Chevrolet Blazer vs Chevrolet Equinox
For 2019–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 8.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 19.9 for the Chevrolet Blazer. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2019–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Blazer
19.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.3× the Chevrolet Equinox’s rate
- Complaints
- 578
- Sold
- 290,284
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2019. Fewest: 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan
Typically around 51,750 mi · repair $260–$1,910
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 95,603 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 128,000 mi
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Transmission control module and sensors
Typically around 40,000 mi
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Fuel pump and sending unit
Typically around 72,500 mi · repair $630–$1,700
Chevrolet Equinox
8.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
56% fewer than the Chevrolet Blazer
- Complaints
- 861
- Sold
- 994,440
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Fewest: 2019 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 77,832 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 64,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Blazer or the Chevrolet Equinox?
For 2019–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 8.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Blazer has 19.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Blazer?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Blazer is cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically around 51,750 miles; the repair typically runs $260–$1,910.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Equinox is oil consumption and leaks, typically around 98,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Blazer and Chevrolet Equinox years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Blazer: 2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.