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2019 Chevrolet Blazer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2019 record →

Exterior Lighting
Filed Jan 25, 2023FL

My complaint is with the standard HID headlights in the 2019 Blazer and the very poor mounting system. The headlights are mounted TOO LOW to be effective in lighting the roadway, particularly where no shoulder stripping is on the roadway. Too, at unlighted intersections the lighting so poor that safe left or right turns cannot be accomplished. The HID lights themselves are a poor design in that they do not offer any useable peripheral lighting to add vision to the road shoulders. Due to the low mounting, the HID do not adequately shine light onto the road surface. Rather the available light shines across the surface and not down on it had the lights been mounted at the top of the fenders as most lights are mounted and designed. This has been an ongoing issue with the vehicle since purchasing the car new in November of 2018.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 23, 2023FL

Shift To Park message displays while vehicle is already in Park! Incident began increasing in frequency in late 2022 . Vehicle would not Shut Off! Bulletin on problem came out in 2019, Chevy did not inform me of this Safety issue , Grandchildren in vehicle at least 2 times . Chevy charged me for the fix , Chevy was aware of problem before warranty expired !

Power Train
Filed Jan 20, 2023IN

My vehicle will not shut off when I push engine stop. It tells me a Shift to Park issue. I’m very concerned

Electrical System
Filed Jan 11, 2023MD

I am experiencing the well know “shift to park” issue. When I move the shifter to the park position and turn off the vehicle, I receive a message stating “shift to park” and I’m unable to fully power the car off or lock the doors. This is only overcome by trying to wiggle the shifter. The issue is intermittent and the remedy is not always successful. It seems to be happening more frequently. The issue began around 40,000 miles. I have contacted the dealership to diagnose the issue but the repair has not been completed yet.

Seats
Filed Jan 6, 2023DE

The front passenger seat belt was not clicking in. There was no damage done to the seat belt it just stopped working. The car is only 3 years old the seatbelt should not fail this is a safety issue. I had to pay $366 to fix it at the dealer. They said it was no longer under warranty and since there was not a recall they would not pay for it.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 21, 2022SC

The esc warning light comes in drains the battery from 14.3 down to 11.5 volts when auto stop kicks on. Gm has a recall on other vehicles for the same issue but my car is not listed

Power Train
Filed Nov 10, 202230,000 milesLA

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle lunged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle however, the failure persisted while starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D). Additionally, the contact stated that upon parking and turning off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that she restarted the vehicle and moved the gear shifter from park to drive and from drive to park several times until the transmission moved into park(P). The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The contact also became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V115000 (Tires). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted but failed to honor the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 10, 2022LA

I have had problems with my 2019 chevrolet blazer since I bought it. Incidents as follows: computer screen stated fuck off...took car to dealership and I was told they never saw anything like that. They suggested to set back to manufacturer radiodefault. SD card has been removed is what the vehicle was telling me . Took to dealer,I was told they could set radio back to factory settings...On star was not on star,at one point I said to on star ...you are lying you are not really on star and the person on the other end laughed I have many police reports about this issue. Continental tire burst, so I replaced tire not knowing what caused this incident.I replaced with another continental tire.car bucks sometimes when shifting...took to dealer , I was told because of incline, there are no hills mountains or anything like this where I live.when I turn the car off a bell will sound...and displays shift to park...I am in park,so I will have to turn car off and restart 5 or 6 times. I have issue after issue since I purchased this vehicle in 2019 off the showroom floor .and today's date is 11-10-22 Also rear camera will come on when the vehicle is turned off this has been an ongoing problem. An app was downloaded on my vehicles computer, called manufacturer and I asked if a satellite flewover my my vehicle because the app was not on the screen before.she stated she never heard of that. An app on my computer screen was deleted as I sat in the car looking at the screen.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 27, 2022CA

My 2019 blazer when stopped and put into the park position would say on the dash shift into park so you didn’t know if it was in park or not , also it would not turn off the motor would stop but none of the electric would turn off until the battery ran down . Not knowing if your car is in park or not is a big safety issue and GM is well aware of this problem on many of its vehicles .

Service Brakes
Filed Oct 17, 2022AL

Initially received Stabilitrak dash warning when brakes were applied for longer than 30 seconds (ie., stop light) for several days with no SEL. Then, while driving along a secondary highway at approximately 60mph, all dash lights lit up, power steering failed, power brake assist failed, and vehicle started stumbling. Pulled to side of road and vehicle shut off. Performed restart and was able to complete drive home (approx 3 miles). Upon arrival and shutting off vehicle, all dash lights illuminated then shut off. Vehicle would not start after (no click, no turnover, indicating failed battery). Attempted to charge/maintain battery but battery charger indicated sulfated battery. Multimeter showd 7.5V. Replaced battery and car started normally but all computer functions were reset to factory defaults. The failure of the power steering and brakes due to a faulty battery is an extreme safety issue. The fact that the battery is only 3 years old and internally corroded to the point it can't be charged is both disappointing and an additional safety hazard.

Power Train
Filed Oct 5, 202217,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that after shifting into park(P), a message displayed to “Shift to Park”. The contact stated he attempted to shifting to another gear however, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The contact stated that he shifted into park(P) and set the parking brake before turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was also informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

Electrical SystemCrash1 injured
Filed Aug 3, 202233,000 milesKY

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that upon driving into a parking space and placing the vehicle into park(P), the vehicle independently accelerated into a building. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact was treated at the scene by paramedics for minor scrapes and bruises. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent collision center for repair. The contact was informed that a couple of bricks on the building were damaged due to the collision. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift
Filed Jul 15, 2022MN

The sensor or cable mechanism that tells the vehicle when it has been put in park is malfunctioning. It is not allowing me to park the vehicle correctly and forcing me to start and stop the car multiple times before registering that it is in park. Sometimes getting very frustrated and slamming into Park. I have seen many complaints about this error. The vehicle has less than 65,000 miles. This needs to be looked into and fixed by a recall. We've been very loyal to the Chevy brand and I believe we should not have to pay for the cheap part GM used and should not be failing within 3 years of purchasing the vehicle.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift
Filed Jul 8, 2022MD

Shift to park message comes on DIC. Sometimes can't shut vehicle off. Have to move shifter several times so message will disappear

Power Train
Filed Jul 8, 2022MD

Hesitates between 1 and second gear. Also makes an electrical humming sound

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift
Filed Jun 28, 2022MI

Intermittent shift to park When vehicle is in park instrument Panel says shift to park Car honks lights blink Very dangerous not sure what to do

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Filed May 27, 202240,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that whenever it rained, water would leak into the vehicle from the gasket around the sunroof. The headliner would catch the water and disperse water down the interior pillars, forming puddles in the front and rear passenger’s floorboards. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 26, 2022VA

The TBS sensor or switch that tells the vehicle when it has been put in park is malfunctioning. It is not allowing me to park the vehicle correctly and forcing me to start and stop the car multiple times before registering that it is in park. Also, while driving it causes the doors to lock or unlock due to sensing the vehicle is in park or not. To my knowledge this is a widespread issue with GM from 2013-2020. The vehicle has less than 70,000 miles and should not be creating a safety concern for my wife or baby. This needs to be looked into and fixed via a recall. The consumer should not have to pay for the cheap part GM used and should not be failing within 3 years of purchasing the vehicle.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 30, 2022CA

Eco stop/ start died three times since I bought car. I am unable to turn off this option and the accident feature starts to break when I’m not near another car. Any Electrical issues cause the car not to start.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Feb 24, 2022TN

When slowing down (at the end of a street for example) foot is on the brake but the car will jerk and engine revs as if it is trying to still accelerate forward without moving the gas pedal. The rpms increase. No warning lights, vehicle has been inspected. No issue found by dealership.

Service Brakes
Filed Feb 24, 2022TN

Shift to Park message on display displayed when shifted into Park and the ignition has been turned off.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 21, 2022IL

When placing the vehicle in park and turning off the vehicle there is a message on the dashboard saying ‘shift to park’ and the vehicle will not shut off, and you cannot lock the vehicle due to the error message.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 18, 2022VA

“Shift to park” message comes up on the dashboard when the vehicle is already in park

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Dec 8, 2021TX

1. The power steering (confirmed by dealership) is causing vehicle to pull very hard in one direction 2. Something fuel related does not allow my car to accelerate properly. Foot will be on the throttle and accelerating and without moving the throttle the vehicle will slow, RPMS will drop then suddenly begins to accelerate again. 3. Car states it’s not in park after I shift into park.

Tires
Filed Nov 12, 2021WI

I purchased this vehicle on June 26, 2020. When the vehicle was serviced on May 13, 2021 it had 8,366 miles on it and the tread wear was recorded at 6/32". In late June/early July 2021, I noticed the rear end of the vehicle seemed to slide around corners which lead me to research on the internet the Michelin tires that were on the vehicle. I found a GM Service Bulletin 19-NA-078 dated January 2020 that found issues with these tires. The vehicle's alignment was fixed and that problem seemed to go away. The vehicle was serviced on October 29, 2021 and I was told new tires were needed before winter driving. The tread measurement was 5/32". I told the service department that I wanted to talk to Michelin about this because I felt their tires should last longer. On October 29, the vehicle had 13,332 miles on it. I spoke to a Michelin representative on Monday, November 8th after scanning and emailing in the service records from October 29th showing the tread measurement to be 5/32". The Michelin representative acknowledged that they did have the service records and the only thing needed was a phone call from Bergstrom - Middleton WI, an authorized Michelin dealer. Bergstrom was confident additional information would be needed on the tires and asked that I schedule an appointment to come back in with the vehicle. I did that today. Today I was told by Bergstrom that nothing could be done because the tires were at 5/32". The current mileage on my vehicle is less than 14,000 miles and a

Electrical System
Filed Oct 15, 2021VA

On mutiple occasions I have lost power steering and power brakes. The Brake and Traction Control lights will illuminate on the dash, but the physical buttons do not and are unresponsive.

Service Brakes
Filed Aug 20, 2021GA

Everyday my vehicle locks up the brakes while going to my home. I live on a dirt road and my drive way is also dirt. Also, once after stopping at a red-light and preceding to drive forward they locked up again.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 17, 2021CA

When car is placed into park and try to turn off engine, warning chime with screen notification stating place car into park. When this happens, car is already in park.

Tires › Sidewall
Filed Mar 23, 202135,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, TIRE LINE: CROSSCONTACT LX SPORT, TIRE SIZE: P265/45/R21, DOT NUMBER: A3XLWD313818. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE SLOWLY STARTED LOSING AIR. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V115000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO REIMBURSEMENT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.

Power Train
Filed Nov 30, 2020NY

MY CAR HAS A SHUDDER WHEN IT IS CRUISING AT 1500RPMS. IT IS EXTREMELY ANNOYING TO DRIVE WHEN IT FEELS LIKE I AM DRIVING ON RUMBLE STRIPS. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE DEALER 4 TIMES AND THEY CANNOT OR WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE. I HAVE FILED A LEMON LAW CLAIM AND I AM HOPING TO GET IT RESOLVED THAT WAY.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 24, 2020MN

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AN AIRBAG ALERT GOES OFF RECOMMENDING SERVICE. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M DRIVING, OR NECESSARILY THE WEATHER. BUT IT DOES TEND TO GO OFF MORE FREQUENTLY IF IT'S HOT OR COLD OUT. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE IT OUT. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, AN ADAPTIVE CRUISE ALERT GOES OFF AT TIMES. I HAVE SERVICED THE VEHICLE AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THIS. IT IS HAPPENING LESS, BUT STILL HAPPENING.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Oct 2, 202026,700 milesOH

WHILE DRIVING, VEH SHOWED MESSAGE , ENGINE POWER BEING REDUCED, SERVICE PARKING BRAKE. THEN IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND MOVING APPS 30 MPH. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. VEHICLE HAD REDUCED POWER AND FEELS LIKE I'M DRIVING WITH BRAKE ENGAGED. WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES THE BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN TURNED OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES.

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 29, 202014,000 milesWI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THREE TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE APPROACHING THE NEXT STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT NOT BEFORE THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE LIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUD WEISER MOTORS (2676 MILWAUKEE RD, BELOIT, WI 53511) TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.

Service BrakesCrash1 injured
Filed Mar 3, 20201,500 milesTX

BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET AT A 3 WAY STOP WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. BRAKES DID NOT PROVIDE ANY STOPPING POWER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BLOW THROUGH STOP SIGN AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH NOT INVOLVING ANY OTHER VEHICLES.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 28, 20202,000 milesIL

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A COUNTRY ROAD ON THE EVENING OF JANUARY 21ST. THIS IS A NON-LIT, TAR AND CHIP WITH A SOFT SHOULDER ROAD. I HIT SOME BLACK ICE AND THE CAR SWERVED RIGHT, LEFT AND I GOT IT STRAIGHT AGAIN. DURING THE SWERVE, BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND THE CAR NEVER LEFT THE ROAD. I MADE A CASE WITH GM. THEY DROPPED THE CASE BECAUSE THEY SAID THE VEHICLE NEARLY ROLLED OVER. I TOLD HER THAT I AM APPEALING THE CASE BECAUSE I WAS NEVER GIVEN ANY WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION AND IF THAT IS THE REASON THEY DROPPED THE CASE, THE REPORT HAS FALSE INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE NEVER NEARLY ROLLED OVER. I AM GETTING NO COOPERATION WITH GM. MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE IS SITTING IN A BODY SHOP WAITING ON AIRBAGS THAT ARE BACK ORDERED. HOW CAN A BRAND NEW VEHICLE HAVE PARTS ON BACK ORDER ALREADY? MY INSURANCE IS PAYING THE 11,000.00 REPAIR AND THEN WILL MOST LIKELY DROP US. I AM BEGGING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP. EVERY LAWYER I HAVE SPOKEN TO WILL NOT TAKE THE CASE BECAUSE THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO ONE WANT TO TAKE ON A MONSTER COMPANY LIKE GENERAL MOTORS.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Feb 17, 202010,332 milesIN

I BOUGHT THE BLAZER IN MAY 2019, FIRST 4 MONTHS WAS FINE. STARTING OCT. 8, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. I HAD TO TURN OFF ONE HIGHWAY ONTO ANOTHER. I HIT RESUME ON THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULD NOT RESUME. DISPLAYED "ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ". I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES. GOT HOME PARKED. WHEN I LEFT FOR WORK, HOURS LATER. IT WORKED FINE. ON OCT. 10, 18, NOV. 21 WHILE DRIVING- THE CAR WOULD BEEP 3 TIMES AND THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF. TOOK IT TO DEALER ON 11/7 FOR THIS PROBLEM. ON 12/27 THEY REPLAYED A FRONT CAMERA. DIDN'T GET IT HOME AND IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. ALSO ON DEC. 31. BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 1/13- THEY UPDATED SOFTWARE. FEB 1 AND AGAIN ON THE 6, SAME THING, ADAPTIVE CRUISE SHUT OFF. DRY ROAD CONDITIONS/ CLEAN CAR. BLIND SPOT MONITORS- 1/9 WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON, ONLY CAR ON THE ROAD. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU PASS A CAR THEY WILL LIGHT UP & SOMETIMES NOT, SAME WITH DRIVERS SIDE. IT IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE SHUTTING OFF. ALL ISSUES WERE ON HIGHWAY, NO RAIN/SNOW, CAR IS WASHED ONCE A WEEK! ON JAN 3 THE RADIO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL REVERSED.

Service Brakes
Filed Nov 8, 2019767 milesNV

WHILE DRIVING, VEH SHOWED MESSAGE , ENGINE POWER BEING REDUCED, SERVICE PARKING BRAKE. THEN IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND MOVING APPS 30 MPH. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. VEHICLE HAD REDUCED POWER AND FEELS LIKE I'M DRIVING WITH BRAKE ENGAGED. WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES THE BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN TURNED OFF AFTER APPS 6 MINUTES.

Engine
Filed Oct 11, 20193,042 milesKY

WHILE DRIVING THE BLAZER THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IT WAS MISSING AND DIDN'T WANT TO GO. THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I HAD TO CALL THE TOW TRUCK TO COME PICK IT UP. I HAD IT DELIVERED TO THE SHOP WHERE I BOUGHT IT. THAT WAS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 I WAS CALLED AND THE CONCLUSION WAS MADE THAT I HAD A DEAD INJECTOR. THEY REPLACED INJECTOR #5. PICKED IT UP ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019. DROVE IT HOME AND ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019 ON THE WAY TO WORK, I ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AGAIN. THE CAR DID THE EXACT SAME THING AS ON SUNDAY. THE CAR WENT DOWN TO 20 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO LIMP IT TO A PARKING LOT. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AGAIN AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP. I AM STILL WAITING ON THE DIAGNOSIS AS OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 9, 2019MI

2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE BODY CONTROL MODULE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE AT THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS

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