2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 28% of its 68 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 49,500 miles. No related recall is currently listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 19
- 28% of 68
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 49,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report a turbocharger failure that triggers an "Engine Power Reduced" message and limits acceleration, sometimes recurring after dealer repair.
- Some drivers describe a cracked ignition coil that caused a breakdown and gas flooding into the engine during a road trip.
- One owner reported an engine fire in the engine bay after prior turbo and spark plug replacement work, at roughly 60,000 miles.
- Owners describe abnormal engine noise while parked traced to debris in the oil pan, with one case requiring engine replacement.
- Some complaints mention a check engine light with a stored diagnostic code (P146D) confirmed by independent mechanics.
- One owner reported a coolant valve malfunction with risk of overheating, discovered after a check engine light and diagnostic scan.
When 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2023, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Trailblazer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 28% of all 68 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on this model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2023 Trailblazer is 49,500 miles.
- What is the most common engine complaint?
- Multiple owners describe the turbocharger failing and triggering an "Engine Power Reduced" warning that limits acceleration, sometimes recurring after repair.
- Were there any serious incidents linked to engine problems?
- NHTSA data shows one fire and one crash among the 19 engine complaints for the 2023 Trailblazer, with no reported injuries.