2019 Chevrolet Blazer Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 33,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift park” (55% of reports).
- 64power train complaints
- 33,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 35 of 64 complaints (55%)
- Turn off: mentioned in 17 of 64 complaints (27%)
- Steering assist reduced: mentioned in 9 of 64 complaints (14%)
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer at $1,050, and half of them between $720 and $1,750.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2023–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Blazer power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Blazer | 8 | 16% | 46,831 |
| 2023 Blazer | 10 | 23% | 60,622 |
| 2022 Blazer | 12 | 23% | — |
| 2021 Blazer | 18 | 13% | 84,000 |
| 2020 Blazer | 74 | 33% | 50,000 |
| 2019 Blazer | 64 | 34% | 33,000 |
| 2004 Blazer | 4 | 8% | 69,662 |
| 2003 Blazer | 12 | 16% | 21,000 |
| 2002 Blazer | 33 | 13% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Blazer | 31 | 10% | 56,696 |
| 2000 Blazer | 84 | 14% | 67,000 |
| 1999 Blazer | 54 | 12% | 65,000 |
| 1998 Blazer | 74 | 10% | 67,750 |
| 1997 Blazer | 110 | 14% | 71,000 |
| 1996 Blazer | 96 | 8% | 81,638 |
| 1995 Blazer | 68 | 6% | 66,050 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Thermostat went bad at 47,500 miles. Temp gauge stopped working, Engine light came on and alert stating steering assist is reduced
Shift to Park issue: Known issue where the car fails to recognize it is in Park, preventing it from shutting off. Electronics: Potential blanked-out display screens, USB port issues, and malfunctioning cameras. Steering Assist: Restricted, temperature gauge goes to cold and radiator fan blows hard…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Chevrolet Blazers have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about power train for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer (34% of the 187 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 33,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $720 and $1,750), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 35 of 64 complaints, followed by “turn off” (17).
Other 2019 Chevrolet Blazer problems
See all 2019 Chevrolet Blazer problems or power train problems across all Blazer years.