Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Blazer recalls & problems

The 1992 Chevrolet Blazer has 6 safety recalls and 278 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (221 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls

Complaints278filed by owners

Crashes · fires48 · 9reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths16 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Fuel system, gasolineMay 18, 2006

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 06E0410007,800 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.

Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E02600061,944 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Service brakes, hydraulicJul 19, 1999

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 99V1930001,125,749 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Service brakes, hydraulicAug 2, 1993

Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

Recall 93V119000341,364 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Risk: SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Fix: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Blazer 1500 4WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

Blazer 1500 4WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Pads	221	42	0	10	120,860 mi
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; Ignition › Module	19	0	9	0	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	13	1	0	3	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor	12	0	1	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Storage › Tank assembly	12	0	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Retractor	10	2	0	8	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Linkages	10	6	0	2	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner; Front assembly › Head restraint	7	0	0	2	—
Service brakes, airAntilock; Antilock › Control unit/module	7	1	0	3	—
Latches/locks/linkagesHatchback/liftgate › Lock; Doors › Latch	4	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift	3	0	0	0	—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment	3	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
02/01/2022 Windshield wiper fails to function unless the circuit board is replaced. GM refused to replace the board for 1992 vehicles even though that same board was recalled for 1994 and later vehicles. Simply said it was not part part of the recall so I had to buy a replacement myself. Was GM recall #98043 expanded to cover 1992 & 1993 year vehicles as well? ABS breaking ( or lack there of) is another matter. Upon entering my Blazer's VIN number into the NHTSA recall system, it revealed six recalls had been issued for 1992 Blazers. Unfortunately my VIN was not recognized other than that it was in fact a 1992 Blazer of some sort. Chevrolet simply said 1992 Chevrolet VIN numbers were not in…
Feb 1, 2022
Service brakes, hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, SHE MUST EXERT MAXIMUM PRESSURE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V119000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE THE FAILURES ARE IDENTICAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Oct 1, 1994 · 43,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE BRAKE MODULES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,000 EACH TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE MECHANIC AT LEAST TEN TIMES FOR THE ABS. THE CONTACT HAS NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 214,856 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,721. *UPDATED 08/04/08 *BF
Apr 10, 1998 · 91,721 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash1 injury
ABS LIGHT IS ON & HAS BEEN COMING ON BUT GOING OFF ....WAS NOT AWARE THERE WAS A RECALL TIL A FRIEND TOLD ME TO CHECK IT AFTER I HAD A WRECK!!!! I NOW FOUND OUT THAT THE ABS MIGHT HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT...DUE TO MY WRECK I AM GOING TO BE SEEING A DOCTOR FOR MY INJURIES .... I WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE WHEN I WENT TO SLOW DOWN A LITTLE BIT ...I WAS GOING 25...& MY TRUCK SLID & WHEN I WENT TO TURN TO GO AROUND THE CURVE MY TRUCK JERKED TO THE LEFT & I HIT A BARRIER, AND NOW I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK .... FAILURES: BRAKES & ABS SYSTEM. *TR
Jul 17, 2007 · 195,371 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO NOT CONSISTENTLY OPERATE. THE SERVICE DEALER OFFERED TO FIX THE VEHICLE.
Oct 20, 2006 · 178,000 miles
Vehicle speed controlCrash
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC STOPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SEE IF THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR ANY RELATED FAILURES. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM. *NM
Nov 27, 2004 · 36,250 miles
Electrical system
I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE 1990'S CHEVROLET BLAZERS. SEVERAL CONSUMERS HAVE REPORTED TO ME THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DASH THAT IS DIDITAL SHOWING THE MILEAGE, SPEDOMETER AND GAS CONSUMPTION GOES OUT AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME AND IS DEFECTIVE WHICH MAKES THE VECHICLE UNSAFE BECAUSE I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING, AND GAS CONSUMPTION. I TRULY BELEIVE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART. I SPOKE TO A COUPLE OF BUSINESS'S THAT DEAL WITH THIS TYPE OF REPAIR AND I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST OVER ONE THOUSANDY SHOULD OF INFORMED THE CONSUMERS THAT THER WAS A POSSIABLIIT DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF MANY OF THESE PARTS GOING OUT MAKING THIS A DEFECTIVE PART. I FEEL THAT…
Feb 24, 2003
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON AT ALL TIMES. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH STOPPING DISTANCE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
Jan 4, 2004 · 73,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLTClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA01019 · opened Dec 28, 2001 · closed Sep 27, 2002
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILUREClosedLed to recall 99V130000
RQ99015 · opened Jul 14, 1999 · closed Dec 28, 2001
ABS BRAKING SYSTEMClosedLed to recall 99I006000
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
EA94038 · opened Oct 31, 1994 · closed Feb 28, 2000
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESClosed
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
EA94029 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jul 31, 1996
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE94046 · opened Jun 17, 1994 · closed Oct 31, 1994