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2023 Chevrolet Blazer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
43
+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 16, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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4 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 43 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 570 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Mar 16, 2023
8,744 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.
General Motors, LLCManufacturer number N222389310View on NHTSA.gov

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Feb 2, 2023
10 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.
General Motors, LLCManufacturer number N222390180View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesElectrical
Filed Sep 18, 2026
Crash reported1 injury reported

2023 Chevrolet Blazer 42334 miles 9/18/2026 Component failed: 2023 Blazer RS eBoost system. Integrated electronic brake booster / master cylinder / brake pedal sensor assembly. Component available for inspection. Same left front corner had frozen caliper FRC13443C at 37,940 miles June 2025 to pass inspection, sold as certified at 38,038 miles. Vehicle currently 42,334 miles. Safety risk: Hard brake pedal, loss of brake assist, increased stopping distance. Same condition reported before front collision August 2025. Left front remains hot. Driver scared to drive. NHTSA EA26006 open for eBoost 2023 Blazer describes same failure - spindle fracture, loss of ABS/stability, 21 crashes. Reproduced/confirmed: Yes. Independent shop A+ Automotive RO 82780 Sept 15 2026 confirmed hard pedal remains after full bleed, measured 8mm front/rear. Second shop Sept 17 2026 confirmed system is all-wire eBoost, no vacuums, no vacuum leaks possible. Dealer Sept 16-17 2026 stated "checked vacuum on the brakes no leaks" and "pedal fine braking normal" on eBoost vehicle that has no vacuum. Inspected by others: Manufacturer not yet. Dealer inspection 09/16-17/26 misdiagnosed as vacuum issue. Independent inspections A+ Automotive 09/15 and 09/17/26 confirmed eBoost no vacuums and hard pedal remains. Warning lamps/messages: No warning lamps. No ABS light. Symptom is hard pedal that feels like manual brakes without assist. Also left front heat. First appeared June 2025 as frozen left front caliper, returned as hard pedal after bleed. Dealer claimed normal operation.

NHTSA ID
11765159
Incident
Sep 10, 2025
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Aug 29, 2026

Multiple warning lights on the vehicle stating the ABS brake system was not functioning, the letters brake showed by the gauges but it was not the parking brake because I put that on to check it and it was a different warning light. The lane assist was not functioning. In January I had the brakes looked at because they are squealing anytime you use them. The brake shop I took it to told me this is a known issue and the brakes are fine and that there was no way to stop the squealing because my brakes still had 80% of their pad. On multiple occasions when I’ve need to brake hard quickly the car had felt like it was shaking and the brakes didn’t feel like they were catching. Vehicle is currently at Vandergriff Chevrolet in Arlington Texas and has been there since August 25th.

NHTSA ID
11760523
Incident
Aug 25, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Aug 11, 2026
1 injury reported

I am reporting a recurring safety issue with the Forward Collision Alert/Automatic Emergency Braking system on my 2023 Chevrolet Blazer 2LT. The vehicle frequently activates the Forward Collision Alert when there is no vehicle, pedestrian, or other obstruction in front of me. The red collision warning will illuminate and the system will beep even when the roadway is clear. More concerning, on three separate occasions the vehicle has unexpectedly applied the brakes extremely hard while I was driving in traffic despite there being no obstacle or imminent collision. The most recent incident occurred on August 11, 2026. I was making a turn through a busy intersection when the Automatic Emergency Braking system suddenly activated and applied the brakes extremely hard. There was no vehicle, pedestrian, or obstruction in my path that would have required emergency braking. The sudden braking occurred while I was in the intersection and created a serious risk of being struck by surrounding traffic. The braking force was severe enough that my seat belt restrained me very hard and caused an injury to my chest and flew me forward into the steering wheel while also risking the vehicle behind me to almost slam into me. This was not an isolated occurrence. This is the third time the vehicle has unexpectedly applied the brakes hard while I was driving in traffic. In addition to these three braking incidents, I have experienced frequent false Forward Collision Alerts where the red warning and audible alert activate when nothing is in front of the vehicle. I am concerned that the Forward Collision Alert/Automatic Emergency Braking system is malfunctioning and could cause a collision by unexpectedly stopping the vehicle in moving traffic. I am requesting that this recurring safety issue be documented and investigated.

NHTSA ID
11756366
Incident
Aug 11, 2026
Engine
Filed Aug 2, 2026

The vehicle’s radiator developed a coolant leak that was discovered and confirmed by the dealership during a routine oil change, tire rotation and state inspection. There were no warning lights, warning messages prior to the dealership discovering the leak. The radiator required replacement. The dealership also told me that they had the replacement radiator on hand because this type of radiator failure had been occurring fairly often with this type of vehicle. The radiator failure presented a potential safety concern because a coolant leak can worsen without warning and result in a sudden loss of coolant, engine overheating, or vehicle breakdown while driving. Because there were no warning lamps or other symptoms before the leak was discovered, we may not have had any indication that the cooling system was failing. The problem was confirmed by the dealership during inspection, and the dealership determined that the radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle/component was inspected by the dealership. No manufacturer, police, or insurance inspection has occurred, to my knowledge. There were no warning lamps, messages, overheating, or other noticeable symptoms prior to the dealership finding the leak. The vehicle is only three years old, with 39000 miles on it at the time of the failure. I am reporting this because a radiator failure at such a young vehicle age, particularly one that develops without any warning to the driver, could potentially create a safety hazard if the coolant loss becomes severe while the vehicle is being operated. I’ve seen many complaints in online forums that this is an ongoing issue with these radiators used by Chevy. It seems the replacement radiators are having the same issues. Why can’t something be done? Dealership information: #1 Cochran Chevrolet Cranberry [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11754268
Incident
Jul 11, 2026
Electrical
Filed Jul 23, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase the vehicle mileage was 57,692. It was discovered using the Kelley Blue Book/Experian that in 2022 vehicle was listed for sale with mileage of 57,705, and in 2023 same vehicle was listed with 23 miles.

NHTSA ID
11752425
Incident
Jul 23, 2022
Mileage
57,705 mi
Electrical
Filed Jul 16, 2026

"I am the owner of a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer RS. The digital odometer and speedometer screen intermittently crashes and goes completely black for 15 to 20 seconds while the vehicle is in motion on public roads. This creates an immediate safety hazard as I am left with zero knowledge of my current speed. General Motors has acknowledged this specific software stability bug under Technical Service Bulletin 22-NA-023 but refuses to fix the issue due to the vehicle being 9 days past its 3-year calendar warranty, despite having only 32,400 miles." I contacted your GM agent @ 800-222-1020 and was told its out of warranty sorry, that is horrible service espeacially for a safety issue and a 55,000 vechicle that only has 32,400 miles

NHTSA ID
11750847
Incident
Jul 16, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions to be repaired; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer performed a transmission fluid flush; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

NHTSA ID
11746026
Incident
Aug 1, 2023
Mileage
25,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the sun gear and the drive shaft fractured. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was pushed to a safe place. The check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (Power Train). The vehicle was towed on a flatbed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer provided an estimate for the transmission replacement. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall coverage on the VIN for the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

NHTSA ID
11745894
Incident
Jun 21, 2026
Mileage
107,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIP4902W

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

PIC6551C

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

PIT6110K

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.

PIT5099J

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

PIT5966F

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.

PIT6519

This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Blazer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026100—
2025321052.6
2024481161.0
2023Viewing432059.0
2022501055.1
20211331050.5
20202193058.4
20191862050.5
2009000—
2008500—
2007900—
2006190040.5
2005150037.9
2004501039.7
2003771044.3
20022462152.1
20013263259.2
20005894359.3
19994360144.1
19987163155.9
19977687261.7
19961,15311767.5
19951,22411867.5
19946207669.7
19935117570.0
19922786571.0
19912227870.4
1990324670.2
1989384570.5
1988404161.2
1987303362.5
1986192263.0
1985292264.4
1984933—
1983443—
1982130—
1981130—
1980110—
1979110—
1978110—
1977210—
1976110—
1975010—
1974020—
1973110—
1972010—
1969010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.