2020 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

3 safety recalls, 224 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
224Complaints
6Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Chevrolet Blazer recall list

Tires recall

21V-115
February 25, 2021 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety 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 Train recall

20V-668
October 29, 2020 · General Motors LLC
Problem
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.
Safety 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.

Air Bags recall

20V-446
July 30, 2020 · General Motors LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.
Safety risk
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

2020 Chevrolet Blazer owner complaints

224 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System78
Power Train75
Engine71
Unknown or Other57
Steering43
Service Brakes10
Lane Departure5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Suspension4

Recent complaints

October 22, 2026Electrical System

Warning on console “Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care” and radiator fan turns on right away at full speed.. this has been reported in similar models and years.. but does not include this particular vehicle year and VIN

October 22, 2026SteeringPower TrainEngine

2020 Chevy Blazer LT 3.6 L V6 I'm filing this complaint regarding multiple concerning mechanical and safety related issues with my 2020 Chevy Blazer LT that I purchased brand new and currently have 54,224 miles . Without warning, My vehicle developed several problems simultaneously. The check engine light came on, The engine cooling fan started running continuously at high speed, the AC stopped blowing cold air and is warm air, the steering assist reduced came on and my chevy app notified me that I have an engine cooling system malfunction and to service now. It's showing a P0128 code when I had it checked. After doing some research, I discovered GM issued a thermostat special coverage progr

October 20, 2026Electrical SystemFire

My 2020 Chevrolet Blazer experienced severe mechanical problems, including stuttering, loss of power, and the engine shutting off unexpectedly while I was driving. The vehicle subsequently would not operate normally. On February 25, 2026, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Duluth performed a diagnostic inspection and recommended nearly $20,000 in repairs, including transmission-related repairs. However, the dealership did not identify or disclose any alternator fire damage or related electrical safety concerns. In October 2026, an independent mechanic discovered significant burn damage on the alternator. The damage was visible externally, and further inspection of the alternator’s interior revealed add

October 8, 2026SteeringPower TrainEngine

The thermostat is malfunctioning along with engine temperature coolant sensor. This causes the temperature gauge on the dashboard to be completely disabled and not moving off cold, it disables the air conditioner, makes the engine cooling fan to run extremely high nonstop, and places the vehicle into an unpredictable limp mode or fail safe mode. This was identified as faulty by GM and they have issued a special service bulletin that they will repair it up to a 150,000 miles or 15 years or reimburse customers up to $1200 on 2021 models. The 2020 models use the same engine and parts but they refuse to include them which is an unfair exclusion since they admitted to a faulty part. 2020 should b

October 1, 2026Engine

The radiator and thermostat on my 2020 Blazer had to be replaced at less than 35,000 miles. It was out of warranty and the Chevy dealer charged me $3,500 to replace them. Internet sources state that this is a common problem with this car. I complained to Chevy corporate and they refunded $1,000. I do not feel this was a fair settlement due to the fact that it is a common problem.

2020 Chevrolet Blazer crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Chevrolet Blazer: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 14.7%.

2020 Chevrolet Blazer recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recent, filed February 25, 2021, concerns the tires.

What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Blazer problems?

Owners have filed 224 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (78 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer safe?

The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Chevrolet Blazer?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.