Known Recalls

Model year record

1988 Chevrolet Blazer

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 45 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V119000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
341,364
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-11-08

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Seat belts2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Electrical system185,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—

The 1987 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1989 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Chevrolet Blazer recalls by year

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