2020 Chevrolet BLAZER: complaints, problems and recalls

WITH APPROXIMATELY 1500 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THE BLAZER'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED SLOWLY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION IN A LEFT TURN. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE INTERSECTION, JUST AS THE VEHICLE WOULD TYPICALLY UP-SHIFT, THE RPM SPIKED, THE VEHICLE JOLTED FORWARD, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER THE INITIAL JOLT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I FOUND A SAFE PLACE TO PARK AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING, THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINE…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11343879 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35MPH GOING STRAIGHT WHEN MY CHEVY BLAZER ACTED AS IF IT 'HIT A BRICK WALL' AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I GOT OUT AND NOTICED MY RIGHT, FRONT WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY SMASHED INTO MY CAR. SOMETHING HAD COME LOOSE INTERNALLY AND LOCKED UP MY WHEEL. IT DAMAGED MY CAR SO BAD WHERE MY SUSPENSION WAS DAMAGED. IT HAD TO BE TOWED. IT WAS NON DRIVABLE. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAD 1300 MILES ON IT. I DECIDED AT LAST MINUTE TO NOT GET ON HIGHWAY.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11373091 at NHTSA ↗

TWICE WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK. IN MOTION.

Owner-reported narrative. 3 miles reported. Look up ODI 11389965 at NHTSA ↗

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR RANDOM PERIODS OF TIME AND AT RANDOM SPEEDS, ALL THE TPMS SENSORS WILL GIVE ALARMS AND THEN REGISTER AS DASHES ON THE DASHBOARD. IT GIVES ALARMS FOR EACH TIRE AS EACH TIRE GOES OUT UNTIL ALL OF THEM GO OUT. THEY WILL RESET AFTER A RANDOM PERIOD OF TIME AND START TO SHOW THE PRESSURE AGAIN.

Owner-reported narrative. 10,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11404794 at NHTSA ↗

IN 2 OCCASIONS MY VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TURNED OFF ON ME. I WAS THINKING IT WAS A SAFETY FEATURE BUT AFTER THE 2ND TIME I WAS CONCERNED. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. ON ANOTHER OCCASION I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL GOT SUPER HARD AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG, ACCORDING TO THEM TRUCK WAS PERFECTLY FINE.

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11405615 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET OF COLUMBUS (2825 MERCHANT MILE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH RODENT DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD…

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11405620 at NHTSA ↗

REARVIEW CAMERA AND BACK UP CAMERA CONSTANTLY NOT FUNCTIONING AND GOING BLACK WHILE AND MOTION OR BACKING UP. CAR ACTS LIKE THERE IS SOMETHING IN FRONT OF IT (LIKE A WALL) ON CERTAIN ROADS AND DOES NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE TO TURN/PULL OUT FROM A STOPPED POSITION. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS. I HAVE HAD A CAR PRIOR TO THIS THAT DID THIS BEFORE AND STOPPED AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON A BUSY ROAD AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS CAR IS ACTING LIKE THIS!

Owner-reported narrative. 8,665 miles reported. Look up ODI 11414919 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11428872 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2020-07-30 (July 30, 2020)

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.

Reported: 2020-10-29 (October 29, 2020)

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.

Reported: 2021-02-25 (February 25, 2021)

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.