Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2026 Chevrolet BlazerRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (1). The EPA rates it 21–104 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
21–104mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: forward collision avoidance
Fuel cost / yr
$750est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer as of Nov 8, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 8, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2026 – Mar 2026
- Forward collision avoidance1
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 year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1,161 |
| 1997 | 774 |
| 1998 | 734 |
| 1999 | 442 |
| 2000 | 600 |
| 2001 | 331 |
| 2002 | 259 |
| 2003 | 104 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2019 | 190 |
| 2020 | 224 |
| 2021 | 142 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 133 |
| 2025 | 56 |
| 2026 | 1 |
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 8, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Forward collision avoidance
1 report
“The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while reversing from the driveway, the automatic emergency braking system erroneously engaged, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly. There was no warming light illuminated. The contact sustained middle back pains as a result; however, the contact had not received medical assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in to determine whether an adjustment was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 8, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
8 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
- Fuel
- Electricity · Regular Gasoline
- EV range
- 312 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 8, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer EV FWD Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 114 | 95 | 104 | $750 | — |
| Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 103 | 86 | 95 | $800 | — |
| Blazer EV AWD Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 102 | 86 | 94 | $800 | — |
| Blazer EV AWD SS Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 92 | 77 | 85 | $900 | — |
| Blazer FWD Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 370 |
| Blazer AWD Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,600 | 368 |
| Blazer FWD Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 | 411 |
| Blazer AWD Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 | 424 |
- 104mpg comb.
- 95mpg comb.
- 94mpg comb.
- 85mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
- 24mpg comb.
- 22mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 8, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5CHEVROLET BLAZER SUV N/A 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 N/A FWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 15.5%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat 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.
2026 Blazer questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 8, 2026.
What are the most common 2026 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer at 21–104 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).
How safe is the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 8, 2026