2025 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer has a complaint index of 60, ranking 5th worst out of 11 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. It has 32 complaints, 1 recall, 2 crashes, and 3 injuries so far, with Electrical System issues leading at 25% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #5 of 11 Blazer years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 32
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20.5 city / 26.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2025 Chevy Blazer problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other10 (31%)
- Electrical System8 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (22%)
- Brakes6 (19%)
- Engine4 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (9%)
- Structure & Body2 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (3%)
- Lane Departure1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Infotainment screens black out, flicker, or misread commands, affecting charging status, GPS, and climate controls.
- Windshield wipers stop responding mid-drive during rain, cutting visibility until the car is restarted.
- Telecommunications module failures knock out OnStar, navigation, and remote app connectivity.
- Front control arm bushing separates after a tire blowout at low speed, described by an owner as dangerous.
- Engine loses power or shuts off unexpectedly while driving, in one case requiring a full engine replacement.
- Dashboard reflection on the windshield creates glare that owners say impairs visibility in sunlight.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V737000Oct 2, 2024Structure & Body731 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
Risk: A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Blazer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- NHTSA lists 32 complaints and 1 recall for the 2025 Blazer, giving it a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict relative to other Blazer model years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
- Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 8 of 32 complaints (25%), including infotainment blackouts and telecommunications module failures.
- Does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA recall 24V737000 covers door strikers that were not properly heat-treated and can break; dealers replace all four side door strikers and bolts free of charge.
- How does the 2025 Blazer compare to other Blazer years?
- The 2025 model ranks 5th worst of 11 model years with an index of 60, better than 2019, 2020, and 2021, which are rated Avoid with indexes of 80, 100, and 90.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2025 Blazer?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to 2025 Blazer complaints, with no fires or deaths reported.