2019 Chevrolet BlazerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 191 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-115 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer has problems

191 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train641
Electrical system621
Engine410
Steering290
Service brakes152
Forward collision avoidance70
Vehicle speed control70
Lane departure40
Structure40
9 other systems151

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2019 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2022 Q4

Tires

Recall 21V-115 · Feb 25, 2021 · 33,838 vehicles · 25,286 repaired

Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.

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79%repaired · 2023 Q2

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 20V-668 · Oct 29, 2020 · 194,105 vehicles · 153,928 repaired

Risk. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a…

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Blazer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Blazer median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Chevrolet Blazer safety ratings

2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2019 Chevrolet Blazer frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Blazer side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Blazer side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What Blazer owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a strong odor coming from the vehicle, and no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a "Shift to Park" warning message displayed while the vehicle was already in Park, requiring…
Complaint 11760052 · Aug 27, 2026 · 22,000 miles
Thermostat went bad at 47,500 miles. Temp gauge stopped working, Engine light came on and alert stating steering assist is reduced
Complaint 11757806 · Aug 18, 2026
Shift to Park issue: Known issue where the car fails to recognize it is in Park, preventing it from shutting off. Electronics: Potential blanked-out display screens, USB port issues, and malfunctioning cameras. Steering Assist: Restricted, temperature gauge goes to cold and radiator fan blows hard.…
Complaint 11729329 · Apr 6, 2026

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