GMC Blazer Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the GMC Blazer, across 5 model years (1998–2002). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
GMC Blazer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Blazer model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Blazer: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Blazer: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Blazer: 2 complaints, 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 GMC Blazer problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Blazer model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Blazer | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2001 Blazer | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2000 Blazer | 5 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 1999 Blazer | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Blazer | 2 | 0 | — | Child Seat |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Blazer years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (5), 2002 (3), 1999 (2). 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 GMC Blazer?
Air Bags, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the GMC Blazer have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.