Vehicle Safety Alerts Issued for Chevrolet Blazer EV and jeepโ Avenger in Chile
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Santiago, Chile – The National Consumer Service (SERNAC) ofโ Chile hasโ issued urgent safety โalerts for two โrecently released vehicle models: theโ 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV and the 2025 Jeep Avenger. These alerts stem from reported defects that โคpose potentialโค risks to drivers, passengers, and the public.Immediateโฃ preventative repairs are advised to mitigate the risk ofโ serious or fatal accidents.
Chevroletโ Blazer EV 2025:โค Parking โBrake Issue
General Motors Chileโค notified SERNAC โof a potential defect in the wiring harness controlling theโค parking brake of certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV units, first marketed in February 2025. This damage could cause the parking brakeโข to engage unexpectedly or, conversely, to fail entirely. Drivers may โrecieve a warning message on โthe โฃinstrumentโ panel, and in rareโค instances, may be unable to โshift the vehicle out of the “P” (Park) โposition.
This malfunction significantly increases the risk of collisions,potentially leading to severe or fatal injuries.โฃ โคAs of today,โ no โฃaccidents in Chile have been directly linked โคto this specific defect, but SERNAC urges โขowners to take prompt action.
Did You Know?
Vehicle safety โrecalls are a criticalโค componentโ of automotiveโฃ quality control, designed to address unforeseen risks and protect consumers.
SERNAC advises all owners of affected โChevrolet Blazer EVsโค to schedule a free โinspection and repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealership.The inspection and potential harness repair are estimated to take approximately two hours.

Jeep Avenger 2025: โFuel Pipe Defect
Separately, Comercial Fiat Chrysler Spa informed SERNAC about a potential failure inโข the fuel pipe โขof theโ 2025โ Jeep Avenger models sold in Chile.โฃ This defect could lead to increasedโ fuel consumption and, in extreme cases, a vehicle fire. Currently, 250 Jeep โขAvengers are identified as having the potential issue, with โ67 of those vehicles already in circulation.
Fortunately, no accidents related to โฃthis fuel pipe defect have been reported in chile to date. Owners โare โinstructed to verify if their vehicle is includedโ in the alert โคby checkingโฃ their Vehicle Identification Number โข(VIN) and, ifโข applicable, โคschedule an appointment at an โauthorized service center.

The repair โคprocess involves โขa visual and diagnostic assessment of the fuel pipe for damage.โ Ifโ damageโค is detected, the pipe will be โขreplaced with an original part, followed by a leakโ test โtoโข ensure proper functionality.
Pro Tip:
Regularly checking forโ vehicle recalls and safety alerts โis aโฃ proactive step towards ensuring yoru safety on the road.
SERNAC โฃemphasizes the importanceโ of utilizing authorized technical service centers for โคtheseโ repairs, as the services โฃare provided free of charge and are designed toโค prevent potential โincidents. Detailed information regarding both alerts, includingโ contact information for the respective companies, is available on the SERNAC website: โค https://www.sernac.cl/portal/617/w3-channel.html
| Vehicleโฃ Model | Defect | Potentialโข Risk | Units Affected (Chile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer EV 2025 | Faulty Parking Brake Harness | involuntary brake activation, brake failure,โค inability to โshift from Park | Unknown |
| Jeep avenger 2025 | Fuel Pipe Defect | Increased fuel consumption, vehicle fire | 250 (67 in circulation) |
What steps will you take โto ensure your vehicle’s safety following these alerts? Do you feel confident inโ the responsiveness of vehicle manufacturers to address safety concerns?
Vehicle safety recalls and alerts are an ongoing aspect ofโ the automotive industry. Manufacturers continually monitorโค vehicle performance and address emergingโ issues to protect consumers.Staying informedโ about these alerts and promptly addressing any โnecessary repairs is crucial for maintaining vehicle safety and preventing accidents. โค The increasing complexity โคof โmodernโค vehicles, โขwith their advanced electronic systems, โmay lead to more frequentโ recalls as new โtechnologies are โคintroduced.
Frequentlyโฃ Asked Questions about Vehicle Safetyโข Alerts
- What โฃis SERNAC and what do they do? SERNAC is the National Consumer โService of Chile, responsible โfor protecting consumer rights โand issuing safety alerts.
- How do I โcheckโ if my โคvehicle is affected by a recall? You can check your VIN โขon the manufacturer’s website or contact an authorized dealership.
- Are recall repairs free โคof charge? Yes, โall repairs related to safetyโค recalls are typically provided free ofโค charge by the manufacturer.
- What shouldโฃ I โdo if my vehicleโ is affected? Schedule an appointment at an authorized dealership โขas soon as possibleโข to haveโฃ the issue addressed.
- Where โคcan I find more information about vehicleโ safety recalls? โVisit the SERNAC website or the manufacturer’s website for detailed โฃinformation.
We encourage you to โshare this crucial safety information withโ your friends and family.Your vigilance can help prevent potential accidents and ensure the well-being of everyone on theโ road. Stay informed, stay safe, and subscribe โto our newsletter for the latest updates!