Model year
2021 Chevrolet Blazer
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 139 complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (42), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (39), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (22). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 589 complaints
- 2001 326 complaints
- 2002 246 complaints
- 2003 77 complaints
- 2004 50 complaints
- 2005 15 complaints
- 2019 189 complaints
- 2020 222 complaints
- 2021 139 complaints
- 2022 54 complaints
- 2023 44 complaints
- 2024 51 complaints
- 2025 34 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
20V811000 · Dec 23, 2020
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS
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…
Complaints
139 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 1, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Blazer FWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Blazer AWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Blazer FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Blazer AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Chevrolet Blazer at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.