The Lemon Index
202320253rd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2024 Chevrolet Blazer hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2024 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Too new: partial score · most complaints: automatic emergency braking
51 owner complaints, first 3 years 21–96 MPGe combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
Engines & versions
When problems show up
Only 9 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 23V869000 (body structure) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into electronic brake module component failure. Has this car had that problem?
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Chevy sent dealers 423 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission fluid leak in the torque…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chevy's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 51 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 18K to 40K miles (29K to 64K km) on the car (9 of all 51 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
When making left hand turn the AEB activated for no obvious reason almost causing rear end collision chain reaction for traffic behind making same left hand turn.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer owner · NHTSA complaint 11648517
More owner reports
The car due to the parking brake system recall lost control, the brakes would not stop and caused the vehicle to crash into 2 parked cars, landing on top of the 2nd vehicle which was a pick up truck
NHTSA complaint 11697530
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 19.7M views · 2019–2025 Chevrolet Blazer
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical522K views
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2020 Blazer P0128 Code Issues Replace Coolant Temp SensorJames Foster LS3 TA · 48K views · 2 videos - Transmission & shifter84K views
2018-2023 Chevy Traverse/Blazer/GMC Acadia/Buick Enclave 9 speed transmission serviceSteeveGMTECH · 84K views
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- Windows, doors & mirrors84K views
2019-2024 Blazer Garage Door Programming (How to)The Snyds · 84K views - Timing chain & engine47K views
Chevrolet Blazer Oil Change (2019-2025) — Full Step-by-Step DIY Guide!Wrenching Mafia · 47K views
Before you buy, watch
Should You Buy a 2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS? Thorough Review By A MechanicThe Car Care Nut Reviews · 101K views
Should you BUY a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer RS EV Rear Wheel Drive for BETTER range?Raiti's Rides · 24K views
2019 Chevrolet Blazer – Review & Road TestKelley Blue Book · 525K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2024 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 423 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission fluid leak in the torque…
- This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a…
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Body structure · recall issued 2023
The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Chevrolet Blazer recall, all years · All Chevrolet recalls
Government investigations
- OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $800–$2,850 (USD) a year in electricity (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year).
Every Chevrolet Blazer year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 5 older years (1995–1999, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 17 Chevrolet Blazer years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn a bit more than the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 116; 100 is average). The Chevrolet Blazer year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2020.
What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (27%), brakes (20%) and transmission & drivetrain (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer have?
1 safety recall (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer cost in fuel a year?
About $800 to $2,850 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Chevrolet Blazer year is better than the 2024?
Nearby, the 2022 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit under half as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2020 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works