2020 Chevrolet Blazer · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 34owner reports
- 55,580median miles
- $1,100median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 10, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
41 of the 213 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 34 of those describe power steering loss. Only A/C failure is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 34 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the EPS motor or module (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the steering system covers the 2020 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Blazer
Steering shaft separations. Closed mar 12, 1998.
NHTSA summary
Steering damper separation. Closed feb 27, 1989.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2020 model year.
What owners paid
5 of the 34 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $800 to $3,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 55,000 and 65,000 miles, from the 8 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“A/C quit working, "Caution Power steering assist ....working, temperature gauge reading zero ( far left side of gauge. PF62F Code set. Repair shop says very common. $800 To repair due to removal of plenum and other component including water temp sensor and thermostat while your there. $100+. 63k miles on vehicle.”
Filed Apr 24, 2026 · 63,000 miles
“Check engine light on, message saying "steering assist reduced drive with care", engine temperature gauge not moving from C, and AC not working. I have taken it in to be fixed 3x, and they have fixed it 2/3 times but the message has come back again. It is a big issue in 2019/2020 blazers according to my research.”
Filed Sep 15, 2025
“Steering assist reduced warning is on all the time. Fan is on overdrive and thermostat needle on cool all the time. Leaking camshaft actuator solenoids”
Filed Aug 1, 2025
“Coolant temperature would not read, steering assist malfunctioning, air conditioner intermittent. Wiring harness for sensors loomed together with coil pack wiring interrupting signals.”
Filed Apr 20, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 34 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 43 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 34 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 27 reports