Midsize SUVs · 3rd gen generation
Good choice About average
It scores 50 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,295 to own, including $2,720 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Blazer.
Reliability
50/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,720
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$25,775
$22,682 – $28,868, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
44
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 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 50 out of 100, about average for midsize SUVs; the 2022 scored better.
It scores 50 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,720 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,295 over 5 years: $6,415 in lost value, $2,720 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,775 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (60/100) and the 2020 worst (20/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.