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2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer is mostly a carryover, with more standard cold-weather equipment on its upper trims as the main change. Its engines, styling, safety suite and infotainment hardware remain unchanged.
About the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
1st generation (2021-2023), final year before the 2024 styling and technology refresh.
Chevrolet presents the Trailblazer as a small SUV with bold style, flexible cargo space, and enough range in personality to fit very different buyers. Its core appeal is easy city size paired with a useful, adventure-friendly cabin, available AWD, and stronger visual distinction than many small crossovers. Compared with simpler small SUVs, Trailblazer leans harder into expressive design and cargo versatility, while still keeping everyday safety tech standard across the range.
The 2023 Trailblazer lineup ranges from the straightforward LS, with a 7-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, to the more convenience-focused LT. ACTIV adds a 1.3-liter turbo engine, rough-road suspension tuning and a skid plate, while RS pairs that engine with black exterior trim and a sportier cabin.
What changed, by category
Tech
Heated front seats became standard on LT, ACTIV and RS after being optional on those trims for 2022. A heated steering wheel also became standard on ACTIV and RS.
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter / 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter / 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31–33 mpg | 31–33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 137–155 hp | 137–155 hp | 155 hp | 155 hp |
| Torque | 162–174 lb-ft | 162–174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| SD Card Slot | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed from the 2022 to the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The main change is more standard cold-weather equipment on upper trims. LT, ACTIV and RS gained standard heated front seats, while ACTIV and RS also gained a standard heated steering wheel; the engines, styling, safety suite and infotainment hardware carried over.
Did the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer get a new engine?
No, the 2023 Trailblazer kept the same 1.2-liter and 1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder engines as the 2022 model. Its transmission setup also remained unchanged.
Which 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer trims have heated front seats?
Heated front seats are standard on the 2023 Trailblazer LT, ACTIV and RS. The ACTIV and RS also have a standard heated steering wheel.
Was the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer redesigned?
No, the 2023 Trailblazer was not redesigned or refreshed. It was the final model year before the 2024 styling and technology update.
How are the 2023 Trailblazer ACTIV and RS different?
The 2023 ACTIV has an outdoors-focused setup with rough-road suspension tuning, a functional skid plate and distinct trim. The RS uses the same 1.3-liter turbo engine but emphasizes sporty styling with black exterior accents, 18-inch wheels and a flat-bottom steering wheel.
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
4.2
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
(206 reviews)
“Love the design, wheels, and overall performance. Very comfortable and good on gas.”
“It looks great and feels great. It's easy to get into and out of with no problems.”