2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#2 most-complained of 2 Blazer EV years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV has 19 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 crash with 3 injuries. Its complaint index sits at 0, ranking it better than the 2024 model, which has a complaint index of 100 and 77 complaints.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 95
- 103 city / 86 hwy
Top 2025 Chevy Blazer EV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (63%)
- Brakes7 (37%)
- Electrical System5 (26%)
- Other2 (11%)
- Structure & Body2 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (11%)
- Engine1 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
- Lane Departure1 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended braking or forward collision system triggering at low speeds, sometimes causing whiplash or hitting a guardrail after unexpected acceleration.
- Some describe a clicking noise from the front suspension along with difficulty steering straight or turning, which dealers could not diagnose.
- The motorized charge port door has failed to open on some vehicles, with no manual override, raising concerns during long trips between charging stations.
- Windshield and dashboard issues have been reported, including bad glare, rattling noise, buckling headliner near the visors, and water leaking onto the dashboard affecting screens.
- A software issue on the backup camera menu has delayed access to a garage door remote function after shifting from reverse to drive.
- Parking brake wiring harness recall repairs have been delayed for some owners due to part unavailability.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV recalls
3 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 24V737000Oct 2, 2024Structure & Body731 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Remedy: 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.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 103 MPG
- Highway
- 86 MPG
- Combined
- 95 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.
2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV reliable?
- NHTSA lists 19 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2025 Blazer EV, with a complaint index of 0. Compared to the 2024 model, which has a complaint index of 100 and 77 complaints, the 2025 year performs better in owner-reported problems.
- What are the most common complaints on the 2025 Blazer EV?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up 63% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 37% and Electrical System problems at 26%.
- Does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV have a brake recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 25V433000 and a follow-up recall 26V031000 both cover a rear parking brake wiring harness that may become damaged or corroded, causing unintended parking brake activation or loss of braking function.
- How does the 2025 Blazer EV compare to the 2024 model year?
- The 2025 model has 19 complaints and a complaint index of 0, while the 2024 model has 77 complaints and a complaint index of 100, making 2025 the better-ranked year of the two.
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2025 Blazer EV?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 3,550 miles overall, with Collision Avoidance & Camera issues at a median of 4,100 miles and Brakes issues at a median of 3,000 miles.