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NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer[1]. That also means 0 reports mention a crash or a fire[1].

0owner complaints[1]
28–31MPG combined (EPA)[2]

Most reported problems

There are no owner complaint groups to show for this model year, because NHTSA lists 0 complaints[1].

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2023 Trailblazer[3].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Trailblazer FWD, 1.2L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] 29 / 31 / 30 $2,250
Trailblazer FWD, 1.3L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[2] 29 / 33 / 31 $2,150
Trailblazer AWD, 1.3L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive[5] 26 / 30 / 28 $2,400

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 1.3L 3-cylinder[6] 155 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
TRAILBLAZER 4DR SUV 1.2L FWD[7] 174 in 71 in 66 in 104 in 3,014 lb
TRAILBLAZER 4DR SUV 1.3L FWD[8] 174 in 71 in 66 in 104 in 3,067 lb
TRAILBLAZER 4DR SUV AWD[9] 174 in 71 in 66 in 104 in 3,225 lb

How 2023 compares with other years

2002: 1,249 complaints, 13 recalls20022003: 1,214 complaints, 9 recalls20032004: 1,342 complaints, 2 recalls20042005: 1,466 complaints, 2 recalls20052006: 1,297 complaints, 8 recalls20062007: 732 complaints, 5 recalls20072008: 193 complaints, 0 recalls20082009: 27 complaints, 0 recalls20092021: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20212022: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20222023: 0 complaints, 0 recalls02023
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Trailblazer model year. The 2023 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20021,24913
20031,2149
20041,3422
20051,4662
20061,2978
20077325
20081930
2009270
202100
202200
202300

NHTSA's counts for the Trailblazer show 0 complaints and 0 recalls for 2023[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 8 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2021 (0) and the most are for 2005 (1,466)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2023 Trailblazer?

The 2023 Trailblazer has a clean record in the NHTSA complaint file so far, with 0 complaints[1]. That is a good sign, but it is not proof that nothing will go wrong. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a lack of them can simply mean few reports have been filed. Check the generated sections on this page for fuel economy, safety and recalls before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for this model year[1].
Has the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer been recalled?
See the Recalls section on this page for the list. The by-year count is 0[3].
How reliable is the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The complaint file shows 0 complaints so far[3]. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat this as one signal among several.
What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
See the fuel economy section on this page.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. EPA rating for Trailblazer FWD, 1.3L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 33 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Trailblazer model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Trailblazer FWD, 1.2L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 31 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. EPA rating for Trailblazer AWD, 1.3L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 30 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. EPA Test Car List, 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 1.3L 3-cylinder: rated 155 hp. www.epa.gov
  7. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TRAILBLAZER 4DR SUV 1.2L FWD: length 174 in, width 71 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 104 in, curb weight 3,014 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  8. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TRAILBLAZER 4DR SUV 1.3L FWD: length 174 in, width 71 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 104 in, curb weight 3,067 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  9. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TRAILBLAZER 4DR SUV AWD: length 174 in, width 71 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 104 in, curb weight 3,225 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.