Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% | 9,000 miles |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 5% | 20,000 miles |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% | 11,000 miles |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% | 35,000 miles |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% | 26,000 miles |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% | 48,000 miles |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% | 10,000 miles |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 2001 | 13 | 4% | 58,000 miles |
| 2000 | 27 | 5% | 59,000 miles |
| 1999 | 16 | 4% | 91,000 miles |
| 1998 | 17 | 2% | 85,000 miles |
| 1997 | 11 | 1% | 110,000 miles |
| 1996 | 36 | 3% | 85,000 miles |
| 1995 | 18 | 1% | 139,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns two 2021 Chevrolet Blazer equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Crosscontact LX Sport, Tire Size: 235/65/R18, DOT Number: A3LMWD30. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost traction. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tire low air warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he also experienced the same failure with his vehicle. The contact stated all eight tires were bald on both vehicles. The contact took both vehicles to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing all eight tires to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Crosscontact LX Sport, Tire Size: 235/65/R18, DOT Number: A3LMWD304920. The contact stated that the tread on all four tires were worn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the tires needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20T018000 (Tires). The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the tires were not included in the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 20,000.
New 2020 Chevy Blazer AWD Premier with OEM Continental CrossContact LX Sport tires in size 265/45R21. Car has 18,000 miles on it and tires have been rotated and inflated correctly. All 4 tires have tread depth near 2/32 and need to be replaced per tire shop. Come to find out this Continental brand of tires has no treadlife warranty at all so they don't even believe in their product. How can Chevy and Continental be allowed to put this tire on new cars to rip off the consumer. I'm going to have to buy 4 new tires on a car that has 18,000 miles on it. This should not be happening. It's also a safety concern for others on the road that aren't aware they need to check their tire tread depth so soon with these tires.
The tread-wear has been described by the service department as unusual and they have never seen a tire wear like this before. My safety and others safety is put at risk due to loss of tread causing traction to be lost on damp or wet roadways. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership service department. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, but the tire company has been contacted. No warnings to the problem. 235/65r18 106h
Snow/Ice build up inside tire rim's, causing improper tire balance. And also brake to freeze up when vehicle is parked, during driving in winter snow conditions. When driving on interstate roads at speed limit, the vehicle start's to shake a lot , like a flat tire. I talked to a Chevy dealer service manager about it and he said that their wasn't any safety massage out on that problem. I've never had a wheel snow/ice up like that before !! So now during the winter I check and clean out the snow/ice out of the wheel rim to prevent the vibration and driving problem. No warning light came on. It just shook the car real badly while driving on the highway.
I purchased this vehicle on June 26, 2020. When the vehicle was serviced on May 13, 2021 it had 8,366 miles on it and the tread wear was recorded at 6/32". In late June/early July 2021, I noticed the rear end of the vehicle seemed to slide around corners which lead me to research on the internet the Michelin tires that were on the vehicle. I found a GM Service Bulletin 19-NA-078 dated January 2020 that found issues with these tires. The vehicle's alignment was fixed and that problem seemed to go away. The vehicle was serviced on October 29, 2021 and I was told new tires were needed before winter driving. The tread measurement was 5/32". I told the service department that I wanted to talk to Michelin about this because I felt their tires should last longer. On October 29, the vehicle had 13,332 miles on it. …
Car started making a rattling noise when I turned to the right shortly after having a spring replaced in drivers side front tire. Within a week the rattling progressed to a grinding. Dealership refused to look at it, knowing I was about to go on a long trip. I left for my trip (9 hour drive) after about 5 hours, this grinding noise was constant, then ABS light came on, started messing with my steering, then, while trying to get to a dealership in the closest city ( still an hour away from my destination) tire broke off at the bearings while driving down a major 4 lane highway. Thank goodness the other cars were able to miss me, avoiding a major accident. Although I was told you don't have a lawsuit unless there's an injury, so I don't know if it was good or not!!!!! The transmission would slip when shifting from first to second gear. Updated
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact was driving 45 MPH in rainy weather when the vehicle hydro planed and the contact crashed into an unknown object. The contact sustained two broken bones and torn muscles in the elbow of her left arm. The passenger sustained bruising and swelling to the left ankle. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed but deemed as destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Related recalls (1)
Tires
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (36), 2000 (27), 1995 (18), 1998 (17) and 1999 (16) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Blazer wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 21V-115 (tires, Feb 25, 2021). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Blazer wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 64,000 miles; 35% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (14 mentions), followed by the lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (13).
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.