Chevrolet Blazer recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 2,026 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Blazer (model years 2000–2008, 2019–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (354 complaints), followed by power train (351 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 52 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 44 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 54 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 141 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 224 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 189 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 50 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 77 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 246 | 14 | 6 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 326 | 35 | 5 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 589 | 46 | 7 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (589), 2001 (326) and 2002 (246). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Blazer model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 354 | 12 of 17 | |
| Power train | 351 | 11 of 17 | |
| Exterior lighting | 212 | 7 of 17 | |
| Engine | 190 | 7 of 17 | |
| Suspension | 176 | 8 of 17 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V737000 | Oct 2, 2024 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2025 | 731 |
| 23V869000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Structure: body, door | 2024 | 265 |
| 23V172000 | Mar 16, 2023 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2023 | 8,744 |
| 23V042000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2023 | 10 |
| 22V359000 | May 19, 2022 | Seats | 2022 | 221 |
| 21V115000 | Feb 25, 2021 | Tires | 2019–2020 | 33,838 |
| 20V811000 | Dec 23, 2020 | Seat belts: critical fasteners | 2021 | 470 |
| 20V668000 | Oct 29, 2020 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2019–2020 | 194,105 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 143 complaints and a fire in 21 complaints; 114 people injured and 4 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.