2023 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
17/100
#6 most-complained of 7 Blazer years
The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer ranks 6th out of 7 model years, with a complaint index of 17 and a "Best" verdict relative to other Blazer years. It has 43 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires reported, with Engine issues being the top problem area at 33% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20.5 city / 27 hwy
Top 2023 Chevrolet Blazer problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine14 (33%)
- Brakes10 (23%)
- Electrical System10 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (16%)
- Steering6 (14%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Other3 (7%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
What owners report
- Some owners report unintended acceleration where the vehicle sped up past 70 MPH and brakes failed to slow it down as expected, requiring use of the parking brake.
- Drivers describe the automatic emergency braking system locking up the brakes suddenly during normal turns with no obstacle present.
- Owners report the driver-side headlight intermittently failing to illuminate at night, reducing visibility to about 30 feet.
- Some describe the power lift tailgate closing unexpectedly and striking a person, causing injury.
- Owners note vehicle stalling with the ABS light on, sometimes traced to a wheel speed sensor, with instrument cluster lights also activating.
- Several complaints reference delays getting recall parts for the transmission sun gear issue under campaign 23V172000.
2023 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V172000Mar 16, 2023Transmission & Powertrain8,744 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
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. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 23V042000Feb 2, 2023Transmission & Powertrain10 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
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.
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 is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
2023 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,825
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Blazer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- Among Blazer model years with data, 2023 has the second-lowest complaint index at 17 and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other years. It logged 43 complaints and 2 recalls, both lower than several other years like 2020 (219 complaints) and 2021 (133 complaints).
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?
- Engine complaints make up 33% of reports, the largest share, followed by Brakes, Electrical System, and Transmission & Powertrain, each at 23%. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 28,500 miles.
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls: campaign 23V172000 for an incorrect transmission sun gear, and campaign 23V042000 for a left-side half-shaft assembly missing a retaining ring. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2023 Blazer compare to other years?
- The 2023 Blazer ranks 6th worst out of 7 years tracked, meaning it performs better than most other years. Its complaint index of 17 is well below the 2020 model's index of 100 and the 2021 model's index of 83, both rated "Avoid."
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?
- EPA rates the 2023 Blazer at 23 mpg combined (20.5 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,825.