2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (16), Electrical System (15), Engine (15).
Key takeaways
- 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 16 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 22% |
| Engine | 15 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 16% |
| Power Train | 10 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-16
Shift to Park error message when car is already in park and then difficulty getting car to turn off. This is an ongoing issue. I have seen online this is a common problem. This is a safety issue because if the car doesn't turn off the battery will go dead leaving a driver stranded. This issue began soon after the car w...
Engine - filed 2026-08-28
While driving to work last Thursday morning suddenly my 2023 Trailblazer let out a sorta growl and then a dragging noise thankfully I was able to get over and stop on the shoulder only to discover that my tail pipe was dragging from just after the catalytic converter as the bolts apparently sheared off leaving only the...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-24
Exhaust system Yes Bolts that hold it on , rusted off Could have fallen off while I was driving. Luckily I managed to get to work before it fell off. Yes Inspected by repair shop No warning
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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.