2025 Chevrolet Blazer: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 50 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is forward collision avoidance (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · 5 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Jan 2026
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced repeated phantom braking while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the automatic emergency braking system activated erroneously. The automatic emergency braking system was deactivated to prevent the failure; however, after a software update at the dealer during a radio repair, the feature automatically activated. After the update, the phantom braking reoccurred on several occasions. The contact had successfully disabled the feature again but remained concerned that the system might activate unexpectedly while turned off. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Sep 2026
“3 Times, while travelling at highway speeds, infotainment module and driver display went dark for at least 3 minutes. While in this state, there were no visual controls such as speed, turn signals, etc. - the entire dashboard was dark. Recurring codes are: U11FD(00) Raw code: D1FD00 ECU: 40[Archive (inactive)] Status: Confirmed, Test failed since last DTC clear”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2026
“Attempting to merge into another lane today. Collision warning emergency breaking triggered and break checked the vehicle behind me. Almost caused me to be rear ended by the vehicle behind me.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Jul 2026
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“Rear bumper sagging issue. The internal clip fixing rear bumper is weak then the bumper is sagging. The rear bumper might be detached from the car during driving. There are many similar issues among the owners. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2026
“Complete and total failure of the telematics module resulting in loss of self driving, onstar, WiFi, gps, and all connected services. Severe battery drain due to module forcing the vehicle to completely shut down while driving, resulting in loss of power steering and brakes.”Owner report · Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2026
“This is now the second report from this vehicle with similar issues. This incident happened when in reverse with nothing behind me, the vehicle slammed on its brakes. No audible warning in the vehicle and nothing showing on the dashboard. The vehicle just applied emergency braking. This was a witnessed event.”Owner report · Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2026
“The Telematics Module failed and is on backorder. This is a known issue across the U.S. This makes it so OnStar doesn't work and I am paying for it. Not just that the safety concern of it not working. GPS, Maps, Level 3 Tesla doesn't work. Car is really not usable as we can't charge on a level 3 when going over 100 miles. We have loss access to navigation, Google Built-In services, the myChevrolet apps, and even core safety and convenience features tied to connectivity, including OnStar and Super Cruise.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2026
“Just purchased a used 2025 RS EV on 5/2/2026. When I got home I found out the Google maps and on star app wasn't working. Called on star and they can't connect to the car and that the telematics module is probably bad. Checked my Chevrolet app and it reports that it hasn't connected to the car for over 6 months. Now waiting for replacement part going 3 weeks now. A little pissed off that dealer did find before they sold me the car.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention · May 2026
“The cross pedestrian warning activates without any object there and slams on the brakes causing severe neck problems. The cruise control doesnt disengage when pressing on brake pedal causing drive to swerve to avoid crash.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance · Apr 2026
“The vehicle accelerated without input and the brakes failed to respond. I am notifying you that this vehicle is a life-threatening safety risk and should not be rented again until a master technician clears the electronic throttle control and breaking system. This condition presents a serious safety risk and could lead to a car crash or injury. Additionally, the vehicles, climate control system behaved erratically, alternating between extremely hot and extremely cold air without adjustment. This may indicate a broader electronic or system malfunction affecting vehicle city.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes,Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2026
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and, if necessary, reroute the harness and install anti-abrasive tape. Any harness that has existing damage will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252503010.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532830.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2025 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Blazer years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact Blazer by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
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Is the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The most complained-about area is forward collision avoidance (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2025 Chevrolet Blazer problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 10,000 miles or less.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning latches, locks and linkages. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.