1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 13, 2015 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S/T Blazer years
Not enough data 6th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer. That ranks 6th out of 11 S/T Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 235,419 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 1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~235,419 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~235,419 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~97,700 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%235,419——
Fuel/propulsion System150%235,419——
Fuel System, Gasoline150%97,700——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812015: 120151

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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 was driving to a gas station, when i was about a block away from the gas station my vehicle run out of gas. I had to push it to the side of the road leaving it in the bus stop risking a $300 ticket to get gas. Not to mention being run over by pushing vehicle to side of road. After putting 2…

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 13, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10716168

1997 chev. S10 blazer fuel gauge not reading accurate goes from full to empty to half way to empty. Started using odometer milage to check when to fill up fuel fig. That 19 gal tank getting min. 12mpg=228miles till empty. Daily use is about30-50 miles/day but on12/11/08 went to shopping parked came…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Feb 12, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10217863

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.