2023 Chevrolet Blazer power train problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
Related recalls
- 23V172000 · Power Train › Automatic Transmission
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 tran…
- 23V042000 · Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.…
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the sun gear and the drive shaft fractured. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was pushed to a safe place. The check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (Power Train). The vehicle was towed on a flatbed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer provid…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/23/2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions to be repaired; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer performed a transmission fluid flush; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notif…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/23/2026
“ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR THE 3RD TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THIS TRANSMISSION ONLY LASTED ABOUT 5,500 MILES. WHEN IT FAILS, IT SIMPLY DOES SO WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING IT WLL START SHUDDERING AND WHEN YOU STOP IT JUST WONT GO AFTER THAT. gm KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THESE 9 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS BECAUSE THEY ARE ON BACKORDER AND MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER TWO MONTHS WAITING ON PARTS. SINCE THIS IS THE 3RD FAILED TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY, I CREATED A COM…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 11/17/2025
“On July 31st 2025 my vehicle would not sift out of first gear. I had vehicle towed to Kelly Chevrolet in [XXX] . After a failed repair attempt on August 18 2025 have been waiting on back ordered valve body part number 24045659. No eta on this part even though a transmission replacement would resolve but dealer refuses to replace. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint · filed 09/24/2025
“Since I’ve got the vehicle i experienced issues with it not going in drive or reverse sporadically. I was air to obtain this in video and show it to the dealer for the first time Dec 2023. In addition and overtime it’s seems this issue may go hand and hand with the lane assist issue that had been known on Chevy models where they either don’t work of they don’t recognize the lanes correctly and they pull although your in the correct lane.i have specifically taken the car in on 3 or more occasions…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 09/22/2025
“I am writing to inform the appropriate authorities of the issues that I’ve continually had with my 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. It has come to my attention that the aforementioned vehicle will need a new transmission and possible engine repair currently totaling at just over 6,000 dollars in repair costs. When I was provided with the total repair cost I was informed by the certified service representative that this was a common issue for the Blazer model and that GM was aware of the ongoing issue. I’v…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/18/2025
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the transmission was difficult to shift into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the same diagnostic information was provided.…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 04/18/2025
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the contact heard an abnormal sound, and the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had slipped into neutral, and the transmission gear box had fractured, and the transmission was unrepairable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informe…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/14/2023
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- How common are 2023 Chevrolet Blazer power train problems?
- 10 owners reported power train issues to NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2023 Chevrolet Blazer power train problems?
- Yes — campaign 23V172000, campaign 23V042000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.