Recall 26V031 covers 20 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles for parking brake wiring damage. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 20 2024-2025 Blazer EV vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433, leaving the rear parking brake wiring harness vulnerable to damage or corrosion. The defect can trigger the parking brake while driving or leave it unable to hold the vehicle when parked; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear parking brake wiring harness on the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV is part of the chassis wiring that carries electrical signals to the parking brake system. When it is routed and protected correctly, the harness lets the vehicle apply, release, and monitor the parking brake without bending the wires beyond their design limits.
Some Blazer EVs were repaired under recall 25V433 with the wrong replacement harness. That harness does not protect the bend point well enough, so normal driving flexes the wires until they short, break, or corrode. When that happens, the parking brake can activate when it was not requested, or the parking brake can stop working when needed.
Drivers can see a "service parking brake" warning on the dash. The vehicle can also refuse to shift out of park, which points to a fault in the parking brake wiring or control circuit.
Who's affected?
Both model years involve the parking-brake chassis wiring harness.
| 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 20 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Unintended parking brake activation while driving raises crash risk. If the parking brake function is lost after parking, the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV can roll away. Watch for a service parking brake warning or a vehicle that will not shift out of park, and schedule the repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV is included in this recall.
- Watch for Chevrolet's owner letter if you have not received it, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer before visiting.
- Reference recall number 26V031 and Chevrolet recall N252532830 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the free chassis-harness replacement is open for your VIN; the repair addresses rear parking brake wiring damage tied to unintended parking brake activation or parking brake loss.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra space and use care when parking on an incline.
What happens at the repair
Once Chevrolet opens the dealer repair, a Chevrolet technician will replace the chassis harness involved in rear parking brake operation. The recall repair will be free, with parts and labor covered. Repairs already paid by the owner are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the covered vehicles are still under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| January 22, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| January 22, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 22, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 25, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V031?
Recall 26V031 covers 20 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles tied to an incorrect repair under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness can become damaged or corroded, which can activate the parking brake while driving or disable it while parked.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Blazer EV is included in recall 26V031. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the chassis harness replacement. Reference recall 26V031 and GM recall number N252532830 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the chassis harness free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is parking brake failure in motion or while parked. If the parking brake activates while driving, crash risk increases. If the parking brake loses function while parked, the vehicle can roll away and increase crash risk.
When were owners notified about recall 26V031?
Chevrolet owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2026. If you bought the Blazer EV used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with recall number 26V031.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V031000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V031 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V031000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →