2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer has a complaint index of 40, ranking 7th out of 11 model years with data, and earns a 'Good' verdict relative to other Trailblazer years. NHTSA lists 68 complaints, zero recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #7 of 11 Trailblazer years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 68
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 29 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2023 Chevy Trailblazer problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine19 (28%)
- Brakes16 (24%)
- Electrical System15 (22%)
- Other13 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (9%)
- Airbags4 (6%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
- Lane Departure2 (3%)
- Steering2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine can catch fire in the engine bay area, in one case after turbo and spark plug replacement work, with a check engine light and reduced-power warning appearing beforehand.
- Drivers describe the transmission failing to shift into the two highest gears for an extended period in cold weather, even after remote-starting the vehicle ahead of time.
- Some owners report sudden, unexpected brake activation that stops the vehicle without warning, accompanied by a burnt rubber smell.
- Others describe brakes squealing and grinding loudly, which a dealership attributed to the type of pads installed rather than a defect.
- Electrical complaints describe the infotainment screen freezing or shutting off, the backup camera staying on after shifting out of reverse, and static from the speakers.
- One owner reported the sunroof glass shattering suddenly while driving with no object striking it.
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 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 Trailblazer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
- Relative to other Trailblazer model years, the 2023 is rated Good, with a complaint index of 40 and 68 complaints logged, ranking 7th out of 11 years with data.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- Engine complaints make up 28% of reports, followed by brakes at 24% and the electrical system at 22%. The median mileage at failure for engine issues is 42,481 miles overall for the year.
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls and zero do-not-drive recalls for the 2023 Trailblazer.
- Were there any crashes or fires reported for the 2023 Trailblazer?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries reported for the 2023 model year, with no deaths recorded.
- How does the 2023 Trailblazer compare to earlier years like 2005 or 2006?
- The 2023 model's complaint index of 40 is far lower than the 2005 (100) and 2006 (90) model years, which are both rated Avoid.