Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% | 22,000 miles |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% | 132,000 miles |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% | 121,000 miles |
| 2003 | 12 | 16% | 30,000 miles |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% | 110,000 miles |
| 2001 | 15 | 5% | 27,000 miles |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% | 67,000 miles |
| 1999 | 21 | 5% | 55,000 miles |
| 1998 | 25 | 3% | 70,000 miles |
| 1997 | 18 | 2% | 81,000 miles |
| 1996 | 29 | 3% | 178,000 miles |
| 1995 | 37 | 3% | 96,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
On 10/29/25 I brought the vehicle in to Richard Lucas Chevrolet due to the alert from my insurance co that there was a recall with parking brake system. The dealership checked the car and told me they had to order the part that was needed due to the recall. Prior I also made the dealer aware that the car had recently stalled on me in the middle of the street, I was told by the dealership that this was apart of the recall! The dealership allowed me to drive the car and stated to me that they would call me when the part comes in! 2 days later on 11/1/25 while driving the car lost control, the brakes wouldn't stop and I crashed into 2 parked cars and landed on top of the second parked car which was a pickup truck! All of the airbags deployed and my body is pretty messed up from this horrific crash and this has caused fear in me of driving!
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a strong odor coming from the vehicle, and no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a "Shift to Park" warning message displayed while the vehicle was already in Park, requiring multiple shifting attempts to clear the message. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the radiator had failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that the radiator issue was a known failure that could recur. Additionally, an inspection revealed that the rear tow hook had failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. Regarding the shifter failure, the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that they began to notice the grill at the front of their vehicle begin to flake slowly over time. The flakes had grown to the size of a dime. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the contact was advised that the dealer would cover half of the cost to replace the grill. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.
While driving in the parking lot of lowes, the door hinge on drivers side failed along with latch allowing it fall off. Making door unclosable and car undrivable. After taking it to repair shop, mechanic showed me several other 2004 Chevy blazers with the exact same hinge failure. He has repaired so many of them with the same problem he concluded it must be a defect. Repair cost for this are estimated at $1K as the hinge must be replaced and re enforced, along with the drivers door and locking latch.
While making a right turn into a parking lot, my driver's door flew open. Now the door will not stay closed. I am able to manually move the latch with the door open but it will not engage to secure the door shut.
I opened the drivers door on my 2003 Chevrolet Blazer with only 13,000 miles and the door dropped down in my hands. The pins that hold the door hinge had partly lifted out. It would not have been out of the question for the pin to have fallen out completly in which case the hinge would have come completely apart and the door would have fallen off the vehicle. When I called the Chevy dealer they were well aware of the problem. Apparently this happens all the time with s10 pickiups and blazers. Aside from the frustration of such a shoddy design I am afraid to think of the effect of such a failure at 65 MPH or of a door coming off in an accident as a result of faulty hinges.
Heat actuator defective, had to be replaced-constant warm air blows on feet without anything on. Moon-roof improperly assembled at factory-water pours into my truck. Rear lift gate seal defective-leaking, rear side small triangular window seals-defective-leaking; seams on roof of truck leaking-found a hole in roof where more water was seeping in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the driver's side door hinge failed to close, an abnormal humming noise was detected, the vehicle rocked, and a tire blew out. In addition, the ABS, air bag, and parking brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tom joyce automotive (18260 paulson dr, unit d3, port charlotte, fl 33954) where it was diagnosed that the door, pins, and hinge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving, the driver's door detached and the brake line was wrapped underneath the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Related recalls (1)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (44), 1995 (37), 1996 (29), 1998 (25) and 1999 (21) model years. Body complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Blazer body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 23V-869 (door, Dec 21, 2023). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Blazer body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles; 33% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body › door (62 mentions), followed by the body › door › hinge and attachments (44).
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.