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2021 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD

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Recalls
11
Complaints
Overall rating

Safety Ratings.

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Side Crash
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Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side
Overall Side Star Rating

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Driver
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Overall Side Pole Star Rating

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Rollover Star Rating

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Rollover Risk: 14.7%

Complaints
Recalls

11 Complaints

for 2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER
10/07/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBJRS7MS******
Summary

When I am accelerating it seems like my car hesitates to get up to speed, at times feels like it is slipping to get traction. I put my car in AWD and didn't seem to notice the issue, when put back into 2WD, the issue happens, it is not an every time thing, but enough that my husband, who doesn't drive my car a lot noticed it and a coworker who has the same year as mine also has the issue. Of course when I took it into the dealership to have it looked at the car didn't do it, so as far as they are concerned there is nothing wrong with it, which is NOT the case. My husband has a 2020 Blazer and it doesn't have this issue. I understand that it is a different year, but if it has the same engine and transmission I would think there shouldn't be much of a difference in how they both drive. It's very frustrating to spend this much on a vehicle that I leased in May of 2020 and it has been in twice for this issue and the parking break issue (which GM's reasoning as to why this turns on by itself and does not turn off is BS, there is still an issue with this as well) and when serviced there is never anything wrong with it. So could it be an issue with the transmission, traction control or possibly the engine?

08/16/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 12/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. The stated that upon depression of the brake pedal, an abnormal grinding noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. When the contact notified the dealer of the failure, he was informed that they were aware of the failure however, there was no fix for the failure. The contact then received a letter from the dealer where he was informed that a repair was under development. Recently, the contact called the dealer for an update and was informed that no update was available and that the repair remained unavailable. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 429. The VIN was not available.

07/17/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/29/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3gnkbhrs8ms******
Summary

Car purchased on 5/19/21 with 117 miles on it. It now has 1153 miles and the brakes are grinding. The Chevy dealership states that it needs replacement brake pads, but they are on backorder. I have been uncomfortable driving the car after the dealership said it needed new brake pads and have not driven the car for two days. I can get by another four days, but I have a Dr's appointment this coming Wednesday that requires a 50 mile trip.

07/15/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBBRAXMS******
Summary

The brakes are noisy (like metal to metal, worn out) and the brake pedal is soft. Took the vehicle into the dealer (only 1,000 miles on odometer) they say GM is aware of a problem. How many people will die before this problem is fixed? The problem isn’t corrected, and exists today.

07/06/2021
Components: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 04/27/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3gnkbkrs5ms******
Summary

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while stopped at a railroad track, the vehicle independently stopped and went into crash mode while on the railroad tracks upon acceleration. The contact shifted the vehicle into reverse and then into park. Once the vehicle was placed into drive, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they replaced an unknown module and performed a software update. Despite the repair, the contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at 40 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the steering power was reduced. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer and the mechanic replaced the rear differential, clutch, and control module. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,400

06/30/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBCRS9MS******
Summary

Vehicle only has 700 miles and there is a loud brake grinding noise when slowly down at speeds of around 40 MPH.

06/30/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/28/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBCRS9MS******
Summary

Vehicle now has about 1200 and when driving, the instrument cluster panel that digital shows your speed, odometer and other information on my vehicle went blank. It is just a black screen. When this happened, it caused the steering wheel controls for radio volume and turning the station to not work. With this, I have no safety features like lane assist now and can't tell my tire pressure.

05/11/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBCRS7MS******
Summary

OCCASIONAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING' GRINDING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 400 MILES

05/04/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBCRS7MS******
Summary

OCCASIONAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING

03/29/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
Incident Date: 03/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBKRS3MS******
Summary

HEADLIGHTS FLASH OR STAY ON EITHER LOW OR HI BEAM,HATCH OPENS ITSELF, AWD POPING, NOISE IN DASH, SHIFTING INTO AWD BY ITSELF, TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY . THERE IS NO PATTERN AND IT THROWS NO CODES. MAJOR ELECTRIC PROBLEMS. THE KEYLESS ENTRY PAD DIDN'T WORK THE DAY I PURCHASED MY CAR. HAD A NEW ONE INSTALLED 3 PROGRAMS AND NOW ALL THIS STARTED.

03/15/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/13/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 3GNKBKRS2MS******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE THE WHOLE DASH GOES BLANK FOR A FEW SECOND, THEN THEN IT REBOOTS AND EVENTUALLY MOST OF IT COMES BACK. HOWEVER, IT DID THIS REPEAT THIS CYCLE AND CANNOT TELL IF MY SIGNALS ARE WORKING OR WHAT MY SPEED IS. I HAVE A VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING. THE CAR HAS 2,700 MILES.. I AM TAKING TO A DEALERSHIP

1 Recalls

for 2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER
23/12/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V811000
SEAT BELTS
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Campaign Number: 20V811000
Manufacture: General Motors, LLC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

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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