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2021 Chevrolet Blazer recalls & problems

The 2021 Chevrolet Blazer has 1 safety recall and 141 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (42 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints141filed by owners
Crashes · fires6 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2021 Chevrolet Blazer in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Seat beltsDec 23, 2020

Critical fasteners

Recall 20V811000470 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.
Fix
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.

Components: Seat belts › Critical fasteners; Seat belts

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2021 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14.7%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2021 Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2021 Chevrolet Blazer NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2021 Chevrolet Blazer NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Blazer FWD

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Blazer AWD

24mpg combined
City / highway22 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Blazer FWD

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Blazer FWD

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Blazer AWD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine42010—
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Speedometer/odometer; Cybersecurity4100038,000 mi
Unknown or other23010—
Service brakes19000400 mi
Power train1900084,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system17100—
Steering15101—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings8101—
TiresTread/belt500020,000 mi
Suspension4204—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system › Fan400079,000 mi
Lane departureAssist; Warning3000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.