Chevrolet Blazer Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Blazer across 15 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (106). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (24% of reports).
- 352fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 84 of 352 complaints (24%)
- Gas gauge: mentioned in 22 of 352 complaints (6%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 18 of 352 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Chevrolet Blazer at $1,200, and half of them between $900 and $1,450.
Based on 20 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 115 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 352 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Blazer fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% | 81,123 |
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% | 29,800 |
| 2007 Blazer | 5 | 56% | 54,000 |
| 2006 Blazer | 9 | 47% | 69,412 |
| 2005 Blazer | 4 | 27% | 57,500 |
| 2004 Blazer | 1 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 2003 Blazer | 6 | 8% | 21,019 |
| 2002 Blazer | 13 | 5% | 86,671 |
| 2001 Blazer | 26 | 8% | 66,442 |
| 2000 Blazer | 46 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 1999 Blazer | 24 | 6% | 83,750 |
| 1998 Blazer | 23 | 3% | 68,000 |
| 1997 Blazer | 56 | 7% | 72,500 |
| 1996 Blazer | 31 | 3% | 130,000 |
| 1995 Blazer | 106 | 9% | 95,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 1995, 1996
Problem: Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk: If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the contact removed the pump handle from the filler neck, and one of the fuel flappers detached. The contact was concerned about fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where…
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. There was an abnormal fuel odor detected. Additionally, the vehicle was slow to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer…
Any time i am driving my fuel gauge goes crazy. I never know how much fuel i actually have because it constantly goes up and down. I've ran out of gas a few times because it shows i have 1/4 tank or more and then it'll just go down all the way, then shoot up 3/4 tank and so on. When i'm coming to a…
Ever since i own this vehicle, the ignition switch does not lock. Therefore it is possible to leave the truck and not know the ignition switch is still in the on position. Also, the gas gauge bounces all over the place and i have to use the trip to know when i need gas. This has also been a problem…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Blazers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 352 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $900 and $1,450), from 20 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 84 of 352 complaints, followed by “gas gauge” (22).
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