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2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD

2
Recalls
17
Complaints
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Rollover Risk: 14.7%

Complaints
Recalls

17 Complaints

for 2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER
01/18/2022
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/18/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBERSXKS******
Summary

“Shift to park” message comes up on the dashboard when the vehicle is already in park

12/08/2021
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/31/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBERs4Ks******
Summary

1. The power steering (confirmed by dealership) is causing vehicle to pull very hard in one direction 2. Something fuel related does not allow my car to accelerate properly. Foot will be on the throttle and accelerating and without moving the throttle the vehicle will slow, RPMS will drop then suddenly begins to accelerate again. 3. Car states it’s not in park after I shift into park.

11/12/2021
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 10/29/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBHRS6KS******
Summary

I purchased this vehicle on June 26, 2020. When the vehicle was serviced on May 13, 2021 it had 8,366 miles on it and the tread wear was recorded at 6/32". In late June/early July 2021, I noticed the rear end of the vehicle seemed to slide around corners which lead me to research on the internet the Michelin tires that were on the vehicle. I found a GM Service Bulletin 19-NA-078 dated January 2020 that found issues with these tires. The vehicle's alignment was fixed and that problem seemed to go away. The vehicle was serviced on October 29, 2021 and I was told new tires were needed before winter driving. The tread measurement was 5/32". I told the service department that I wanted to talk to Michelin about this because I felt their tires should last longer. On October 29, the vehicle had 13,332 miles on it. I spoke to a Michelin representative on Monday, November 8th after scanning and emailing in the service records from October 29th showing the tread measurement to be 5/32". The Michelin representative acknowledged that they did have the service records and the only thing needed was a phone call from Bergstrom - Middleton WI, an authorized Michelin dealer. Bergstrom was confident additional information would be needed on the tires and asked that I schedule an appointment to come back in with the vehicle. I did that today. Today I was told by Bergstrom that nothing could be done because the tires were at 5/32". The current mileage on my vehicle is less than 14,000 miles and all 4 of these tires need to be replaced. It appears from what I could find on the internet, a "safe tire" is one that has at least 6/32" tire tread so these tires, which I might add should not have worn out at 14,000 miles, are no longer safe. What boggles my mind is that this has been a known issue with these tires since January 2020, before I even purchased the vehicle. I feel mislead and given the run-around by GM and Michelin. Consumer stated Michelin has agreed to cover 70% of new tires. Consumer would like to close the case.

10/15/2021
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 10/14/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBJRS4KS******
Summary

On mutiple occasions I have lost power steering and power brakes. The Brake and Traction Control lights will illuminate on the dash, but the physical buttons do not and are unresponsive.

08/20/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 08/20/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBFRS0KS******
Summary

Everyday my vehicle locks up the brakes while going to my home. I live on a dirt road and my drive way is also dirt. Also, once after stopping at a red-light and preceding to drive forward they locked up again.

06/17/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/17/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBERS3KS******
Summary

When car is placed into park and try to turn off engine, warning chime with screen notification stating place car into park. When this happens, car is already in park.

03/23/2021
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 03/16/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBKRS6KS******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, TIRE LINE: CROSSCONTACT LX SPORT, TIRE SIZE: P265/45/R21, DOT NUMBER: A3XLWD313818. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE SLOWLY STARTED LOSING AIR. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V115000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO REIMBURSEMENT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.

11/30/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/06/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBJRS6KS******
Summary

MY CAR HAS A SHUDDER WHEN IT IS CRUISING AT 1500RPMS. IT IS EXTREMELY ANNOYING TO DRIVE WHEN IT FEELS LIKE I AM DRIVING ON RUMBLE STRIPS. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE DEALER 4 TIMES AND THEY CANNOT OR WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE. I HAVE FILED A LEMON LAW CLAIM AND I AM HOPING TO GET IT RESOLVED THAT WAY.

11/24/2020
Components: AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 11/24/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBJRS5KS******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AN AIRBAG ALERT GOES OFF RECOMMENDING SERVICE. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M DRIVING, OR NECESSARILY THE WEATHER. BUT IT DOES TEND TO GO OFF MORE FREQUENTLY IF IT'S HOT OR COLD OUT. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE IT OUT. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, AN ADAPTIVE CRUISE ALERT GOES OFF AT TIMES. I HAVE SERVICED THE VEHICLE AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THIS. IT IS HAPPENING LESS, BUT STILL HAPPENING.

10/02/2020
Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBBRA7KS******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING, VEH SHOWED MESSAGE , ENGINE POWER BEING REDUCED, SERVICE PARKING BRAKE. THEN IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND MOVING APPS 30 MPH. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. VEHICLE HAD REDUCED POWER AND FEELS LIKE I'M DRIVING WITH BRAKE ENGAGED. WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES THE BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN TURNED OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES.

09/29/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBCRSXKS******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THREE TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE APPROACHING THE NEXT STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT NOT BEFORE THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE LIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUD WEISER MOTORS (2676 MILWAUKEE RD, BELOIT, WI 53511) TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.

03/03/2020
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/19/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBGRS4KS******
Summary

BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET AT A 3 WAY STOP WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. BRAKES DID NOT PROVIDE ANY STOPPING POWER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BLOW THROUGH STOP SIGN AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH NOT INVOLVING ANY OTHER VEHICLES.

02/28/2020
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/21/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBJRS4KS******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A COUNTRY ROAD ON THE EVENING OF JANUARY 21ST. THIS IS A NON-LIT, TAR AND CHIP WITH A SOFT SHOULDER ROAD. I HIT SOME BLACK ICE AND THE CAR SWERVED RIGHT, LEFT AND I GOT IT STRAIGHT AGAIN. DURING THE SWERVE, BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND THE CAR NEVER LEFT THE ROAD. I MADE A CASE WITH GM. THEY DROPPED THE CASE BECAUSE THEY SAID THE VEHICLE NEARLY ROLLED OVER. I TOLD HER THAT I AM APPEALING THE CASE BECAUSE I WAS NEVER GIVEN ANY WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION AND IF THAT IS THE REASON THEY DROPPED THE CASE, THE REPORT HAS FALSE INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE NEVER NEARLY ROLLED OVER. I AM GETTING NO COOPERATION WITH GM. MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE IS SITTING IN A BODY SHOP WAITING ON AIRBAGS THAT ARE BACK ORDERED. HOW CAN A BRAND NEW VEHICLE HAVE PARTS ON BACK ORDER ALREADY? MY INSURANCE IS PAYING THE 11,000.00 REPAIR AND THEN WILL MOST LIKELY DROP US. I AM BEGGING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP. EVERY LAWYER I HAVE SPOKEN TO WILL NOT TAKE THE CASE BECAUSE THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO ONE WANT TO TAKE ON A MONSTER COMPANY LIKE GENERAL MOTORS.

02/17/2020
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBERS6KS******
Summary

I BOUGHT THE BLAZER IN MAY 2019, FIRST 4 MONTHS WAS FINE. STARTING OCT. 8, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. I HAD TO TURN OFF ONE HIGHWAY ONTO ANOTHER. I HIT RESUME ON THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULD NOT RESUME. DISPLAYED "ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ". I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES. GOT HOME PARKED. WHEN I LEFT FOR WORK, HOURS LATER. IT WORKED FINE. ON OCT. 10, 18, NOV. 21 WHILE DRIVING- THE CAR WOULD BEEP 3 TIMES AND THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF. TOOK IT TO DEALER ON 11/7 FOR THIS PROBLEM. ON 12/27 THEY REPLAYED A FRONT CAMERA. DIDN'T GET IT HOME AND IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. ALSO ON DEC. 31. BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 1/13- THEY UPDATED SOFTWARE. FEB 1 AND AGAIN ON THE 6, SAME THING, ADAPTIVE CRUISE SHUT OFF. DRY ROAD CONDITIONS/ CLEAN CAR. BLIND SPOT MONITORS- 1/9 WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON, ONLY CAR ON THE ROAD. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU PASS A CAR THEY WILL LIGHT UP & SOMETIMES NOT, SAME WITH DRIVERS SIDE. IT IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE SHUTTING OFF. ALL ISSUES WERE ON HIGHWAY, NO RAIN/SNOW, CAR IS WASHED ONCE A WEEK! ON JAN 3 THE RADIO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL REVERSED.

11/08/2019
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBERSXKS******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING, VEH SHOWED MESSAGE , ENGINE POWER BEING REDUCED, SERVICE PARKING BRAKE. THEN IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND MOVING APPS 30 MPH. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. VEHICLE HAD REDUCED POWER AND FEELS LIKE I'M DRIVING WITH BRAKE ENGAGED. WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES THE BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN TURNED OFF AFTER APPS 6 MINUTES.

10/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBDRS5KS******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE BLAZER THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IT WAS MISSING AND DIDN'T WANT TO GO. THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I HAD TO CALL THE TOW TRUCK TO COME PICK IT UP. I HAD IT DELIVERED TO THE SHOP WHERE I BOUGHT IT. THAT WAS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 I WAS CALLED AND THE CONCLUSION WAS MADE THAT I HAD A DEAD INJECTOR. THEY REPLACED INJECTOR #5. PICKED IT UP ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019. DROVE IT HOME AND ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019 ON THE WAY TO WORK, I ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AGAIN. THE CAR DID THE EXACT SAME THING AS ON SUNDAY. THE CAR WENT DOWN TO 20 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO LIMP IT TO A PARKING LOT. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AGAIN AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP. I AM STILL WAITING ON THE DIAGNOSIS AS OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019.

09/09/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBERS7KS******
Summary

2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE BODY CONTROL MODULE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE AT THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS

2 Recalls

for 2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER
29/10/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V668000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Campaign Number: 20V668000
Manufacture: General Motors LLC
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

25/02/2021
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V115000
TIRES
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.
Campaign Number: 21V115000
Manufacture: General Motors, LLC
Components: TIRES
Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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