2020 Chevrolet Blazer
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 278 |
| 1993 | 511 |
| 1994 | 620 |
| 1995 | 1224 |
| 1996 | 1153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 182 |
| 2020 | 208 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
34% of complaints: electrical system — 71 distinct reports on file.
33% of complaints: power train — 69 distinct reports on file.
INJURY32% of complaints: engine — 67 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20240705
19% of complaints: steering — 39 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20201104
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 20V446000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V668000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 21V115000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2020 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (71 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (69 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (67 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 20V446000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V668000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V115000 (tires) has been completed.
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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.