2020 Chevrolet Blazer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 19%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,665miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, 19% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,665 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2 occasions my vehicle came to a complete stop and turned off on me. I was thinking it was a safety feature but after the 2nd time I was concerned. Took it to dealership and they found nothing wrong with it. On another occasion I was leaving my house when my steering wheel got super hard and made it very difficult for me to turn the wheel. Took it to dealership and they found nothing wrong, according to them truck was perfectly fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11405615, filed 2021-03, 6,000 miles“Rearview camera and back up camera constantly not functioning and going black while and motion or backing up. Car acts like there is something in front of it (like a wall) on certain roads and does not want to accelerate to turn/pull out from a stopped position. I have had this vehicle for 2 months. I have had a car prior to this that did this before and stopped and left me stranded on a busy road and caused an accident. I can't believe this car is acting like this!”
NHTSA complaint #11414919, filed 2021-05, 8,665 miles“P0128 code produced when scanned. Cooling fans on high. No ac. Steering Assist Warning. Had to replace the thermostat. ECM also replaced and caused the tire pressure sensors to fail and had to replace the tire sensors. There is a recall on models 2021 to 2025 but none on the 2020 for the thermostat. I have paid $3500.00 to have my vehicle fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11738607, filed 2026-05“I was driving and steering reduced drive with caution notification and brake assist notification came on and then engine light and the temp gage went to cold and stayed there. My steering stiffened up making it hard to steer. This is a known problem with the Chevy blazers and it had to do with the thermostat needing replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11749661, filed 2026-07“Check engine light on, message saying steering assist reduced drive with care , engine temperature gauge not moving from C, and AC not working. I have taken it in to be fixed 3x, and they have fixed it 2/3 times but the message has come back again. It is a big issue in 2019/2020 blazers according to my research.”
NHTSA complaint #11687241, filed 2025-09Related 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…
- 11013269Jan 16, 2025This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
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 2020 Chevrolet Blazer
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
75 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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