Chevrolet Blazer Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Chevrolet Blazer across 10 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (29). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (15% of reports).
- 112equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related 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.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 17 of 112 complaints (15%)
- Spare tire: mentioned in 12 of 112 complaints (11%)
- Fell off: mentioned in 7 of 112 complaints (6%)
- Heater core: mentioned in 6 of 112 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 22 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 112 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Blazer equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2003 Blazer | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2002 Blazer | 3 | 1% | 7,100 |
| 2001 Blazer | 10 | 3% | 18,051 |
| 2000 Blazer | 18 | 3% | 41,500 |
| 1999 Blazer | 6 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 1998 Blazer | 16 | 2% | 63,500 |
| 1997 Blazer | 14 | 2% | 107,000 |
| 1996 Blazer | 29 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 1995 Blazer | 13 | 1% | 103,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels
Model years: 2003, 2004
Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
I had to have the driveshaft in my 1999 chevy blazer replaced in march 2011. Exactly one week later my son was driving to school cayuga-onondaga boces in aurban when the drive shaft fell out causing the blazer entire rear-end to seize up throwing the vehicle almost making my son go down over the…
I own a 1997 chevrolet blazer. A few years back the windshield wipers stopped working while i was driving in a heavy rainstorm on a high traffic expressway. It was a very dangerous situation as there was no visibility due to the wipers stopping. I contacted chevrolet and repairs were made at a…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the air conditioner would not function. In addition, the radiator hose was leaking and the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection. The contact was informed that there was a crack on the block (heater core) of the…
After pulling into the parking lot of work, i was getting out of the vehicle and the spring that was attached to the truck door just fell off and on the ground. Now, as the time is passing the interior light doesn't work and the electrical panel on the driver's door is getting worse. I can only…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Blazers have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about equipment for the Chevrolet Blazer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Blazer equipment?
Yes: 1 safety recall list equipment. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 17 of 112 complaints, followed by “spare tire” (12).
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