Chevrolet Blazer Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Chevrolet Blazer model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2008 drew the fewest (5) and the 1997 the most (768).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
1 | 0 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 21–95 |
| 2008 Among the fewest complaints |
5 | 0 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2007 Among the fewest complaints |
9 | 0 | Fuel system | — | — |
| 2005 Among the fewest complaints |
15 | 0 | Fuel system | — | 15–17 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 | Fuel system | — | — |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
32 | 1 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 21–95 |
| 2023 | 43 | 2 | Engine | 5★ | 21–25 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
48 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 21–25 |
| 2004 | 50 | 1 | Electrical system | — | 15–16 |
| 2022 | 51 | 1 | Electrical system | 5★ | 21–25 |
| 2003 | 77 | 1 | Air bags | — | 15–17 |
| 2021 | 136 | 1 | Engine | 5★ | 21–25 |
| 2019 | 186 | 2 | Power train | 5★ | 21–24 |
| 2020 | 220 | 3 | Electrical system | 5★ | 21–24 |
| 2002 | 246 | 2 | Exterior lighting | — | 14–17 |
| 2001 | 326 | 3 | Exterior lighting | — | 14–17 |
| 1999 | 436 | 0 | Suspension | — | 14–17 |
| 2000 Among the most complaints |
589 | 4 | Suspension | — | 15–18 |
| 1998 Among the most complaints |
716 | 3 | Visibility | — | 16–18 |
| 1997 Among the most complaints |
768 | 4 | Service brakes | — | 16–19 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Chevrolet Blazer years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer: 768 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 156 (20%); Visibility 129 (17%); Power train 110 (14%).
Reports mention 60 crashes, 28 fires, 66 injuries, 4 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 85,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer: 716 complaints
Most-reported: Visibility 256 (36%); Seats 84 (12%); Power train 74 (10%).
Reports mention 46 crashes, 15 fires, 39 injuries, 13 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 70,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2000 Chevrolet Blazer: 589 complaints
Most-reported: Suspension 100 (17%); Power train 84 (14%); Fuel system 81 (14%).
Reports mention 46 crashes, 7 fires, 33 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 67,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
The Chevrolet Blazer years with the fewest complaints
2008 Chevrolet Blazer: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 1 (20%); Engine and engine cooling 1 (20%); Equipment adaptive/mobility 1 (20%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2007 Chevrolet Blazer: 9 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel system 5 (56%); Exterior lighting 2 (22%); Air bags 1 (11%).
Reports mention 2 crashes. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2005 Chevrolet Blazer: 15 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel system 5 (33%); Electrical system 4 (27%); Fuel/propulsion system 2 (13%).
Reports mention 2 fires. 0 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Chevrolet Blazer owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20,000 |
| 2022 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 136 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 36,463 |
| 2020 | 220 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 50,000 |
| 2019 | 186 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26,700 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 75,200 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 38,000 |
| 2003 | 77 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 45,000 |
| 2002 | 246 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 59,000 |
| 2001 | 326 | 35 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 62,203 |
| 2000 | 589 | 46 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 67,000 |
| 1999 | 436 | 36 | 9 | 38 | 0 | 76,000 |
| 1998 | 716 | 46 | 15 | 39 | 13 | 70,000 |
| 1997 | 768 | 60 | 28 | 66 | 4 | 85,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Chevrolet Blazer recalls
- GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR (1996 model year; 1,755,876 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2003; 03V159000)
- GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING (1995–1996 model years; 1,557,585 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 1998; 98V150001)
- GM/ABS (1991–1996 model years; 1,125,749 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 1999; 99V193000)
- GM/SAFETY BELT WEBBING (1996–1997 model years; 586,058 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 1997; 97V096001)
- GM/REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH (1997 model year; 507,171 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2003; 03V093000)
All 37 Chevrolet Blazer recall campaigns · Chevrolet Blazer problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Chevrolet Blazer years FAQ
Which Chevrolet Blazer year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2008 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (5). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Chevrolet Blazer years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1997, 1998 and 2000 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the power train. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Chevrolet Blazer problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the power train (587 of 3,973 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns covering the Chevrolet Blazer. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Chevrolet Blazer recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.