Recall 24V737 affects 731 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Blazer vehicles for faulty door strikers. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 731 2025 Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Blazer vehicles because the door strikers were not properly heat-treated and can break. A broken striker can let a door open unexpectedly and increase the risk of injury; Chevrolet dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The side door striker assembly on the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Blazer is the fixed metal latch point mounted to the body side of the door opening. When the door closes, the latch grabs the striker and holds the door shut while the vehicle is moving. The part has to be hard enough to resist repeated closing force and side-door loads.
On these vehicles, certain strikers were not heat-treated correctly. Heat treatment is the manufacturing step that gives the metal the required hardness. If the striker is too soft or brittle for the job, it can fracture instead of holding its shape. Chevrolet's replacement striker meets GM hardness specifications.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a noise, light, or change in door feel to tell you that the striker is about to break.
Who's affected?
Covers three Chevrolet nameplates from the 2025 model year, all using the same side door striker assembly.
| 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV | Latch |
| 2025 Chevrolet Blazer | Latch |
| Units affected | 731 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
A broken door striker can let a side door open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to people inside the vehicle. If your VIN is included, have the recall completed before the vehicle is put into regular use. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV, Equinox EV, or Blazer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free replacement of all 4 side door strikers and bolts, the repair for parts that can break and let a door open unexpectedly.
- Ask the dealer to reference recall number 24V737 and GM recall N242477131 when checking parts and scheduling service.
- Avoid taking delivery of an unrepaired vehicle if the dealer confirms the VIN is included.
- Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces all four side door strikers and the attachment bolts. The recall covers parts and labor, so there is no charge for the repair. GM says the covered vehicles are under warranty, so out-of-pocket repairs are handled through warranty coverage rather than a separate reimbursement program. Since the affected vehicles were still in dealer inventory, ask the Chevrolet service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have repair paperwork for this condition.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 2, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| October 2, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 2, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V737?
Recall 24V737 covers 731 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Blazer vehicles with door strikers that were not properly heat-treated. A striker can break and let a door open unexpectedly. Chevrolet dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV, Equinox EV, or Blazer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V737. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and reference GM recall number N242477131. The dealer will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GM's remedy says Chevrolet dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V737?
The safety risk is that a broken door striker can let a door open unexpectedly. That raises the risk of injury for people in or near the vehicle. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Chevrolet dealer repair before the vehicle is placed in regular use.
Will Chevrolet mail owner letters for recall 24V737?
No owner notification letters are expected for this recall. GM says all affected vehicles were still in dealership inventory, so the repair path runs through the Chevrolet dealer before delivery. You can also call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V737000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V737 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V737000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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