Chevrolet Blazer years to avoid
More than twice the Blazer's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Blazer years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Blazer complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Blazer problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes2,659
- Engine1,038
- Visibility933
- Transmission801
- Electrical762
- Suspension626
- Fuel system590
- Lights364
- Airbags329
- Steering296
- Acceleration292
- Seats280
Chevrolet Blazer problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 35 | Electrical | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2024 | - | 55 | Brakes | 29,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2023 | - | 44 | Engine | 20,000 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 75 | 55 | Electrical | 51,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 41 | 142 | Engine | 36,463 | 1 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 23 | 224 | Electrical | 50,000 | 3 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 30 | 190 | Transmission | 26,700 | 2 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 95 | 5 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | 93 | 9 | Fuel system | 62,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 86 | 19 | Fuel system | 75,200 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 91 | 15 | Fuel system | 75,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 75 | 50 | Electrical | 38,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 60 | 77 | Airbags | 45,000 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2002 | 20 | 246 | Lights | 59,000 | 2 | 14 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 7 | 326 | Lights | 62,203 | 3 | 35 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 589 | Suspension | 67,000 | 4 | 46 | |
| 1999 | - | 436 | Suspension | 76,000 | 0 | 36 | |
| 1998 | - | 715 | Visibility | 70,000 | 3 | 46 | |
| 1997 | - | 767 | Brakes | 85,000 | 4 | 60 | |
| 1996 | - | 1,152 | Brakes | 84,000 | 6 | 158 | |
| 1995 | - | 1,223 | Brakes | 98,000 | 6 | 153 | |
| 1994 | - | 620 | Brakes | 120,000 | 2 | 96 | |
| 1993 | - | 510 | Brakes | 120,000 | 2 | 75 | |
| 1992 | - | 276 | Brakes | 84,000 | 2 | 48 | |
| 1991 | - | 222 | Brakes | 110,000 | 4 | 32 | |
| 1990 | - | 32 | Brakes | 1 | 4 |
Recalls 33
Chevrolet Blazer warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Blazer
What years of the Chevrolet Blazer should you avoid?
2001, 2002, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Blazer's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 326, mostly about lights and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Blazer?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Blazer?
Brakes, with 2,659 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1,038) and visibility (933).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Blazer have?
33 recalls between 1990 and 2026. The 1996 model year has the most, with 6.
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