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NHTSA crash test of the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2026 Chevrolet Blazer

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET BLAZER

The Chevrolet Blazer is a five-passenger midsize SUV that slots into one of the most competitive segments in the American market. Revived in 2019 after a long nameplate absence, it targets buyers who want a sportier, more style-forward alternative to conventional family crossovers. With available all-wheel drive and a range of powertrains, the Blazer pitches itself at active households and commuters who want presence on the road without moving into three-row territory.

VERDICT

The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Blazer as a style-driven entry in the midsize SUV segment that prioritizes road presence and driving engagement over pure practicality. Most find its cabin design distinctive and its driving dynamics more composed than average for the class. Cargo space and rear-seat room are frequently cited as trade-offs for the rakish roofline.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 14.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21789

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech5/10
Defect record19.75/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 1

Other Blazer years

Rivals in SUV (2026)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 21789), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Blazer 2026. Class rank 44 of 143 in SUV 2026. Methodology · Disclosure