2024 CHEVROLET BLAZER EV | TALKING CARS WITH CONSUMER REPORTS #436

EV Channels Review

Consumer Reports' "Talking Cars" episode provides a critical first look at the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, highlighting significant software and build quality issues that overshadow its potential. The review details a "stop sale" order due to these problems, with hosts experiencing flickering screens, unresponsive infotainment, and a lack of essential features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The interior quality is deemed subpar for its $60,000 price point, and the driving dynamics are criticized for a stiff ride and vague steering, despite competent one-pedal driving tuning and excellent brake pedal feel. While the range is considered good, the overall impression is that the vehicle feels rushed and unrefined, with numerous design oddities and control placement issues. The review concludes that despite some positive aspects, the numerous flaws make it a "wait and see" proposition, with GM promising software updates to address the issues.