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2023 Chevrolet Blazer problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
58% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is a model-level pattern, not bad luck.
Worse than 78% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 5 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 51%).
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 22 of 38 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (58%), and the largest group is filed under engine (12). For comparison, the 2022 scores 59%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2023 compares with other Chevrolet Blazer years
Of the 5 Chevrolet Blazer years with enough complaints to score, the 2023 is the 3rd-best on engine and transmission share (58%). The worst is the 2020 (61%), the best the 2021 (50%). By volume, the 2023 drew 43 complaints (22 drivetrain), against 51 for the 2022.
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The rest of the picture on the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 22 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2023 Chevrolet Blazer transmission recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 2 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 22 of 38 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (58%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer is engine: 12 of 43 complaints (28%) name it, followed by service brakes (10) and power train (10). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 58% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (high signal). That is worse than 78% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 5 Chevrolet Blazer years we score, it ranks 3rd-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 2 in total: 23V172000 (power train: automatic transmission), 23V042000 (power train: driveline: driveshaft). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years are better?
Among the Chevrolet Blazer years we track, the 2021 (50%) and the 2019 (53%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2023 (58%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/chevrolet-blazer
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