Chevrolet Blazer EV VSS-R
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Engine Overview
The Chevrolet Blazer EV VSS-R is available with 4 engine variants — from 223 to 564 hp.
The Chevrolet Blazer EV LT (Electric, 220 PS) has the Ultium-1M (Ultium Single Motor) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Chevrolet Blazer EV LT AWD (Electric, 300 PS) has the Ultium-2M (Ultium Dual Motor AWD) — rated: "Be Careful", 2 known weaknesses.
The Chevrolet Blazer EV RS (Electric, 340 PS) has the Ultium-1M (Ultium Single Motor) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS (Electric, 557 PS) has the Ultium-2M (Ultium Dual Motor AWD) — rated: "Be Careful", 2 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales halt due to software catastrophe GM halted sales December 2023, four months after launch. Edmunds documented 23 fault codes on their test vehicle. Sales resumed March 2024 after major update. Symptoms: Screen freezes, charging aborts, error messages without cause from 1,000 km | Low | |
| Infotainment screen goes black Center touchscreen goes black or freezes while driving. Navigation, climate, backup camera go offline. GM bulletin PIT6362. Symptoms: Black screen, no touch input, backup camera shows nothing from 5,000 km | Medium | |
| Vehicle turns itself back on after exit Some Blazer EVs restart after being turned off and exited. Likely a software glitch in the anti-theft system. Symptoms: Vehicle continues running after exit, lights stay on | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 15 weaknesses have been documented for the Chevrolet Blazer EV VSS-R (2024–2026) — 5 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Other, Body, Cooling.
Blazer EV (Ultium-1M, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Recall: rear drive unit insulation defect, Software infotainment freeze (Ultium), DC fast charging slower than expected. Power: 220 PS.
Blazer EV (Ultium-1M, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Recall: rear drive unit insulation defect, Software infotainment freeze (Ultium), DC fast charging slower than expected. Power: 340 PS.
Blazer EV (Ultium-2M, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Recall: rear drive unit insulation defect (AWD), Software infotainment freeze (Ultium Dual). Power: 300 PS.
Blazer EV (Ultium-2M, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Recall: rear drive unit insulation defect (AWD), Software infotainment freeze (Ultium Dual). Power: 557 PS.
What to watch out for with the Chevrolet Blazer EV? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee