GM comes up with a software fix allowing the production and sale of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV to resume.
Shortly after the press debut and media drive for the new Blazer EV, General Motors issued a stop-sale on all previously available versions. That included all models on the production line, on dealership lots and vehicles that were sold. The production and sales pause hit after a fault in the vehicle’s software was discovered.
Several different glitches were reported by owners and media outlets alike. The software issues required owners to take their Blazer EV to a dealership, rather than fix the issue via an over the air update. The stop-sale was issued at the beginning of January.
Here’s the company’s full announcement, for context:
“Today, we’re announcing we are resuming Chevrolet Blazer EV sales for customers. We have made significant software updates that will improve features and functionality to deliver on the high expectations of our customers. We’re confident these improvements will address concerns heard from some early owners and as promised, we’re carrying learnings over to other products in GM’s lineup.”
Once again, you can order your 2024 Chevy Blazer EV. But that’s not all: You can get it for a lot less than the automaker originally pitched, as well. The manufacturer cut pricing across the Blazer EV lineup, making it much more competitive with other midsize models. For example, the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV LT AWD now starts at $50,195, down a substantial $6,530 from its previous MSRP was $56,725 (including destination). The sportier RS AWD now starts at $54,595 (down $5,620).
Pricing for the SS is still an open question, but on average these price cuts appear to run from $5,000 to $6,000. In addition, the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is eligible for state tax incentives, and it is once again eligible for the $7,500 federal credit.
