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Seat belts
Risk. If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the…
2021 Chevrolet BlazerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 142 owner complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-811 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer has problems
142 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
43Engine1 crash/fire/injury
40Electrical system
20Power train
19Service brakes
17Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
15Steering1 crash/fire/injury
8Forward collision avoidance
5Tires
4Suspension
2114 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 0 |
| Power train | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 1 |
| Steering | 15 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| 14 other systems | 21 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 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.
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
2021 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
'69'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Chevrolet Blazer safety ratings
2021 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Blazer owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On [XXX], my 2021 Chevy Blazer broke down in the middle of traffic in a left turn lane when it tried to auto-restart. I was left stranded for 2 hours and had to call the local police to direct traffic around me. Upon towing to a local auto shop, and then another two to Carl Black GMC in Roswell,…
My 2021 Chevy blazer is leaking oil at 70,000 miles Chevy only recalled under special warranty for camshaft carrier it appears Chevy put in a glue for them seals that comes off unfortunately they don’t recall all blazers just some but I am having the same issue as that special warranty. It’s a…
Vehicle Information: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer 2.5L engine, VIN [XXX]. Odometer 118000 miles.Description of Incident: While operating the vehicle, the mechanical brake vacuum pump experienced a catastrophic internal failure. The drive gear housing shattered violently without warning, shearing off the…
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