2023 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 6th worst among 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 43 complaints, 2 recalls, and 4 crashes, with Engine problems being the most common issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #6 of 11 Blazer years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 43
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2023 Chevy Blazer problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle failed to slow despite braking, requiring the parking brake to stop.
- Owners describe brake pedals traveling to the floor with reduced stopping power, in at least one case leading to a crash.
- Several complaints mention the automatic emergency braking system locking up the brakes unexpectedly during normal turns with no obstacle present.
- Electrical issues include a power lift tailgate closing unexpectedly and striking an occupant, and a driver-side headlight intermittently failing to illuminate at night.
- Owners reported the vehicle stalling multiple times with the ABS light on, sometimes linked to a wheel speed sensor, with lengthy repair delays.
- Some owners noted long waits for recall parts related to the transmission sun gear campaign.
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?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 Blazer a Complaint Index of 50 with a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst out of 11 model years. It has fewer reported problems than the 2019-2021 model years, which are rated Avoid.
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Blazer, both related to the Transmission & Powertrain: an incorrect sun gear and a missing retaining ring on the left-side half-shaft assembly. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the most common complaint on the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 14 of 43 complaints, or 33% of the total, with a median mileage at failure of 28,500 miles.
- What year Chevrolet Blazer should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years are rated Avoid, with Complaint Indexes of 80, 100, and 90 respectively. The 2023 model is rated Caution, a step above those years.
- 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.