2024 Chevrolet BLAZER EV
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Chevrolet BLAZER EV has 130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: the emergency collision avoidance braking automatically activated for no reason. twice it happened at highway speed, once at 65 mph, once at 55 mph. on the one occasion we were approaching a highway overpass, it was bright and sunny - i suspect the system saw a shadow that it thought was somehow goi.
130
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.6x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
33 complaints- • The emergency collision avoidance braking automatically activated for no reason. Twice it happened at highway speed, once at 65 mph, once at 55 mph. On the one occasion we were approaching a highway overpass, it was bright and sunny - I suspect the system saw a shadow that it thought was somehow goi
- • The collision avoidance and automatic breaking is know. To be defective enough that employees on the forum suggest changing to alert only. But it goes off so much that I tend to ignore it subconsciously which could lead to a serious accident
- • The collision avoidance and automatic breaking is know. To be defective enough that employees on the forum suggest changing to alert only. But it goes off so much that I tend to ignore it subconsciously which could lead to a serious accident
“The emergency collision avoidance braking automatically activated for no reason. Twice it happened at highway speed, once at 65 mph, once at 55 mph. On the one occasion we were approaching a highway overpass, it was bright and sunny - I suspect the system saw a shadow that it thought was somehow goi”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
22 complaints- • Although the owner's manual specifically states "When enabled, One-Pedal Driving applies in R (Reverse) and D (Drive). This feature remains enabled until manually disabled by the driver." One pedal drive does not work in reverse. Car does not creep in reverse like an ICE vehicle, but quickly lurch
- • I had problems with my 2024 Chevrolet Blazer RS EV since the first week I purchased it a few months ago. The display would go blank while driving. I was unable to turn the vehicle off due to the controls not being accessible on the display. There is a grinding noise inside my dash and the service ve
- • The High Voltage System failed three separate times within the first 3 months of ownership. Has spent total almost 30 days in the shop getting repairs. It happened at 400 miles, 800 miles, and 2200 miles. The car was unable to charge, unable to drive at full Highway speeds, and was a safety hazard
“Although the owner's manual specifically states "When enabled, One-Pedal Driving applies in R (Reverse) and D (Drive). This feature remains enabled until manually disabled by the driver." One pedal drive does not work in reverse. Car does not creep in reverse like an ICE vehicle, but quickly lurch”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
17 complaints- • Ecs failure, brake assist failure. Car upon starting would not brake. Gave above stated error codes. Restarting car resolved issue temporarily. Video available of incident. Braking did not stop vehicle
- • While this vehicle was in motion the brakes suddenly stopped working. The brake pedal went to the floor with no braking. The screen read brake assist failure. Safety was at risk due to being unable to stop the vehicle until it slowed itself down. This could have resulted in a fatality. The vehicle i
- • Vehicle lost electrical functions while driving. Brakes and power steering failed.
“Ecs failure, brake assist failure. Car upon starting would not brake. Gave above stated error codes. Restarting car resolved issue temporarily. Video available of incident. Braking did not stop vehicle”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
17 complaints- • Dear NHTSA, I am writing to express concern about the excessive noise generated by the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) on my 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. While I understand the importance of these systems for pedestrian safety, the current volume level is unreasonably loud and intrusive. The PWS on t
- • The Lithium-Ion Battery is not performing as expected. An issue has been detected in the Onboard Charging System which manages your vehicle's battery pack charge level.
- • I entered my vehicle, and began to reverse when I noticed that the backup camera did not show up. Then I saw that my instrument cluster was not appearing either. I did a reset on the infotainment and the entire instrument cluster and infotainment set of screens stayed black. I had to leave the area
“Dear NHTSA, I am writing to express concern about the excessive noise generated by the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) on my 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. While I understand the importance of these systems for pedestrian safety, the current volume level is unreasonably loud and intrusive. The PWS on t”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
10 complaints- • Wipers, Yes available for inspection Wipers would not operate regardless of control speed setting while driving on interstate, could not clean windshield and visibility was dangerously diminished The windshield solvent sprayer did NOT work as well Once I parked, turned off car, started car 30 minu
- • On several occasions (10+) the windshield wiper would not activate when turning the dial on the stalk. On all but one occasion, the stalk worked on the next drive. That one occasion, the stalk worked on the following drive. There are no lights or warnings, the wipers just fail to work. This is more
- • While driving the vehicle the reflection from the dashboard onto the windshield on a sunny day causes vision to be impaired to where sometimes you cannot see pedestrians or animals at certain angles. This happens constantly while day driving and increases in impaired vision depending on the directio
“Wipers, Yes available for inspection Wipers would not operate regardless of control speed setting while driving on interstate, could not clean windshield and visibility was dangerously diminished The windshield solvent sprayer did NOT work as well Once I parked, turned off car, started car 30 minu”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 130 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The emergency collision avoidance braking automatically activated for no reason. Twice it happened at highway speed, once at 65 mph, once at 55 mph. On the one occasion we were approaching a highway overpass, it was bright and sunny - I suspect the system saw a shadow that it thought was somehow goi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: Although the owner's manual specifically states "When enabled, One-Pedal Driving applies in R (Reverse) and D (Drive). This feature remains enabled until manually disabled by the driver." One pedal drive does not work in reverse. Car does not creep in reverse like an ICE vehicle, but quickly lurch
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: Ecs failure, brake assist failure. Car upon starting would not brake. Gave above stated error codes. Restarting car resolved issue temporarily. Video available of incident. Braking did not stop vehicle
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: Dear NHTSA, I am writing to express concern about the excessive noise generated by the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) on my 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. While I understand the importance of these systems for pedestrian safety, the current volume level is unreasonably loud and intrusive. The PWS on t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chevrolet BLAZER EV — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 130
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 5
- Injury reports
- 69
- Segment avg
- 80
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