Chevrolet S/T Blazer Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 28, 2017 · 28 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet S/T Blazer, across 11 model years (1995–2005). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.

Peak: 1999, with 5 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 1199611997: 2199721998: 4199841999: 5199952000: 3200032001: 2200122002: 4200242003: 2200322004: 1200412005: 320053

n = 28 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet S/T Blazer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No S/T Blazer model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1999 S/T Blazer: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2002 S/T Blazer: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 1998 S/T Blazer: 4 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1995 S/T Blazer: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 1996 S/T Blazer: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2004 S/T Blazer: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Chevrolet S/T Blazer problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Exterior Lighting650
Electrical System550
Fuel System, Gasoline440
Air Bags221
Engine and Engine Cooling220
Service Brakes220
Service Brakes, Hydraulic220
Structure220
Suspension220
Tires210
Fuel/propulsion System110
Seats110
Steering110
Visibility110
Visibility/wiper110

All Chevrolet S/T Blazer model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2005 S/T Blazer30—Exterior Lighting
2004 S/T Blazer10—Electrical System
2003 S/T Blazer20—Air Bags
2002 S/T Blazer40—Exterior Lighting
2001 S/T Blazer20—Exterior Lighting
2000 S/T Blazer30—Engine and Engine Cooling
1999 S/T Blazer50—Tires
1998 S/T Blazer40—Electrical System
1997 S/T Blazer20—Electrical System
1996 S/T Blazer10—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1995 S/T Blazer10—Air Bags

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet S/T Blazer years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (5), 2002 (4), 1998 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet S/T Blazer?

Exterior Lighting, with 6 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet S/T Blazer have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.