Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Chevrolet Blazer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 224 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V115000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V668000 Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V446000 Roof Rail Air Bag May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 78 complaints
- Power Train 75 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Unknown or Other 57 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Service Brakes 10 complaints
Of the 224 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 224 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer has a moderate number of recalls and complaints, suggesting an average reliability. Key issues involve the electrical system, power train, and engine. The recalls affect important components like tires and airbags, impacting vehicle safety. While the complaint data provides insights into some issues, the evidence for widespread failures is limited, making an overall average assessment suitable for this vehicle.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Power Train | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and inspections
- Brake fluid flush
- Engine air filter replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Airbag warning lights
- Poor handling or steering issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.