1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER

7 recalls, 1,098 complaints - 69 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

292,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. SUSTAINED LOADS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE AND DURATION ON THE BELT IN SEVERE CRASHES COULD FULLY DEPLOY THE BUCKLE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP, INTRODUCING A TOTAL OF 10 ADDITIONAL IN... Read more

Consequence

IF THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP FULLY DEPLOYS IN A SEVERE MULTIPLE ROLLOVER CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BELTED DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE PARTIAL OR EVEN COMPLETE EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH ONE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REAS... Read more

312,715 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Defect Description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTAC... Read more

507,171 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Defect Description

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1996-1997 4-WHEEL DRIVE CHEVROLET BLAZER, GMC JIMMY, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OWNERS HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT ... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS SPECIAL POLICY IS FOR A PERIOD OF 8 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FROM THE DATE THE VHEICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP. THE UPPER ... Read more

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, ... Read more

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-87... Read more

48,600 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTA... Read more

Consequence

IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

586,058 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

1,098 total complaints 70 crashes 44 fires 81 injuries 7 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	97
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	83
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	53
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	50
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT	42
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	32
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	32
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT	30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	25

Incident date: Jan 7, 2023

Throttle stuck brakes could not stop vehicle. Lost control and rolled. Lucky I was on my property and not a public road. No report. Can be inspected. Available anytime. This is not the only year of this model I have had this problem I have had two 2002 that have had same problem.

Crash

Incident date: Jan 7, 2023

Suddenly, low beam headlights have become VERY dim. Both low beam headlights still work. They are both so dim you cannot see the roadway. Research revealed GM knows of this problem and has refused to issue a recall.

Incident date: Jan 7, 2023

To whom this may concern,my safe belt and air bags light come on,please HELP!!!!!!!

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER EQUIPPED WITH CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC II TIRES, SIZE: 235/75R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH BALANCING. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14T013000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL REPAIR CO... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2012

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HIGH BEAMS GO OUT AND THE INTERIOR LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE DOORS ARE CLOSED OR THE SWITCH TURNED OFF.

Incident date: Jun 12, 2012

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HIGH BEAMS GO OUT AND THE INTERIOR LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE DOORS ARE CLOSED OR THE SWITCH TURNED OFF.

Incident date: Oct 24, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. PLUS THERE IS A RECALL ON MY SEATBELT. I CALLED THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO ACTIVE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE.

Incident date: Oct 24, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. PLUS THERE IS A RECALL ON MY SEATBELT. I CALLED THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO ACTIVE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE.

Incident date: Dec 18, 2016

VEHICLE STARTS BUT THEN STALLS OUT RESTART BUT AMP GAUGE SHOWING LOW

Incident date: Sep 30, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS PUMP AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLA... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2015

Incident date: Jan 2, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS SUDDENLY FLICKERED AND DIMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Incident date: Jan 10, 2015

97 BLAZER WITH ORIGINAL LOW MILES HAD ENGINE STOP BOTH ON AND OFF THE HIGHWAY SEVERAL TIMES BUT IT WOULD START BACK UP. IN JAN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND RPMS WENT UP. WE PULLED OFF AND FOUND THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 3'RD GEAR. ALSO KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2015

Incident date: Mar 2, 2015

1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY CHARGE THE BATTERY AND THE CLOCK LIGHT STAYED ON. *JB

Incident date: Aug 1, 2012

I WAS GOING THROUGH A ROUNDABOUT AND PUT MY RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TURN MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND PULL OVER. AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK IT DID START. AFTER THAT I PARKED IT AT A GAS STATION TURNED IT OFF WENT TO LEAVE AND THE SUV WOULD NOT START. I TOOK THE STEERIN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2012

Incident date: Dec 5, 2013

I HAD AN ISSUE WHERE MY TRUCK DID NOT WANT TO START BUT THE ENGINE WOULD TURN SO I KNEW IT WAS NOT THE BATTERY BECAUSE MY HEADLIGHTS DID WORK. I THEN NOTICED MY INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE NOT ON SO I FOUND THAT VERY STRANGE. AFTER SO MANY TIMES TRYING TO START MY TRUCK I NOTICED MY TRUCK WOULD O... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2013

WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER, I WAS TURNING TO THE LEFT OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. I APPLIED MY BRAKES WHICH STARTED MY DECELERATION, SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL ONE MORE TIME WITH NO RESISTANCE. I HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND STARTED MAKING LARGE ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2013

I JUST PICKED UP MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER OCT 31, 2012 WITH 79000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF CORROSION BUILDUP ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY YESTERDAY, WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. UNDER CLOSER ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2013

Incident date: Jun 28, 2011

LEFT REAR OEM METALLIC BRAKE LINE CORRODED ON A 1997 CHEVY BLAZER RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. LINE WAS NOT DAMAGE, JUST LEAKS OUT OF PIPE EVERY TIME YOU PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL. LINE IS ATTACHED TO FRAME ABOVE LEFT REAR WHEEL AXLE. UPON INSPECTION IT LOOKS RUSTED OUT. *TR

Incident date: Mar 10, 2011

97 CHEVY BLAZER LEFT TURN SIGNAL MAKES THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH THEN WHEN I TURN PARKING LIGHTS ON LEFT SIGNAL STAYS ON CONSTANTLY WHEN ENGAGED. *TR

Incident date: May 15, 2007

NOTHING HAPPENED TO CAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON, BUT ONE DAY A FEW YEARS AGO IT CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF. CERTIFIED GM MECHANIC CAN'T FIND REASON WHY. SO I STILL DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT HAVE TOLD MY FAMILY, AND LEFT NOTARIZED STATEMENT WITH DOCUMENTATION, THAT IF SOMETHING SHOULD HAPPEN TO ME ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG CAME OUT PARTIALLY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, IT CAME OUT BUT WHEN BACK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D... Read more

Incident date: Sep 17, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT IT STARTED TO COME OUT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT HAD THE DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS FOUND WITH THE AIRBAG. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2010

FOR THREE YEARS IN THE SUMMERS I COULD NOT DRIVE FAR WITHOUT SMOKE TRICKLING UP BY THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. NEVER HAPPENED IN THE WINTER. TOOK IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND TRANSMISSION SHOPS, NO ONE COULD FIND THE PROBLEM. THIS YEAR IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND I HAD TO JUNK THE VEHICLE. MY NEIGHBORS ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 29, 2010

DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT DEFECT AS LISTED BELOW: MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL: BLAZER MODEL YEAR(S): 1996 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 01V200000 COMPONENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT PER RECALL THIS VEHICLES IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND IS ORIGINALLY FROM NEW JERSEY. *TR

Incident date: Jun 29, 2010

Incident date: Jan 12, 2010

ABS WIRE CAUGHT FIRE ON MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER AFTER TURNING IT OFF. AND CAUGHT ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR ON FIRE. LUCKILY I COULD CATCH IT BEFORE IT BURNED THE TRUCK UP. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE PROBLEM. *TR

Fire

Incident date: Jan 12, 2010

Fire

Incident date: Mar 31, 1997

AFTER ONLY 70,000 MILES I HAD TO GET A NEW ENGINE. IT ALSO NEVER WANTED TO START WHEN IT WAS COLD AND WET OUT. THEN JUST YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME IN THROUGH THE HEAT VENTS. THE ELECTRIC WIRES CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR NEAR FIREWALL. W... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 5, 2009

PURCHASED THIS PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED VEHICLE FROM DEALER JUNE 2009, FIRST SNOW FALL FOUND THAT THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKS UP WHEN GOING OVER ANY SLIPPERY SERVICE. PEDAL IS HARD TO COMPRESS DURING INCIDENT AND RESISTS PRESSURE, AND MAKES GROWLING SOUND. OUTSIDE OBSERVER NOTES THAT FRONT WHEEL ACTUALLY LOCKS U... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2008

POWER ACCESSORY CIRCUIT BREAKER BECOMES HOT, AND THEN POWER SEATS, DOOR LOCKS, MIRRORS AND KEYLESS ENTRY DO NOT WORK. THIS EXISTED WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN APRIL 2008. I TRIED REPLACING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. ALSO, THE POWER MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS DAMAGED AND WAS REMOVED, SO THIS M... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Apr 20, 2009

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK ALL THE TIME. THE LAST 10 TIMES THAT I TRIED TO TURN THEM ON, THEY DIDN'T 5 OF THOSE TIMES. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST MONTH. LAST NIGHT I HAD TO PULL INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE ON THE HIGHWAY ACROSS 3 LANES IN A DOWNPOUR, BECAUSE THE WIPERS JUST S... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STEERING ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL DRIFT IN THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AN... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2009

I HAVE OCCURYING MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER WHICH INCLUDE THE BACK SEAT SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY,SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND BUSHINGS, CORROSION OF INTAKE GASKETS DUE TO DEXCOOL REQUIRED COOLANT. *TR

Incident date: Feb 21, 2009

Incident date: Dec 15, 2008

I OWN A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. A FEW YEARS BACK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM ON A HIGH TRAFFIC EXPRESSWAY. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THERE WAS NO VISIBILITY DUE TO THE WIPERS STOPPING. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND REPAIRS WERE MADE AT A DE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2008

Incident date: Sep 28, 2008

THIS 1997 BLAZER HAS SOME KIND OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHEN IT WARMS UP IT LOOSES POWER AND SPUDDERS. WILL NOT EXCEED 35 MILES PER HOUR AND THEN WONT RUN AT ALL. WE HAVE CHANGED O2 SENSORS MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ITS WORST WHEN IN GEAR. *TR

Incident date: Feb 11, 2008

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN INTERMITTENTLY FOR A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AT ALL SPEEDS, ANY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN IT HAPPENS, MAKING THE CAUSE DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY. THIS IS VERY SCARY AND/OR DANGEROUS WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO A ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2003

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. ON OCTOBER 14, 2003, THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING AND THE GEAR WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT A NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS NEEDED AND THE CONTACT PAID FOR THE REPAIR. ON JANUARY 4, 2008, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. AFTER WAITING 5-10 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED WHILE MAKING A TURN, DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND ANOTHER TIME WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMAT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2007

Incident date: Jul 15, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS MAKING A POPPING NOISE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT, WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ALIGN THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2007

Incident date: Feb 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A RELAY FUSE THAT BECOMES HOT AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND CAUSES THE SEAT ADJUSTER AND DOOR LOCK NOT TO WORK. SHE STATED THAT IT BECOMES VERY HOT AND SHE CAN FEEL I... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER

69 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	7
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING	3
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT	3
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	3

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

350000 EQUIPMENT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

4.3 L35 LU3 RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1457619. *TT

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SUPPLEMENT TOOL - DRIVERS SAFETY BELT BUCKLE 03020. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT. *TT

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

INSTALLING A FUSE JUMPER HARNESS TO CORRECT A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. *TT *JB

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR FOUR-WHEEL AND ALL-WHEEL UTILITY VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS THAT SEPARATE AT A LOWER MILEAGE THAN EXPECTED BY CUSTOMERS. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT

021520 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 01049 FOR UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION (INSTALL NEW REAR ROOF SECTION) INCLUDING 1995-1997 GMC BLAZER.*JG

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION. *YH

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM. *JG

220000 SEATS

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED. *JG

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONDITIONS WITH HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS, AND RUST IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. *TT

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

CONCERNS WITH INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUNROOF BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN BREAKPOINTS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

ENGINE ROUGH, MISS, AND OXYGEN SENSOR DTC'S (REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR JUMPER HARNESS). *TW

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *TW

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN MOBILE (TWO-WAY) RADIO (REPROGRAM VCM-A). *TW

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

FRONT AXLE GRIND WHINE NOISE IN 2WD GONE IN 4WD. *EH

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE GRIND WHINE NOISE IN 2WD GONE IN 4WD. *EH

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. *EH

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.

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2000

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

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1998

FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS

SEE ATTACHED PAGE.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1992

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING

CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAGE

AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSING ON THE FAILED SIDE.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS

COUPLING BOLTS, JOINING THE STEERING SHAFT, MAY SEPARATE.IN SOME CASES, TOTAL UNFORESEEN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE

COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT WORK, WHICH PREVENTS USAGE OF THE BELTS.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARM

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989

FIRE IN DASH/INSTRUM.CLSTR

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1987

FUEL SYSTEM FIRES

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989

HIGH IDLE FLARE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989

HIGH IDLE FLARE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

STEERING DAMPER SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1983

REAR AXLE SHAFT

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983

REAR AXLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983

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 (current)	7	1,098
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	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

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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CHEVROLET BLAZER - All Years Overview

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