2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV

Super Cruise is GM's hands-free driving assistance system, standard on 2026 Blazer EV SS with 3-year OnStar plan. Owners report Chevrolet EV Concierge representatives misleading them that their Blazer...

Owners in Canada expected 8 years of free navigation based on promises but received only 3 years. Multiple calls to OnStar and dealers failed to resolve the discrepancy.

The Blazer EV lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, essential smartphone integration features available even on cheaper Chevy models like the Trax. Chevrolet could provide it but chooses not to.

OnStar provides vehicle connectivity including navigation and apps, but documentation on its 6+ data plans, trial lengths (3 vs 8 years), and post-trial features like CarPlay tethering is absent from ...

Dealership sales and service staff lack training on Blazer EV features like infotainment connectivity, subscriptions, and updates, forcing owners to provide guidance or visit multiple dealers. Staff r...

GM and OnStar intentionally obscure requirements for subscriptions to access features and apps, encouraging unwanted payments. Promised 8-year Remote Assistance and Connectivity often missing or inacc...

Over-the-air software updates improve vehicle features, but Chevrolet provides no definitive list of available updates or vehicle eligibility. Owners must seek forum guidance instead.

The Blazer EV lacks a traditional start-stop button; it starts automatically when pressing the brake and powers off when exiting. Owners find this undocumented, requiring manual reading for clarity.

GM publishes at least six separate privacy statements for US users across its services, complicating understanding of data practices. No centralized privacy hub exists.

The Blazer EV's automatic emergency braking and collision avoidance systems falsely activate, slamming on brakes or engaging parking brake unexpectedly during driving, reversing, or parking with no ob...

Rear parking sensors falsely trigger and remain active after obstacles are cleared, preventing the vehicle from shifting into reverse until power cycled. This commonly occurs after opening a rear door...

The pedestrian and bicyclist detection system emits loud alerts when owners approach their own parked and unlocked vehicle or at low speeds with no threats present, continuing even when stopped.

Unprompted warnings like 'Your battery cannot charge at this time,' 'Service Tire Monitor System,' or multiple service alerts appear on the dash while driving without chargers connected or issues pres...

Persistent chimes sound falsely indicating doors are open when they are closed, or annoying entry/exit chimes cannot be easily disabled.

The Blazer EV's Google built-in infotainment lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, forcing use of the native system which many find less intuitive. Owners and reviewers frequently complain abo...

The MyChevrolet app often fails for remote functions like preconditioning or charging control, showing errors despite changes applying in-car. Users report inconsistent remote start (50% failure) and ...

The built-in Google Maps fails to update the vehicle's location after transport or fails to input pins/addresses correctly, rendering navigation useless. Owners report it stuck at dealership location ...

The infotainment often can't connect to data, sign into Google accounts, or link phone hotspot reliably, blocking apps and updates. New owners report persistent Google server errors and WiFi delays.

Physical volume knobs and steering wheel buttons fail to increase volume for radio, news, or Bluetooth, though decreasing works. Owners report this on updated 2025 models, driving frustration during d...

The native Google infotainment has illogical menus, poor icon placement, and requires redundant app downloads, frustrating non-expert users like spouses. Journalists note cumbersome navigation compare...

The Android Automotive infotainment lacks video apps like Netflix or YouTube, limiting entertainment options despite a large screen. Owners call it ridiculous for a modern EV.

The turn signal stalk fails to lock in position and snaps back, sometimes activating the wrong signal. Multiple owners report this hardware issue leading to accidental signals.

Over-the-air (OTA) software updates for the Blazer's infotainment system sometimes fail catastrophically, causing the screen to display a basic failsafe mode with no access to key features or even bri...

Owners frequently report not receiving expected OTA updates despite confirmation from OnStar or dealerships that they have been pushed, forcing repeated dealer visits for USB-based installations. Some...

The OTA update process is described as wonky, with downloads getting stuck and unable to resume even after resets and WiFi reconnections, requiring simplification according to Consumer Reports.

An OTA update removed a power boost from 400hp on RWD Blazer EV models that was present at purchase.

Even dealer-installed software updates via USB fail to fully resolve infotainment issues and require excessively long times (6-12+ hours) due to reprogramming 30+ modules, with risks of bricking if in...

OnStar is GM's connected vehicle service that collects extensive data including geolocation, biometrics, driving habits, vehicle diagnostics, camera footage, and sensitive personal info like race and ...

GM shares collected data like location, biometrics, and driving habits with third parties including marketers, affiliates, dealers, and advertising networks. Complaints highlight selling data for mark...

GM frequently shares location and other vehicle data with law enforcement and government agencies like ICE, often without warrants for some requests. Policy allows disclosure for legal compliance incl...

Consent for broad data collection happens vaguely at purchase or app setup, leaving users unaware of the full extent of surveillance.

The myChevrolet app does not allow users to delete their collected data except in regions with laws like CCPA or GDPR.

Even if location services are disabled, GM still collects geolocation data during emergencies like crashes.

GM's policies specify retention periods for collected personal and vehicle data such as up to 3 years for precise geolocation information and 6 months for driver behavior information, though owners re...

In 2022, GM suffered a data breach exposing customer names, addresses, favorite locations, and vehicle mileage history.

The OnStar remote control system allows Chevrolet to remotely manage vehicle functions like starting or accessing features. Owners report that account issues can cause OnStar to remotely disable the v...

The Blazer EV's large central touchscreen, which controls navigation, media, climate, and vehicle settings, frequently goes completely blank or black, often while driving, preventing access to essenti...

The infotainment system enters endless reboot cycles, flickering, crashing, or displaying error messages like wrong maps, blocking all interaction. This often escalates to widespread system failures, ...

Built-in Google Maps loses GPS signal or shows 'no connection' despite strong cellular, preventing reliable navigation; voice commands may work via HUD but screen fails. This is widespread, often fixe...

Cameras (rear, front, 360-view) malfunction: black screens, washed-out images, guidelines vanish, or front camera stays on at highway speeds blocking infotainment. Software updates like TSB 24-NA-193 ...

HVAC stops heating/cooling in AUTO mode, blows ambient air, or switches modes unexpectedly (e.g., heat in summer); requires power cycle or manual fix. Linked to infotainment glitches and software.

Third-party Google Play apps (e.g., Pocket Casts, Spotify) halt audio playback despite good connection, resuming only after power cycle. Common in infotainment ecosystem.

Sudden erroneous alerts like 'service high-voltage/12V system,' AWD failure, reduced acceleration, or limp mode (turtle icon) appear, disabling regen/one-pedal; often tied to infotainment crashes.

Driver memory seat profiles save but recall ~3 inches off, failing to adjust correctly on entry despite resets. Affects customized seating in profile-linked settings.

Steering wheel voice button (Google Assistant) stops responding entirely for days despite other functions working; affects navigation/music commands.

The Blazer EV lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, forcing use of GM's Google-based infotainment system. Owners complain this locks them into GM's inferior, glitchy system to access data and enable s...

The Blazer EV's infotainment, navigation, Google apps, and connected features require an ongoing OnStar data subscription after trial periods end. Owners report services like GPS, speed limits, and ap...

The myChevrolet app loses remote features like locking/unlocking, charge status, and location after the 30-day trial ends without subscription renewal. Owners report sudden errors preventing access de...

Dealers add a $1,500 OnStar and Connected Services Premium Plan to the sticker price as a non-optional 'forced' fee that buyers must pay upfront, even if they don't use the service.

The OnStar/telematics hardware module fails, disabling connectivity, navigation, SuperCruise, OTA updates, and emergency calling, requiring dealer replacement.