2019–2026 · 8 model years · 11 recalls
Chevrolet Blazer years to avoid, and the best years to buy
Avoid the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer: it scores lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best year to buy is 2022.
Chevrolet Blazer years to avoid
2020 Chevrolet Blazer 20/100
Below average for its class. Expected repairs: $5,279 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $2,460 over 5 years. 3 recalls, 224 owner complaints.
Best Chevrolet Blazer years to buy
2022 Chevrolet Blazer 60/100
Above average for its class. Expected repairs: $3,098 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $1,390 over 5 years. 1 recall, 54 owner complaints.
Every Chevrolet Blazer year at a glance
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | Not rated yet | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 2025 Blazer | Not rated yet | 57 | 1 | 25 |
| 2024 Blazer | 44/100 · About average | 52 | 1 | 25 |
| 2023 Blazer | 50/100 · About average | 44 | 2 | 25 |
| 2022 Blazer | 60/100 · Above average | 54 | 1 | 25 |
| 2021 Blazer | 37/100 · Below average | 141 | 1 | 25 |
| 2020 Blazer | 20/100 · Below average | 224 | 3 | 24 |
| 2019 Blazer | 37/100 · Below average | 189 | 2 | 24 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Questions people ask
What are the Chevrolet Blazer years to avoid?
Avoid the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer: it scores lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best year to buy is 2022.
What is the best year of the Chevrolet Blazer to buy used?
The 2022 scores best for reliability (60/100) of the years we rate.
Which Chevrolet Blazer year has the most recalls?
The 2020, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.