2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Parking Brake Recall (26V031)
General Motors, LLC · 20 vehicles · Reported January 22, 2026
General Motors, LLC is recalling 20 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function. Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V031 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V031000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N252532830 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 22, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV |
| Units affected | 20 |
| Build dates | September 11, 2024 to October 9, 2024 |
| Component | Parking Brake |
| Safety risk | Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV in recall 26V031?
The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Blazer EV with recall 26V031?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Blazer EV shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the parking brake, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V031?
Recall 26V031 covers 20 vehicles: 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV.
NHTSA lists 20 vehicles in this campaign, built September 11, 2024 to October 9, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Chevrolet | Blazer EV |
What is the fix for the Blazer EV parking brake recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532830.
When was recall 26V031 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 26V031 to NHTSA on January 22, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per General Motors, LLC's filing). |
| October 9, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| January 22, 2026 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V031000. |
| February 25, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 8 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 28 days. If your Blazer EV was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Blazer EV is part of recall 26V031?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V031 is open on your Blazer EV, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024-2025 Blazer EV vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Blazer EV owners do about recall 26V031?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V031000 applies to your Blazer EV.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the parking brake happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Blazer EV owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 31 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 26V031 was reported on January 22, 2026, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the brakes and were received on or after January 22, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 97 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 31 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV: 78 complaints in total, 24 about the brakes
- 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV: 19 complaints in total, 7 about the brakes
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
My windshield is defected with no real time when a replacement can be ordered..the interior lining is not sealed properly which is causing a buckling effect by drivers and passengers visors..
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11687679, filed September 16, 2025
Multiple safety-critical malfunctions have occurred on this vehicle involving unintended braking, unintended acceleration, and false activation of driver-assist systems. These events did not happen at the same time and occurred under normal driving conditions.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV owner, NH, NHTSA complaint 11699144, filed November 13, 2025
At a low speed, between 10 and 15 mph, the forward collision system automatically triggered and brought the car to an immediate stop. While we were lucky that no car was following behind us, the passenger and I experienced significant whiplash and lasting back pain as a result of this.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11704018, filed December 9, 2025
Can recall 26V031 make my Blazer EV a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 26V031000 does not automatically make your Blazer EV a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same parking brake again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V433000.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V031
Did the recall 26V031 fix work?
Since recall 26V031 was reported on January 22, 2026, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 26V031000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Blazer EV is part of recall 26V031000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V031000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.