MYRModel Year Report

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

▲ Better than typical
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:09:50.225Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Trailblazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2002: 1149 complaints 2002 2003: 901 complaints 2004: 1081 complaints 2005: 1465 complaints 2005 2006: 1107 complaints 2007: 732 complaints 2008: 193 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2021: 179 complaints 2021 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 61 complaints 2023 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2023: 61 complaints
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YearComplaints
19994
200026
200120
20021149
2003901
20041081
20051465
20061107
2007732
2008193
200927
20141
2021179
2022100
202361
202432
202519
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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While driving 65-70 MPH cruise control will continuously "bog" down and act like it is wanting to cut off the whole vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240306

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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While driving 65-70 MPH cruise control will continuously "bog" down and act like it is wanting to cut off the whole vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240306

When I start my car my car play will not connect. When I start my car and put my car in reverse to use the back up camera and then put in drive the back up camera will remain on. The speakers are static sometimes.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230308

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

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I have noticed that when it's very cold, the vehicle will not shift to the two highest gears (I think) until 20+ minutes into my trip, and that's with having auto-started the vehicle 10 minutes prior to getting in it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230223

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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My vehicle was struck on the left front drivers side while traveling 55 mph. My car flipped multiple times, but when it came to a rest on the drivers side, my head was trapped between the driver's window and the side curtain airbag.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230616

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2002 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.