2023 Chevrolet Blazer: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
38
Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
73.7
Severity index
Severity index 73.7 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 11 | 28.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 26.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 21.1% |
| STEERING | 6 | 15.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 13.2% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 13.2% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 10.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 7.9% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 11 of 38 complaints (28.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 10 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V042000 | 02/02/2023 | POWER TRAIN: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 | 16/03/2023 | POWER TRAIN: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 disengaging from the tran |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.