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.

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.