Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 22, 2026
Chevrolet Blazer EV (2024-2025) Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Unintended Activation
Chevrolet is recalling 2024-2025 Blazer EVs with potentially damaged parking brake wiring that could cause unintended activation or loss of function, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact GM for free replacement.
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.
Chevrolet is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blazer EV vehicles due to a risk of unintended parking brake activation while driving or loss of function when parked, which could lead to crashes. This issue stems from potentially damaged or corroded wiring in the rear parking brake harness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81649-chevrolet-blazer-ev-2024-2025-parking-brake-recall-risk-of.
“Chevrolet Blazer EV (2024-2025) Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Unintended Activation.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81649-chevrolet-blazer-ev-2024-2025-parking-brake-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #26V031000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V031000).
General Motors LLC, with NHTSA, is recalling 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles due to a faulty parking brake that may activate unexpectedly or fail while parked. The agency announced the recall on January 22, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024-2025
What to do
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.
The hazard
The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake while driving or loss of function while parked. These issues increase the risk of a crash or vehicle rollaway.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since February 11, 2011. Other recent recalls include a Chevrolet Silverado power train recall (October 13, 2026), a Cadillac Lyriq rearview camera recall (October 13, 2026), and a Chevrolet Silverado air bag recall (September 24, 2026). NHTSA has received 7 owner complaints regarding the parking brake on these vehicles, with 1 marked serious. Similar recent recalls include an International LT service brakes recall (November 20, 2025), a BMW I5 brake system recall (July 1, 2026), and a BMW 750e XDrive power loss recall (August 12, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV was repaired under recall 25V433. The issue involves the rear parking brake wiring harness that may be damaged or corroded.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free replacement of the chassis harness.
Get Replacement Wiring Harness
Dealers will replace the chassis harness at no cost to fix the potential damage or corrosion.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 34 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V031000 — Chevrolet Blazer EV (2024-2025) Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Unintended Activation
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Blazer EV (2024-2025) Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Unintended Activation that is covered by recall 26V031000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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