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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
Confirm 3 recalls before you buy.

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Recalls

3 total · 3 to confirm

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

Tires recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 21V115000 · Feb 2021

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Transmission recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 20V668000 · Oct 2020

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 20V446000 · Jul 2020

If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Owner complaints by system

217 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
145

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

software faults 40transmission slipping 23
A recent report: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating…
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The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the engine temperature rose to HOT. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the thermostat was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764034 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
23

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 13electrical shorts 3sudden stalling 3
A recent report: My car will be running fine but the lights on the AC panel wont work. My car will stop and shut down while driving. Ive taken it in for service and they told me my battery cabels were lose. The…
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My car will be running fine but the lights on the AC panel wont work. My car will stop and shut down while driving. Ive taken it in for service and they told me my battery cabels were lose. The second time it happened I got a notification of low battery level and it shut off and will not start. I just replace the battery 2 years ago. The service department tested my battery and said it was fine

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11735381 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
4

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

loss of braking 2rollaway 1unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that…
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The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to depress the brake pedal to engage the START/STOP function to start the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764039 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
31

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of steering 24premature wear 3software faults 2
A recent report: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message, "Steering Assist Reduced - Drive Carefully” was displayed. The contact stated that…
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The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message, "Steering Assist Reduced - Drive Carefully” was displayed. The contact stated that the A/C shut off and the windshield defroster failed after the message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the repair was not covered. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the “Special Coverage" for the repair. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11745865 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
4

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 2unintended acceleration 1software faults 1
A recent report: I'm having an issue with the airbag light keep coming on when I drive at times not safe.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11749470 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
2

Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

other issues 2
A recent report: Got rear ended, the front right passenger seat bent backwards and torqued right.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11578776 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
8

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 2software faults 2
A recent report: This is what came up on my screen.Steering wheel assist reduced.Drive with care. My hot and cold gauge drop to C and stayed there for about 4 days and my a/c was blowing out hot air. I was told a lot…
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This is what came up on my screen.Steering wheel assist reduced.Drive with care. My hot and cold gauge drop to C and stayed there for about 4 days and my a/c was blowing out hot air. I was told a lot of these Suvs have done this.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11741925 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 217 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2020 and 2026, roughly 36 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2020 has 217 complaints on file, more than the 2019 (186) and more than the 2021 (133). That is the most of the 7 model years of the Chevrolet Blazer we cover. Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.