Model year
2023 Chevrolet Blazer
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 44 complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (12), POWER TRAIN (10), SERVICE BRAKES (10). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 589 complaints
- 2001 326 complaints
- 2002 246 complaints
- 2003 77 complaints
- 2004 50 complaints
- 2005 15 complaints
- 2019 189 complaints
- 2020 222 complaints
- 2021 139 complaints
- 2022 54 complaints
- 2023 44 complaints
- 2024 51 complaints
- 2025 34 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
23V172000 · Mar 16, 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…
23V042000 · Feb 2, 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.
Complaints
44 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Blazer AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Blazer FWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Blazer AWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Chevrolet Blazer at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.