Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 76 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and brakes categories. 485 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.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun 2023 | 3 | 6 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 7 |
| Aug 2023 | 2 | 9 |
| Sep 2023 | 3 | 12 |
| Oct 2023 | 4 | 16 |
| Nov 2023 | 1 | 17 |
| Dec 2023 | 1 | 18 |
| Feb 2024 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar 2024 | 2 | 21 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 22 |
| Jun 2024 | 1 | 23 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 24 |
| Sep 2024 | 1 | 25 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 26 |
| Nov 2024 | 1 | 27 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 28 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 29 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 30 |
| Apr 2025 | 3 | 33 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 35 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 | 37 |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | 41 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | 43 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 44 |
| Nov 2025 | 3 | 47 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | 49 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 50 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | 53 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 59 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 60 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 62 |
| Aug 2026 | 4 | 66 |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | 68 |
| Oct 2026 | 7 | 75 |
| Nov 2026 | 1 | 76 |
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.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and departing the fueling station, the vehicle stalled in the roadway and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a nearby parking lot. The contact stated that the engine failed to accelerate or rev above 5 RPM. The failure mileage was approximately 71,438.
When going over a small bump in the road the bolts connecting the catalytic converter to the exhaust pipe snapped without any visible corrosion or rust.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 - 30 MPH, the exhaust system, where the muffler was attached only had three bolts attached. The contact stated that the exhaust system had detached and the muffler was very loud. The tow truck driver loaded the muffler separately. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The dealer stated that the issue was normal wear and parts were ordered to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the bolts on one side of the exhaust were stuck. The failure mileage was approximately 18,787.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the headlights failed to illuminate as intended. The contact stated that the headlights did not provide illumination up to thirty feet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was not duplicated. The dealer informed the contact that the headlight bulbs were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 59,050.
While in Park, Ignition Key will not release. Couldn't Drive anywhere without leaving Key in the Ignition. Dealership aware of Issue with TrailBlazers 2021 to 2024. No Warning Lights Appeared. Had to get Repaired. "Shift to Park" TSB 23-NA-119
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 problem in the original design. 45000 miles a/c would stop blowing and produce extensive condensation on middle vents and "shift to park" became a problem. dealership cannot "reproduce" issues and therefore states nothing is wrong, although research shows problems exists and there is a back order on switch/shift assembly. Hopefully these problems "show" themselves to the technicians before extended warranty runs out, better yet a recall be issued.
Key getting stuck in ignition
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, we slowed to a stop and then was hit very hard from behind by a newer Mustang.ihad my seat belt on, as usual, but we were hit so hard i hit my face on the dash, causing pain and a bloody nose, swollen lips and head pain. The air bag did not deploy, nor did the seat belt hold me in place. We called 911 and had the CHP come out. The car had to be towed away. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3
PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
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.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.8 |
| 2025 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 46.4 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 48.5 |
| 2023Viewing | 76 | 0 | 0 | 47.1 |
| 2022 | 113 | 1 | 0 | 47.7 |
| 2021 | 202 | 4 | 0 | 56.1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 50.8 |
| 2008 | 193 | 0 | 1 | 45.1 |
| 2007 | 732 | 5 | 4 | 61.9 |
| 2006 | 1,108 | 8 | 4 | 61.6 |
| 2005 | 1,466 | 2 | 2 | 54.1 |
| 2004 | 1,081 | 2 | 4 | 58.0 |
| 2003 | 901 | 8 | 8 | 63.4 |
| 2002 | 1,149 | 13 | 10 | 65.2 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 35.6 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
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.