Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Blazer recalls & problems

The 1995 Chevrolet Blazer has 10 safety recalls and 1,224 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (588 complaints).

Recalls10safety recalls

Complaints1,224filed by owners

Crashes · fires153 · 26reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths84 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009

Exterior lighting

Recall 09E01200016,270 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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 13, 2006

Headlights

Recall 06E023000292,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH 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.
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

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.

VisibilityJul 1, 1998

Windshield wiper/washer

Recall 98V1500011,557,585 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Fuel system, gasolineNov 14, 1996

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 96V234000432,183 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Engine and engine coolingSep 22, 1995

Cooling system › Fan

Recall 95V18000073,163 vehicles

Problem: FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.

SuspensionApr 24, 1995

Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint

Recall 95V080000271 vehicles

Problem: THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.

Service brakes, hydraulicDec 12, 1994

Pedals and linkages

Recall 94V242000262 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

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.

Crash test ratings

1995 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4-DR. 4x4

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Blazer 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

Blazer 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

Blazer 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.2 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

Blazer 4WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-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	588	93	2	37	106,549 mi
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve); Engine › Gasoline	254	5	8	1	82,379 mi
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	197	3	0	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Delivery › Fuel pump	112	3	0	0	95,000 mi
Electrical systemIgnition; 12v/24v/48v battery	82	4	12	0	161,228 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift	77	1	3	0	—
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module	62	55	1	46	193,500 mi
Vehicle speed controlLinkages; Accelerator pedal	45	8	0	1	—
StructureBody › Door; Frame and members	41	2	1	5	—
SuspensionFront; Front › Control arm	40	3	0	3	—
Unknown or other	36	1	0	1	—
Seat beltsFront › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly	32	6	0	14	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
I HAD JUST PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION WENT TO TURN IT OVER AND NOTICED THAT MY HAZARDS WERE ON. THE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. I HAD TO SLIGHTLY KEEP IT PUSHED FORWARD OR IT WOULD CYCLE THROUGH THE HAZARDS, LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED SINCE IT JUST HAPPENED YESTERDAY
Sep 15, 2019 · 254,000 miles
Service brakes
ON HIGHWAY TRUCK DIES ALL SYSTEMS OFF IHAVE ALL RECEIPTS MULITPLE REPAIRS FROM THE EGR VALVE COILS FUEL PUMP SPIDER ..ALONG WITH MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES INVOLVING THE EMERGENCY BUTTON WILL NOT TURN OFF HAD REPLACED STILL ISSUE CAME BACK, CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS SOMETHING CLICKS IN STEERING COLUMN ALSO DISTRIBUTOR AND TIMING MISSING ? I CAN GO ON ..NIGHTMARE.I LOVE MY TRUCK HOWERE I COULD HAVE GOTTEN A NEW CAR FOR THIS MUCH BUT HAVE PUT SO MUCH MONEY INTO IT AND IM A SINGLE MOM NOT ON ANY GOV ASSISTANCE OR WELFARE OR SUPPORT..PLEASE THIS TRUCK>>>>ARGH
Mar 21, 2019 · 256,000 miles
Service brakes
ABS FAILURE. ALL THREE ABS ISOLATION VALVES CLOSED EITHER AT START OF BREAKING OR PRIOR TO BRAKING CYCLE, RESULTING IN NO POSSIBLE DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PETAL AND ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKING WHAT SO EVER, LITERALLY NONE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES AT WHATEVER SPEED THE VEHICLE WAS AT BEFORE INITIATION OF BRAKING. THIS NO BRAKE CONDITION HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY AS SPEEDS FROM 15MPH TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. UPON RELEASING BREAK PRESSURE (TAKING ONE'S FOOT OF THE PETAL) AND REAPPLYING THE BREAKS THE LEFT FRONT ABS ISOLATION VALVE WOULD DE-ENERGIZE AND GIVE THE DRIVER THE LEFT FRONT BREAK ONLY. THIS FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT OVER THE LAST YEAR AND NOT WITNESSED BY ME UNTIL 1/13/2018. THE ABS FUSE WAS REMOVED…
Jan 13, 2018 · 316,000 miles
Air bagsCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SPINE, A WHIPLASH, AND A CONCUSSION WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 298,430.
Jun 16, 2016 · 298,430 miles
Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE BEGAN SLIDING. NONE OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jun 13, 2014 · 40,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED A GASOLINE FUEL SMELL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 12/30/13*CN
Sep 15, 2013 · 140,000 miles
Engine
I HAVE GAS LEAK THAT COME FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND THAT IS WHEN I GET OUT OF THE BLAZER, AND IT SEEM TO BE WHEEL PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 13, 2013 · 121,368 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TWO RECALLS CONCERNING VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE RECALLS WERE REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE OTHER RECALL, PERTAINING TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED AN AT FAULT ACCIDENT WHICH GM REJECTED, BECAUSE THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION HAD EXPIRED. *JB
Jun 1, 2012

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

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosedLed to recall 03V159000
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
EA02006 · opened May 31, 2002 · closed Jul 23, 2003
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLTClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA01019 · opened Dec 28, 2001 · closed Sep 27, 2002
LOSS OF POWER ASSISTClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA00008 · opened Mar 16, 2000 · closed Aug 31, 2001
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILUREClosedLed to recall 99V130000
RQ99015 · opened Jul 14, 1999 · closed Dec 28, 2001
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKINGClosed
CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY
PE99024 · opened Apr 5, 1999 · closed Mar 16, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosedLed to recall 98V150001
There is no summary currently available
EA97022 · opened Oct 23, 1997 · closed Jul 2, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERClosed
DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, OVER 400 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS WERE FURNISHED BY GM.IN ADDITION GM REPORTED OVER 3000 WIPER SYSTEM WARRANTY REPAIRS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
PE97028 · opened Jun 17, 1997 · closed Oct 23, 1997
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