General Motors Recalls 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV for Parking Brake Issue
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General Motors is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles due to potential damage or corrosion in the rear parking brake wiring harness, which could cause unintended activation or loss of function, increasing crash risks.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under a previous recall. 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.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2024 and 2025 model year Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. A total of 40 units are affected. This recall is associated with NHTSA Campaign Number 26V031000.
What You Should Do
Consumers should have their vehicles inspected and repaired by dealers, who 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, and GM's number for this recall is N252532830.
Why This Matters
Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash, and loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a vehicle rollaway, both of which heighten safety concerns.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, refer to NHTSA Campaign Number 26V031000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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