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2019 Chevrolet Blazer Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 15% of its 186 total complaints. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure was 26,700 miles, with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.

Steering complaints
27
15% of 186
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
26,700 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a dash message reading "Steering assist reduced, drive with care" appearing during normal driving, often tied to a P0128 fault code.
  • Several drivers describe losing power steering assist together with power brake assist, with Stabilitrak, Brake, and Traction Control warning lights lighting up at the same time.
  • Some report the steering assist warning is linked to a thermostat that sticks, causing coolant temperature readings to malfunction and triggering the reduced-steering message.
  • One owner describes the vehicle pulling hard to one side, which a dealership attributed to the power steering system.
  • A few drivers report the steering assist reduction happens alongside engine stumbling, rough shifting, or the vehicle stalling and needing a restart.

When 2019 Chevrolet Blazer steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 2, 2020, latest May 25, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2020Oct 2022Dec 2023Nov 2024Jun 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to May 2026; peak Apr 2025 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Blazer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 20070 (0%)
  4. 20081 (20%)
  5. 201927 (15%)
  6. 202041 (19%)
  7. 202115 (11%)
  8. 20228 (16%)
  9. 20236 (14%)
  10. 20241 (2%)
  11. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2019 Blazer, which is 15% of its 186 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for 2019 Chevrolet Blazer steering problems?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2019 Blazer.
At what mileage do 2019 Blazer steering problems happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this steering issue is 26,700 miles.
Did the 2019 Blazer steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this steering complaint area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries for the 2019 Blazer.
How does the 2019 Blazer compare to other model years for steering complaints?
The 2019 Blazer had 27 steering complaints (15% share); the 2020 model year had more, with 41 complaints and a 19% share, the highest among the years listed.

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.