Chevrolet Blazer Best and Worst Years (2019–2025)
Avoid the 2020 and 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83, the two highest in the lineup. The 2022 and 2023 model years score 0 and 17 and are the best choices; 2024 and 2025 fall in a caution range at 67 and 50.
- Model years
- 7
- 2019–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 710
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Crashes reported
- 28
- Fires reported
- 2
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
Blazer Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Chevrolet Blazer problems and recalls by year
Blazer years to avoid: what went wrong
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Index 100 · 219 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2020 Blazer has the highest complaint index (100) and the most complaints (219) of any year, ranking worst overall. Owners report electrical system problems most often (76 complaints, 35% share, median mileage 38,000), followed closely by engine issues (74 complaints, median 70,000 miles) and transmission trouble (73 complaints, median 50,000 miles), including reports of automatic transmission failure at low mileage. Steering complaints (41, median 8,665 miles) round out the pattern. Three recalls apply, covering suspension/wheels/tires, transmission start-stop accumulator bolts, and airbag diffuser modules.
2020 electrical system problems →2020 engine problems →2020 transmission & powertrain problems →
2021 Chevrolet Blazer Index 83 · 133 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2021 Blazer ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 83 across 133 complaints. Engine problems lead (44 complaints, 33% share, median 46,860 miles), followed by electrical system issues (38 complaints, median 38,000 miles) and brake complaints (21, median 429 miles). Owners also report fuel system stalling incidents and steering pulling to one side at highway speed. One recall covers seat belt bolts. Injuries were reported in 7 cases and one fire occurred.
2021 engine problems →2021 electrical system problems →2021 brakes problems →
Most common Chevrolet Blazer problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System215 (30%)
- Engine208 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain184 (26%)
- Other162 (23%)
- Steering99 (14%)
- Brakes80 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras47 (7%)
- Fuel System40 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires31 (4%)
- Lane Departure18 (3%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Chevrolet Blazer should I avoid?
- The 2020 and 2021 Chevrolet Blazer are the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83, the highest among the 2019-2025 model years covered.
- What is the best year for the Chevrolet Blazer?
- The 2022 and 2023 Chevrolet Blazer are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 0 and 17, the lowest in the lineup.
- Are 2024 and 2025 Chevrolet Blazer models reliable?
- They fall into a Caution category, with complaint indexes of 67 and 50, higher than 2022-2023 but lower than the 2020-2021 Avoid years.
- What are the most common Chevrolet Blazer problems?
- Across all model years, electrical system issues account for 215 complaints (30%), engine issues 208 complaints (29%), and transmission/powertrain issues 184 complaints (26%).
- Does the Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns across the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Blazer, including issues with suspension/wheels/tires, transmission accumulator bolts, airbag modules, and seat belt bolts.