1985 CHEVROLET BLAZER
2 recalls, 35 complaints - 3 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
7 crashes 4 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 1, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
THE ENGINE OIL COOLING LINES ARE WEEPING. WHEN I LOOK THE PROBLEM UP ONLINE I FINE A RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURER: 85C1466A AUG 85 CAMPAIGN - ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE MAY BURST. AND 85C1466AZ AUG 85 CAMPAIGN - ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE MAY FAIL. CONTAINED IN THE RECALL DOCUMENT: "DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIB... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 6, 2001
CLIENT INJUIRED WHEN ROOF CRUSHED IN DURING ROLLOVER, POSSIBLY RELATED TO STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *CJ
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, SOME OF THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE. TIRE NAME & SIZE, UNIROYAL LARADO, P23575R15. *CJ
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Aug 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
WHILE STEPPING DOWN AND OUT OF THE BACK DOOR, CONSUMER SLIPPED DOWN OFF TAILGATE, CONSUMER FEELS THIS VERY UNSAFE.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BRACKET FAILED CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE, ONCE WHILE IN USE. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: Jan 6, 1998
TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING IN VEHICLE - TOOK TO JOY TRANSMISSION SERVICE BECAUSE OF AD SEEN IN LOCAL PAPER STATING $200 COMPLETE TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL - TOOK IN 1/6/1998 PROMISED TO COMPLETE BY 1/8/98 KEPT VEHICLE 6 DAYS - THEY CALLED ON 6TH DAY AND STATED THE TRANSMISSION TORN DOWN AND WOULD COST AN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 26, 1999
Incident date: Jan 28, 1999
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.
Fire
STEERING:COLUMN
Jan 15, 1999
Incident date: Dec 18, 1998
WHERE THE TILT IS ON VEHICLE HAS LOOSENED UP. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE AND WOBBLES A LOT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Dec 12, 1997
OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE GOT MIXED UP AND THE VEHICLE ISN'T WORKING. ALSO, THERE IS FUEL COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER THINKS THE PROBLEM IS A HOLE IN THE SLEEVE OF ENGINE PISTON. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Dec 12, 1997
OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE GOT MIXED UP AND THE VEHICLE ISN'T WORKING. ALSO, THERE IS FUEL COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER THINKS THE PROBLEM IS A HOLE IN THE SLEEVE OF ENGINE PISTON. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Apr 30, 1998
Incident date: Apr 14, 1998
RUBBER PLUG ON SIDE OF PROPORTIONAL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES.
SEAT BELTS
Apr 7, 1998
SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF TENSION
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jan 19, 1998
FRAME CRACKED WHERE STEERING BOX BOLTS TO FRAME.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Oct 25, 1997
Incident date: Jul 30, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER/VACUUM BOOSTER REPLACED TWICE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 25, 1997
Incident date: Jul 30, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER/VACUUM BOOSTER REPLACED TWICE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 23, 1997
Incident date: Oct 20, 1997
BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY RESIST. WHEN THIS HAPPENS DRIVER HAS TO STAND ON THE BRAKES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jun 27, 1997
EMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 27, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE
SEAT BELTS
Feb 16, 1997
Incident date: Feb 12, 1997
SEAT BELT FAILURE.
Crash
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Feb 16, 1997
Incident date: Feb 12, 1997
SEAT BELT FAILURE.
Crash
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 3, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AFTER SLIDING ON ICY PAVEMENT, THE REAR AXLE BROKE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 30, 1997
Incident date: Oct 19, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE, DRIVER PULLED OVER, CAR WAS THEN TOWED, DRIVER WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A SPLIT IN THE REAR AXLE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Dec 16, 1996
Incident date: May 17, 1986
DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL ON HWY, WOKE UP AND OVER CORRECTED, VEHICLE WENT OFF SIDE OF ROAD, DRIVER THROWN OUT OF DOOR (LOCKED), BLAZER ROLLED ON TOP OF DRIVER. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 16, 1996
Incident date: May 17, 1986
DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL ON HWY, WOKE UP AND OVER CORRECTED, VEHICLE WENT OFF SIDE OF ROAD, DRIVER THROWN OUT OF DOOR (LOCKED), BLAZER ROLLED ON TOP OF DRIVER. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Aug 26, 1996
Incident date: Aug 20, 1996
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 65-70 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO FOLLOW THE CURVE IN THE ROAD, STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN FREELY W/O TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE BARROWS AND CONCRETE DIVIDERS THAT WERE PLACED IN THE ROAD.*AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jun 24, 1996
BREACHER VALVE INSTALLED OVER ENGINE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK ONTO HOT ENGINE/FIRE. *SD
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jun 9, 1996
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. *SD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Apr 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
THE STEERING COUPLING SHATTERD WITH AGE AND CAUSED VERY LOOSE STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Apr 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
THE STEERING COUPLING SHATTERD WITH AGE AND CAUSED VERY LOOSE STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Mar 6, 1996
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM FAILED. *SD
SEATS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT ANCHORS BROKE. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 22, 1996
Incident date: Mar 13, 1996
POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS SYSTEM, DEALER SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE, BUT DRIVER HAS EXPERIENCED INTERMINNENT LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK
Crash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Mar 15, 1995
THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAS COME LOOSE. TT
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Feb 9, 1995
SPARE TIRE STEEL BELTED UNIROYAL PAW PLUS, LOCATED IN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT LEFT WALL, EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WITH SUCH FORCE IT BLEW OUT REAR WINDOW.
Crash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Feb 3, 1995
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE FREQUENTLY RELEASES. COMPONENT REPAIRED/REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 CHEVROLET BLAZER
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
GM161514
Apr 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW
GM561204
Apr 1, 1995
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW
9310A343
Feb 1, 1993
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT DOOR SIDE GLASS BINDING/TRACK DISENGAGEMENT. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET BLAZER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ08001
Opened: Feb 28, 2008 , Closed: Jul 9, 2008
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE M... Read more
RQ02012
Opened: Sep 10, 2002 , Closed: Mar 7, 2003
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
EA01019
Opened: Dec 28, 2001 , Closed: Sep 27, 2002
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE01032
Opened: Sep 6, 2001 , Closed: Dec 20, 2001
LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION
EA99022
Opened: Jul 30, 1999 , Closed: Aug 28, 2001
UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99015
Opened: Jul 14, 1999 , Closed: Dec 28, 2001
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE
PE99024
Opened: Apr 5, 1999 , Closed: Mar 16, 2000
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING
CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY
PE99021
Opened: Mar 5, 1999 , Closed: Jul 30, 1999
UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAGE
AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSING ON THE FAILED SIDE.
EA97022
Opened: Oct 23, 1997 , Closed: Jul 2, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE97028
Opened: Jun 17, 1997 , Closed: Oct 23, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER
DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, OVER 400 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS WERE FURNISHED BY GM.IN ADDITION GM REPORTED OVER 3000 WIPER SYSTEM WARRANTY REPAIRS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
EA97007
Opened: Apr 17, 1997 , Closed: Mar 12, 1998
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS
COUPLING BOLTS, JOINING THE STEERING SHAFT, MAY SEPARATE.IN SOME CASES, TOTAL UNFORESEEN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT.
EA97004
Opened: Feb 28, 1997 , Closed: Aug 5, 1997
SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
PE96045
Opened: Jul 12, 1996 , Closed: Dec 16, 1996
ALLEGED FAILURE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS
BREAKAGE OF A LEAF SPRING MAY ALLOW PARTIAL COLLAPSE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
EA95031
Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE
COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT WORK, WHICH PREVENTS USAGE OF THE BELTS.
PE95010
Opened: Feb 15, 1995 , Closed: May 26, 1995
BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARM
There is no summary currently available
EA94038
Opened: Oct 31, 1994 , Closed: Feb 28, 2000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
EA94029
Opened: Jul 29, 1994 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
PE94050
Opened: Jun 27, 1994 , Closed: Sep 14, 1994
FIRE IN DASH/INSTRUM.CLSTR
There is no summary currently available
PE94046
Opened: Jun 17, 1994 , Closed: Oct 31, 1994
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
There is no summary currently available
DP94003
Opened: Mar 28, 1994 , Closed: Jul 26, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM FIRES
FUEL SYSTEM FIRES
EA92015
Opened: May 22, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1993
HIGH IDLE FLARE
There is no summary currently available
PE92001
Opened: Jan 7, 1992 , Closed: May 22, 1992
HIGH IDLE FLARE
There is no summary currently available
PE91057
Opened: Mar 6, 1991 , Closed: Jul 12, 1991
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89024
Opened: Dec 14, 1988 , Closed: Feb 27, 1989
STEERING DAMPER SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA89003
Opened: Nov 7, 1988 , Closed: Aug 24, 1990
REAR AXLE SHAFT
There is no summary currently available
PE88047
Opened: Apr 19, 1988 , Closed: Nov 7, 1988
REAR AXLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE87003
Opened: Oct 27, 1986 , Closed: Jul 16, 1987
ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER: FORD HAS SUBMITTED 40 OWNERCOMPLAINTS WHICH ALLEGE IN-DASH FIRES. IT DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THECOMPLAINTS INDICATE A DEFECT NOR ARE THEY SAFETY RELATED.ANALYSIS:A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS WAS CONDUCTED.VARIOUS COMPONENTSWERE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN THE SOURC... Read more
CHEVROLET BLAZER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET BLAZER across all model years (1969, 2025).
124
Total Recalls
11,227
Total Complaints
27
Investigations
1,120
Reported Crashes
273
Reported Fires
76
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET BLAZER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 64 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 58 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 193 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 351 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 287 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 103 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 301 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 464 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 885 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 612 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 1,025 | View |
| 1997 | 7 | 1,098 | View |
| 1996 | 11 | 1,579 | View |
| 1995 | 11 | 1,707 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 774 | View |
| 1993 | 7 | 616 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 337 | View |
| 1991 | 7 | 267 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 42 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 47 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 45 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 21 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 2 | 35 | |
| 1984 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |