Chevrolet Blazer years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Blazer years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 16 (47 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 5 (from 50 complaints), 2019 at 5 (from 186 complaints), and 2020 at 6 (from 219 complaints). The Chevrolet Blazer 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, 5 of 47 complaints name Forward collision avoidance.
Data as of .
2022
2019
2020
2025–26
Chevrolet Blazer reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Blazer. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 58.8 |
| 2025 → Too early | 16 | 32 | 1 | Electrical system | 62.9 |
| 2024 → Most | 16 | 47 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | 46.7 |
| 2023 → | 9 | 43 | 2 | Powertrain | 23 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 5 | 50 | 1 | Powertrain | 23 |
| 2021 → | 9 | 133 | 1 | Electrical system | 23 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 6 | 219 | 3 | Powertrain | 22.4 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 5 | 186 | 2 | Powertrain | 22.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0L turbo and 3.6L V6) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R19 to 265/45R21 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak and possible loss of propulsion. Recall 23V-042 covers certain 2023 Blazer and Traverse vehicles: left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring, which can allow the half shaft to disengage. Recall 23V-869 covers certain 2024 Blazer vehicles: door strikers may fracture and allow a door to open unexpectedly.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 5 (from 50 complaints), 2019 at 5 (from 186 complaints), and 2020 at 6 (from 219 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Blazer year has the most owner complaints?
2024 has the most complaints per year, at 16 (47 complaints). On the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, 5 of 47 complaints name Forward collision avoidance.
How do Chevrolet Blazer owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Blazer years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years are too early to compare?
The Chevrolet Blazer 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
Is the modern Chevrolet Blazer a body-on-frame SUV?
No. The 2019+ Blazer is a unibody crossover distinct from the historical K5 Blazer.
What oil does a 2019+ Chevrolet Blazer take?
0W-20 for both the 2.0L turbo and 3.6L V6 common US powertrains. Confirm the filler-cap grade.
What does recall 20V-668 cover on early Blazers?
Certain 2019-2020 Blazer vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak and possible loss of propulsion.