Chevrolet Blazer Structure Problems
Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chevrolet Blazer across 17 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (44). The words owners use most often: “side door” (15% of reports).
- 233structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Side door: mentioned in 36 of 233 complaints (15%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 233 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 14 an injury.
Chevrolet Blazer structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Blazer | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2022 Blazer | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Blazer | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Blazer | 4 | 2% | 22,000 |
| 2005 Blazer | 1 | 7% | 132,000 |
| 2004 Blazer | 6 | 12% | 121,000 |
| 2003 Blazer | 12 | 16% | 30,037 |
| 2002 Blazer | 11 | 4% | 110,000 |
| 2001 Blazer | 15 | 5% | 22,158 |
| 2000 Blazer | 44 | 7% | 60,500 |
| 1999 Blazer | 21 | 5% | 55,000 |
| 1998 Blazer | 25 | 3% | 66,500 |
| 1997 Blazer | 18 | 2% | 80,500 |
| 1996 Blazer | 29 | 3% | 152,500 |
| 1995 Blazer | 37 | 3% | 96,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:door
Model years: 2024
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Driver's side floorboard floods during rain, dripping water under the dashboard directly onto the accelerator and brake pedal. Trapping water and trapped moisture has caused severe mold buildup throughout the interior, creating respiratory hazards and window fogging. This matches GM Technical…
Rear bumper sagging issue. The internal clip fixing rear bumper is weak then the bumper is sagging. The rear bumper might be detached from the car during driving. There are many similar issues among the owners. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C…
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…
On 10/29/25 I brought the vehicle in to Richard Lucas Chevrolet due to the alert from my insurance co that there was a recall with parking brake system. The dealership checked the car and told me they had to order the part that was needed due to the recall. Prior I also made the dealer aware that…
2025 Chevy Blazer EV charging door frozen on the inside of door seal from snow storm
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Blazers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 233 owner complaints about structure for the Chevrolet Blazer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Blazer structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “side door”, in 36 of 233 complaints.
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