2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 23%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 23% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes have been making a loud squeeling when I slow down. This has occurred since I bought the vehicle. The dealership has reviewed it multiple times and state they do not know what is causing it or how to fix it. The last time the tech stated there is nothing they can do. Now the brakes aren't performing as well as they did and it is concerning.”
NHTSA complaint #11627033, filed 2024-11“The brakes on my 2023 Chevy Trailblazer LT. At slow speeds the brakes sound like they are metal on metal and make horrible noise. I have only had this vehicle for 6 months. I did notify the dealer they said they can grease them and they would do it again. And that the only recall fix was for 2021 and 2022 trailblazer having this issue not the 2023 yet”
NHTSA complaint #11542244, filed 2023-09“The breaks on this car squeal and grid awful. The dealership said they put metal brake pads on the car and that it's supposed to grind and make noise and told me there is nothing they can do about it. I know this was an issue with their 2020-2022 Trailblazers. I can't believe that it's normal for a $30,000 dollar car.”
NHTSA complaint #11525687, filed 2023-06“The ABS system in this vehicle flashes warnings at quick restarts and while holding the brake down, it has no “sponge” when this happens. The brakes squeal constantly. I’ve had them inspected at every single maintenance and there can be no flaw found. When driving on the interstate, the engine is very “jerky” almost like the transmission can’t keep up with the speed of 70-80mph (not always, but it is noticeable when it happens). At first I didn’t think much of it but with the mass recall of chevys identified, I believe it needs to go on record - particularly about the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11657686, filed 2025-04“I was driving west on I90 near Belvidere IL, through a construction zone. All of sudden the vehicle stopped by its self. I had no control except for the steering. Once on the left shoulder of a four lane hwy(one way), another four lanes on the other side. There was a cement barrier blocking from the other side traffic. I smelled like burnt rubber, now I now it was the brakes. I checked under the hood did not see or smell something burning. After a few minutes the SUV was able to move. I was afraid for my life, just waiting on a vehicle to hit me.”
NHTSA complaint #11518005, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014277Feb 6, 2025This service bulletin provides customer information for rear unwanted automatic braking, usually when reversing out of a garage or driveway.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011714Nov 8, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure a squeal noise heard from the front of the vehicle during light brake pedal application.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010709Oct 19, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure a squeal noise heard from the front of the vehicle during light brake pedal application.
- 11011125Oct 18, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure a squeal noise heard from the front of the vehicle during light brake pedal application.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 14% |
| 2023 | 17 | 23% |
| 2022 | 16 | 14% |
| 2021 | 32 | 16% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 28 | 3% |
| 2005 | 29 | 2% |
| 2004 | 24 | 2% |
| 2003 | 36 | 4% |
| 2002 | 55 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 20% |
| 2000 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
17 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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