2021 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and problems

The 2021 Chevrolet Blazer has 1 recall and 142 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2021 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 17 Blazer model years — 6th most.

1recalls

142complaints

6crashes

1fires

7injuries

36,463median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Seat Belts

Dec 23, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V811000 · 470 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine46

Unknown or other23

Forward Collision Avoidance8

Tires5

Suspension4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Chevrolet Blazer years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, the latest from Dec 23, 2020 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (46), electrical system (40), unknown or other (23). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.