2023 CHEVROLET Blazer

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

2RecallsNHTSA Verified28ComplaintsNHTSA Data0InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
✓Good Reliability

This 2023 model shows good reliability, primarily driven by a below-average recall rate for the CHEVROLET brand.

Key Factor:below-average recall rate

📋Why This Matters

Understanding recall history helps predict future ownership costs. Each unaddressed issue represents potential repair expenses.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Focus Area:general reliability
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Expert Analysis

  • 📈
    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
  • ⚠️
    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.9)
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    Summary:
Critical Component: Warning

Safety & Reliability Score

83/100
Very Good

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-16
Complaint Impact-1.4
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2023 CHEVROLET Blazer

Model Year2023
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelBlazer
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Jan23
NEWProduction
Jan23
RECALLRecall Issued
Feb23
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

10 complaints (36% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 28 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟡Medium
11(39%)
🟢Low
17(61%)
✅Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 0-20k mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 18,622 miles.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 11 of 28 complaints (39% coverage)
0-20k
8 reports (73%)
20k-40k
2 reports (18%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
1 reports (9%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

POWER TRAIN

Official Safety Recalls (2)

Campaign: 23V042000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Campaign: 23V172000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

28 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2023 Blazer.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning36%
Acceleration Issues21%
Accident14%
Injury11%
Crash/Accident7%
Warning Lights7%
Stall7%
Safety Systems🔶 Medium
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with no vehicles or objects nearby, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, and the Automatic Emergency Braking System engaged and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. Upon driving off, the vehicle then jerked and jolted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle functioned as intended during the time in the Service Center. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available.

Nov 20, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN

ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR THE 3RD TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THIS TRANSMISSION ONLY LASTED ABOUT 5,500 MILES. WHEN IT FAILS, IT SIMPLY DOES SO WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING IT WLL START SHUDDERING AND WHEN YOU STOP IT JUST WONT GO AFTER THAT. gm KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THESE 9 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS BECAUSE THEY ARE ON BACKORDER AND MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER TWO MONTHS WAITING ON PARTS. SINCE THIS IS THE 3RD FAILED TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY, I CREATED A COMPLAINTWITH GM AND REQUESTED A BUY BACK BUT THEY REFUSED.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #23V042000Recall #23V172000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 17, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN

On July 31st 2025 my vehicle would not sift out of first gear. I had vehicle towed to Kelly Chevrolet in [XXX] . After a failed repair attempt on August 18 2025 have been waiting on back ordered valve body part number 24045659. No eta on this part even though a transmission replacement would resolve but dealer refuses to replace. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #23V042000Recall #23V172000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Sep 24, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Since I’ve got the vehicle i experienced issues with it not going in drive or reverse sporadically. I was air to obtain this in video and show it to the dealer for the first time Dec 2023. In addition and overtime it’s seems this issue may go hand and hand with the lane assist issue that had been known on Chevy models where they either don’t work of they don’t recognize the lanes correctly and they pull although your in the correct lane.i have specifically taken the car in on 3 or more occasions about it disengaging and not driving forward or backwards. More recently it started to seem as if while u was actually driving the car did not want to accelerate forward and then while trying to accelerate the steering wheel pulled and caused the car to spin out of control on the freeway. The car was just in the shop from End of April till May and the issues are unable to be duplicated so I just keep getting pushed off with the car. The car radio constantly malfunctions and glitches i several different forms, black screen no sound or not allow Bluetooth capabilities. My most main concern is this power train issue and me getting stuck with a car that is going to be it of warranty and the issue has never been resolved even though I have showed the dealership a live video of the occurring issue that there is something wrong here.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #23V042000Recall #23V172000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Sep 22, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Thermostat not working. Causing fan to run as if the vehicle is overheating

Sep 13, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

I am writing to inform the appropriate authorities of the issues that I’ve continually had with my 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. It has come to my attention that the aforementioned vehicle will need a new transmission and possible engine repair currently totaling at just over 6,000 dollars in repair costs. When I was provided with the total repair cost I was informed by the certified service representative that this was a common issue for the Blazer model and that GM was aware of the ongoing issue. I’ve reached out to GM with my concerns regarding this vehicle and the fact that this is an issue that has in prior dates prompted recalls for blazer models from the year 2020-2024. I have because of the transmission defects/ failures been stranded and unable to shift gears required for proper motion of the car. To which I am sure you can understand the public safety risk of an inoperative transmission. I have taken the car in for service concerning the transmission on 3 separate occasions within the last 10 days and was told by prior service technicians that “ No problems were visible” leading to the total breakdown of the transmission. I reached out to GM and told them of my wish to return the leased vehicle early due to my fears of now driving and operating the car and was told that I was not eligible for a buy back. GM is maintaining its stance of no liability and I am seeking outside help from this governing agency to ensure that repair costs are fully covered for this defective product.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #23V042000Recall #23V172000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Aug 18, 2025Under Review
Brakes🔶 Medium
SERVICE BRAKES,AIR BAGS

The contact's father owns a 2013 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while his father was driving at approximately 40 MPH straight forward, the brake pedal was depressed, and it traveled to the floorboard. Then, the brake pedal was lifted, and the brake pedal traveled a second time to the floorboard. The vehicle did not slow down as intended, and the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bag did not deploy, and no warning lights illuminated. The contact's father sustained a facial bruise. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot where it was pending an inspection from the insurance company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Aug 5, 2025Under Review
Steering/Suspension🔵 Low
STEERING,TIRES,LANE DEPARTURE

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Assist feature steered the vehicle to the left while the vehicle was driving inside the lane. The Lane Keep Assist warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle also experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle drove over a pothole. The contact also stated that the dealer had previously replaced the front-end bracket after another vehicle struck the front end while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in a parking lot. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Escude Chevrolet of Easley (5010 Old Easley Bridge Rd, Easley, SC 29642), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact was informed that the tires were the incorrect size for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.

Jun 23, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE

Transmission going bad car shakes and studders upon acceleration

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #23V172000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Jun 18, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the transmission was difficult to shift into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the same diagnostic information was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,244.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #23V042000Recall #23V172000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Apr 18, 2025Under Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2023 CHEVROLET Blazer?

Yes, the 2023 CHEVROLET Blazer has 2 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Is the 2023 CHEVROLET Blazer safe to drive?

The 2023 CHEVROLET Blazer has 2 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2023 CHEVROLET Blazer has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local CHEVROLET dealer.

📊Year-over-Year Context

➡️Stable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2023 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Power train

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm power train recalls are complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all power train recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaigns:23V04200023V172000
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your CHEVROLET dealer to verify recall completion status.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 2 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your CHEVROLET dealer.
  • If any recalls are open, schedule service immediately—recall repairs are always free.
  • Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request the VIN before purchase and verify recall status at NHTSA.gov.
  • This model year shows favorable reliability metrics compared to alternatives.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: January 10, 2026.