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2019 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#3 most-complained of 11 Blazer years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer has 186 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #3 highest of 11 Blazer model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (64 complaints, 34% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
186
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
20 city / 26 hwy

Top 2019 Chevy Blazer problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain64 (34%)
  2. Electrical System60 (32%)
  3. Other54 (29%)
  4. Engine47 (25%)
  5. Steering27 (15%)
  6. Brakes14 (8%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (5%)
  8. Lane Departure4 (2%)
  9. Structure & Body4 (2%)
  10. Airbags3 (2%)
2019 Chevrolet Blazer complaints: complaints filed per quarter432019 Q32020 Q42021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
292 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q2 (43).

2019 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V115000Feb 25, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires33,838 vehicles

    Tires

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

    Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. 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 N212329050.

  2. NHTSA 20V668000Oct 29, 2020Transmission & Powertrain194,105 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
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.

2019 compared with other Blazer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Best1090—
2008Best050—
2019Avoid80186222
2020Avoid100219323
2021Avoid90133123

All Chevrolet Blazer years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer ranks #3 of 11 among Blazer model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 186 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (64 complaints), electrical system (60 complaints), and engine (47 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 26,700 miles.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, most recently reported 2021, covering suspension, wheels & tires and transmission & powertrain.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?
EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.