Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Blazer

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,707 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Blazer, 1995–2005 generation
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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 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V234000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
432,183
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-14
Owners notified
1996-11-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING DEVELOPMENT TESTING, THE PROP SHAFT CONTACTED THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V180000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
73,163
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-22
Owners notified
1995-10-04

Defect description

FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V080000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
271
Reported to NHTSA
1995-04-24
Owners notified
1995-04-28

Defect description

THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V242000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
262
Reported to NHTSA
1994-12-12
Owners notified
1994-11-14

Defect description

THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

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 slip420106,549 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer10472,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)8578,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor62—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline61—
Air bags: frontal49130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4057,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components38—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads36—
Unknown or other36—
Power train: automatic transmission3460,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3070,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2882,379 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2260,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition20—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2060,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1877,450 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1558,837 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1578,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1543,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc15—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor14111,000 mi
Structure: body: door14—
Electrical system13143,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1395,000 mi
Seats1396,000 mi
Air bags11298,430 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery11—
Tires11124,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline10121,368 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder10—
Suspension: front10—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system9—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor9—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift9—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum9—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper8—
Structure: frame and members8—
Visibility: power window devices and controls8—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control788,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe7—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner792,000 mi
Power train7—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly7—
Suspension: front: control arm7—
Vehicle speed control: linkages755,995 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator6—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery675,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly6—
Steering6—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint693,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear6—
Electrical system: wiring518,800 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights5—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch5—
Seat belts: front: anchorage5—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment5—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments5—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint5—
Electrical system: ignition: module4—
Electrical system: ignition: switch4—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4179,456 mi
Engine and engine cooling4—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock4—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)4—
Seat belts4—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint4—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust4—
Seats: front assembly: recliner4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack3—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system3—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch3—
Parking brake: conventional3—
Power train: manual transmission3—
Seat belts: front: webbing3—
Service brakes3256,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings3—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments3—
Suspension: rear3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Engine2121,368 mi
Equipment2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage295,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system220,000 mi
Parking brake2145,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2—
Steering: linkages2—
Structure: body2—
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Structure: body: tailgate2—
Suspension296,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber2—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Vehicle speed control: cables2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels2140,655 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch15,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1145,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly196,000 mi
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device193,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars196,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 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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