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Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 7 model years, NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 836 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Blazer. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Chevrolet Blazer by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Blazer | 3 | 55 | |
| 2024 Chevrolet Blazer | 5 | 130 | |
| 2023 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 44 | |
| 2022 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 54 | |
| 2021 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 140 | |
| 2020 Chevrolet Blazer | 3 | 224 | |
| 2019 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 189 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Chevrolet models.
Chevrolet Blazer: questions owners ask
Which Chevrolet Blazer year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most are the 2020 (224), 2019 (189) and 2021 (140). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (44), 2022 (54) and 2024 (130), out of 6 model years from 2019 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 7 Chevrolet Blazer model years, 17 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2024 (5), 2020 (3) and 2025 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have the most check engine light complaints?
77 owner complaints across 4 Chevrolet Blazer model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2020 (34), 2019 (17) and 2021 (15) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have the most stalling complaints?
42 owner complaints across 6 Chevrolet Blazer model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2021 (11), 2020 (10) and 2019 (7) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have the most air conditioning complaints?
40 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Blazer model years describe the air conditioning not cooling or failing. The most were filed for the 2020 (21), 2019 (12) and 2021 (7) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have the most overheating complaints?
30 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Blazer model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2020 (14), 2021 (9) and 2022 (7) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have the most brake complaints?
17 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Blazer model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2021 (8), 2024 (6) and 2023 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have the most phantom braking complaints?
13 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Blazer model years describe sudden, unexpected automatic braking ("phantom braking"). The most were filed for the 2024 (7) and 2025 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have the most no-start complaints?
12 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Blazer model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2021 (5), 2024 (4) and 2022 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.