Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer at 28–31 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

28–31

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Trailblazer AWD1.3L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular26/30/28 mpg$2,400320
Trailblazer FWD1.2L 3-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/31/30 mpg$2,250296
Trailblazer FWD1.3L 3-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/33/31 mpg$2,150290

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars17.9%Standard
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars18.5%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer owner complaints

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine17
Electrical system15
Service brakes15
Unknown or other14
Power train9
Air bags5
Fuel/propulsion system3
Back over prevention2
Engine and engine cooling2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Trailblazer model years

Chevrolet Trailblazer by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Trailblazer27–31 mpg1125/5
2025 Trailblazer27–31 mpg1265/5
2024 Trailblazer27–31 mpg1365/5
2022 Trailblazer28–31 mpg11125/5
2021 Trailblazer28–31 mpg41975/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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