Chevrolet Blazer Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6,359 owner complaints and 28 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Blazer, across 22 model years (1995–2026). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (1,224). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Chevrolet Blazer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Blazer year: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2019, 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Blazer: 1,224 complaints, 6 recalls
- 1996 Blazer: 1,153 complaints, 6 recalls
- 1997 Blazer: 768 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Blazer: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 Blazer: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Blazer: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Blazer problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 1,310 | 15 | 234 |
| Visibility problems | 836 | 12 | 6 |
| Power Train problems | 752 | 16 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 710 | 18 | 10 |
| Electrical System problems | 686 | 20 | 15 |
| Suspension problems | 599 | 15 | 28 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 352 | 15 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 337 | 18 | 6 |
| Air Bags problems | 322 | 17 | 248 |
| Steering problems | 275 | 18 | 17 |
| Seats problems | 234 | 13 | 14 |
| Structure problems | 233 | 17 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 227 | 18 | 28 |
| Engine problems | 201 | 14 | 3 |
| Seat Belts problems | 144 | 10 | 34 |
| Service Brakes problems | 121 | 18 | 18 |
| Equipment problems | 112 | 10 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Other problems | 103 | 12 | 0 |
| Tires | 98 | 16 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 76 | 11 | 1 |
| Wheels | 76 | 14 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 57 | 9 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 | 14 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 43 | 8 | 5 |
| Parking Brake | 34 | 12 | 3 |
| Interior Lighting | 24 | 9 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Blazer problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2020: electrical system (76) · power train (74) · engine (70)
- 2019: power train (64) · electrical system (60)
- 2002: exterior lighting (54)
- 2001: exterior lighting (68)
- 2000: suspension (100) · power train (84) · exterior lighting (79) · engine and engine cooling (63) · service brakes, hydraulic (54)
- 1999: suspension (72) · engine and engine cooling (62) · service brakes, hydraulic (59) · power train (54)
- 1998: visibility (256) · seats (84) · power train (74) · electrical system (71) · engine and engine cooling (64) · suspension (60) · service brakes, hydraulic (59)
- 1997: service brakes, hydraulic (144) · visibility (129) · power train (110) · suspension (105) · engine and engine cooling (93) · electrical system (89) · fuel system, gasoline (56)
- 1996: service brakes, hydraulic (420) · visibility (182) · engine and engine cooling (149) · suspension (149) · power train (96) · electrical system (62) · air bags (56)
- 1995: service brakes, hydraulic (513) · engine and engine cooling (213) · visibility (178) · fuel system, gasoline (106) · electrical system (70) · power train (68) · air bags (59)
All Chevrolet Blazer model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 | 5★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Blazer | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2006 Blazer | 19 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Blazer | 15 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Blazer | 50 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Blazer | 77 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Blazer | 246 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Blazer | 326 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Blazer | 436 | 0 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Blazer years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (1,224), 1996 (1,153), 1997 (768), 1998 (716), 1999 (436), 2000 (589), 2001 (326), 2002 (246), 2019 (187), 2020 (221) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Blazer year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Blazer?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 1,310 complaints across 15 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Blazer have?
28 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.