YearToAvoid

2024 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer has a complaint index of 70, ranked 4th worst out of 11 model years, with a Caution verdict. Owners report 47 complaints, mostly about brakes (12), engine (10), and collision avoidance systems (10), plus one recall for fracturing door strikers.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
70/100
#4 of 11 Blazer years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
47
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
5
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2022
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
20.5 city / 26.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0

Top 2024 Chevy Blazer problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes12 (26%)
  2. Engine10 (21%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (21%)
  4. Other8 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain8 (17%)
  6. Electrical System7 (15%)
  7. Airbags4 (9%)
  8. Fuel System4 (9%)
  9. Lane Departure3 (6%)
  10. Structure & Body3 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Power brake assist fails suddenly, sometimes preceded by Service ESC and Brake Park warning lights.
  • Automatic emergency braking activates with no obstacle present, slamming the brakes during normal driving.
  • Adaptive cruise control has surged to unintended high speeds, requiring the driver to brake manually to regain control.
  • Transmission hunts for gears with revving and jerking at low mileage, triggering the check engine light.
  • Curtain airbags have deployed unexpectedly at low speed over minor bumps, disabling the vehicle.
  • Digital speed display, steering resistance warning, and multiple dashboard alerts appear together with hard-to-press brakes.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer complaints: complaints filed per month5Jan 2024Oct 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (5).

2024 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V869000Dec 21, 2023Structure & Body265 vehicles

    Structure:body:door

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.

    Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20.5 MPG
Highway
26.5 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,825
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.

2024 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
2022Good4050123
2023Caution5043223
2024Caution7047123
2025Caution6032123

All Chevrolet Blazer years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
NHTSA data give the 2024 Blazer a complaint index of 70, the 4th worst of 11 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Blazer years. Brakes are the top complaint area with 12 complaints.
What problems does the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer have?
Owners most often report brake issues (12 complaints, 26% share), followed by engine problems (10 complaints) and collision avoidance/camera malfunctions (10 complaints). There have been 5 crashes and 6 injuries reported, but no fires or deaths.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer have a recall?
Yes, one recall (23V869000) covers door strikers that may fracture, causing doors to open unexpectedly. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 Blazer compare to other years?
The 2024 Blazer's complaint index of 70 is better than 2019, 2020, and 2021, which all carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 80, 100, and 90. It is worse than 2022 (index 40, Good) and 2005-2008 model years, which all rate Good.
What is the median mileage for brake failures in the 2024 Blazer?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 21,732.5 miles at failure for brake-related complaints in the 2024 Blazer.

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.