2024 Chevrolet Blazer reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer holds 47 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 16 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 Blazer years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Door.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer
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Complaints

47

Per year

16

Recalls

1

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (10 of 47), then Service brakes (9) and Powertrain (8). The most filings arrived in 2026 (27 of 47). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Blazer has 43 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2025 has 32 complaints, 16 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2024 Chevrolet Blazer. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall structure, body, door 2023-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 23V869000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Remedy Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

Complaints by component (47 total)

Forward collision avoidance
10
Service brakes
9
Powertrain
8
Electrical system
7
Engine
6
Air bags
4
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Lane departure
3
Parking brake
3
Structure
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Speed control
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Chevy Trunk opens automatically without key"
    Powertrain, Lane departure · filed 2026-09-23
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 52 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle independently…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Speed control · filed 2026-09-22
  • "My 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD has experienced two separate incidents involving sudden loss of propulsion without warning. First Incident – XXX While driving in [XXX], the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion without…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-15
  • "Since buying the car in 2024 I have experienced multiple incidents where the system hard brakes for no reason, including times while driving. The emergency recall on this vehicle was repaired last year and since that…"
    Parking brake, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-14
  • "Vehicle: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer VIN: [XXX] Component: Engine Cooling System (Radiator) Description of Incident: On XXX the vehicle was brought in for a routine maintenance service at approximately 20,000 miles. During…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2024 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 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 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Blazer all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3100
Blazer EV all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 103 88 96 MPG / 279 mi range $800
Blazer EV rear-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 99 84 92 MPG / 324 mi range $800
Blazer front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $2600
Blazer front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950

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 2024 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer holds 47 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 16 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 Blazer years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Door.

What are common problems with a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (10 of 47), then Service brakes (9) and Powertrain (8). The most filings arrived in 2026 (27 of 47). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Blazer has 43 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2025 has 32 complaints, 16 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer been recalled?

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer?

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer is 46.7 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.