1996 Chevrolet Blazer Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (57% of reports).
- 182visibility complaints
- 78,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 58%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 104 of 182 complaints (57%)
- Work intermittently: mentioned in 27 of 182 complaints (15%)
- Provide further: mentioned in 12 of 182 complaints (7%)
- Wiper wiring: mentioned in 10 of 182 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 18 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 182 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Blazer visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Blazer | 1 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Blazer | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% | 6,500 |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% | 23,750 |
| 2002 Blazer | 16 | 7% | 24,125 |
| 2001 Blazer | 15 | 5% | 35,500 |
| 2000 Blazer | 28 | 5% | 64,200 |
| 1999 Blazer | 24 | 6% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Blazer | 256 | 36% | 70,000 |
| 1997 Blazer | 129 | 17% | 94,000 |
| 1996 Blazer | 182 | 16% | 78,500 |
| 1995 Blazer | 178 | 15% | 86,225 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the interior caught on fire. The fire department came and extinguished the fire. The fire department informed the contact that the origin of the fire was from the heater. Three weeks prior to the fire…
There are several different issues with this truck: 1. The wheels are making a squeaking noise while driving; replaced brakes, rotors, had tires rotated, balanced and new alignment done with no help 2. Brakes go to floor while braking..this just started 3. Back windshield wiper makes a loud noise…
Gm has a safety recall on my 1996 blazer that they will not honor for me. They have indicated the recall was a long time ago and my car is 10 years old. I had the exact problem for the last 5-6 years or more, but never received a notice, and never got it fixed. I was aware of the problem and took…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Chevrolet Blazers have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 182 owner complaints about visibility for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (16% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer visibility?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 104 of 182 complaints, followed by “work intermittently” (27).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Blazer problems
See all 1996 Chevrolet Blazer problems or visibility problems across all Blazer years.