Chevrolet Blazer
Registered from 1996 to 2027.
About this model
The Chevrolet Blazer is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque. The vehicle went into production in December 2018 and sales began in January 2019 as a 2019 model. In China, a version with longer rear section and optional three-row seating is offered, which debuted in 2019 and went on sale in April 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Chevrolet Blazer (crossover), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the 2019 to 2027 Blazer.
Where it stands out against its peers
- Steering: more complaints than 95% of 2020 cars — 19% of its 212 complaints, where an ordinary 2020 car has 5%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- POWER TRAIN — 30 owners reported this
- ENGINE — 27 owners reported this
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 16 owners reported this
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 10 owners reported this
- STEERING,ENGINE — 7 owners reported this
- STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 5 owners reported this
- STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — 5 owners reported this
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — 4 owners reported this
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — 4 owners reported this
- STEERING,POWER TRAIN — 4 owners reported this
- STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE — 4 owners reported this
- AIR BAGS — 3 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
- POWER TRAIN,ENGINE — 3 owners reported this
- TIRES — 3 owners reported this
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — 2 owners reported this
- ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — 2 owners reported this
- STEERING — 2 owners reported this
Crash test
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard |
Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 222 Wh/km · 486 km electric range |
| 2026 | 300 hp · 1910 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 9.4 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 8.1 motorway · 222 Wh/km · Suv, 4-door |
| 2025 | 300 hp · 1910 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 221 Wh/km · 488 km electric range · Suv, 4-door |
| 2024 | 308 hp · 1910 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 9.8 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 8.7 motorway · 228 Wh/km · Suv, 4-door |
| 2023 | 237 hp · 1818 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 10.7 L/100km (EPA) · 12.4 L/100km city · 8.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2022 | 237 hp · 1818 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 10.7 L/100km (EPA) · 12.4 L/100km city · 8.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2021 | 193 hp · 1818 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 10.2 L/100km (EPA) · 11.2 L/100km city · 8.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2020 | 193 hp · 1818 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 10.2 L/100km (EPA) · 11.2 L/100km city · 8.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2019 | 308 hp · 1818 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 10.7 L/100km (EPA) · 11.8 L/100km city · 9.0 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2005 | 1754 kg · 2550 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 2-door |
| 2004 | 1912 kg · 2720 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2003 | 1745 kg · 2550 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 2-door |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
77% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.
20V446000
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.
20V668000
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
20V811000
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
21V115000
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.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
22V359000
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
Regulator investigations
Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
Engineering analysis, opened August 2026, still open.
Hazard light switch failure
Recall query, opened February 2008, closed July 2008.
Front control arm ball joints
Recall query, opened September 2002, closed March 2003.
Windshield wiper failure
Engineering analysis, opened May 2002, closed July 2003.
Loss of stop lamp illumination
Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2001, closed December 2001.
Upper and lower control arm ball joint
Engineering analysis, opened July 1999, closed August 2001.
Front seat recliner bolt failure
Recall query, opened July 1999, closed December 2001.
Upper control arm ball joint breakage
Preliminary evaluation, opened March 1999, closed July 1999.
Steering shaft separations
Engineering analysis, opened April 1997, closed March 1998.
Seat belt webbing separation
Engineering analysis, opened February 1997, closed August 1997.
Abs braking system
Engineering analysis, opened October 1994, closed February 2000.
What the maker told its dealers
Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.
Chevrolet filed 58 bulletins about the 2026 Blazer.
- Electrical system: 4
- Engine: 3
- Forward collision avoidance: 1
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1
- Wheels: 1
- Other: 48
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues · August 2026
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating. · August 2026
- Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the oil filter was not adequately tightened. Dealers are to check and tighten the oil filter if found to be loose. · August 2026
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern · July 2026
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message. · July 2026
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering… · June 2026
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be… · June 2026
- This PI explains that the T18, Battery charger drive power distribution control modules are on parts restriction thru TAC. · May 2026
50 more.
Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.