General Motors has paused the sales of the recently introduced Chevy Blazer EV due to encountering various software issues in some of the initial shipments. Reports revealed problems with the SUV's screens and challenges with DC Fast station charging, echoing earlier concerns highlighted by journalists who had access to review the vehicles. GM assured that its engineering teams are diligently working to resolve these issues, and once a solution is ready, Blazer EV owners will be required to visit a dealership for a software update.
While GM mentioned that a "limited number" of vehicles are affected, they did not provide a specific figure and emphasized that these problems are not safety-related or linked to Ultium or Google Built-In technologies.
The Blazer EV was recently launched, but it quickly encountered significant issues with test cars from two media outlets. InsideEVs' Kevin Williams faced a complete blackout of the Blazer's infotainment screen and charging problems, resulting in being stranded during a road trip. Edmunds also experienced multiple warning messages with its long-term test vehicle and had to hand it over to a Chevy dealer, where it remains.
This challenging start for the Blazer EV, a crucial part of Chevy's future lineup, is disappointing. Positioned above the entry-level Bolt but below GM's higher-priced EVs like the Cadillac Lyriq, it's one of the initial mass-market vehicles utilizing GM's new Ultium platform, expected to support an entire range of EVs with updated electrical architecture, batteries, and software.