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2021 Chevrolet Blazer. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,700 and 28,000 miles. Median 20,000, from 12 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 24% |
| Engine | 24% |
| Brakes | 22% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 10% |
| Tires | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
20V811000 Dec 2020 Seat Belts
Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
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 risk of injury.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Manufacturer communications 815
Chevy filed 815 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a engine oil leak that may occur…
- This Preliminary information communicates that a dealer may encounter a vehicle that is making…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 22 / 27 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S9) | FWD | 21 / 27 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 20 / 27 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 19 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2019–2025 Chevrolet Blazer, 19.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 8 | 522K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 107K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 86K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 84K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 84K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 47K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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