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2019 Chevrolet Blazer

Recalls, consumer complaints and crash ratings from NHTSA

Recalls2

  • TiresFeb 25, 2021, 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 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.

    Risk

    Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

  • Power trainAutomatic transmissionOct 29, 2020, 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, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

    Risk

    Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

    Remedy

    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

All recalls issued for this model year. To see whether any are still unrepaired on a specific vehicle, check its VIN at NHTSA.

Recent complaints187 total

Most reported, across all 187 complaints

  • Power train34%
  • Electrical system32%
  • Engine21%
  • Electrical system, structureFiled Oct 12, 2026

    Driver's side floorboard floods during rain, dripping water under the dashboard directly onto the accelerator and brake pedal. Trapping water and trapped moisture has caused severe mold buildup throughout the interior, creating respiratory hazards and window fogging. This matches GM Technical Service Bulletin 23-NA-087.

    Incident Oct 10, 2026

  • Engine, lane departure, back over preventionFiled Aug 27, 2026

    Just had to replace a radiator that was leaking all across the top. Also have gotten the steering assist warning for thermostat and temperature sensor. Seems to be cery common problems rhat gm ahould fix

    Incident Jun 9, 2026

  • Engine and engine cooling, power train, structureFiled Aug 27, 2026

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a strong odor coming from the vehicle, and no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a "Shift to Park" warning message displayed while the vehicle was already in Park, requiring multiple shifting attempts to clear the message. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the radiator had failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that the radiator issue was a known failure that could recur. Additionally, an inspection revealed that the rear tow hook had failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. Regarding the shifter failure, the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

    Incident Aug 27, 2026

  • Power train, engineFiled Aug 18, 2026

    Thermostat went bad at 47,500 miles. Temp gauge stopped working, Engine light came on and alert stating steering assist is reduced

    Incident Aug 13, 2026

  • Electrical systemFiled Jul 30, 2026

    Shift to park sensor Shift to park warning. It was reported to dealer

    Incident May 21, 2026

  • Unknown or otherFiled Jun 16, 2026

    1º Transmisión 2º Me quede detenida en una autopista y no podía avanzar por que no respondía a los cambios de velocidad 3º Si 4º Si 5º No

    Incident May 13, 2026

  • Unknown or otherFiled May 27, 2026

    I was driving into a parking lot when my back passenger side window imploded like a rock was thrown at it, but no rock and nobody in sight. I looked all around for a cause but believe it somehow spontaneous shattered. Thankfully 3 minutes prior I had dropped my kids at school otherwise there would have been injury I am sure.

    Incident May 26, 2026

  • Steering, electrical system, engineFiled May 25, 2026

    Electronically controlled thermostat and sensor fail or get stuck at a much lower coolant temperature causing the dash to display the “steering assist is reduced drive with care.” It isn’t just a message, the steering is much harder to use potentially causing an accident. The ac completely doesn’t work causing potential for sensitive, elderly, or young children and pets to overheat inside, it’s significant risk of injury or death from the hot summer temperatures. The engine coolant temperature gauge is all the way down on C position which isn’t registering how hot/cold the engine gets potentially causing damage to the vehicle and a total loss of the vehicle entirely due to damage from the engine overheating. GM sent out letters to 2021 blazer owners which included a special coverage number N252508350 applying to people with this year having this problem and they have until 2036 or 150,009 mi to get the repairs made free of charge, they just bring the document with the special repair codes to the dealer and they fix it free of charge. After doing research online, this problem is affecting all years of the 2019+ blazers with the 3.6L V6 engine AND other known problems with other models and years of their other lineup of cars, it’s very widespread across their platforms. So what are people supposed to do when it isn’t the 2021 year? Pay an $800+ repair bill to GM when they KNOW it’s more widespread than just this year/make? This is a scam. I can’t even do the repair myself because I’m having trouble finding the correct parts online and not only that the repair is extensive, the whole top half of the engine needs to be taken apart just to get to the thermostat, we’re talking the airbox and intake manifold, all the plastic parts and shrouds and sensors covering engine, the fuel rail and injectors, pipes and clamps, engine coolant needs drained and refilled. It’s a major fix. I’m reporting this complaint to raise awareness and hopefully GM will do the right thing.

    Incident Mar 3, 2026

  • SteeringFiled Apr 30, 2026

    Power steering goes out intermittently while driving.

    Incident Apr 12, 2026

  • Vehicle speed controlFiled Apr 29, 2026

    The transmission or torque converter has slippage and shuddering that has caused one or both to go bad. My safety was at risk due to this item beginning to fail to cause the inability to accelerate to maintain my position in traffic. The problem was recreated for the service technician. There was no warning or indication before this became an issue.

    Incident Apr 25, 2026

  • Show the 50 most recent
    • Forward collision avoidanceFiled Apr 23, 2026

      My vehicle is breaking on its own. There are other vehicles riding behind me and it just stops out of nowhere. I think that's dangerous. I can be driving and I'm thinking I'm OK driving in a vehicle. Just just hit on break. I don't know where I just stops and while I'm driving and I think that's very dangerous

      Incident Mar 17, 2026

    • EngineFiled Apr 13, 2026

      The vehicle will not shut off when you shift to park. You are forced to sit in the vehicle for extended periods of time attempting to get the vehicle turned off. Apparently Chevy is familiar with eat problem and there are pending class action law suits in Ohio. According to the dealership Chevy has acknowledged there is a defect but no recall has been issued. We have had this issue for about two months and it is getting worse.

      Incident Mar 30, 2026

    • Steering, power train, electrical systemFiled Apr 6, 2026

      Shift to Park issue: Known issue where the car fails to recognize it is in Park, preventing it from shutting off. Electronics: Potential blanked-out display screens, USB port issues, and malfunctioning cameras. Steering Assist: Restricted, temperature gauge goes to cold and radiator fan blows hard. I have to unplug negative cable to battery and reconnect and everything goes back to normal.

      Incident Feb 9, 2026

    • Electrical systemFiled Mar 23, 2026

      2019 Chevy Blazer. Car would not turn off the electrical components when parked. Put car in park and walked away and there is a warning note that says, "Shift to Park." But the car was in park. Called Chevy and they know about the issue on the 2019-2023 vehicles. They sent me the Technical Service Bulletin. Back in 2020, the car had the shifting harness and button replaced and we just had to have it replaced again because it is a consistent issue with the vehicle. Except this time, the dealer charged us $668.40 to fix it! It is a known issue by the company and THEY sent me the service bulletin to get it fixed. It should have been covered by Chevy, or, at least a recall should be instituted. The power to the car wouldn't shut off. We were able to jump the car to get it started again.

      Incident Mar 20, 2026

    • Unknown or otherFiled Mar 16, 2026

      I believe my thermostat is a problem. I keep getting "P012B" "coolant under operating temperature" codes on my obd2 meter. This seems to coincide with "driver assist reduced" on my instrument cluster on my dash board. I researched it and on a forum it sounds to be a very common problem. Someone said to report it on here. I can clear the "p012b" error code with my obd2 and my thermostat instantly becomes responsive however it comes back within 2 days or so.

      Incident Jan 22, 2026

    • EngineFiled Feb 24, 2026

      Faulty thermostat. Check engine light comes on due to thermostat getting stuck open and needing to be replaced. This is terrible for the engine and the environment.

      Incident Feb 24, 2026

    • Power trainFiled Feb 18, 2026

      P0128 code. Coolant temperature sensor and thermostat failure.

      Incident Feb 17, 2026

    • Steering, engineFiled Feb 9, 2026

      Thermostat Housing Replacement + Dexcool: P0128, thermostat stuck. Was told this can cause engine to overheat.

      Incident Feb 9, 2026

    • Steering, power train, electrical systemFiled Feb 9, 2026

      The shift-to-park sensor in my 2019 Chevy Blazer RS is malfunctioning. After shifting into park, the vehicle does not detect that it is in park and displays a “Shift to Park” message. The issue is/has been ongoing and now it is almost impossible to bypass with wiggling the shifter. Safety Risk: The vehicle cannot be fully shut off or locked, increasing the risk of battery drain or unintended movement. This poses a safety risk if the vehicle is left in public or on an incline. Inspection History: The vehicle was taken in to the dealership in November/December 2025 due to MULTIPLE Warning Lights: “Shift to Park”, "Steering Assist", "Stabilink" and the usb-C charging port under the radio screen will stop working all together when this happens as well. This started around September 2025 and has occurred regularly since.

      Incident Nov 20, 2025

    • EngineFiled Feb 2, 2026

      The thermostat has been sticking, and needs to be replaced after only 30,000 miles.

      Incident Sep 1, 2025

    • Steering, engineFiled Jan 17, 2026

      Was getting a steering assist reduced error code. Auto stop quit functioning and air conditioning stopped cooling. Engine sounded like a jet. P 0128 thermostat error code came up and had to be replaced. I see lots of similar complaints. Cost me $700.

      Incident Aug 1, 2025

    • Electrical systemFiled Dec 26, 2025

      My car lost power twice in the middle of heavy traffic we could have gotten killed .i was told it was a battery I bought a battery it happened again .The car goes totally black and it locks you in the vehicle you can’t get out I had to call for help scared to death

      Incident Dec 24, 2025

    • Lane departure, back over preventionFiled Dec 18, 2025

      I have replaced the thermostat sensor 3 times because keep getting assist driver assistance disabled throws code p1028 code coolant drops check engine light come on the auto stop quits working

      Incident Aug 13, 2025

    • Unknown or otherFiled Dec 12, 2025

      Shift lever to Park Alert on dashboard. Paid to have shift lever replaced on Blazer. Also had same problem on 2018 Malibu..paid myself to have shift lever replaced! I was NEVER NOTIFIED about a Class Action suit. I believe this is a MAJOR PROBLEM on GM vehicle. NEED GM TO HAVE A RECALL!

      Incident Sep 11, 2025

    • Unknown or otherFiled Nov 27, 2025

      Steering assist reduced message, then no AC, temp gauge stuck at Cold, P0128 error Code.

      Incident Nov 1, 2025

    • Steering, service brakes, engineFiled Nov 13, 2025

      We are noticing the coolant meter seems to be stuck on C, the AC is not blowing cold and we are getting a message that ACTION REQUIRED steering assist is reduced, drive with CAUTION. Today the brakes slammed on by themselves and almost sent my wife thru the windshield. Luckily she was in a clear area with no other cars around.

      Incident Nov 12, 2025

    • Unknown or otherFiled Oct 28, 2025

      The thermostat is stuck open and needs replaced. If left as it is, could create overheating issues for the engine and even more damage. A service engine light was illuminated prior to finding the issue. The light was accompanied by a warning about assisted steering. Two days after the light first came on, a Chevrolet service department diagnosed the problem and is repairing it. An invoice can be provided at a later date once repairs are completed.

      Incident Oct 25, 2025

    • Steering, engineFiled Oct 19, 2025

      Engine temperature gauge is not working. Dash is displaying driver assist issue and steering intermittently locks up while moving. Air conditioning does not work and cooling fan is running at high speed. Thermostat and coolant temperature sensor need to be replaced. Such a high number of these vehicles are failing that i can’t even get factory parts

      Incident Oct 19, 2025

    • SteeringFiled Oct 16, 2025

      Nothing necessarily happened, but I've been getting the "steering assist reduced, drive with care" pop up, which assist I've been reading might mean a faulty thermostat. Sounds like a common issue and may e time for a recall? Only 60k miles on my blazer.

      Incident Feb 1, 2025

    • Power trainFiled Oct 7, 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that upon shifting to park(P) and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed and an alarm sounded loudly. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle and shifting in and out of park(P) several times, the vehicle responded as intended. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

      Incident Sep 23, 2025

    • Air bagsCrashFiled Oct 7, 2025

      i was in a severe accident on 10/6/2025 with a vehicle traveling at approximately 50+mph. My front quarter panel was struck crossing an intersection when a vehicle ran a red light. My vehicle sustained a lot of damage with my head striking the drivers side window --- with no air bags deploying

      Incident Oct 6, 2025

    • Power train, electrical system, engineFiled Oct 1, 2025

      Dashboard goes on like a Christmas tree (almost all lights turn on ABS GAS LIGHT TRACTION CONTROL PARKING SERVICE LIGHT) check engine stays on then disappears after a few days. Transmission won’t gear into shifts only stays in one shift.

      Incident Oct 1, 2025

    • Unknown or otherFiled Sep 19, 2025

      My transmission is leaking fluid and has trouble going in reverse. This model Has had two recalls in 2020 and 2021 with the one from 2020 Was specifically for missing parts on the transmission causing leaks. My car is under the mileage for the transmission to even be a problem as stated by multiple mechanics. If there was a recall why wasn’t I informed before the transmission began to leak. The is serviced regularly by dealership where car was purchased. My safety is important to me but I guess not to CHEVROLET BECAUSE I MEVER WAS TOLD ABOUT A POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. SO I HOPE YALL TAKE NOTICE AND DO THE RIGHT THING

      Incident Sep 16, 2025

    • EngineFiled Sep 8, 2025

      Thermostat has gone bad. Talked to Chevy and they said it is a known issue.

      Incident Sep 6, 2025

    • Unknown or otherFiled Sep 6, 2025

      Warning message flashes "put car in park" after putting it in park and pushing the stop button. It flashes for a few minutes, beeps the horn alert, and you can't lock it . It was diagnosed at a Chevy dealership as needing new switch and jumper harness at almost $800.

      Incident Aug 21, 2025

    • Electrical systemFiled Sep 3, 2025

      The well known Shift to Park issue where the park sensor is off and my vehicle won’t shut off without being able to register it’s in park. Auto garage quoted $600+ to replace the entire shift assembly. There’s a service bulletin out for this issue and the specific 2019 blazer but no recall

      Incident Aug 15, 2025

    • Power train, electrical system, structureFiled Aug 28, 2025

      1.The vehicle does not recognize it's in park periodically and will not shut off 2. Thermostat housing and thermostat failure 3. Tint covered chrome on exterior of body peeling off Only had the car 3 weeks Currently at dealership repairing thermostat out of pocket

      Incident Aug 20, 2025

    • Steering, electrical system, engineFiled Aug 26, 2025

      I keep getting this message that pops up, "Steering Assist reduced Drive with Care". At the same time this happens the temp gauge stays on cold, the ac quits working, the engine fan is on high, and most of the time I get code PO128. We have had it in to the dealer and they said the its the thermostat or the temp sensor. From what I am reading it could be a factory issue with the EMI issue from sensitive ECT circuitry. This has been an ongoing issue for us for over a year.

      Incident Aug 1, 2024

    • Electrical systemFiled Aug 20, 2025

      I am currently receiving a shift to park message displayed while my vehicle has been put in park and after I turn the vehicle off. While the message is displayed, the doors will not lock and a bell will not stop dinging, notifying me of the error. I have to start the vehicle, shift into gear, shift into park, and turn off several times before the error disappears. I have an appointment to have the dealer look at it this week.

      Incident Aug 17, 2025

    • Power trainFiled Aug 14, 2025

      SHIFT TO PARK ERROR IN 2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER. This has affected NUMEROUS vehicles that should be issued a recall and not have to pay over $2500.00 to fix!!

      Incident Aug 14, 2025

    • Power trainFiled Jul 9, 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle on several occasions, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P) but the vehicle failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park(P). The contact stated that the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to be turned off and remained in drive(D). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift controller sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred within two months. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift control sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

      Incident Mar 20, 2025

    • Unknown or otherFiled Jul 1, 2025

      The car does not sense when it is put into park. The alarm continues to ding and the car will not turn off . It displays a message stating shift to park.

      Incident Jul 1, 2025

    • Power trainFiled Jun 24, 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that upon attempting to shift to park, the vehicle failed to register that the gear shifter had been shifted to park. The contact stated that the message “Shift to Park” was displayed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the shifter cable was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

      Incident Jan 29, 2025

    • EngineFiled Jun 22, 2025

      Diagnosed as a bad thermostat. AC not working. Steering assist issue. Temp gage not working. Car is out of warranty.

      Incident Jun 22, 2025

    • Power trainFiled Jun 16, 2025

      When you try to turn the vehicle off, there is a “Shift to Park” warning with the vehicle already in Park. The vehicle has only 19,000 miles

      Incident Jun 1, 2025

    • Power train, electrical system, engineFiled Jun 15, 2025

      At startup, I would receive a message that said, steering assist reduced. There were no check engine lights or warning lights. My air conditioning stopped working, and my temperature gauge on the dash remained at cold. I also noticed the radiator fans were on full blast, continuously. I called the dealer, and they weren't sure what was causing that. I told them I was getting codes #U0401 & P0128. They asked me to clear the codes to see if they returned. I cleared the codes, but they returned immediately on restart of the engine. I'm going to replace the thermostat but i didn't understand the #U0401 code, so did further research. I found 2017 Bulletin #17-NA-158 which seamed relevent to my issues, and Vehicle Fitment that confirmed my 2019 Chevy Blazer is included. I then came to find that the un-shielded low voltage wires for the coolant temperature sensor are routed through the same harness as high voltage coil wiring. Some of us know that EMI will affect low voltage signals. As an HVAC system designer, I know that un-shielded low voltage communication wiring cannot run parallel two line voltage power wiring. The effects are not continuous, but definitely reoccurring. I also understand there has not been a recall for this issue which surprises me. I can replace the thermostat even in its difficult position, but I don't feel comfortable in separating the low voltage wiring from the harness. I understand that dealers who are aware of this issue, charge a hefty fee to do so. It's definitely one that I can't afford.

      Incident Jun 11, 2025

    • Electrical systemFiled Jun 9, 2025

      coolant temp gauge stuck on cold, AC quits blowing cold air, reads the thermostat code when check engine light comes on. Was told my car needs a new thermostat and a coolant temp sensor. This has proven to be a common issue among Blazers. there is no rhyme or reason when this happens and will fix itself after a while, but then happens again.

      Incident Jun 6, 2025

    • Steering, engineFiled Jun 1, 2025

      Temp gauge intermittently reads cold, no ac and engine cooling fan constantly blowing, dash warning re power steering, 40,000 miles, code po128, review of google indicates this is a common problem and likely needs a new thermostat and ect

      Incident May 21, 2025

    • Power trainFiled May 28, 2025

      we have a start / stop issue with our 2019 chevy blazer . the dashboard states to put into park .we cannot turn car off with this on dashboard . why is this not a safety recall , because we have seen a lot off people complaining about the same issue . WE CALLED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATE , and they told us there is no recall for that . we also got a postcard from a lawyer stating there is a settlement this . what are legal options to get this resolved .

      Incident May 5, 2025

    • Unknown or otherFiled May 20, 2025

      My check engine light is on the, the temperature meter is stuck on cold, the A/C only blows hot air, and the engine fan is blaring loud as heck the moment the car is started. Also it keeps telling me the steering assist has failed. I have replaced the battery and checked the coolant. Still the same issues.

      Incident Nov 1, 2024

NHTSA crash ratings

2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD

Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Front crash
5 out of 5 stars
Side crash
5 out of 5 stars
Rollover
4 out of 5 stars

2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD

Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Front crash
5 out of 5 stars
Side crash
5 out of 5 stars
Rollover
4 out of 5 stars

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