Midsize SUVs · 3rd gen generation
Fair Below average
It scores 37 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,986 to own, including $4,039 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Blazer.
Reliability
37/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$4,039
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$21,267
$18,715 – $23,819, estimate
Recalls
1
on record
Owner complaints
141
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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
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Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (60/100) and the 2020 worst (20/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 44/100 |
| 2023 | 50/100 |
| 2022 | 60/100 |
| 2021 | 37/100 |
| 2020 | 20/100 |
| 2019 | 37/100 |
Not especially. It scores 37 out of 100, below average for midsize SUVs; the 2022 scored better.
It scores 37 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,039 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,986 over 5 years: $4,787 in lost value, $4,039 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $21,267 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (60/100) and the 2020 worst (20/100).
1 recall on record with NHTSA.