GM ordered a halt to sales of the Chevy Blazer EV just weeks after its release following reports of software problems that made the vehicle undriveable. Edmunds, which received confirmation Friday evening that the company was halting deliveries, had previously documented 23 problems in tests of the SUV, including the infotainment system repeatedly crashing and displaying a variety of error messages. Inside EVs writer Kevin Williams also tested the Blazer EV and not only encountered similar issues with the display, but also fell by the wayside after the car broke down while charging.
In a statement to Edmunds, Chevrolet said: “We are aware that a limited number of Blazer EV owners have experienced software quality issues.” To ensure our customers have a great experience with their vehicle, we are providing the Sales of Blazer electric vehicles are temporarily suspended.” All new deliveries are suspended, said Vice President Scott Bell.
The Chevrolet Blazer EV is powered by GM's Ultium battery system, which is used in a number of other vehicles including the GMC Hummer EV and the Cadillac Lyriq. These have also been the subject of numerous complaints, as Inside EVs reported. A GM spokesperson told TechCrunch that the Blazer's issues “are neither safety-related nor related to Ultium or Google Built-In.”
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