2023 Chevrolet Blazer Driveshaft Recall (23V042)
General Motors, LLC · 10 vehicles · Reported February 2, 2023
General Motors, LLC is recalling 10 2023 Chevrolet Blazer; 2023 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring. 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. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V042 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V042000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N222390180 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 2, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023 Chevrolet Blazer; 2023 Chevrolet Traverse |
| Units affected | 10 |
| Component | Power Train > Driveline > Driveshaft |
| Safety risk | 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. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer in recall 23V042?
The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 Blazer with recall 23V042?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: 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.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the driveshaft.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V042?
Recall 23V042 covers 10 vehicles: 2023 Chevrolet Blazer; 2023 Chevrolet Traverse.
NHTSA lists 10 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chevrolet | Blazer |
| 2023 | Chevrolet | Traverse |
What is the fix for the Blazer driveshaft recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 23V042 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 23V042 to NHTSA on February 2, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 23, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 2, 2023 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V042000. |
| February 23, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 44 months ago. If your Blazer was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Blazer is part of recall 23V042?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V042 is open on your Blazer, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023 Blazer vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Blazer owners do about recall 23V042?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V042000 applies to your Blazer.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the driveshaft happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Blazer owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 37 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 23V042 was reported on February 2, 2023, owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 4 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the transmission and were received on or after February 2, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 132 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 37 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse: 89 complaints in total, 27 about the transmission
- 2023 Chevrolet Blazer: 43 complaints in total, 10 about the transmission
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lunged forward and stopped while at the traffic light. The contact stated that while driving over 4 MPH, the vehicle seized with the transmission warning light illuminated.
2023 Chevrolet Traverse owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11667621, filed June 18, 2025
The contact's husband leases a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been parked for approximately 10 minutes, the contact who was occupying the front passenger's side seat turned off the vehicle while the driver's seat was unoccupied.
2023 Chevrolet Traverse owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11671884, filed July 8, 2025
The transmission. It is disengaging while driving down the road. It literally has basically stalled out in the middle of intersections, the highway, etc. There is a recall for this exact problem just not with my vin for some reason.
2023 Chevrolet Traverse owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11673797, filed July 15, 2025
Can recall 23V042 make my Blazer a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this driveshaft recall means their Blazer qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A transmission defect affects the core job of the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer: moving reliably. Owners often see the same symptom return after a repair, and those repeat visits are the kind of history California's lemon law looks at.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V042
Did the recall 23V042 fix work?
Since recall 23V042 was reported on February 2, 2023, owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 4 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed February 23, 2023.
Is the 23V042000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Blazer is part of recall 23V042000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V042000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.