2023 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability
The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer has 44 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with nearby Blazer model years (2021–2025), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Blazer's typical year, while the 2022 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
44
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
4
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2023 Chevrolet Blazer complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 model year, filed between 2023 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 27% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 23% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 10 | 23% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 16% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 16% |
| Steering | 6 | 14% |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 7% |
2023 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2023 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V042000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Powertrain / transmission — driveline / driveshaft | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring. |
| 23V172000 | Mar 16, 2023 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft… |
How the 2023 compares with nearby Blazer years
Verdicts compare these Blazer model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 141 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
| 2022 | 55 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2023 (this page) | 44 | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 2024 | 133 | 6 | Forward collision avoidance | Avoid |
| 2025 | 56 | 4 | Forward collision avoidance | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer on the used market
- Median asking price $26,222 at a median 37,439 miles, across 1,598 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2023 Chevrolet Blazer
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2023 Chevrolet Blazer reliability FAQ
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer has 44 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with nearby Blazer model years (2021–2025), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Blazer's typical year, while the 2022 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer are engine (12), service brakes (10), powertrain / transmission (10), electrical system (7). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer, including 23V042000 (powertrain / transmission — driveline / driveshaft) and 23V172000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer compare with the 2022 and 2024 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2022 has 55 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2024 has 133 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid). The 2023 has 44 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2023 Blazer, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.