The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Blazer · 2023
2023 Chevrolet Blazer. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,500 and 48,000 miles. Median 20,000, from 15 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 27% |
| Brakes | 23% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 23% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 18% |
| Electrical | 16% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
23V172000 Mar 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. 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.
Remedy. 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.
23V042000 Feb 2023 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
Defect. 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 the risk of a crash.
Remedy. 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.
Manufacturer communications 576
Chevy filed 576 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 22 / 27 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 19 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2019–2025 Chevrolet Blazer, 19.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 8 | 522K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 107K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 86K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 84K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 84K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 47K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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