2021 Chevrolet Blazer Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 30%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, 30% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS equipped with the 3.6L LGX V6 experienced catastrophic engine failure at approximately 90,200 miles. The vehicle had no prior warning. The dealer diagnosed the timing chain / lift/ cam damage. I am requesting investigation into whether this represents a safety or durability defect affecting other vehicles”
NHTSA complaint #11759058, filed 2026-08“My 2021 Chevy blazer is leaking oil at 70,000 miles Chevy only recalled under special warranty for camshaft carrier it appears Chevy put in a glue for them seals that comes off unfortunately they don’t recall all blazers just some but I am having the same issue as that special warranty. It’s a safety concern because no oil in the car can blow up the engine .6500 to repair”
NHTSA complaint #11767069, filed 2026-09“Car was running fine yesterday, today does not want to start. Thought it was the battery, bought anew battery. Still wouldn't start. Rest of cat is getting great power. Code reader is reading its a fuel pump control moduler which just so happens to be in an open recall for my exact year of vehicle yet my vin number does not pop up on the GMC website under active recall. I have a 2021 chevy blazer .”
NHTSA complaint #11699684, filed 2025-11“Took 2021 Chevy Blazer to a Chevy dealer for small leak. 25000 miles and dealer said I have a leak in the radiator and needs to be replaced. If I didn't notice the small leak the engine could overheat, and possibly start a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11657193, filed 2025-04“The thermometer and thermometer sensor are glitching . The engine temp needle will not rise at all, the engine fan will run the whole time driving and then when it is turned off will run for 10 min . Right before this happens a notice shows the guided steering is being limited. I disconnected the battery and it reset , I drove and there were no issues , next time I started my car the engine temp needle stayed down and the van started again. This car has 36k miles on it. I just bought it 2 days before it started happening”
NHTSA complaint #11745573, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 11024390Oct 21, 2025Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition that could cause the engine coolant thermostat to open at a lower temperature than intended. If this condition were to occur…
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019547Apr 22, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to test and replace the battery distribution fuse block if found the cause of the DTC and electric coolant pump inoperative.
- 11019543Apr 22, 2025This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information to correct an oil leak in the engine.
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11019378Apr 12, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated…
- 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…
- 11017443Apr 2, 2025This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P3055 Set.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 12 | 27% |
| 2022 | 15 | 28% |
| 2021 | 42 | 30% |
| 2020 | 71 | 32% |
| 2019 | 40 | 21% |
| 2006 | 2 | 11% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer
40 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology