MYRModel Year Report

2020 Chevrolet Blazer

● Typical for this model
2020 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
218
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1,225 complaints 1995 1996: 1,153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 185 complaints 2020: 218 complaints 2020 218 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1989 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1992 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1,225 complaints 1995 1996: 1,153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1998 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2001: 326 complaints 2001 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 185 complaints 2020: 218 complaints 2020 218 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1984 1985: 29 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1988 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1992 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1994 1995: 1,225 complaints 1996: 1,153 complaints 1996 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1998 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2002 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2019: 185 complaints 2020: 218 complaints 2020 218 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2022 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026

2020: 218 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198841
198940
199033
1991222
1992280
1993517
1994628
19951,225
19961,153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019185
2020218
2021133
202250
202343
202450
202531
20261

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

34% · 75 reports
Show complaint excerpts

The car is not sensing that it is in park when it is. When I place it in park and turn the car off it dings and says shift into park however it already is in park. Therefore the car will not turn off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-22

Also filed under Power train

Power train

33% · 73 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

INJURY

Engine

32% · 69 reports
CRASHINJURY
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6/12/2024 In Damon Parking lot in Rochester MN. Going less than 10 miles an hr- cars in front of me and behind me looking for a parking spot. Stop and go at times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-05

I was driving and steering reduced drive with caution notification and brake assist notification came on and then engine light and the temp gage went to cold and stayed there. My steering stiffened up making it hard to steer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Also filed under Steering

Steering

19% · 41 reports

Service brakes

5% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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I was driving about 35MPH going straight when my chevy Blazer acted as if it 'hit a brick wall' and came to a complete stop. I got out and noticed my right, front wheel was completely smashed into my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-04

Also filed under Suspension and wheels

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2020-09-03Air bags20V446000 General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2020-12-15Power train20V668000 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...

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2021-03-22Tires21V115000 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...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2020 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 75 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 73 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 69 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V446000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V668000 · Power train
  • Recall 21V115000 · Tires
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.