Chevrolet Blazer common problems
Owners of 2019–2025 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles have filed 661 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (88% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 661
- Owner complaints
- 11
- Recall campaigns
- 25
- Crash-related reports
- 27
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 7 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2025 blazer
A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 blazer
A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Recall2023 blazer
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.
- Recall2023 blazer
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.
- Recall2022 blazer
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2019 blazer
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Chevrolet Blazer problems?
- Across 661 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2019–2025 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (88%), steering (10%), airbags (1%).
- Which Chevrolet Blazer model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer has the most owner complaints, with 211 filed.
- Are Chevrolet Blazer problems dangerous?
- Of the 661 complaints on record, 25 mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 27 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2020 accounts for the most complaints (211). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.