2019 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2019 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Chevrolet Blazer | 2019 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 186 | 586 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 847 | 128 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 64,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Blazer | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 | 308 |
| Power Train | 64 | 125 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 37 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 92 |
| Steering | 27 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 158 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 39 |
| Overheating | 0 | 116 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 82 |
| Stalling | 0 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
2019 Chevrolet Blazer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.