-668 cover on early Blazers?

Certain 2019-2020 Blazer vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak and possible loss of propulsion.