Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 1.7× | 1 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2024 | 51 | 1.7× | 1 | Brake | Caution |
| 2023 | 44 | typical | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2022 | 54 | −38% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 139 | −18% | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2020 | 222 | typical | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2019 | 189 | −22% | 2 | Transmission | Average |
| 2008 | 5 | −98% | — | Engine | Good |
| 2007 | 9 | −97% | — | Fuel System | Good |
| 2006 | 19 | −94% | — | Fuel System | Good |
| 2005 | 15 | −96% | — | Fuel System | Good |
| 2004 | 50 | −87% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2003 | 77 | −77% | 1 | Airbag | Good |
| 2002 | 246 | −28% | 2 | Headlight | Average |
| 2001 | 326 | 1.4× | 3 | Headlight | Average |
| 2000 | 589 | 2.5× | 4 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 1999 | 436 | 1.8× | — | Suspension | Caution |
| 1998 | 716 | 3.1× | 3 | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
| 1997 | 768 | 3.4× | 4 | Brake | Avoid |
| 1996 | 1,153 | 5.1× | 6 | Brake | Avoid |
| 1995 | 1,224 | 5.5× | 6 | Brake | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Blazer year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet Blazer problems
Latest Chevrolet Blazer recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed.
Structure › Body › Door
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024.
Power train › Automatic transmission
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023.
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
Remedy: 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.
Seats
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Blazer should you avoid?
2025, 2024, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Blazer years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2025.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Blazer?
2022 has the fewest complaints compared with other Blazer years at the same age, followed by 2019 and 2021. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet Blazer problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (1,507), engine & cooling (913) and windows, wipers & sunroof (789). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Blazer had?
28 recalls across 1995–2025. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Chevrolet Blazer recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.