Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Blazer

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

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.