Chevrolet Blazer Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8,199 consumer complaints across the 32 model years of the Chevrolet Blazer (1984–2025) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 1,224. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (2,680 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Blazer model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 14,500 | 1 | 186 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 52 | 29,000 | 1 | 423 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 44 | 20,000 | 2 | 576 | 50 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 54 | 66,250 | 1 | 732 | 17 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 141 | 36,232 | 1 | 814 | 53 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 224 | 49,500 | 3 | 855 | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 189 | 26,700 | 2 | 849 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 5 | 80,364 | 0 | 176 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 9 | 62,000 | 0 | 157 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 19 | 75,200 | 0 | 132 | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 15 | 75,000 | 0 | 486 | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 50 | 38,000 | 1 | 381 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 77 | 44,500 | 1 | 353 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 246 | 59,000 | 2 | 306 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 326 | 62,102 | 3 | 275 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 589 | 65,000 | 4 | 249 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 436 | 76,000 | 0 | 44 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 716 | 70,000 | 3 | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 768 | 85,000 | 4 | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 1,153 | 83,900 | 6 | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1995 | 1,224 | 97,610 | 6 | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 620 | 118,000 | 2 | 4 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 511 | 120,000 | 2 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 278 | 84,000 | 2 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 222 | 110,000 | 4 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 32 | — | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 38 | — | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 40 | 85,000 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 30 | 106,000 | 0 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 19 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 29 | — | 0 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 9 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes2,680 35%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)937 12%
- Engine cooling854 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain811 11%
- Electrical system771 10%
- Suspension629 8.2%
- Fuel system599 7.9%
- Exterior lighting345 4.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2021: “While driving the the whole dash goes blank for a few second, then then it reboots and eventually most of it comes back. However, it did this repeat this cycle and cannot tell if my signals are working or what my speed is. I have a video of it happening. The car has 2,700 miles.. I am taking to a dealership”
NHTSA complaint #11403124, filed 2021-03, 2,700 miles1995: “I had just put my key in the ignition went to turn it over and noticed that my hazards were on. The switch was in the off position. I had to slightly keep it pushed forward or it would cycle through the hazards, left turn signal and right turn signal. I have not been able to get the problem fixed since it just happened yesterday”
NHTSA complaint #11255838, filed 2019-09, 254,000 miles2000: “I have replaced the hub assembly, idler arm, & wheel bearings on both driver & passenger side of my vehicle. When I drive over 45 MPH my car makes an awful sound & no matter what I change or have fixed the parking brake/ABS lights stay on. I've had many mechanics look at & say they've fixed the issue but none have actually fixed it. I was driving 70mph on the highway & my brakes felt as if they were locking up.”
NHTSA complaint #11331221, filed 2020-06, 150,000 milesOther Chevrolet models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology