Model year record

1994 Chevrolet Blazer

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 774 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 94V114000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
740
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-20
Owners notified
1994-06-30

Defect description

THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING AND SUBSEQUENT BREAKAGE OF THE FASTENERS.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE TRAILER WAS BEING PULLED, THE HITCH AND TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TORQUE ALL EIGHT TRAILER HITCH BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.

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 slip399118,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor28102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2387,280 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components23—
Vehicle speed control19—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system16—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer15—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1287,280 mi
Seats12189,000 mi
Unknown or other875,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7—
Seat belts: front: retractor7165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper7—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors6—
Tires6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system579,874 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5—
Seats: front assembly: recliner5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal5—
Air bags: frontal4165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Fuel system, gasoline379,874 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages3—
Steering3—
Suspension3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel2143,640 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Fuel system, other2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)293,000 mi
Seat belts2120,000 mi
Service brakes2186,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum2—
Structure: body2—
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Structure: body: door2—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint2—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2220,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system1154,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front1156,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: rear: springs1—
Tires: tread/belt1548,049 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 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.

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