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Chevrolet Blazer EV Recalls

NHTSA has issued 7 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Blazer EV, covering model years 2024 through 2026. Parking brake faults account for 2 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2024 model year has the most, with 5 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 40,233 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2026.

Total recalls
7
Model years affected
3
Most recalled part
Parking brake
Latest recall
2026

Chevrolet Blazer EV recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 7 total.

20261 recall20253 recalls20245 recalls

All Chevrolet Blazer EV recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

26V114000Reported February 26, 2026

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Model years affected: 2026

The problem

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

What can happen

Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

Vehicles affected
5,861
Maker's recall no.
N252540430
Owners notified
April 16, 2026
Safety standard
FMVSS 208
Read campaign 26V114000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
26V031000Parking brakeReported January 22, 2026

PARKING BRAKE

Model years affected: 2024–2025

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.

What can happen

Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532830.

Vehicles affected
20
Maker's recall no.
N252532830
Owners notified
February 25, 2026
Read campaign 26V031000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
25V433000Parking brakeReported June 25, 2025

PARKING BRAKE

Model years affected: 2024–2025

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.

What can happen

Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the harness and, if necessary, reroute the harness and install anti-abrasive tape. Any harness that has existing damage will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252503010.

Vehicles affected
40,233
Maker's recall no.
N252503010
Owners notified
October 1, 2025
Read campaign 25V433000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
24V737000Latch and lockReported October 2, 2024

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Model years affected: 2025

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.

What can happen

A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.

Vehicles affected
731
Maker's recall no.
N242477131
Read campaign 24V737000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
24V487000SuspensionReported June 28, 2024

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The right front lower control arm may contain a manufacturing defect that can cause it to fracture.

What can happen

A lower control arm fracture can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the right front lower control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242448540.

Vehicles affected
83
Maker's recall no.
N242448540
Owners notified
July 24, 2024
Read campaign 24V487000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
24V320000Electrical systemReported May 9, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. The electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power.

What can happen

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242447080.

Vehicles affected
10
Maker's recall no.
N242447080
Owners notified
May 16, 2024
Read campaign 24V320000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
23V869000StructureReported December 21, 2023

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.

What can happen

A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

Vehicles affected
265
Maker's recall no.
N232429911
Owners notified
January 24, 2024
Read campaign 23V869000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Chevrolet Blazer EV is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Chevrolet Blazer EV recall questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Blazer EV have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Blazer EV across model years 2024 to 2026. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Chevrolet Blazer EV model year has the most recalls?

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV carries the most, with 5 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Chevrolet Blazer EV recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Chevrolet Blazer EV with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Chevrolet recalls

Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:
July 18, 2026
Coverage:
Recalls from 2010 onward
Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov ↗

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.