Complaints
82
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:38,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#213 complaints
Brakes
#311 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:17,938 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 13 | 1 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | 1 | — | 17,938 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 44,962 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (On Car Seat Or Vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,938
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,962
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tether, Lower Anchor (On Car Seat Or Vehicle)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 82 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (13 complaints, avg 38,000 mi); Brakes (13 complaints); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 17,938 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 32,453 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer include 8 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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