Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
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The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer is associated with 27 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 5 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 12 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 1.3l 3-cyl, 1.2l 3-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 31 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 104 MPGe with an estimated range of 334 miles.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 27 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
- • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (5 / 19%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 21–31 MPG across 12 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer EV FWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 114 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 104 MPGe | 312 mi | $750 / yr |
| Blazer EV RWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 106 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 334 mi | $800 / yr |
| Blazer EV AWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 102 MPGe | 87 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 283 mi | $800 / yr |
| Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 103 MPGe | 86 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 283 mi | $800 / yr |
| Blazer EV AWD SS 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 92 MPGe | 77 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 303 mi | $900 / yr |
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 MPG | 33 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.2L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 MPG | 31 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 / yr |
| Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 26 MPG | 29 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
| Blazer FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Blazer AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Blazer FWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Blazer AWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 15.5% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 14.7% |
Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard & Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Chevrolet Blazer models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
Summary of 27 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2025 Chevrolet Blazer problems & component breakdown (19 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer
How many safety recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer have?
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA records list 27 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 5 filings (19% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer range from 21 to 31 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.