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2023 Chevrolet Blazer Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the engine (32% of complaints). It is 11th of 17 Blazer model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Engine
14 complaints · 32%Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving, a code appeared on the dashboard p0128. When the vehicle's engine was switched off, the engine cooling fan continued to run. Warning light stating the steering would be disable.; however power steering was not lost. The vehicle was taken…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the sun gear and the drive shaft fractured. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was pushed to a safe place. The check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. The contact associated…
Brakes
10 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the speed increased to over 70 MPH. The contact indicated that while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle failed to slow as needed and the parking brake was…
The contact's father owns a 2013 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while his father was driving at approximately 40 MPH straight forward, the brake pedal was depressed, and it traveled to the floorboard. Then, the brake pedal was lifted, and the brake pedal traveled a second time to the floorboard. The vehicle…
Transmission
10 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the contact heard an abnormal sound, and the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the transmission was difficult to shift into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The…
Driver assistance
8 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the lane keep assist feature steered the vehicle to the left while the vehicle was driving inside the lane. The lane keep assist warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle also experienced a loss of power…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with no vehicles or objects nearby, the forward collision avoidance system activated, and the automatic emergency braking system engaged and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. Upon driving off, the vehicle then…
Electrical
7 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase the vehicle mileage was 57,692. It was discovered using the kelley blue book/experian that in 2022 vehicle was listed for sale with mileage…
Steering
6 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the lane keep assist feature steered the vehicle to the left while the vehicle was driving inside the lane. The lane keep assist warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle also experienced a loss of power…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving, a code appeared on the dashboard p0128. When the vehicle's engine was switched off, the engine cooling fan continued to run. Warning light stating the steering would be disable.; however power steering was not lost. The vehicle was taken…
Lights
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: tail lights.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the power lift tailgate was lifted when the vehicle was parked, however after placing items into the rear of the vehicle, the tailgate mistakenly closed, hitting the contact in the eye. The contact sustained a left eye injury. Medical treatment was not…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at night, the driverâs side headlight failed to illuminate properly, and contact was unable to see more than 30-feet ahead of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the failure could not be…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available august 31, 2023. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gmc's number for this recall is n222389310.
Full defect summary
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 transmission.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 23, 2023. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n222390180.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (14 complaints); brakes (10 complaints); transmission (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 16, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Chevrolet Blazer?
- It is 11th of 17 Blazer model years by number of complaints, with 44 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.