2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer over 4 years — 16 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Trailblazer years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (16 of 68), then Electrical system (15) and Service brakes (14). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2022 Trailblazer has 110 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2024 has 33 complaints, 11 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more 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 Trailblazer. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (68 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"Shift to Park error message when car is already in park and then difficulty getting car to turn off. This is an ongoing issue. I have seen online this is a common problem. This is a safety issue because if the car…"
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"While driving to work last Thursday morning suddenly my 2023 Trailblazer let out a sorta growl and then a dragging noise thankfully I was able to get over and stop on the shoulder only to discover that my tail pipe was…"
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"Exhaust system Yes Bolts that hold it on , rusted off Could have fallen off while I was driving. Luckily I managed to get to work before it fell off. Yes Inspected by repair shop No warning"
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"The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal felt extremely firm and was difficult to depress. The contact stated that his…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 |
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| Trailblazer all-wheel drive | 1.3L, 3-cyl | Automatic 9-speed | All-wheel drive | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
| Trailblazer front-wheel drive | 1.2L, 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Trailblazer front-wheel drive | 1.3L, 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 33 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V537000 covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2020 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed; a seat missing those bolts may move in a crash. Recall 21V440000 covers certain 2021-2022 Trailblazer and 2020-2022 Encore GX vehicles. The emergency jack can fracture if not positioned as directed in the owner's manual, which can allow the vehicle to collapse. Recall 26V539000 covers certain 2024-2026 Trailblazer vehicles (among Buick Envista, Encore GX, and Chevrolet Trax) where the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer over 4 years — 16 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Trailblazer years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (16 of 68), then Electrical system (15) and Service brakes (14). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2022 Trailblazer has 110 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2024 has 33 complaints, 11 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
Has the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Owners have filed 68 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer is 29.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Chevrolet Trailblazer take?
2021+ US crossovers: 0W-20 for the 1.3L turbo (about 4.8 qt with filter); 0W-30/5W-30 for the 1.2L turbo (about 4.2 qt).
Does recall 20V537000 cover the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
It covers certain 2021 Trailblazer and 2020 Encore GX vehicles: rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may be missing; dealers install the bolts.
What generation is the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The US crossover generation that began for model year 2021 (not the earlier body-on-frame TrailBlazer).