Problems · NHTSA complaints
2025 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Owners filed 56 complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA between Jan 2025 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is forward collision avoidance (20).
Complaints
56
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
5
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
8
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Forward collision avoidance20
- Electrical system17
- Service brakes12
- Visibility/wiper6
- Back over prevention4
- Structure4
- Engine3
- Parking brake3
- Lane departure2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Suspension2
- Exterior lighting1
- Communication1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
19
37
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 37 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
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.”
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.”
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 &…”
Visibility/wiper
6 reports
“Headlights Daytime running lights only 50% ? no back up lights no Brites, windshield wash not working then on going 6 dealer trips 9 days in shop for info screen / GPS,Radio&Phone”
Back over prevention
4 reports
“While backing into parking at a Humble Cow ice cream place. My 2025 Chevy Blazer EV AWD slammed to a stop. I was going 4 mph my spouses head hit the head rest and caused severe pain and stress. We had to go to the emergency room for treatment. This has happened 6 other times 3 since having the required updates and replacement of modules that took several months to complete. She was given medication and lytocain patches for the trauma of her neck and head. She is now afraid to drive in my vehicle. I looked up the situation and found on Reddit and the internet that this is a known issue with Chevy and several other vehicles relating to their braking and eboost system. One work around is to turn off all of the sensors from the settings menu to include parking. It also said to not use the one pedal driving. This is unattainable for a brand new car that I paid Cash 45-50,000 for and not to be able to use it as intended. Please look into this. I will be filing another complaint with the dealership on 14 September 2026. Something must be done.”
Structure
4 reports
“Rear bumper sagging issue. The internal clip fixing rear bumper is weak then the bumper is sagging. The rear bumper might be detached from the car during driving. There are many similar issues among the owners. [XXX]”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.