What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Typical pattern

30.9% of complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 2.5 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (15 complaints), typically at 2.9 yr or about 49,000 miles.

Complaints
94
Median age at failure
2.5 yr
Median mileage
40,000 n=17
Crash / fire / tow
13.8% of reports
Safety recalls
0

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
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Electrical system
15 reports · 49,000 mi
2.9 yr
6.7%
Engine
15 reports · 33,000 mi
2.8 yr
13.3%

In owners’ own words

Electrical system mileage not reported 3 mo in service
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. The screen will not work and it will be slow or shut off completely. I have pulled over and shut off my car and opened my door to shut off screen and it remains on for a couple mins playing music even when I shut it off.
Electrical system mileage not reported 7 mo in service
I was driving west on I90 near Belvidere IL, through a construction zone. All of sudden the vehicle stopped by its self. I had no control except for the steering. Once on the left shoulder of a four lane hwy(one way), another four lanes on the other side. There was a cement barrier blocking from the other side traffic. I smelled like burnt rubber, now I now it was the brakes. I checked under the hood did not see or smell something burning. After a few minutes the SUV was able to move. I was afraid for my life, just waiting on a vehicle to hit me.
Electrical system 17,938 mi 1.9 yr in service
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the backup camera image remained displayed in all gear shifter positions. The contact was concerned that safety warning information and messages were not available for viewing while the failure was present. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 17,938.
Engine 66,000 mi 2.3 yr in service
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was debris from the engine in the oil pan, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Other Trailblazer model years

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