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2019 Chevrolet Blazer: common problems and reliability
An average Blazer year.
186 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Blazer?The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer has 186 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Blazer years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Blazer?
Across the 18 Blazer model years we track, complaint volume runs from 15 (2005) to 1,280 (1996). With 186 complaints, the 2019 Blazer sits about the same as the model's median of 186.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 Blazer
tires
Campaign 21V115000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 20V668000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain. For the modern, gasoline-powered Blazer (2019+), feedback is mixed with a significant undercurrent of frustration due to recurrent powertrain and electrical issues.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Blazer. See the full Blazer owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Blazer listings typically run $22,199–$27,220.
Other Blazer model years
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