2019 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer has 186 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 80, and is ranked 3rd worst of 11 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Transmission & powertrain (34%) and electrical system (32%) issues dominate, alongside 2 recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #3 of 11 Blazer years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 186
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 20 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2019 Chevy Blazer problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain64 (34%)
- Electrical System60 (32%)
- Other54 (29%)
- Engine47 (25%)
- Steering27 (15%)
- Brakes14 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (5%)
- Lane Departure4 (2%)
- Structure & Body4 (2%)
- Airbags3 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail without warning, with the pedal going hard and losing stopping power, leading to collisions at low speeds.
- Owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly accelerating while shifting into park, causing a crash into a fixed object.
- Some drivers report the vehicle losing power or dying while moving around 30 mph, with a parking-brake service warning and check-engine light appearing.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a high-speed crash, or deployed unexpectedly during a minor skid on ice with no impact.
- A body control module reportedly caused electrical faults that recurred even after two dealer repairs.
- Adaptive cruise control reportedly became temporarily unavailable and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate from a stop before responding.
2019 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2019 Blazer has 186 complaints and a complaint index of 80, ranking 3rd worst among 11 model years of the Blazer, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Blazer years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 34% of reports and Electrical System issues make up 32%, followed by Engine problems at 25%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Blazer: one covering suspension, wheels & tires and one covering the transmission & powertrain start-stop accumulator. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 Blazer compare to other Blazer years?
- The 2019 Blazer's complaint index of 80 is worse than most other years, though the 2020 Blazer scores higher at 100 complaints index and is also rated Avoid; early years like 2007 and 2008 score much lower.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?
- The 2019 Blazer is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.