Chevrolet issued a statement confirming a stop-sale order for the new Blazer EV electric SUV.
"We are aware that a limited number of Blazer EV owners have experienced some software quality issues," Chevrolet said. "To ensure our customers have a great experience with their vehicle, we are temporarily pausing sales of Blazer EVs. Our team is working quickly to roll out a fix, and owners will be contacted with further information on how to schedule their update. We apologize for the inconvenience."
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
This news comes on the heels of reports of technical problems with the Blazer EV.
Last week, Edmunds experienced numerous warnings and technical problems with the Blazer EV during a trip from Los Angeles to San Diego. The power windows stopped working, followed by a complete meltdown of the infotainment display. After exiting the freeway and restarting the car, the issues were temporarily resolved, but later reoccurred.
On the way back, things got worse. The Blazer EV experienced multiple error messages, including issues with the service vehicle, high-voltage system, and 12-volt system. After encountering problems with charging and reduced acceleration, the car had to go to a Chevrolet dealer, but they couldn’t fix it because it wouldn’t act up for the technicians.
Around the same time, something even worse happened to Inside EVs. During a week-long test of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, the driver experienced a breakdown during a charging session in a rural area. The trip, which should have taken about seven hours with two one-hour stops, turned into a 14-hour ordeal. This last mistake left him stranded and forced to abandon the car on the side of the road in a small town.
In both of the above reports, there appears to be an actual problem with the vehicle's software. Now GM wants to get this under control.
Source: Edmunds
