Enter any 17-character Blazer VIN to get the model year, series, engine and assembly plant, plus open recalls, free. Then compare it with 685,900 Blazers in the EpicVIN database: the typical one shows 46,668 miles.
This is how the decoder reads a real Blazer vehicle identification number (VIN): a 2005 sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] with the 4.3 L LU3 V6 engine, built in Linden, New Jersey, United States. The 17 characters split into six zones; the table shows what each position encodes and what it says about this car.
| Position | Characters | What it encodes | This VIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 1GN | World Manufacturer Identifier | General Motors LLC, multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv), built in the United States (usa) |
| 4–8 | CT18X | Vehicle descriptor: model, series, body, engine | Blazer 1/2 Ton; Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]; 4.3 L LU3 V6 |
| 9 | 2 | Check digit | valid |
| 10 | 5 | Model year | 2005 |
| 11 | K | Assembly plant | Linden, New Jersey, United States (usa) |
| 12–17 | 105119 | Serial number | sequential production number |
Model year 2005 has 0 vehicle recall campaigns on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); whether any is still open on this exact car is shown in the decode.
The example is a real VIN from the model's demo set on this page, not the fleet average.
Year 2005
Make Chevrolet
Model Blazer
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 4.3L V-Shaped LU3
Made in USA
Among the 685,900 Blazer VINs in the EpicVIN database, the median last-reported odometer reading is 46,668 miles. For vehicles with two dated readings, mileage works out to about 10,320 miles a year, in line with the Chevrolet average. 21.2% (about 1 in 5) have been seen at a salvage auction (Copart or IAAI), in line with the Chevrolet rate.
46,668 mi
median last-reported odometer
below Chevrolet average
10,320 mi/yr
based on 123,806 VINs with two dated readings
21.2%
about 1 in 5 · 145,325 VINs
in line with Chevrolet average
2020
average age 13.2 years
Source: EpicVIN Vehicle Data Research · Data as of · August 2026
9.8% of Blazer VINs (about 1 in 10) show a salvage or junk title on an auction lot or listing. Odometer history is also worth checking: 0.8% of VINs have a later reading more than 1,000 miles below an earlier one, a possible rollback, less common than a salvage title. Another 1.3% were sold at auction with a “Not Actual” odometer flag.
| Record | Share of VINs | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Salvage title reported | 9.8% | Check on a VIN |
| Rebuilt title reported | 0.1% | Check on a VIN |
| Odometer rollback signs | 0.8% | Check on a VIN |
| “Not Actual” odometer brand | 1.3% | Check on a VIN |
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Title brands, odometer readings, auction and listing history, damage records and open recalls for the exact car.
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On average, 0.94 recall campaigns from NHTSA are on file for a Blazer's model year: campaigns filed against a VIN's model year, averaged over all Blazer VINs we track. That is about a third of the Chevrolet average and about a quarter of the average across passenger vehicles in the EpicVIN database. NHTSA lists 37 distinct vehicle campaigns across the 46 model years checked, with the most recorded for model year 1995 (7).
Only NHTSA vehicle recall campaigns for the model year are counted; aftermarket-equipment recalls that simply list the Blazer as compatible (9 campaigns since 1981) are excluded.
| Model year | Campaigns | Components |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 1982 | 1 | Wheels |
| 1983 | 2 | Service brakes, hydraulic · Seats |
| 1984 | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 1985 | 0 | - |
| 1986 | 0 | - |
| 1987 | 0 | - |
| 1988 | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 1989 | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 1990 | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 1991 | 4 | Service brakes, hydraulic · Fuel system, gasoline · Seat belts |
| 1992 | 2 | Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 1993 | 3 | Service brakes, hydraulic · Power train |
| 1994 | 4 | Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Trailer hitches |
| 1995 | 7 | Fuel system, gasoline · Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Visibility |
| 1996 | 7 | Suspension · Visibility · Seat belts · Fuel system, gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 1997 | 4 | Suspension · Seat belts · Visibility |
| 1998 | 3 | Exterior lighting · Service brakes, hydraulic · Suspension |
| 1999 | 0 | - |
| 2000 | 4 | Exterior lighting · Service brakes, hydraulic · Seat belts |
| 2001 | 3 | Exterior lighting · Seat belts |
| 2002 | 2 | Exterior lighting |
| 2003 | 0 | - |
| 2004 | 0 | - |
| 2005 | 0 | - |
| 2006 | 0 | - |
| 2007 | 0 | - |
| 2008 | 0 | - |
| 2009 | 0 | - |
| 2010 | 0 | - |
| 2011 | 0 | - |
| 2012 | 0 | - |
| 2013 | 0 | - |
| 2014 | 0 | - |
| 2015 | 0 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | - |
| 2017 | 0 | - |
| 2018 | 0 | - |
| 2019 | 1 | Power train |
| 2020 | 2 | Air bags · Power train |
| 2021 | 1 | Seat belts |
| 2022 | 1 | Seats |
| 2023 | 2 | Power train |
| 2024 | 1 | Structure |
| 2025 | 1 | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2026 | campaigns still being filed | - |
A campaign filed for a model year does not mean the repair is still open on a given car; the decode lists open recalls for the exact VIN.
Michigan is where Blazer VINs turn up most often - 13.9% of listings and lots - followed by Texas, Ohio, Illinois and Florida. 11.6% of these VINs have been seen in more than one state, in line with the Chevrolet average.
11.6%
share of VINs seen in more than one state
All Blazer VINs in the EpicVIN database decode as SUVs (100%). 59.6% were built in Mexico; another 40.4% in the United States.
Body style
body class as decoded by NHTSA vPIC
Fuel
20.2% of VINs have no fuel type on record
Built in
Drivetrain
5.8% of VINs have no drive type on record
A Blazer build sheet is not stored in the VIN itself. The 17 characters cover the model year, series, body, engine, and assembly plant, while factory options, packages, and the trim level are recorded by the manufacturer against the VIN. To check options, use a window sticker lookup by VIN (original stickers are mostly available for recent model years), while the decoder shows what is encoded in the VIN.
Figures on this page come from 685,900 unique Blazer VINs in the EpicVIN database (296,760,071 VINs in total). Data as of August 29, 2026.
Salvage, title, odometer, damage, and theft figures come from auction and listing records: a proxy rather than title-registry data. Recall exposure is matched to model year using NHTSA campaigns and does not mean a specific car still has an open recall.
Percentages are based on all Blazer VINs; one VIN may appear under several damage types or states. VIN codes and the example decode are checked against NHTSA vPIC. Recall campaigns come from the NHTSA recalls API.
Data as of · August 2026
Cite this page: EpicVIN, “Chevrolet Blazer VIN Decoder and Fleet Statistics,” epicvin.com/vin-decoder/chevrolet/blazer, data as of August 29, 2026.
The median last-reported odometer reading across 685,900 Blazer VINs in the EpicVIN database is 46,668 miles. Vehicles with two dated readings average about 10,320 miles a year.
21.2% of Blazer VINs we track (about 1 in 5) have shown up at salvage auctions. 9.8% carry a salvage or junk title on an auction lot or listing. These figures come from auction and listing records; the full report checks title history for the exact VIN.
In the middle of the range for passenger models we track: on average 0.94 NHTSA recall campaigns are on file per Blazer model year. NHTSA lists 37 distinct vehicle campaigns across 46 model years; whether one is still open on a specific car is shown in the decode.
Collision damage, on 12.5% of all Blazer VINs we track, followed by all-over damage on 1.4%. Shares are based on all VINs, not just auctioned vehicles. One VIN may have more than one damage type.
Enter the 17-character VIN above. The decoder shows the model year, series, body, engine, assembly plant, and open NHTSA recalls. The full report adds title brands, odometer readings, and auction and listing history.
Look on the driver's side of the dashboard by the windshield, on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb, or on the title, registration, and insurance card.
Yes: decoding the model year, series, engine, plant, and open recalls costs nothing and needs no account. A full history report is $24.99 for one VIN.
Option packages are not built into the VIN itself. A window sticker lookup can pull the original sticker by VIN when the manufacturer still provides it, usually for newer model years.
No. The decoder shows what the VIN tells you about the vehicle from the factory. The history report shows what happened later, including title brands, odometer readings, auction sales, damage, and theft records.
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