2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 2 Blazer EV years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV has a complaint index of 100 and ranks worst of the 2 model years with data, with 77 complaints, 5 recalls, 3 crashes, and 27 injuries reported to NHTSA. Top problem areas are collision avoidance/cameras, electrical system, and brakes.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 27 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 94
- 101 city / 86 hwy
Top 2024 Chevy Blazer EV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras25 (32%)
- Electrical System24 (31%)
- Brakes23 (30%)
- Other11 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (13%)
- Fuel System8 (10%)
- Engine5 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (4%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
What owners report
- Automatic emergency braking or parking brake systems activate unexpectedly, sometimes leading to rear-end or rollover crashes.
- Brake assist fails while driving, with the pedal going to the floor and warning messages reading brake assist failure.
- The center display screen goes blank while driving, disabling climate and vehicle controls along with a grinding noise from the dash.
- One-pedal driving does not creep as expected in reverse and instead lurches the vehicle backward without warning.
- The telescoping steering wheel fails to lock into position and drops toward the dashboard while driving or parked.
- The high-voltage system has failed repeatedly at low mileage, preventing charging and limiting highway speed.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V031000Jan 22, 2026Brakes20 vehicles
Parking brake
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V433000Jun 25, 2025Brakes40,233 vehicles
Parking brake
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 24V487000Jun 28, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires83 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The right front lower control arm may contain a manufacturing defect that can cause it to fracture.
Risk: A lower control arm fracture can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right front lower control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242448540.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 101 MPG
- Highway
- 86 MPG
- Combined
- 94 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Blazer EV years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No verdict | 100 | 77 | 5 | 94 |
| 2025 | No verdict | 0 | 19 | 3 | 95 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV reliable?
- NHTSA lists 77 complaints, 5 recalls, 3 crashes, and 27 injuries for the 2024 Blazer EV, giving it a complaint index of 100, the worst of the 2 model years with data available.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV?
- The top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (25 complaints, 32% share), Electrical System (24 complaints, 31% share), and Brakes (23 complaints, 30% share).
- Does the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering brakes (two separate parking brake wiring harness recalls), suspension/lower control arm, electric motor rear drive units, and door strikers.
- At what mileage do 2024 Blazer EV problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 10,690.5 miles, though brake-related failures had a median of 28,989 miles and electrical failures a median of 10,381 miles.
- How does the 2024 Blazer EV compare to the 2025 model year?
- The 2024 has 77 complaints and a complaint index of 100, compared to 19 complaints and an index of 0 for the 2025 model year.