2019 Chevrolet Blazer: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer has 182 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag *gasoline models (2019-2023+):.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

182
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
62
electrical system
58
engine
38
steering
27
service brakes
14

Recalls affecting the 2019 Blazer

tires

Campaign 21V115000

General 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 Che…

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 20V668000

General 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, Ca…

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. The vehicle is acknowledged for its

  • *Gasoline Models (2019-2023+):
  • Catastrophic transmission failure — complete loss of drive, refusal to shift out of first gear, torque converter failure, often under 50,000 miles. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Transmission shifting problems — harsh bangs into gear, delayed shifts (especially 3rd-4th), shuddering, slipping. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical system malfunctions — multiple false service warnings (Safety Restraint, ESC, Side Detection), key fob recognition issues, random alarm activation, start/stop system failures. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Premature brake noise — loud grinding/growling from front brakes on new vehicles, acknowledged by the manufacturer as a known issue with a material defect. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Blazer.

Typical used price

Used Blazer listings typically run $24,542–$34,376 across 2019 to 2026 model years.

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