2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,894 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“purchased brand new December 2022. 7000 miles had issues with brake noise. dealership resurfaced rotors. 28000 miles turbo had to be replaced due to "reduced engine power". Was told a seal was the pro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Service brakes
“I was riding in this suv with the owner heading down [XXX] towards Highway [XXX] in Madera, CA . We were approaching a turn onto highway [XXX] and there was slowed or stopped traffic in front of us, w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer (Trailblazer AWD, Trailblazer FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 26–29 / 30–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 3 cyl, 1.2/1.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Trailblazer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Trailblazer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 26 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 12 | 1,149 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 8 | 901 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2 | 1,081 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2 | 1,466 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 8 | 1,108 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 5 | 732 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 193 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 27 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 4 | 195 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 110 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 71 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 24 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
How do I know if my 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.