1990 CHEVROLET BLAZER
4 recalls, 42 complaints - 6 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
42 total complaints
4 crashes 7 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Jan 22, 2002
CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY AND THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD AND THE DASHBOARD. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT TO PUT FIRE OUT. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Feb 4, 2001
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE TROUBLE, THE DRIVER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 30, 2001
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 15, 2000
WANT TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS ON THIS BLAZER. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 6, 2000
PAINT IS BUBBLING AND PEELING OFF, EXPOSING PRIMER UNDERNEATH IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE VEHICLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 5, 2000
SEATBELT BUCKLE JAMMED INTO SEAT HANDLE RECESS AND CANNOT EXTRACATE; BELIEVE THIS IS DESIGN DEFECT, BUCKLE SHOULD BE LARGER TO AVOID FITTING INTO SEAT LOCK RECESS. CANNOT USE SAFETY BELT, CANNOT RAISE/LOWER SEAT.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 1, 2000
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT MOUNTING RUSTED OUT. WHILE TRYING TO FASTEN SEATBELT ENTIRE BELT POPPED OUT/.LOOSENED CONSUMER CAN'T FASTEN SEATBELT. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 20, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH THERE WAS A LOUD THUMBING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE TREAD WAS OFF, AND VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON THE RIM. CONSUMER'S NINE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 5, 2000
THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND ROOF OF VEHICLE HAS TURNED WHITE AND DISCOLORED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 4, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1996
ONGOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS LOCKING UP WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 12, 1999
GMC INSTALLED A MOTOR. UPON STARTING VEHICLE, IT BURST INTO FLAMES, INJURING SEVERAL PEOPLE. *AK
Fire
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 12, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
CONSUMER STATES THAT GMC INSTALLED A MOTOR IN TRUCK. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO START VEHICLE, TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES, INJURYING SEVERAL PEOPLE. *AK
Fire
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 25, 1999
DEFECTIVE ABS IS CAUSING LOSS OF BACK BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPLACED DUMP VALVES 5 TIMES, DEFECT IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: Nov 3, 1998
WHILE DRIVING HEARD THINGS UNDER THE HOOD MAKING NOISE. PULLED OVER AND OPENED HOOD, AND THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH. CALLED THE POLICE, BUT THE FIRE WAS THEN PUT OUT. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 3, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1992
WHILE DRIVING HOME IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM CAME TO A STOP AT TOP OF STEEP HILL, GETNLY TEPPED THE BRAKES, BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE SLID INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 29, 1997
Incident date: Oct 15, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROX. 15 MPH WHEN HE PRESSED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN FOR VEHICLE IN FRONT MAKING A TURN, AND THE BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM, THEN HE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND DURING THE SAME CRASH. THERE WAS DRIZZLES OF RAIN AT TIME OF INCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS EXPER... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 5, 1997
VEHICLE DEVELOPED SEVERE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS, INCLUDIN GPULLING AND DRIFTING TO LEFT AND RIGHT. ALSO, PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. *AK
SEATS
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: May 25, 1997
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, NOTICED SEATS MOVE DUE TO LOOSENESS. THE BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED. CHECKED UNDERNEATH & NOTICED MOUNTING PLATE METAL FOR SEAT WAS RUSTY & HAD CORRODED AWAY. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER. *AK
TIRES
Jul 11, 1997
Incident date: Jun 5, 1997
EXCESSIVE AND IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 9, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 2, 1997
Incident date: Oct 16, 1996
THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE RUSTED, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 13, 1997
TRANSMISSION FLUID SPEWED OUT VENT/FILLER TUBE ONTO MANIFOLD, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR JAMMED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
SEAT BELTS
Oct 18, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MECHANISM WILL NOT RELEASE THE SEAT BELT WHEN TRYING TO PUT ON THE SEAT BELT. *AK
SEATS
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SEATS IN LIGHT IMPACT COLLISION. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER IN LIGHT IMPACT COLLISION.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 16, 1992
BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARMS FAILED. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Feb 11, 1995
IDLER ARM REPLACED. *SD
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 22, 1993
RIGHT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT FAILED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
ELECTRIC SHORT. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Apr 29, 1995
OIL FILTER ADAPTER NEEDED DUE TO LEAK. *SD
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Jan 6, 1994
REAR DEFOGGER INOPERATIVE. *SD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 4, 1992
UPPER LEFT AND RIGHT BALL JOINTS FAILED. *SD
SEATS
Jan 18, 1996
THE FRONT SEAT TRACK CAME APART FRONT LEFT CORNER . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 4, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1991
ABS: BRAKES COMPLETELY WORN OUT; PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING; ROTORS/PADS WORN OUT; REPLACED FIVE TIMES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 4, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1991
ABS: BRAKES COMPLETELY WORN OUT; PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING; ROTORS/PADS WORN OUT; REPLACED FIVE TIMES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 4, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1991
ABS: BRAKES COMPLETELY WORN OUT; PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING; ROTORS/PADS WORN OUT; REPLACED FIVE TIMES. TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Feb 28, 1995
Incident date: Feb 28, 1994
WIPER SWITCH CAUSES COMPUTER BOARD INSIDE WIPER MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. STOPS THE WIPERS IN MIDSTREAM. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 6, 1995
Incident date: Jan 6, 1995
VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE ON A SLIGHT GRADE IN A PARKING LOT. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 CHEVROLET BLAZER
6 manufacturer communications from 6 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 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
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 (current) | 4 | 42 | |
| 1989 | 4 | 47 | View |
| 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 |