Last updated: 2026-10-10

Chevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet Blazer Years to Avoid

8 scored model years (2019–2026) · model average 76/100

Skip the 2019 and 2024 Blazer. The 2019 is dogged by a "Shift to Park" fault and cooling problems, while the 2024 draws reports of sudden automatic braking and electrical faults. The 2022 is the better buy among years that have had time on the road.

Verdict

Avoid
2019 69/1002024 70/100
Buy
2022 79/100
Model average
76/100
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Chevrolet Blazer Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Chevrolet Blazer average of 76/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1201969/100Good2170Power Train (53)
2202470/100Good699Electrical System (21)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

69
GoodReliability score: 69 out of 100, rated Good

2019 Chevrolet Blazer

A "Shift to Park" message appears with the shifter already in Park, and the car will not shut off, lock, or stop chiming. Dealers usually replace the shifter assembly, and some owners see the fault return within two months. A sticking thermostat also shows up, with a P0128 code, no A/C, and repair bills near $1000.

2 recalls170 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Power Train (53), Electrical System (34), Unknown Or Other (32), Steering (24), Engine (8), Service Brakes (6)

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70
GoodReliability score: 70 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Chevrolet Blazer

Owners describe electrical faults, with some cars losing power or shutting off while driving, in a few cases within the first few hundred miles. Automatic emergency braking fires with nothing ahead, and the car can brake hard on its own in reverse. Repeat dealer visits often fail to fix it. Federal records list 6 recalls.

6 recalls99 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Electrical System (21), Service Brakes (14), Forward Collision Avoidance (12), Unknown Or Other (10), Visibility Wiper (9), Parking Brake (6)

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What Are Common Chevrolet Blazer Problems?

POWER TRAIN

135 complaints

Most reported in 2020, 2019, 2021

2020: A "Shift to Park" warning appears with the lever already in park, and the engine will not shut off until the shifter is jiggled or cycled.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

124 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2020, 2021

2019: The same Shift to Park fault dominates, leaving the car stuck in accessory mode with doors that will not lock until the message clears.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

84 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2020, 2024

2019: A "Steering Assist Reduced" warning arrives with a check engine light, a temperature gauge reading cold, warm air from the A/C, and a loud cooling fan.

STEERING

76 complaints

Most reported in 2020, 2019, 2021

2020: A "Steering Assist Reduced" warning appears together with a temperature gauge stuck on cold, a check engine light, a cooling fan running at full speed, and air conditioning that blows warm.

ENGINE

51 complaints

Most reported in 2020, 2021, 2019

2020: Thermostat failure dominates, usually logged as code P0128 between 50,000 and 70,000 miles, with the temperature gauge stuck on cold and the steering assist warning.

SERVICE BRAKES

43 complaints

Most reported in 2021, 2024, 2019

2021: Grinding or squealing starts almost new, often under 1,000 miles.

Best Chevrolet Blazer Year to Buy Instead

79
GoodReliability score: 79 out of 100, rated Good

2022 Chevrolet Blazer

The 2022 has far fewer owner complaints per vehicle sold than the 2019 or 2024, and only one recall on record. It is not perfect. Owners report instrument cluster blackouts and some transmission failures. Still, it avoids the repeated Shift to Park fault of the 2019 and the braking complaints of the 2024.

Score: 79/100 (Good)1 recalls33 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Chevrolet Blazer years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2019 and 2024. Both sit well below the model's own average. The 2019 has the Shift to Park fault and cooling complaints. The 2024 has electrical faults and automatic braking complaints, plus 6 recalls. The 2022 is the year to buy instead.
Which Chevrolet Blazer years have transmission problems?
The 2022 has reports of sudden transmission failure, often at highway speed, with hard shifts, slipping, and lost reverse. The 2019 Power train complaints are mostly about the shifter and its Shift to Park message. Weigh these against the 2022's low overall complaint rate.
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer a safe used buy?
Approach it with caution. Owners report automatic emergency braking that fires with nothing ahead, hard braking in reverse, and loss of brake assist. Some report injuries from sudden stops. Federal records show 6 recalls for the year. The 2022 has far fewer complaints per vehicle sold.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Not compared with its siblings. It has the highest complaint rate of any year tracked. The main issue is the Shift to Park message, which can return even after the shifter assembly is replaced. Cooling faults with a P0128 code also appear.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer the most reliable year?
Do not treat it that way. It shows no complaints or recalls, but it is too new to have collected them. Complaints build up with time on the road. The 2022 is the safer recommendation because its record has had time to develop.

How we score every Chevrolet Blazer model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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