Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 2 NHTSA variants

2025 Chevrolet BlazerRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 56 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (20) and electrical system (17). The EPA rates it 21–104 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
21–104mpg
EPA · 9 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest Oct 2026
Owner complaints
56
Top: forward collision avoidance
Fuel cost / yr
$750est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Service brakes

Free remedy

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025–2026 model year Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, and 2026-2027 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles. The brake system control module (BSCM) contains a software defect that may cause a loss of braking during certain driving conditions.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Oct 29, 2026NHTSA 26V717000

Parking brake

Free remedy

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.

Parking brakeReported Jan 22, 2026NHTSA 26V031000

Parking brake

Free remedy

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.

Parking brakeReported Jun 25, 2025NHTSA 25V433000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

56 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2025 – Oct 2026
  1. Forward collision avoidance20
  2. Electrical system17
  3. Service brakes12
  4. Visibility/wiper6
  5. Back over prevention4
  6. Structure4
  7. Engine3
  8. Parking brake3
  9. Lane departure2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Blazer model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
19961,161
1997774
1998734
1999442
2000600
2001331
2002259
2003104
200450
200515
2019190
2020224
2021142
202255
202344
2024133
202556
20261
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
8
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Forward collision avoidance

20 reports4 crashes
“Driving this vehicle in cruise control at around 70-80 mph, on an empty freeway early in the morning. No traffic but suddenly and for no reason the collision prevention system activated causing the steering wheel to turn all the way to the right and locking in place, the brakes activating, and leaving me no control sending me and two passengers in an embankment and the car on its passenger side.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceCrash reportedODI 11772116

Electrical system

17 reports2 crashes
“The contact leased a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while in drive(D) or reverse(R), the parking brake independently engaged. An audible chime sounded, erroneously detecting nearby objects. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Electrical systemODI 11774071

Service brakes

12 reports2 crashes
“Failed Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) / Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Description of Incident & Safety Defect: On June 11, 2026, while operating the vehicle, the primary braking system suffered a complete failure of electro-hydraulic power assist. When attempting to slow down, the electronic brake system failed to engage or command hydraulic assist. The brake pedal became extremely hard and stiff to press, rendering the hydraulic braking system completely ineffective. Simultaneously, the vehicle’s integrated Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system failed to activate or provide secondary collision mitigation, resulting in a crash with the vehicle ahead. Technical & Telemetry Evidence: An official Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) report (dated July 29, 2026) confirmed that during the incident, the brake pedal was physically depressed to 16% pedal travel/movement, yet the hydraulic line pressure registered at 0 kPa. This electronic telemetry proves that despite driver pedal application, the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) never engaged hydraulic pressure or commanded stopping authority. Post-Incident &…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceCrash reportedODI 11770731
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

9 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
Electric motor · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3.6L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (A1) · Automatic 9-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive · Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity · Regular Gasoline
EV range
334 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Blazer EV FWD
Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive
11495104$750—
Blazer EV AWD
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
1028795$800—
Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire
Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive
1038695$800—
Blazer EV RWD
Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive
1068595$800—
Blazer EV AWD SS
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
927785$900—
Blazer FWD
Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
222925$2,500350
Blazer AWD
Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
222724$2,600368
Blazer FWD
Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive
192622$2,850411
Blazer AWD
Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive
182621$2,950422
  • Blazer EV FWD
    Auto (A1)
    114 city · 95 hwy · $750/yr
    104
    mpg comb.
  • Blazer EV AWD
    Auto (A1)
    102 city · 87 hwy · $800/yr
    95
    mpg comb.
  • Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire
    Auto (A1)
    103 city · 86 hwy · $800/yr
    95
    mpg comb.
  • Blazer EV RWD
    Auto (A1)
    106 city · 85 hwy · $800/yr
    95
    mpg comb.
  • Blazer EV AWD SS
    Auto (A1)
    92 city · 77 hwy · $900/yr
    85
    mpg comb.
  • Blazer FWD
    Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 29 hwy · $2,500/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • Blazer AWD
    Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 27 hwy · $2,600/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • Blazer FWD
    Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    19 city · 26 hwy · $2,850/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Blazer AWD
    Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    18 city · 26 hwy · $2,950/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

5 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.7%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
15.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV RWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
8.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 20430Vehicle 20429Vehicle 20543
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Blazer questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer have?

4 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Blazer problems?

Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (20), electrical system (17), service brakes (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer at 21–104 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (9 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026