2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems and complaints

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (17), Service Brakes (17), Engine (17).

Key takeaways

  • 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1723%
Service Brakes1723%
Engine1723%
Unknown Or Other1419%
Power Train1013%
Air Bags57%
Engine And Engine Cooling45%
Forward Collision Avoidance45%
Fuel/Propulsion System34%
Seat Belts23%
Hydraulic23%
Steering23%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-24

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-22

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 muff...

Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-19

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 in...

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More for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.