2020 Chevrolet Blazer

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2020 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 40 complaints 1989: 38 complaints 1990: 32 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 278 complaints 1993: 511 complaints 1994: 620 complaints 1995: 1224 complaints 1995 1996: 1153 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: 182 complaints 2020: 208 complaints 2020 2021: 121 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 37 complaints 2024: 38 complaints 2025: 25 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2020: 208 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198840
198938
199032
1991222
1992278
1993511
1994620
19951224
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019182
2020208
2021121
202242
202337
202438
202525
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34%

34% of complaints: electrical system — 71 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 33%

33% of complaints: power train — 69 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE 32%

32% of complaints: engine — 67 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20240705

STEERING 19%

19% of complaints: steering — 39 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20201104

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20200903 — air bags

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

R 20201215 — power train

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

R 20210322 — tires

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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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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.