2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering warning light comes on while driving and steering locks up. Dealer inspected the vehicle and states the steering unit did pull a code, however is not serviceable and will need replaced. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle as the steering locks up and cause a serious accident. The dealer advised it may take several weeks for the parts to arrive. I am reading other reports of Trailblazer owners facing the same service issue. I am requesting a rental car from GM and/or the dealer until my car is fixed, however they told me I have to pay out of pocket myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546307, filed 2023-09“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle independently activated the brakes while the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel independently veered towards the right. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the brake master cylinder assembly was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659160, filed 2025-05, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 23 | 3% |
| 2006 | 26 | 2% |
| 2005 | 20 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 42 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
17 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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