The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,754 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN23V1720002023-03-168,744 affected
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.
Consequence
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…
POWER TRAIN23V0420002023-02-0210 affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 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 owns a 2023 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving, a code appeared on the dashboard p0128. When the vehicle's engine was switched off, the engine cooling fan continued to run. Warning light stating the steering would be disable.; however power steering was not lost.…”
“The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving, a code appeared on the dashboard p0128. When the vehicle's engine was switched off, the engine cooling fan continued to run. Warning light stating the steering would be disable.; however power steering was not lost.…”
“Re: vehicle safety defect complaint – 2023 chevrolet blazer to whom it may concern, I am submitting a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2023 chevrolet blazer. This vehicle has exhibited multiple system failures that present a serious risk to driver safety and public roadway safety. The…”
“Re: vehicle safety defect complaint – 2023 chevrolet blazer to whom it may concern, I am submitting a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2023 chevrolet blazer. This vehicle has exhibited multiple system failures that present a serious risk to driver safety and public roadway safety. The…”
“Re: vehicle safety defect complaint – 2023 chevrolet blazer to whom it may concern, I am submitting a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2023 chevrolet blazer. This vehicle has exhibited multiple system failures that present a serious risk to driver safety and public roadway safety. The…”
“Rear brake automatic parking brake motor locked rear wheels. Dealership diagnosed and repaired at my cost. Service parking brake light illuminated and rear brakes locked not allowing vehicle to be moved. After a few restarts brakes released.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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