9.6

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
749 miles

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problem #26

Apr 242025

Blazer

  • miles
To whom it may concern, I purchased a new 2020 Chevy Blazer from the dealership five years ago. Since then I have had to replace my battery twice, radiator and now the thermostat all of which have been done at the dealership. The car and all receipts of the repairs are available for inspection if requested. This most recent mechanical issue with the thermostat included the following; fans blowing on high, no AC, check engine light, steering assist reduced message, and temp gauge on C. The car was immediately (same day) taken to the dealership for investigation. Upon inspecting the car the mechanic found the thermostat sticking open and indicated that it would need to be replaced as it was unsafe to drive. A total cost of $1400. It seemed odd that my car is only 5 years old with 75k miles and needing to have the thermostat replaced so I started researching this issue further. I found several complaints on the www.chevyblazer.org forum from other 2020 Chevy Blazer owners with the same mechanical issue. There is one comment on the forum from a mechanic stating that this issue is caused by a faulty wire harness and will continue to cause similar issues until the wiring is fixed. You can find those comments in the forum on www.chevyblazer.org This continues to be an ongoing issue with this make and model of Blazer with no consistent fix from the dealer. I believe my previous battery and radiator issues are all related. I am reaching out to you for assistance and/or guidance to help get this mechanical issue reported as a recall by the dealer and properly fixed at dealer cost. I am happy to provide any additional support you may need to research this further. Thank you in advance.

- Ivins, UT, USA

problem #25

Mar 252025

Blazer

  • miles
Thermostat failure. No a/c, no power steering, engine light on.

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

problem #24

Apr 192025

Blazer

  • miles
Coolant temperature would not read, steering assist malfunctioning, air conditioner intermittent. Wiring harness for sensors loomed together with coil pack wiring interrupting signals.

- North Billerica, MA, USA

problem #23

Jan 062025

Blazer

  • miles
COMMON ISSUE, The steering assist is reduced and temp gauge is stuck on C. This either a thermostat or temp sensor issue.

- Marrero, LA, USA

problem #22

Mar 082025

Blazer

  • miles
On Saturday, March 8, 2025 I was crossing a busy intersection when my car shut off completely and accelerated into oncoming traffic almost causing a collision or fatality. My brakes locked and steering wheel locked. I had to put the emergency brake on in order for the car to come to a stop. We got out of the car in the middle of the street and ran for safety. Scariest experience I-??ve ever been in especially with my family in the car!!

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #21

Nov 182024

Blazer

  • miles
When I parked and tried to turn off car it would continue to run. I had to put it in park and drive back to park several times before car would turn off. There-??s a recall for this issue on other blazers and I feel 2020 blazers should be included. The dealer replaced the shifter assembly, cleared OTC

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #20

Nov 122024

Blazer

  • miles
We have experienced 2 issues that are very well known issues, I will list them here. First, is the Shift to Park issue, that involves an electrical switch and wiring harness on the shifter assembly. Second, is regarding a "driver assist reduced drive with care" alert message that includes Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0128, but is actually related to either the engine cooling sensor or the cooling thermostat housing assembly. Both issues are very well known, and many owners have had these issues.

- Springdale, AR, USA

problem #19

Nov 022024

Blazer

  • miles
I am getting the message "Shift to Park" displayed while vehicle in park after turning the vehicle off. Looking online, it seems to be a common issue with Blazers as well as other GM vehicles. I found online that "the cause of the condition may be that the park switch in the transmission control (shifter) assembly is not pulling the BCM signal low to electronically show that the vehicle is in the Park position." If this is such a common issue on similar vehicle to mine since 2018 it appears, why is this not a Recall already?!

- Linden, MI, USA

problem #18

Oct 282024

Blazer

  • miles
When you shift it into park, it often doesn-??t recognize that it-??s in park and begins to roll backwards. This doesn-??t happen every single time but at least twice a week and I have to use the parking break.

- Dexter, MI, USA

problem #17

May 102024

Blazer

  • miles
Vehicle keeps throwing -??steering assistance reduced please drive with care-?? message. It causes my car fan to constantly run. It also causes the coolant gauge to not work the needle drops below that cool like it-??s not on and then the car won-??t blow cold air from the vents. This message tells me that something could be wrong with the steering which puts my safety at risk. This issue has been happening to me on and off for months now and there are multiple complaints of multiple Chevy owners having the same problem this issue needs to be addressed.

- Rimersburg, PA, USA

problem #16

Mar 052024

Blazer

  • miles
Vehicle keeps throwing -??steering assistance reduced please drive with care-?? message. It causes my car fan to constantly run. It also causes the coolant gauge to not work the needle drops below that cool like it-??s not on and then the car won-??t blow cold air from the vents. This message tells me that something could be wrong with the steering which puts my safety at risk. This issue has been happening to me on and off for months now and there are multiple complaints of multiple Chevy owners having the same problem this issue needs to be addressed.

- Rimersburg, PA, USA

problem #15

Aug 052024

Blazer

  • miles
When I put the car in park it does not register and will not come out of accessory more. This is a known issue and gm is making customers out of warranty pay for

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #14

Aug 172023

Blazer

  • miles
Esc message on dashboard & all wheel drive disabled & lane assist traction control liggt turns on & parking brake light turns on while driving caused for my electric component to act all crazy including my sunroof I-??ve been in the dealer over over try to fix it and that is concerning reason for my safety while u are driving and all those lights come on And yes I have took it to the dealer multiple times to fix this situation And yes the vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer And yes it has happen before i have a 1 year with the car the problem first came about couple month after I got the car and been having problem since then I bought the car 5/13/23

- Waterbury, CT, USA

problem #13

Apr 232024

Blazer

  • miles
We have a 2020 Blazer that will occasionally show "Shift to Park" error message and won't allow us to turn off the motor. Searching this issue, we see many people have the same problem and GM makes us pay to repair the problem.The dealer said the shift control module had to be replaced. It cost us almost $300 to repair. GM Service Bulletin No.: 19-NA-206 has been issued but no recall has been issued by NHTSA. There are also several lawsuits filed but we have been unable to see the results of those lawsuits. Please make GM pay and/or reimburse for these repairs. We live in Wiscons

- Rhinelander, WI, USA

problem #12

Jan 242024

Blazer

  • miles
The valve on the thermostat stuck open causing the vehicle to go into a default mode. Ramping the radiator to full high and the thermostat will not come off of C. It has caused an issue with the A/C not blowing cold and also causes a message to pop up upon starting the vehicle stating that steering assistance is reduced, drive with caution. Upon doing research, thousands of people have had this similar issue with different model chevys as well. And the part is on the back side of the engine so injectors and air intakes have to be removed to preform any work to a $100 part.

- Huffman, TX, USA

problem #11

Mar 012023

Blazer

  • miles
Transmission skips while driving, there-??s some sort of glitch with the electrical that causes the steering assist to shut down and the fan to over work, like it would if it were over heating but the temp of normal.

- Ontario, CA, USA

problem #10

Jul 012023

Blazer

  • miles
Unknown car will not shift into park without me having to re-shift to park and then the vehicle will shut off after re-shifting.

- Pheba, MS, USA

problem #9

Jul 132023

Blazer

  • miles
Rearview mirror camera failed causing rearview mirror monitor to fail creating a blind spot while trying to back up. When i went back to visually inspect the camera assembly nothing looked damaged and when i physically touched the camera it was extremely hot to the touch to the point of burning my finger tip.

- Fridley, MN, USA

problem #8

Jan 102023

Blazer

  • miles
Value stem gasket covers need replacing oil spilling out everywhere it-??s a 2020 should not be happening Oil leak Hot and cold temperature not working properly A warning flashing for the power steering being deceased and not use That car get moved every hour just about always in jt working or just taking a break The auto shut of makes transmission slip or sounds like it

- Waynesboro, GA, USA

problem #7

Oct 192022

Blazer

  • miles
My vehicle idiot lights were flashing and the car felt as if it was going to stall on the road. Dealer said it was a faulty P6. Now when driving the car the entertainment unit locked up. Radio could not be changed, volume lowered. Pedals on steering column don't work. Even when car was shut off the radio still played and would cut off. Called my dealership. The earliest my Chevy dealer can look at it is next week.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

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