Reliable Auto DB

2025 Chevrolet Blazer reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer has 32 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 16 per year. It is too early to rank against other Blazer years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Latch.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer
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Complaints

32

Per year

16

Recalls

1

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (8 of 32), then Forward collision avoidance (7) and Service brakes (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Blazer has 47 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

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 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall latches, locks, and linkages, doors, latch 2024-10-02 · NHTSA campaign 24V737000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
Remedy Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.

Complaints by component (32 total)

Electrical system
8
Forward collision avoidance
7
Service brakes
4
Engine
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Parking brake
2
Structure
2
Suspension
2
Back-over prevention
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Lane departure
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

92025232026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced repeated phantom braking while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the automatic emergency braking system…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-21
  • "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? On September 12, 2026, while parked at the top level of a parking garage, the vehicle unexpectedly began rolling forward…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-14
  • "I am concerned about a significant safety issue with my 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV. On at least four separate occasions, the vehicle has unexpectedly applied extremely hard Rear Automatic Braking while I was backing up,…"
    Unknown or other, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-14
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that a GM inspector had inspected the vehicle due to phantom braking. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 35 MPH, with her…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-03
  • "Rear bumper sagging issue. The internal clip fixing rear bumper is weak then the bumper is sagging. The rear bumper might be detached from the car during driving. There are many similar issues among the owners. [XXX]…"
    Structure · filed 2026-08-29

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV FWD Not rated 5 stars 5 stars Not rated
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2025 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 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 26 21 MPG $3100
Blazer all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Blazer EV all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 102 87 95 MPG / 283 mi range $800
Blazer EV all-wheel drive SS — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 92 77 85 MPG / 303 mi range $900
Blazer EV front-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) Front-wheel drive 114 95 104 MPG / 312 mi range $750
Blazer EV front-wheel drive 22 inch tire — Automatic (1-speed) Front-wheel drive 103 86 95 MPG / 283 mi range $800
Blazer EV rear-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 106 85 95 MPG / 334 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 2025 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer has 32 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 16 per year. It is too early to rank against other Blazer years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Latch.

What are common problems with a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (8 of 32), then Forward collision avoidance (7) and Service brakes (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Blazer has 47 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer been recalled?

The 2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer is 62.9 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.