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NHTSA complaints, Jan 1 to Aug 24, 2026 Updated Aug 24

Chevrolet Blazer EV complaints are down 52% this year

16 complaints filed with NHTSA in 2026 so far, against 33 in the same window last year. Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking is the top component, and the 2024 model year files the most.

2026 YTD
16
rank 303 of 765 models
Same window 2025
33
Jan 1 to Aug 24
Year over year
-52%
all complaints +2%
Top component
Forward collision avoidance
6 of 16, 38%

Top problem areas

ComponentComplaintsShare
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking638%
Forward collision avoidance: warnings531%
Service brakes425%
Electrical system319%

A complaint can cite more than one area, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Model years behind the complaints

Model yearComplaintsShare
2024850%
2025850%

What the data says

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking accounts for about 38% of this year's Chevrolet Blazer EV complaints. This is a share of submitted complaints, not the percentage of vehicles affected. A component category alone cannot establish a defect or its cause.

The 2024 model year contributes 8 complaints (50%). Model-year totals are not adjusted for vehicles on the road, mileage or age. Check the specific vehicle's recall record and complaint narratives before drawing a reliability conclusion.

Complaints are down year over year, 33 to 16 (-52%), while all complaints rose about 2%. This compares reports received in the same date window, not failures per vehicle. Changes in fleet size, vehicle age, reporting behavior and model naming can affect the trend. Without an exposure denominator, a rise cannot establish a higher failure rate.

How to read this

Raw complaint totals track how many Chevrolet Blazer EVs are on the road as much as they track quality, so a high count on a best-seller is partly a volume story. Complaints are also self-reported: they capture what owners chose to file, not a controlled survey. Use these numbers to know where to look during a pre-purchase inspection and which recalls to check, not as a verdict on their own. Compare any car instantly in the Car Complaint Checker, or read the full 2026 study for the market-wide picture and methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chevrolet Blazer EV reliable?

Complaint counts alone cannot answer that, because they track how many are on the road as much as build quality. What the 2026 data shows: 16 NHTSA complaints so far (rank 303 of 765 models), -52% year over year, with forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking the most-cited area. Treat it as a starting point and cross-check recalls and a pre-purchase inspection for the specific vehicle.

What is the most common Chevrolet Blazer EV complaint?

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking: 6 of the 16 complaints filed in 2026 cite it (about 38%). This is a share of submitted complaints, not the percentage of vehicles affected. A component category alone cannot establish a defect or its cause.

Which Chevrolet Blazer EV model year has the most complaints?

The 2024 model year, with 8 of this year's 16 complaints (about 50%). Model-year totals are not adjusted for vehicles on the road, mileage or age. Check the specific vehicle's recall record and complaint narratives before drawing a reliability conclusion.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, complaints received 2026-01-01..2026-08-24, compared with 2025-01-01..2025-08-24 (same window). Counted once per complaint ID, vehicles only. Aggregated data is available under CC BY 4.0 with a link to GarageCalc.