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2019 Chevrolet Blazer Brakes Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA

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Brakes reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
14
Latest Nov 13, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
8%
of 183 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1

What this page shows

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 14 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming brake

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Nov 13, 2025

We are noticing the coolant meter seems to be stuck on C, the AC is not blowing cold and we are getting a message that ACTION REQUIRED steering assist is reduced, drive with CAUTION. Today the brakes slammed on by themselves and almost sent my wife thru the windshield. Luckily she was in a clear area with no other cars around.

NHTSA ID
11699307
Incident
Nov 12, 2025
BrakesElectrical
Filed Dec 13, 2024

When the vehicle is in park and you try to turn it off with the start/stop button an on dash error code of ‘Shift to Park’ appears even though the vehicle is clearly in park. You are not able to turn the vehicle off. This currently is forcing me to restart the engine, put my car in reverse, shift back in drive, try re-parking and turning it off again, repeating the process until it eventually turns off. I do not know if my car is truly in gear or not. I’m afraid that it might cause a dangerous situation. GM has already identified this recall for other VINs of 2019 Chevy Blazers I believe it should be extended to additional VINs.

NHTSA ID
11630498
Incident
Dec 11, 2024
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Dec 6, 2024

When placing the vehicle into park there is often a issue with the sensor recognizing that the vehicle stating that it is not when attempting to power off the vehicle. When stopping there are times that the vehicle is difficult to stop and there is not fault code as to what may be occurring.

NHTSA ID
11629234
Incident
Nov 29, 2024
BrakesEngine
Filed Aug 3, 2024

Receiving shift to park error when attempting to shut off my vehicle. In December 2021 I had the parts replaced at the dealership, and as of a week ago the issue has started back. I am concerned that I will be stucked somewhere unable to shut off my vehicle or worst-case it doesn't actually stay in park.

NHTSA ID
11606246
Incident
Jul 24, 2024
Brakes
Filed Jul 16, 2024
Crash reported

Without warning, the brake pedal on my 2019 Chevy Blazer became hard, almost as if the car was turned off. I was unable to stop and slowly rolled into the back of a semi stopped at a stoplight. This was moments after exiting off of a major highway and could have been much worse. The car was taken to a mechanic and it was determined to be a failure with the brake booster. GM has issued recalls for this problem in several other models but the Blazer has been excluded. Based on online forums and complaints of multiple other Blazer owners, it seems obvious that Blazers should have been included in the recall.

NHTSA ID
11602686
Incident
Jun 19, 2024
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jun 17, 2023

Shift to park has came on the dash. Can not shut the car off. This will mean I will have to unplug the battery and not be able to lock the car. This is the first that it has occurred. Will have to schedule an appointment with the dealership on Monday.

NHTSA ID
11527540
Incident
Jun 17, 2023
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Mar 26, 2023

Snow/Ice build up inside tire rim's, causing improper tire balance. And also brake to freeze up when vehicle is parked, during driving in winter snow conditions. When driving on interstate roads at speed limit, the vehicle start's to shake a lot , like a flat tire. I talked to a Chevy dealer service manager about it and he said that their wasn't any safety massage out on that problem. I've never had a wheel snow/ice up like that before !! So now during the winter I check and clean out the snow/ice out of the wheel rim to prevent the vibration and driving problem. No warning light came on. It just shook the car real badly while driving on the highway.

NHTSA ID
11513827
Incident
Nov 16, 2020
BrakesElectricalSteering
Filed Oct 17, 2022

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.

NHTSA ID
11489685
Incident
Oct 16, 2022
Brakes
Filed Feb 24, 2022

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

NHTSA ID
11453872
Incident
Jan 24, 2022
BrakesElectricalSteering
Filed Oct 15, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID
11436965
Incident
Oct 14, 2021
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Aug 20, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID
11429846
Incident
Aug 20, 2021
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 29, 2020

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.

NHTSA ID
11361859
Incident
Sep 15, 2020
Mileage
14,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 3, 2020
Crash reported1 injury reported

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.

NHTSA ID
11315810
Incident
Jan 19, 2020
Mileage
1,500 mi
BrakesEngine
Filed Nov 8, 2019

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.

NHTSA ID
11279055
Incident
Nov 8, 2019
Mileage
767 mi

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