2019 Chevrolet Blazer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 15%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,700miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 15% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,700 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, veh showed message , engine power being reduced, service parking brake. Then it died and would not restart. Parking brake was not engaged. Vehicle was in drive and moving apps 30 MPH. I was driving straight. Now the check engine light stays on. Vehicle had reduced power and feels like I'm driving with brake engaged. When the vehicle dies the brake service light illuminated and then turned off after 10 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11362407, filed 2020-10, 26,700 miles“We are noticing the coolant meter seems to be stuck on C, the AC is not blowing cold and we are getting a message that ACTION REQUIRED steering assist is reduced, drive with CAUTION. Today the brakes slammed on by themselves and almost sent my wife thru the windshield. Luckily she was in a clear area with no other cars around.”
NHTSA complaint #11699307, filed 2025-11“Was getting a steering assist reduced error code. Auto stop quit functioning and air conditioning stopped cooling. Engine sounded like a jet. P 0128 thermostat error code came up and had to be replaced. I see lots of similar complaints. Cost me $700.”
NHTSA complaint #11711579, filed 2026-01“Nothing necessarily happened, but I've been getting the steering assist reduced, drive with care pop up, which assist I've been reading might mean a faulty thermostat. Sounds like a common issue and may e time for a recall? Only 60k miles on my blazer.”
NHTSA complaint #11693730, filed 2025-10“1. The power steering (confirmed by dealership) is causing vehicle to pull very hard in one direction 2. Something fuel related does not allow my car to accelerate properly. Foot will be on the throttle and accelerating and without moving the throttle the vehicle will slow, RPMS will drop then suddenly begins to accelerate again. 3. Car states it’s not in park after I shift into park.”
NHTSA complaint #11443044, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017508Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to add deadener to the batter tray bracket to correct customer concerns of a Service Engine Soon (SES), Reduced Power, Service Brake…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10248712Dec 20, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to add deadener to the batter tray bracket to correct customer concerns of a Service Engine Soon (SES), Reduced Power, Service Brake…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 15 | 11% |
| 2020 | 43 | 19% |
| 2019 | 28 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 14 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 23 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 29 | 4% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 28 | 2% |
| 1995 | 19 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 4 | 10% |
| 1987 | 6 | 20% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 5 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
64 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsEngine
40 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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