2019 Chevrolet Blazer
Common Problems
Ranked from 79 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Unrecognized Park Position
27complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle does not recognize when it is in park, leading to a persistent 'Shift to Park' message and inability to shut off the engine.
- 2
Steering Assist Reduced Warning
20complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle shows a 'Steering Assist Reduced' warning, indicating a potential issue with the steering system.
- 3
Shift to Park Message Despite Being in Park
19complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle displays a 'Shift to Park' message even when in park, preventing the engine from shutting off.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Shift-to-Park Sensor Failure
18complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe shift-to-park sensor malfunctions, preventing the vehicle from recognizing it is in park and shutting off properly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Faulty Thermostat
17complaintsMedium severityEngineThe thermostat malfunctions, leading to coolant temperature issues and potential engine overheating.
$200–$600est. thermostat replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
12complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle experiences stalling at idle due to the stop-start system failing to properly engage or disengage.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Auto Stop Feature Issues
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe auto stop feature malfunctions, causing the engine to stall or not start properly, leading to safety concerns.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Temperature Gauge Malfunction
7complaintsLow severityElectricalThe temperature gauge malfunctions, displaying incorrect readings or dropping to zero, leading to confusion about the engine's condition.
- 9
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
5complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system frequently malfunctions, displaying false alerts and affecting the driver's confidence.
- 10
Thermostat Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThermostat failure leads to coolant temperature issues and reduced steering assist, affecting vehicle performance and safety.
$200–$600est. thermostat replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.