2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 21, 2026 · 21 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Blazer EV years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Blazer EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (13 complaints, 62%), typically at around 7,050 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Chevrolet Blazer EV
Production: 2023 - Engine: Permanent magnet motor (electric) Power: 288 PS Gearbox: single speed automatic Layout: dual motor, all wheel drive. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance13 · ~7,050 mi
Service Brakes7
Electrical System5
Back Over Prevention3
Structure2 · ~3,000 mi
Unknown or Other2
Visibility/wiper2
Communication1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Lane Departure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance1362%7,050——
Service Brakes733%———
Electrical System524%———
Back Over Prevention314%———
Structure210%3,000——
Unknown or Other210%———
Visibility/wiper210%———
Communication15%———
Fuel/propulsion System15%———
Lane Departure15%———
Parking Brake15%3,000——
Vehicle Speed Control15%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 11 complaints
2025: 102025102026: 11202611

n = 21 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Parking brakeJan 22, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V031000 · 20 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.

Risk: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532830.

Parking brakeJun 25, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V433000 · 40,233 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.

Risk: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the harness and, if necessary, reroute the harness and install anti-abrasive tape. Any harness that has existing damage will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252503010.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchOct 2, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V737000 · 731 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Electronic Brake Module Component Failure (EA26006) — opened Aug 21, 2026, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced repeated phantom braking while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the automatic emergency braking system activated erroneously. The automatic emergency braking system was deactivated to prevent…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Sep 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765777

I am concerned about a significant safety issue with my 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV. On at least four separate occasions, the vehicle has unexpectedly applied extremely hard Rear Automatic Braking while I was backing up, despite there being no object, vehicle, person, or obstacle behind the vehicle…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763996

While backing into parking at a Humble Cow ice cream place. My 2025 Chevy Blazer EV AWD slammed to a stop. I was going 4 mph my spouses head hit the head rest and caused severe pain and stress. We had to go to the emergency room for treatment. This has happened 6 other times 3 since having the…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Sep 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763964

Attempting to merge into another lane today. Collision warning emergency breaking triggered and break checked the vehicle behind me. Almost caused me to be rear ended by the vehicle behind me.

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Jul 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11750420

I was driving down a road. Vehicle slammed on the brakes and then accelerated in it own causing me to hit a guardrail.

Service Brakes · received Jun 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745468

Other Chevrolet Blazer EV years

← 2024 Blazer EV · 2026 Blazer EV →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Blazer EV01
2025213
2024 Blazer EV785

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer EV model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.