Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Blazer

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 337 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V193000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,125,749
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-19
Owners notified
2000-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

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
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip17173,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer8178,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system7
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator6
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Service brakes, air: antilock6
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module4
Vehicle speed control436,250 mi
Electrical system384,000 mi
Seats3
Service brakes, hydraulic391,721 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Tires: tread/belt3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2209,713 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2209,713 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2195,371 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Suspension: front2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2159,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2
Air bags: frontal1
Child seat1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system120,998 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Unknown or other120,998 mi
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core177,565 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1991 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.