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Chevrolet S/t Blazer — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Chevrolet S/t Blazer model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
12
Years to Avoid
2005, 2004
Best Years
1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Chevrolet S/t Blazer Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2005, 2004 Chevrolet S/t Blazer are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Chevrolet S/t Blazer, consider the 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

12 model years analyzed