2020 CHEVROLET Blazer

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

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Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer exhibits concerning reliability, marked by multiple recalls and a significant complaint history. The TSBs indicate ongoing issues with vibrations and engine components, which typically arise between 40,000 and 60,000 miles, further underscoring its reliability risks.

Key Factor:Multiple safety recall issues

📋Why This Matters

Safety in vehicles is paramount, especially in the midsize SUV segment where consumer expectations run high for reliability and performance. The recalls affecting critical systems such as tires, airbags, and powertrain components not only raise immediate concerns about driving safety but also reflect broader manufacturing quality issues. For potential buyers or current owners, understanding the implications of these defects is essential; they could lead to costly repairs or dangerous situations on the road if left unaddressed.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

When examining Chevrolet's year-over-year safety trends for the Blazer, it becomes evident that this model's risk profile has deteriorated relative to segment expectations. With three recalls documented in its first production year alone, the Blazer raises flags that may deter buyers seeking a dependable vehicle.

Critical Component: Warning

Safety & Reliability Score

66/100
Average

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-24
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2020 CHEVROLET Blazer

Model Year2020
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelBlazer
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Jan20
NEWProduction
Jan20
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan20
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan20
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Sep24
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

29 complaints (29% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 100 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
7(7%)
🟡Medium
8(8%)
🟢Low
85(85%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

The peak failure range of 40k-60k miles signifies a critical milestone for owners where multiple systems may start to exhibit failures. This is within typical ownership duration for many drivers who lease or purchase new vehicles but can lead to unexpected maintenance costs if proactive measures aren't taken.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 30 of 100 complaints (30% coverage)
0-20k
4 reports (13%)
20k-40k
2 reports (7%)
40k-60k
14 reports (47%)
60k-80k
6 reports (20%)
80k-100k
2 reports (7%)
100k+
2 reports (7%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

TIRESAIR BAGSPOWER TRAIN

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Tires

Issue: Affected tires were cured for too long during production; risk of blowouts or failure.

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Have tires inspected and replaced if necessary to prevent potential accidents.

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Check tire condition and ensure they are not from the affected batch before purchasing.

Campaign:21V568000
2

Air Bags

Issue: Potential inflator separation during deployment may compromise passenger safety.

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Ensure airbag system is inspected at a certified dealership to verify functionality.

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Request verification that airbag recalls have been addressed before finalizing any purchase.

Campaign:21V338000
3

Power Train

Issue: 'Start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts' leading to transmission malfunctions.

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'Get transmission system checked to avoid performance issues.'

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'Confirm that all powertrain-related recalls have been completed before buying.'

Campaign:20V783000
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your CHEVROLET dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (3)

Campaign: 21V115000

TIRES

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Consequence

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Campaign: 20V446000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Summary

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence

If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Campaign: 20V668000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2020 Blazer.

INV-2020-1000🟢 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Blazer performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 39,838

Consumer Complaints

100 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2020 Blazer.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning29%
Display18%
Check Engine Light16%
Battery12%
Leak11%
Stuck9%
Accident5%
Engine/Powertrain🔶 Medium
ENGINE

The thermostat failed on a trip locking in 0 temperature reading and steering assist warning. Licensed mechanic repaired on 10/9/25 invoice is available. 67,509 miles. This could risk overheating and destroying the engine and might cause accident. Two other friends have had similar issues, appears to be a safety defect!

Dec 22, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain⚠️ High
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

Where do I start. Spring of 2024 I believe, less than 55,000 miles, my transmission went out. No warning. I just went out to my vehicle to go to work and when I put it into reverse, my vehicle make a awful noise, jerked forward almost going into my garage door, then wouldn't move.. I put it back in park, tried to put into reverse again and it wouldn't go. It was stuck in park. Had to get it towed to the dealership where they advised me the transmission went out. It was covered under the drivetrain warranty, but the GM warranty doesn't cover rental. It took almost 4 weeks for GM to approve for a new transmission due to parts being on back order to rebuild my transmission. Several months later, I was driving down the road when the ESC light and then it said "shift to neutral & press start" and I lost power. I coasted into a parking lot, got it fired up, but had no air conditioning (of course it was summer). Took it to the dealer and they said my radiator and A/C Compressor had to be replaced. Luckily my extended warranty covered the $5000 repair. Now 4 months later I got "steering assist reduced, drive with care" with codes. Took to shop and the codes basically was the temp was to low, but the shop couldn't find anything wrong. Cleared the codes and so far so good, but now my ESC light pops on once a week again. I don't even have 60,000 miles on my vehicle.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Dec 17, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE

Thermostat/thermostat sensor and complete water outlet system replacement at only 52,377 miles. The defective part was located under the Intake Manifold requiring its removal, excessive labor cost for the repair, and potential future engine issues due to exposed/open head gasket for the repair.

Dec 11, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated with a grinding sound coming from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while driving and while accelerating from a stop. In addition, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the front end of the vehicle while the vehicle was parked at the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the START/STOP accumulator end cap had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 157,236.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Dec 11, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, but the pedal was firm, and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for an oil change, the contact was informed that the service could not be performed because the rear main seal was defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the rear main seal was in good condition. The dealer informed the contact that the transmission had failed and that there was a hole in the transmission. The dealer repaired the transmission. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V668000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Dec 2, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN

Steering assist reduced message followed by check engine light came on and temperature gauge not moving from cold. Immediately took it to the dealership Hiley Chevrolet in Rockwall, TX. After $250 for diagnostic, failed thermostat is the cause and $1216 repair cost. Known issue that Chevrolet issued special coverage for 2021 Blazers, but none for 2020. My vehicle has a little more than 51,970 miles. Same vehicle just had battery replaced two weeks ago at same dealership and no other issues showed up during diagnostic then.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 18, 2025Open
Other🔵 Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE

Back up camera quit workingsometime ago.I took it to dealership.Fix did not last long.Out again.

Nov 5, 2025Open
Safety Systems🔶 Medium
AIR BAGS

Accident going about 50 mph and no airbags deployed

Nov 1, 2025Open
Electrical🔵 Low
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Thermostat gauge isnt moving along side a message saying "Steering assis is reduced drive with care"

Oct 31, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE

2020 Chevrolet Blazer, 19900 miles, lightly driven The radiator seam is leaking coolant, which appears to be a known issue as there are numerous complaints on various websites and forums. The vehicle is now unreliable due to an overheating risk.

Oct 30, 2025Open

Frequently Asked Questions

'What are common issues with the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer based on NHTSA reports?'

'The NHTSA reports highlight several key concerns with the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, including recalls related to tire curing processes, airbag inflator defects, and powertrain assembly problems. This indicates potential risks that could affect both safety and vehicle performance.'

'How do I know if my 2020 Chevrolet Blazer has outstanding recalls?'

'To check if your vehicle has any outstanding recalls, you can visit the official NHTSA website or contact your local Chevrolet dealership. They can provide you with up-to-date information regarding any recall campaigns applicable to your specific vehicle VIN.'

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Safety Check: Cross-reference your VIN with official CHEVROLET records to ensure no 3 recalls remain open.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in CHEVROLET's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Obtain proof of recall completion for all 3 campaigns before purchase.
  • Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.