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vehicle
2023 / chevrolet / trailblazer
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints
67 on file (2023-02-23 → 2026-09-16)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
19 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Turbocharger failure and engine power reductionENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9 complaints2023-08 → 2026-07trailblazer-2023-turbo-engine-power-reduced
11683446 at around 42,000 miles my Trailblazer displayed a message that engine power had been reduced and the check engine light came on. I took it to my dealer who diagnosed as a problem with the engine turbo fixed it and returned the car to me. I drove for 2 weeks and the same thing happened.
11749624 the vehicle went into LIMP Mode with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on three occasions, the vehicle was stopped and restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the wastegate actuator needed to…
Shift to Park warning with vehicle in parkPOWER TRAIN6 complaints2023-10 → 2026-07trailblazer-2023-shift-to-park-warning
11684421 When I shift my vehicle into park and hit the button to shut it off, a "shift to park" message appears on the DIC screen. I then am required to start my vehicle again, shift into gear, and then put it back into park and attempt to shut the vehicle off again. It has taken me up to 15 minutes…
11736042 while parking the vehicle, the computer system failed to recognize that the vehicle had been shifted into the park position, causing a "Shift to Park" warning light to illuminate on the instrument cluster. Although the gear selector was physically in park, the contact was unable to fully shut down…
11740485 After the car is parked and engine completely turned off, there is a 'Shift to Park' warning and it kept on blinking and wouldn't turn off. It drains the car battery.
Brake squeal and noise at low speedSERVICE BRAKES10 complaints2023-07 → 2025-08trailblazer-2023-brake-squeal
11593486 I recently bought a new Trailblazer 2023 last year. I have had problems with a squeaking noise when I apply the brakes. The problems have gotten considerably worse. I have taken it to the dealership and they claim there are no problems. I made an appointment to take it to the dealership again…
11545409 Brakes have been squeaking since about 2,000 miles at lower speeds (parking, drive-thru, stop-and-go street traffic, etc.). Took my car into the dealership at around 7,000 miles. Dealer acknowledged the issue and says that it's due to the material that the brakes are made of.
Infotainment screen blackout and audio lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER6 complaints2023-03 → 2026-02trailblazer-2023-infotainment-blackout
11510822 When I start my car my car play will not connect. When I start my car and put my car in reverse to use the back up camera and then put in drive the back up camera will remain on. The speakers are static sometimes. The screen will not work and it will be slow or shut off completely.
11694730 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster flickered, and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the radio turned off independently. The contact turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that while restarting the vehicle, the vehicle started.
Exhaust pipe separation at catalytic converter junctionENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints2025-12 → 2026-03trailblazer-2023-exhaust-bolt-failure
11705260 Exhaust fell off under normal operating conditions. Dealership (Dekalb Sycamore Chevrolet- Sycamore Illinois) stated this has been a common issue with this year group of Chevrolet Trailblazer SUVs. Dealership stated the bolts/exhaust pipe junction between the catalytic converter and pipe that…
11724711 The bolts holding the exhaust to the catalytic converter broke while I was driving my car. The car could have flipped, the exhaust could have busted through the vehicle, or I could have caused an accident and died. This comes on the heels of the EXACT SAME THING happening to my wife's Chevy…
Coolant flow control valve failure and overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3 complaints2025-09 → 2026-06trailblazer-2023-coolant-valve-overheat
11743152 while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the thermostat needle went to Hot, and the Check Engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off for approximately 15 minutes. Upon restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated…
11715776 Had p1098 code come up on car at 67000 issue coolant control valve assembly went bad. This a commons issue with trailblazers and other cars similar to it. Bad design cause extremely expensive repair for this component.
11727596 While driving on the highway in light traffic at approximately 70 mph and changing lanes, the side airbags in my vehicle suddenly deployed without warning. There was no collision, no contact with another vehicle, no road debris, and no apparent external cause for deployment.
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/chevrolet/trailblazer
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title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/chevrolet/trailblazer}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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