1996 Chevrolet S/T Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 20, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S/T Blazer years
Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Blazer. That ranks 9th out of 11 S/T Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 142,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Chevrolet S/T Blazer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~142,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%142,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Chevrolet S/T Blazer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Blazer.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I am wondering how i can find out if the abs braking recall has been fixed on our 1996 chevy s-10 blazer 4x4 has been done or not ?? . My son is driving this vehicle and i would like to know if this has been completed or not. We got the truck from my sister-in-law and she knows nothing of this…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 20, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10249457

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Blazer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S/T Blazer model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.