Chevrolet Blazer 2020 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Chevrolet Blazer 2020 and 221 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the most complaints for the Chevrolet Blazer between 2019 and 2025.

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Chevrolet Blazer 2020

Tires
NHTSA campaign 21V115000 · 2021-02-25

What happens

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Consequence

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. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V115000

Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · 2020-10-29

What happens

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence

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 crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 20V668000

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 20V446000 · 2020-07-30

What happens

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence

If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 20V446000

Complaints from other owners

221 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

5 with a crash · 7 injuries

Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Blazer 2020

• Electrical system: 76 (34% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 74 (33% of complaints)
• Engine: 70 (32% of complaints)
• Steering: 42 (19% of complaints)
• Brakes: 10 (5% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Chevrolet Blazer 2020

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Chevrolet Blazer recalls by year

• 2019 : 2 recalls · 187 complaints
• 2020 : 3 recalls · 221 complaints
• 2021 : 1 recall · 137 complaints
• 2022 : 1 recall · 53 complaints
• 2023 : 2 recalls · 43 complaints
• 2024 : 1 recall · 51 complaints
• 2025 : 1 recall · 33 complaints

Guides for this check

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Blazer 2020 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Chevrolet Blazer 2020. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Blazer 2020?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (76 of 221 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.