Model year record

1993 Chevrolet Blazer

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 616 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 94V093000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
72,664
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-16
Owners notified
1994-10-21

Defect description

SIGNIFICANT WEAR CAN DEVELOP ON THE LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH PREVENTING THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING. THIS CAN PREVENT A "NO PARK" CONDITION TO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, CAUSING UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. (THE "NO PARK" CONDITION WILL NOT OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF.)

Safety risk

UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR CONTAMINATION WHICH WILL INDICATE IF THE LOW OR REVERSE CLUTCH IS WORN. IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOWS CONTAMINATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

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 slip32984,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components34
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)25114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads14
Engine and engine cooling: engine12
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system10
Power train: automatic transmission10
Vehicle speed control10
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator8150,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer7
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor7
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump637,670 mi
Seats5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5
Power train: driveline: differential unit4
Seat belts4
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Electrical system3154,320 mi
Electrical system: ignition3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings237,670 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2161,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes, electric2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Structure: body: door2
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension: front2
Suspension: rear247,006 mi
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Wheels2365,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch115,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch115,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: linkages1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1

The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 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.