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NHTSA has 55 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, and the model year has 3 recalls[1][2]. The largest group of complaints names forward collision avoidance, and the recalls cover parking brake wiring on the Blazer EV and door strikers[3][4][5][6].

55owner complaints[1]
3recalls[2]
21–25MPG combined (EPA)[7]
5★NHTSA overall rating[8]

Most reported problems

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Blazer[1]. Five mention a crash, none mention a fire, and eight injuries were reported with no deaths[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, and one complaint can name more than one part. Some facts below are for the electric Blazer EV, so check which version you are looking at.

Component group Complaints Crashes Injuries
Forward collision avoidance[3] 20 4 7
Electrical system[9] 16 2 3
Brakes[10] 15 2 2
Unknown or other[11] 11 2 2
Visibility/wiper[12] 6 0 0
Structure[13] 4 0 0
Back over prevention[14] 4 0 0
Engine[15] 3 0 0

The table counts crashes and injuries in each group from the same facts. Groups with only a handful of complaints are not a pattern.

Forward collision avoidance. This is the largest group, with a median mileage at failure of 7,000[3]. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe the car braking hard on its own when nothing was in the way. They describe it happening at low speed, in reverse and in parking lots. A few mention neck or back pain afterward[3]. Some owners in the same sample blame a failed connected-services module for switching off driver-assist features[3].

Electrical system. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe a failed connected-services module that cut off navigation, OnStar and the phone app. Others describe infotainment screens that flicker or act up, a charge port door that would not open, and a car that lost power while driving[9].

Brakes. Owners in the sample describe waiting for parts for the parking brake recall repair. Others describe sudden braking and a squeaking pedal[10].

Visibility and wipers. This group is small. Owners in the sample describe dashboard glare reflected in the windshield, a windshield that leaks, and wipers that stopped working once during rain[12].

Recalls

NHTSA lists three recalls for this model year, newest first[2].

Owners can call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020[4][5][6]. Ask a Chevrolet dealer whether a specific car is covered.

Fuel economy

The ratings below come from the EPA. Annual fuel cost uses the EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.

Version Engine City / Hwy / Combined MPG Est. annual fuel cost
Blazer FWD[7] 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 22 / 29 / 25 $2,700
Blazer FWD[16] 3.6L 6-cyl 19 / 26 / 22 $3,050
Blazer AWD[17] 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 22 / 27 / 24 $2,800
Blazer AWD[18] 3.6L 6-cyl 18 / 26 / 21 $3,200

The gas models use regular fuel and a 9-speed automatic[7][16][17][18]. The electric versions are rated in MPGe:

Blazer EV version Combined MPGe Range
FWD[19] 104 312 miles
RWD[20] 95 334 miles
AWD[21] 95 283 miles
FWD with 22 inch tire[22] 95 283 miles
AWD SS[23] 85 303 miles

Within the electric group, the RWD version has the longest rated range and the FWD version has the highest MPGe.

Safety ratings

NHTSA rates the gas Blazer at 5 stars overall, 5 stars frontal and 5 stars side, with rollover at 4 stars[8][24]. The rollover risk is 14.7% for AWD[8] and 15.5% for FWD[24].

For the Blazer EV, NHTSA lists these results:

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
AWD[25] 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars 10.5%
FWD[26] not listed 5 stars 5 stars not listed 8.9%
RWD[27] 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 8.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower comes from the EPA test car list. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is rated 237 hp[28]. The 3.6L 6-cylinder is rated 308 hp[29]. Electric versions are rated 220 to 595 hp depending on version[30].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
2.0L FWD[31] 191 in 77 in 67 in 113 in 3,781 lb
3.6L FWD[32] 191 in 77 in 67 in 113 in 4,008 lb
3.6L AWD[33] 191 in 77 in 67 in 113 in 4,211 lb
Blazer EV[34] 192 in 78 in 65 in 122 in 5,163 lb
Blazer SS EV[35] 192 in 78 in 65 in 122 in 5,730 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

1995: 1,224 complaints, 6 recalls19951996: 1,153 complaints, 6 recalls1997: 768 complaints, 4 recalls19971998: 716 complaints, 3 recalls1999: 436 complaints, 0 recalls19992000: 589 complaints, 4 recalls2001: 326 complaints, 3 recalls20012002: 246 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 77 complaints, 1 recalls20032004: 50 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 15 complaints, 0 recalls20052019: 189 complaints, 2 recalls2020: 222 complaints, 3 recalls20202021: 139 complaints, 1 recalls2022: 54 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 44 complaints, 2 recalls2024: 129 complaints, 5 recalls20242025: 55 complaints, 3 recalls5520252026: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Blazer model year. The 2025 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951,2246
19961,1536
19977684
19987163
19994360
20005894
20013263
20022462
2003771
2004501
2005150
20191892
20202223
20211391
2022541
2023442
20241295
2025553
202611

NHTSA lists 55 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2025 model year[2]. The list has no entries for 2006 through 2018[2].

Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little about how likely any one car is to have a problem. They are most useful for comparing years of the same model.

Should you buy a used 2025 Blazer?

Among model years 2019 to 2025, complaint volume for the 2025 Blazer is lower than for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024, though 2022 and 2023 are lower still[2]. The topics still deserve attention, because forward collision braking is the largest complaint group and two of the three recalls involve the Blazer EV parking brake[3][4][5]. If you are looking at an electric Blazer, ask a dealer whether both parking brake recalls are complete on that car[4][5]. Gas Blazer shoppers should compare the EPA fuel costs for each engine and drive layout[7][16][17][18]. Complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so treat this page as a checklist and not as a final answer.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
Forward collision avoidance has the most complaints at 20, followed by the electrical system at 16 and brakes at 15[3][9][10].
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists three: 26V031 and 25V433 for the Blazer EV parking brake harness, and 24V737 for door strikers[4][5][6].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
The EPA rates the gas Blazer at 21 to 25 combined MPG depending on engine and drive[7][16][17][18]. The FWD 2.0L turbo is rated 25[7].
How many miles can the 2025 Blazer EV go on a charge?
The EPA lists 283 to 334 miles of range depending on version[21][20][23][19][22]. The RWD version is rated 334 miles[20].
Is 2025 a good year for the Chevrolet Blazer?
Among model years 2019 to 2025, it has fewer complaints than 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024, but more than 2022 and 2023[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer (5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 8 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Blazer model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 20 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 7,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. Recall 26V031, filed January 22, 2026: Parking Brake. NHTSA recall database
  5. Recall 25V433, filed June 25, 2025: Parking Brake. NHTSA recall database
  6. Recall 24V737, filed October 2, 2024: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
  7. EPA rating for Blazer FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  8. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 16 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 15 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 11 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 6 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 4 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 4 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  16. EPA rating for Blazer FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Blazer AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Blazer AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Blazer EV FWD, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 104 MPGe combined, 312 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Blazer EV RWD, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 95 MPGe combined, 334 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for Blazer EV AWD, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 95 MPGe combined, 283 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. EPA rating for Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 95 MPGe combined, 283 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  23. EPA rating for Blazer EV AWD SS, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 85 MPGe combined, 303 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  24. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  25. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  26. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars; rollover risk 8.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  27. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 8.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  28. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Blazer with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 237 hp. www.epa.gov
  29. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Blazer with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 308 hp. www.epa.gov
  30. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Blazer with electric motor: rated 220 to 595 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  31. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, BLAZER 2.0L FWD 4DR SUV: length 191 in, width 77 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 3,781 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  32. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, BLAZER 3.6L FWD 4DR SUV: length 191 in, width 77 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,008 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  33. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, BLAZER 3.6L AWD 4DR SUV: length 191 in, width 77 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,211 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  34. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, BLAZER EV 4DR SUV: length 192 in, width 78 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 5,163 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  35. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, BLAZER SS EV 4DR SUV: length 192 in, width 78 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 5,730 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.