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2019 Chevrolet Blazer reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer has 186 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Blazer years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Tires and Automatic transmission.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer
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Complaints

186

Per year

5

Recalls

2

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (64 of 186), then Electrical system (59) and Engine (40). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2020

The 2020 Blazer has 219 complaints, 6 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Tires 2021-02-25 · NHTSA campaign 21V115000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2020-10-29 · NHTSA campaign 20V668000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Complaints by component (186 total)

Powertrain
64
Electrical system
59
Engine
40
Steering
27
Service brakes
14
Speed control
7
Forward collision avoidance
6
Lane departure
4
Air bags
3
Back-over prevention
3
Structure
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Tires
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Seats
1
Visibility
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

320197202062021182022312023462024552025202026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Just had to replace a radiator that was leaking all across the top. Also have gotten the steering assist warning for thermostat and temperature sensor. Seems to be cery common problems rhat gm ahould fix"
    Engine, Lane departure, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-27
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a strong odor coming from the vehicle, and no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a "Shift to…"
    Engine and engine cooling, Powertrain, Structure · filed 2026-08-27
  • "Thermostat went bad at 47,500 miles. Temp gauge stopped working, Engine light came on and alert stating steering assist is reduced"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-18
  • "Shift to park sensor Shift to park warning. It was reported to dealer"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-30
  • "1º Transmisión 2º Me quede detenida en una autopista y no podía avanzar por que no respondía a los cambios de velocidad 3º Si 4º Si 5º No"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Blazer all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
Blazer front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $2950
Blazer front-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700

Specs and fitment

Crossover (current nameplate), 2019–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer has 186 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Blazer years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Tires and Automatic transmission.

What are common problems with a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (64 of 186), then Electrical system (59) and Engine (40). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Blazer has 219 complaints, 6 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer been recalled?

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?

Owners have filed 186 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is 22.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.