1989 CHEVROLET BLAZER
4 recalls, 47 complaints - 5 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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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.
93V119000 Aug 2, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
Complaint Statistics
47 total complaints
10 crashes 6 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2017
Incident date: Sep 7, 2011
BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ROTTED AWAY FUEL LEAKING LOST OF BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUIDS GAS TANK RUSTED AND LEAKING FUEL FLOOR RUSTED AWAY SEATS BROKE LOOSE OF MOUNTS
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 29, 2017
Incident date: Sep 7, 2011
BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ROTTED AWAY FUEL LEAKING LOST OF BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUIDS GAS TANK RUSTED AND LEAKING FUEL FLOOR RUSTED AWAY SEATS BROKE LOOSE OF MOUNTS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 12, 2007
I HAVE A 89' S10 BLAZER THAT HAS HAD THE FRONT FAN DETACH, I REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR (DUE TO THE FAN COMING OF IT CUT INTO THE RADIATOR) AND THE SERPENTINE BELT. AFTER FIXING THE PROBLEM IT OCCURRED AGAIN. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR ANY INFORMATION AND FOUND ON YOUR WEBSITE THAT THERE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 12, 2007
I HAVE A 89' S10 BLAZER THAT HAS HAD THE FRONT FAN DETACH, I REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR (DUE TO THE FAN COMING OF IT CUT INTO THE RADIATOR) AND THE SERPENTINE BELT. AFTER FIXING THE PROBLEM IT OCCURRED AGAIN. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR ANY INFORMATION AND FOUND ON YOUR WEBSITE THAT THERE ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 11, 2005
Incident date: Jul 25, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE TREAD ON DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF, BUT THE TIRE STAYED IN ACT. THE TRIM FOR THE WHEEL WELL TORE, AND THE EXHAUST WAS PINCHED , NEARLY CLOSED. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO FIRESTONE AND THEY CHECKED IT. THE MECHANIC STATED IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THEY WERE GIVEN T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Aug 17, 2002
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE BURN DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. *SCC (OHIO TRAFFIC POLICE REPORT)
Fire
STEERING
May 21, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT. STEERING IS LOOSE. CAN'T HOLD VEHICLE IN ROAD. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 21, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT. STEERING IS LOOSE. CAN'T HOLD VEHICLE IN ROAD. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Apr 5, 2002
THIS IS THE THIRD FULL SIZE BLAZER THAT I HAVE OWNED ALL 3 HAVE DONE THE SAME THING IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT WITH NO RUST OR ROT PRESENT OR PRIOR DAMAGEOR ALTICATIONS DONE TO VEHICLE THIS IS A VERY BAD SAFTEY DEFECT I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH SWITCHING LANES WHEN THIS SNAPPED AND I LOST MY STEERIN... Read more
SEATS
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 5, 1999
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHERE THE SEAT BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO JAM KNEES AGAINST THE DASHBOARD. *SLC
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 28, 2001
SEAT BELT HOUSING HAS RUSTED OUT WERE ANCHOR ATTACHES TO PILLAR OF VEHICLE . IF SEAT BELT IS PULLED TOO HARD IT MIGHT BREAK. DEALR HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
TIRES
Feb 28, 2001
B.F.GOODRICH TIRES, 33 X 1250R15LT, DOT BEP68L1297 EXPERIENCING CRACKING WHERE TREAD MEETS SIDEWALL. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 6, 2000
ON THE 6TH OF DECEMBER 2000, MY S10 BLAZERS THROTLE PLATE STUCK, WIDE OPEN WHILE I WAS REARANGING THE TRUCK IN MY DRIVEWAY. IT THEN SENT ME FLYING INTO MY NEIGHBORS BACK YARD, WHERE I TOOK OUT A HEDGE ROW, A BIRD FEEDER, AND A COUPLE SMALL PINE TREES. THEN I PROCEDED INTO THE YARD BEHIND MY NEIGHBOR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Nov 29, 2000
WIFE AND SON REPORTED BRAKES NOT WORKING. HAD CHECKED AT MAXI MUFFLER SAID NEEDED PADS AND SHOES, REPLACED THEM MYSELF AND CHECKED WHEEL CYLINDERS AND MASTER CYLINDER ALL OK. SON STILL REPORTED BRAKE LOSS. RECHECKED EVERYTHING, CHECKED OK. SON HAD ACCIDENT. REPAIR SHOP THAT IS REPAIRING BLAZER SAID ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 2000
WIFE AND SON REPORTED BRAKES NOT WORKING. HAD CHECKED AT MAXI MUFFLER SAID NEEDED PADS AND SHOES, REPLACED THEM MYSELF AND CHECKED WHEEL CYLINDERS AND MASTER CYLINDER ALL OK. SON STILL REPORTED BRAKE LOSS. RECHECKED EVERYTHING, CHECKED OK. SON HAD ACCIDENT. REPAIR SHOP THAT IS REPAIRING BLAZER SAID ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1989
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE CURRENT PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 1989. I HAD ONE COMPLETELY SELF DESTRUCT FOR NO APPARANT REASON AND THE FIRESTONE DEALER I TRIED TO WORK WITH LAUGHED AT ME AND THOUGHT THE WHOLE INCIDENT WAS FUNNY. I WENT STRAIGHT TO A B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 19, 2000
VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION TURNED OFF FOR AROUND FIVE MINUTES, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE DASH AREA/HEATER AND RADIO. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS, PE94-050. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 11, 2000
Incident date: Apr 2, 2000
THE DIGITAL DASHBOARD WENT BLANK UPON START UP. A PUFF OF SMOKE PRECEEDED THE PROBLEM. THERE MIGHT BE A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS DUE TO FIRE. IF SO, PLEASE INFORM ME SO I CAN LET THE DEALER KNOW. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 5, 1999
WHEN BRAKING THE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. NM
SEATS
Jan 22, 1999
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POST THAT THE SEAT RESTRAINT BOLT HAS RUSTED OUT. WHEN SEAT IS PUSHED FORWARD CAN SEE TO THE GROUND BECAUSE OF THE RUST. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Sep 11, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
CLUSTER MODULE DIED OUT, HAD NO DASHBOARD GAUGES. GAS INDICATOR/SPEEDODOMETER/ ODOMETER/TEMPERATURE GAUGE ETC. ALL READINGS ARE NOT NOTICEABLE., DEALER CONTACTED AND WILL REPAIR AT OWNERS EXPENSE OF $500. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 7, 1998
Incident date: Aug 6, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. PART NEEDED FOR REPAIR IS DISCONTINUED AS REPLACEMENT PART. DEALER STATES THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE AFTER FIVE YEARS, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER FINALLY RECEIVED PARTS FROM GM ON AUG 14. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 30, 1998
Incident date: Jul 24, 1998
PE94-050; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASH AREA. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 4, 1998
Incident date: May 6, 1998
CONSUMER WAS HIT ON DRIVER' SIDE. CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS RESTRAINT IN SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. SEAT BOLTED INTO U-SHAPE. DEFECT IN SEAT BELT CAUSED THE CHILD TO BE THROWN OUT OF SIDE WINDOW ABOUT 30 FEET.SEAT BELT HAD UNLATCHED FROM BUCKLE . *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 5, 1998
Incident date: Nov 21, 1997
DURING REAR IMPACT AT 10 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 29, 1998
PAINT IS PEELING FROM VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 29, 1997
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 24, 1998
Incident date: Jan 31, 1998
WHEN THE BLAZER WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH THE SEAT BELT IN THE REAR SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER SNAPPED OFF THE ANCHOR. THE BLAZER WAS TOTALLED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 22, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
PLATE WHICH THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ANCHOR IS ATTACHED TO RUSTED AWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TO BE USELESS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Jul 7, 1997
Incident date: Jul 2, 1997
BRAKES: THE BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TOOK DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RETURN SPRINGS FOR THE SHOE BRAKES ON ONE SIDE WERE BROKEN. ONE SPRING ON THE OTHER SIDE WAS BROKEN. WHEEL CYLINDERS CAME OUT ON SIDE WHERE ALL THE SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND DUMPED ALLTHE FLUID OUT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 7, 1997
Incident date: Jul 2, 1997
BRAKES: THE BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TOOK DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RETURN SPRINGS FOR THE SHOE BRAKES ON ONE SIDE WERE BROKEN. ONE SPRING ON THE OTHER SIDE WAS BROKEN. WHEEL CYLINDERS CAME OUT ON SIDE WHERE ALL THE SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND DUMPED ALLTHE FLUID OUT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jan 29, 1997
ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 3, 1996
Incident date: Aug 3, 1996
SAFETY PIN UNDERNEATH GAS TANK (ALUMINUM STEAL PROTECTION) LEAKS ONTO CATCH BASIN. COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE*AK. CONSUMER STATES FRONT DEFROSTER BURNED OUT(SMOKY) EVERYTHING MELTED TOGETHER, REAR DEFROSTER CAME APART, WIPERS TURN ON WHEN MAKING A LEFTOR RIGHT TURN, SOMETIMES THEY START GOING WH... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Sep 3, 1996
Incident date: Aug 3, 1996
SAFETY PIN UNDERNEATH GAS TANK (ALUMINUM STEAL PROTECTION) LEAKS ONTO CATCH BASIN. COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE*AK. CONSUMER STATES FRONT DEFROSTER BURNED OUT(SMOKY) EVERYTHING MELTED TOGETHER, REAR DEFROSTER CAME APART, WIPERS TURN ON WHEN MAKING A LEFTOR RIGHT TURN, SOMETIMES THEY START GOING WH... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 3, 1996
Incident date: Aug 3, 1996
SAFETY PIN UNDERNEATH GAS TANK (ALUMINUM STEAL PROTECTION) LEAKS ONTO CATCH BASIN. COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE*AK. CONSUMER STATES FRONT DEFROSTER BURNED OUT(SMOKY) EVERYTHING MELTED TOGETHER, REAR DEFROSTER CAME APART, WIPERS TURN ON WHEN MAKING A LEFTOR RIGHT TURN, SOMETIMES THEY START GOING WH... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 17, 1996
Incident date: Jun 15, 1996
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW EXPLORED, VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH ROLLED 1" DOWN. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 16, 1996
REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Feb 21, 1996
ABS; WHEN YOU GO TO PUT ON THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES SO FAR DOWN THAT YOU TOUCH LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE ACCELERATOR. DESIGN OF BRAKES CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Feb 21, 1996
ABS; WHEN YOU GO TO PUT ON THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES SO FAR DOWN THAT YOU TOUCH LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE ACCELERATOR. DESIGN OF BRAKES CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Dec 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 12, 1993
APPLIED BRAKES NO RESPONSE RESULTED IN REAR END COLLSION. ALSO FLEX TO TRANSMISSION MOUNT BROKE. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 12, 1993
APPLIED BRAKES NO RESPONSE RESULTED IN REAR END COLLSION. ALSO FLEX TO TRANSMISSION MOUNT BROKE. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 3, 1995
Incident date: Oct 30, 1995
THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. STARTED IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 27, 1995
REMOVED SAFETY SHIELD TO CHECK GAS TANK AND THE WHOLE BOTTOM OF THE TANK WAS RUSTED OUT. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 8, 1995
Incident date: Aug 5, 1995
UNKNOWN SHORT WHICH CAUSED ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD TO FAIL W/WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SEATS
Jan 20, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, TRACK ANCHORS AND SEAT BROKE FROM THE FLOOR. TT
STEERING:COLUMN
Jan 5, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
THE STEERING WHEEL; TILT TO FAR OFF IT BECOMES LOOSE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 3, 1995
Incident date: Sep 30, 1994
LEAKING GAS TANK UNDER REAR PLATFORM FLOOR. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 CHEVROLET BLAZER
5 manufacturer communications from 5 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 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
02015
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
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 (current) | 4 | 47 | |
| 1988 | 4 | 45 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 21 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 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 |