1994 Chevrolet Blazer

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 620 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the brakes. It has been recalled 7 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
118,000 milesMedian miles at failure

25 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 150,000–200,000 miles.

Most common 1994 Chevrolet Blazer problems

420 of the 620 complaints (68%) are about the brakes.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · brakes382
83251
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor27
000
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer14
000
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) · engine14
000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components · brakes13
300
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System · fuel system13
000
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration12
203
Seats10
000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · fuel system8
000
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline · engine7
000

1994 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems

68% of all complaints

420 of the 620 complaints are about the brakes. This is what owners describe:

  • loses its brakes or the pedal sinks38% · 158
  • knocks, grinds or clunks4% · 18
  • sets off warning lights on the dash3% · 14

Share of the 420 brakes complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
150,000 mi
median of 8 reports
Peak year of filing
1997
119 brakes complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
88 · 2 · 52
in these complaints
Recalls on the brakes
“I was driving home early this morning, after doing a little hill climbing the night before with a friend. On the way home I was driving under the speed limit, when the vehicle about 3 seconds in front of me stopped, I immediately hit the brakes, the brakes did not work properly, causing me to hit the rear end of the car in front of me, causing damage to both vehicles, I received a traffic violation, and a neck …”
Owner complaint, filed Jan 21, 2015 at 186,000 miles
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet blazer. The contact was involved in a crash that he believes was caused by ABS failure. While driving 35 MPH, the brakes failed and the vehicle accelerated. As a result, he rear-ended four other vehicles. A police report was filed and two occupants were injured. The contact described the vehicle as a "missile" when he attempted to use the brakes.”
Owner complaint, filed Mar 13, 2009 at 287,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
1994: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes'941995: 90 complaints, 68 about the brakes1996: 68 complaints, 53 about the brakes'961997: 138 complaints, 119 about the brakes1998: 61 complaints, 49 about the brakes'981999: 99 complaints, 54 about the brakes2000: 69 complaints, 34 about the brakes'002001: 33 complaints, 20 about the brakes2002: 20 complaints, 11 about the brakes'022003: 13 complaints, 3 about the brakes2004: 11 complaints, 2 about the brakes'042005: 6 complaints, 3 about the brakes2006: 2 complaints, 1 about the brakes'062007: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes2008: 2 complaints, 0 about the brakes'082009: 2 complaints, 1 about the brakes2010: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes'102011: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes2012: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes'122013: 1 complaints, 1 about the brakes2014: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes'142015: 2 complaints, 1 about the brakesRecall 94V114000 (trailer hitch)Recall 95I005000 (engine)Recall 99V193000 (brakes)Recall 99I006000 (brakes)Recall 06E041000 (fuel system)Recall 06E043000 (fuel system)Recall 07E088000 (equipment)NHTSA investigation EA01019NHTSA investigation PE96045NHTSA investigation PE95010
All complaintsAbout the brakesRecall (red: the brakes)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 1994 Blazer peaked in 1997, with 138 filed that year. Owners had filed 303 complaints about the brakes before the first recall that covers it, 99V193000 in July 1999; 117 more have come in since. In 2015 owners filed 2 so far.

7 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment07E088000
Filed Oct 24, 2007121,680 vehiclesHoneywell International, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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, Gasoline06E043000
Filed May 19, 200688,303 vehiclesHoneywell International, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings06E041000
Filed May 18, 20067,800 vehiclesR&b, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip99V193000
Filed Jul 19, 19991,125,749 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip99I006000
Filed Jul 19, 19992,400,000 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OR MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3-SENSOR ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) EBC4 UNITS.

Risk. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR REPLACE THE COMPUTER ON OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS ON THESE SURFACES.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel95I005000
Filed Dec 13, 199460,000 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

Risk. CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT SOME DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE, STALLING, MISFIRE, POOR HOT OR COLD STARTING, EXTENDED CRANKING OF A HOT ENGINE, OR STALLING AFTER START. TRUCKS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS CAN EXHIBIT POOR ACCELERATION FROM START OR COULD STALL DURING DECELERATION.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

Trailer Hitches94V114000
Filed Jun 20, 1994740 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING AND SUBSEQUENT BREAKAGE OF THE FASTENERS.

Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE TRAILER WAS BEING PULLED, THE HITCH AND TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL TORQUE ALL EIGHT TRAILER HITCH BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.

All 7 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 6 name the 1994 Blazer.

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLTEngineering analysis EA01019Closed
Opened Dec 28, 2001Closed Sep 27, 2002seats

There is no summary currently available

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURERecall query RQ99015Closed
Opened Jul 14, 1999Closed Dec 28, 2001Led to recall 99V130000seats
ALLEGED FAILURE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGSPreliminary evaluation PE96045Closed
Opened Jul 12, 1996Closed Dec 16, 1996suspension

Breakage of a leaf spring may allow partial collapse of the rear suspension and increase the potential for loss of vehicle control.

BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARMPreliminary evaluation PE95010Closed
Opened Feb 15, 1995Closed May 26, 1995brakes

There is no summary currently available

ABS BRAKING SYSTEMEngineering analysis EA94038Closed
Opened Oct 31, 1994Closed Feb 28, 2000brakes

This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSPreliminary evaluation PE94046Closed
Opened Jun 17, 1994Closed Oct 31, 1994brakes

There is no summary currently available

Technical service bulletins

24 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 1994 Blazer. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 3transmission 3electrical system 3fuel system 3throttle and acceleration 3engine 2suspension 1brakes 1
240699Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 24, 1999brakes

SUBJECT REGARDING ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - SPECIAL POLICY. *TT

What owners reported

Newest filings
Service BrakesCrash1 injured
Filed Jan 21, 2015186,000 milesIN

I WAS DRIVING HOME EARLY THIS MORNING, AFTER DOING A LITTLE HILL CLIMBING THE NIGHT BEFORE WITH A FRIEND. ON THE WAY HOME I WAS DRIVING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT, WHEN THE VEHICLE ABOUT 3 SECONDS IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED, I IMMEDIATELY HIT THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, CAUSING ME TO HIT THE REAR END OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES, I RECEIVED A TRAFFIC VIOLATION, AND A NECK SPRAIN. *TR

Seats
Filed Jan 21, 2015189,000 milesIN

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAME TO A STOP SIGN, THEN STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ALL THE SUDDEN MY SEAT BACK BROKE AND FOLD BACKWARD, IN A LAID DOWN POSITION, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH. A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK DID THE EXACT SAME THING. I REMOVED THE BROKEN SEATS, AND INSTALLED TWO NON ADJUSTABLE SEATS FROM A OLD AURORA, USING THE ORIGINAL SEAT BRACKET, WHICH BOLTS THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR PAN. THESE SEATS ARE UNSAFE ALSO, BECAUSE WHEN I REPLACED THE SEATS, THE BOLT HOLES IN THE FLOOR BECAME STRIPPED WHILE REMOVING THE BOLTS. I CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER. *TR

Service Brakes
Filed Oct 25, 2013PA

LOST BRAKES HOSES RUSTED. *TR

Seat Belts
Filed Sep 10, 2012120,000 milesCA

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. IT IS FULLY EXTENDED AND WILL NOT RETRACT TO TIGHTEN ON THE SHOULDER. IT STAYS COMPLETELY LOOSE. THIS IS FOR A 1994 FULL SIZE CHEVY BLAZER. *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Filed Aug 19, 2010NY

1994 CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BROKE DOWN A TOTAL OF 9 TIMES 5 OF WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE USED CAR DEALER. THE FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, STARTER, STUDS AND LUG NUTS ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE BRACKET FOR THE ALTERNATOR, A BOLT FOR THE POWER STEERING, THE PITMAN ARM, HUB WHEEL ASSEMBLY, 4- WHEEL DRIVE ACTUATOR AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Apr 13, 2009154,000 milesNY

THE INTERIOR OF MY TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE INTERIOR LIGHT. *TR

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash2 injured
Filed Mar 13, 2009287,000 milesFL

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT HE BELIEVES WAS CAUSED BY ABS FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, HE REAR-ENDED FOUR OTHER VEHICLES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND TWO OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED. THE CONTACT DESCRIBED THE VEHICLE AS A "MISSILE" WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE BRAKES. AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND PULSATING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT IS CURRENTLY BEING SUED BY TWO OCCUPANTS INVOLVED IN THE CRASH REGARDING BACK INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS OVER TEN YEARS OLD; THEREFORE, NO ASSISTANCE COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 287,000. 4/01/09 *NJ UPDATED 04/06/09. *JB

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed May 16, 200894,874 milesCA

I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I NOTIFIED THE COMPANY AFTER MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME ABOUT THE RECALL. THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED, BUT SINCE I NEVER RECEIVED THE INFORMATION, I NOTIFIED THEM, AND ONLY ASK FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE FINAL REPAIRS. I FELT IT WAS THERE RESPONSIBILITY, BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE TO NOTIFY ME. *TR

Structure
Filed Mar 21, 2008CA

I PURCHASED A CAR FORM ZETZ AUTO 34 DAYS AGO. I RETURNED THE 1994 CHEVY BLAZER FOR REPAIR DUE TO THE BRAKES GOING OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE REPAIR SHOP ASSOCIATED WITH THIS COMPANY MADE THE REPAIRS. I ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE FRONT END FRAME MAKING A CRACKING SOUND WITH EVERY TURN AND WHILE DRIVING. THE REPAIR SHOP STATING THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. TODAY, 3/21/08 I DELIVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR A SAFETY INSPECTION. I CALLED TO CONFIRM THE REPAIR. THE OWNER STATED OVER THE PHONE IT WAS THE TIRES, THEY ARE TOO BIG FOR THE VEHICLE. I STATED THESE ARE THE SAME NEW TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE CAR. NO REPAIRS WILL BE DONE TO THE FRAME OR AXLE, WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS PROBABLY WRONG. THE THIRD COMPLAINT WAS WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT UNLATCHING WHILE I HAD A PASSENGER IN THE CAR. I LEFT SEVERAL CALLS ON THEIR VOICE MAIL WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Oct 18, 200785,000 milesIL

WINDSHILED MOTOR STOPS WORKING. *TR

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Mar 15, 2006115,000 milesCA

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 99V193000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Filed Feb 24, 2006160,000 milesVA

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Sep 23, 2005118,000 milesCA

I BOUGHT MY 94 CHEVY BLAZER IN JAN 2000. IN 2005, MY ABD LIGHT WENT ON. THE DEALER SAID MY ABS BRAKE MODULATOR VALVE FAILED AND THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY ENTIRE ABS UNIT. IT COSTS $100 USED AND OVER $3K NEW. I FOUND AN ARTICLE STATING THE RECALL OF THIS PAT IN 1999 THAT I WAS UNAWARE OF. IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE THESE REPAIRS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL SINCE IT IS A SAFETY FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE? *NM

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Sep 6, 2005156,000 milesCO

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 1994 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS 99041 AND 99046 CONCERNING BRAKE FAILURE WERE ISSUED. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER THEY TOLD HIM THAT THIS VEHICLE'S VIN WAS COVERED UNDER THE RECALLS. HOWEVER, WHEN THEY PUT IN THE VIN NO RECALLS WERE SHOWN, BUT THEY AGREED THAT THEY FELL WITHIN THE RECALL SPECIFICATION. THEY WERE NOT DOING THE RECALL WORK. SOMEONE TOLD HIM THAT IT MIGHT BE BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD TO BE FIXED. ALSO NHTSA RECALL 97V096000 FOR THE SEAT BELTS WAS ISSUED. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS STATED IN THE RECALL. THE ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES STARTED ON 8-15-05. PREVIOUSLY THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS AS OF YET. *AK

Power Train › Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Filed Jul 30, 200593,000 milesNJ

AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAD BEEN ENGAGING BY SELF THE PAST MONTH, SOMETIMES IN LOW MODE. VERY LOUD GEAR NOISES, SHUDDERING, VIBRATION & SIGNIFICANT SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED. OCCURRENCE IS DANGEROUS AT ANY POINT, BUT MOST CRITICAL WHEN APPROACHING A TOLL BOOTH. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER COULD READILY LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. LATEST INCIDENT (DATE GIVEN) SO VIOLENT & CAN'T DISENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE, THE SUV IS PARKED UNTIL REPAIRED. INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WILL EXAMINE, & HOPEFULLY REPAIR AT REASONABLE COST, THE VEHICLE WEEK OF 8/1-5/05. *JB

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash2 injured
Filed Jul 21, 2005MN

DT: CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON JUNE 17, 2005, DUE TO BRAKES NOT WORKING. WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, USING THE BRAKES ON AND OFF, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER TRIED PULLING THE PARKING BRAKE, IN CASE SHE HIT IT ACCIDENTALLY. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES SHE COULD NOT STOP BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. MECHANIC STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER LOCAL SERVICE STATION, AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT SOMETIMES THE ABS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO NOT WORK. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE ABS SENSOR WAS OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS DISCONNECTED HER ABS, AND HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS SINCE THEN.*AK

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
Filed Jan 13, 2005165,000 milesWA

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SYSTEM SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES AND HOSPITALIZED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 5, 2005CA

CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF HER VEHICLE IS OR IS NOT A PART OF THE 6 RECALLS LISTED FOR 1994 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER. BF *JB

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
Filed Nov 3, 2004CA

WHILE DRIVING,A GAS SMELL WAS COMING IN FROM THE VENTS. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT A LIQUID WAS ON THE GROUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE FUEL RAIL NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *NM THE INJECTORS LEAKED GAS. *SC

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Oct 20, 2004118,000 milesCA

FAILING WIPER MOTOR MOTOR FAILS TO TURN ON OR FAILS DURING OPERATION. RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR OTHER SIMILAR FULL SIZE TRUCKS BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE FULL SIZE BLAZER FOR 94. TRUCK HAS THE SAME ENGINE AND COMPONENTS AS THE C/K PICKUPS. WIPER MOTOR AND COMPONENT CIRCUIT BOARD ARE IDENTICAL AS STATED IN THE RECALL AND FAILS IN THE SAME MANNER AS DESCIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER TO DEALER. RECALL NUMBER IS RECALL BULLETIN 03023.

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Filed Aug 23, 2004OR

ON THE WAY TO THE DOCTOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN DRIVING RAIN STORM. STARTED WORKING AGAIN AFTER THE RAIN QUIT.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash
Filed Aug 9, 2004150,000 milesDE

MY 1994 CHEVY BLAZER DOES NOT STOP ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN YOU APPLY BRAKES. I CAN HEAR THE ABS KICK IN BUT CAR KEEPS MOVING.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel
Filed Jun 2, 2004143,640 milesMD

BY ANNUAL FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC "INJECTOR DRIVER" ON GM 6.5 TURBO DIESEL RESULTING IN FREQUENT STALLING AND ALMOST LEADING TO ACCIDENTS@INTERSECTIONS. UNIT REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES SLASTING ONLY 18 MONTHS OR SO. *AK

Tires › Tread/Belt
Filed Jun 1, 2004548,049 milesOH

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DRIVER REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed May 26, 200460,000 milesAR

NHTSA RECALL# 99V 193 000/ ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. OWNER SAYS THAT THIS RECALL WAS DONE IN 1999. HOWEVER, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed May 12, 2004MI

WIPER MOTOR WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. AFTER I INVESTIGATED, IT SEEMS AS IF THE CIRCUIT BOARD IS LOOSE IN THE HOUSING CAUSING LOSS OF PROPER CIRCUIT CONNECTION. AFTER MOVING HARNESS CONNECTOR THE CIRCUIT BOARD MOVES BACK INTO POSITION AND MAKES CONTACT WITH WITH PROPER CONNECTION AND WIPERS WORK CORRECTLY.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
Filed Apr 18, 200487,280 milesMT

STALLS ABOUT EVERY HALF A MILE. GOING ON ABOUT 1 1/2 WEEKS. DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH TURNING UP MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT FUEL PUMPS AND EGR VALVES. I DON'T HAVE MONEY FOR REBUILDING MY ENGINE SO I'D LIKE TO FIND OUT IF THERE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED ANSWER AS TO WHY THESE BLAZERS ARE STALLING. *JB

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 15, 200475,000 milesCT

1ST ISSUE; IN SEPT/2000 I WROTE A LETTER TO NHTSA ABOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THE CFI UNIT. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THE CFI UNIT HAS BEEN RE-ENGINEERED BECAUSE OF MANY FAILURES. THE OEM UNIT COULD CAUSE CYLINDER WALL DAMAGE, FUEL CAN LEAK INTO THE OIL SUMP, POSIBLE ENGINE FIRE AND SHORTENED ENGINE LIFE. I FEEL GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THIS UNIT AT FULL COST. 2ND ISSUE: MY BLAZER STARTED PEELING PAINT ON THE HOOD IN 2001. IS THEIR ANYTHING I DO TO GET GM REPAINT MY BLAZER? 3RD ISSUE; IN FEB/2003 MY \\\\\\"ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT\\\\\\" THAT\\\\\\'S ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, COMES ON WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES A SPEED OF ABOUT 18 - 20 MPH AND GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS BELOW THIS SPEED. WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IT GOES THOUGH A NORMAL CHECK OF SYSTEMS, THE LIGHT IS ON FOR A SHORT TIME AND GOES OUT, BUT COMES ON WHEN YOU REACH A SPEED OF 18 - 20 MPH. I\\\\\\'VE TAKEN THE BLAZER TO A GM DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT THE MECHANIC CAN\\\\\\'T FIGURE IT OUT. HE CLEARS ALL CODES BUT IT DOESN\\\\\\'T FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HASN\\\\\\'T CHARGED ME ANY MONEY FOR HIS TIME TO DATE.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System
Filed Jan 15, 200479,874 milesTX

EGR VALVE MAKES CAR SURGE AND DIE ALMOST EVERY YEAR AND WE HAVE TO PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED TO CHANGE IT OUT EACH TIME. ($50+ JUST TO GET THE CAR CHECKED BY THEM SO THEY CAN TELL ME ITS A CODE 32-BAD EGR THEN 2-3 HUNDRED FOR PART AND LABOR). OF COURSE I STOPPED USING THE DEALERSHIPS AND WENT TO A SMALL BUSINESS MECHANIC AND CUT $100 OFF THAT. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE FUEL PUMP HAS GIVEN OUT TWICE BUT MY SON HAS FIXED IT EACH TIME FOR ME.

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Dec 24, 2003102,000 milesOH

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS VEHICLE WAS INELIGIBLE FOR RECALL REPAIRS DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING A SIMILAR PROBLEM. *AK THE PART ON RECALL WAS IDENTICAL TO THE PART ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE THAT EVENTUALLY FAILED OCTOBER 2003. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACED COMPONENT. *PH *NM

Visibility › Rear Window Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Dec 2, 2003MN

RECALL NOT HONORED-KNOWN SAFETY DEFECT NOT BEING REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER.*MR THE WIPERS WOULD WORK OR FAIL INTERMITTENTLY ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER NOTED THE RECALL IS LIMITED BY THE VIN AND GEOGRAPHIC. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR ($100.23). *PH

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Nov 19, 2003AK

RECALL# 03V159000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. CONSUMER SHOWED DEALER THE RECALL NOTICE BUT DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL, AND WILL NOT DO THE REPAIRS.*AK

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Filed Oct 14, 2003IN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THEY WILL ALSO JUST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND NOT MOVE. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T EVEN COME ON, AND SOMETIMES WHEN YOU TURN THEM OFF THEY KEPT ON RUNNING. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT IS GETTING WORSE. THE RECALL THAT CHEVY HAS ISSUED IS FOR 94' BUT THEY TELL ME THAT MINE DOESN'T FALL WITHIN THE VIN # THAT THEY ARE RECALLING. THIS IS GOING TO BE A REAL PROBLEM WITHIN A MONTH OR SO WHEN WE HAVE SNOW BECAUSE RAIN DOESN'T WORK FOR THAT. I HAVE CALLED CHEVY AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT I SPOKE TO HAS INFORMED ME THAT THEY ARE GETTING A LOT OF CALLS DAILY FROM PEOPLE WHO OWN 94 VEHICLES WHO ARE HAVING PROBLEMS BUT ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THEIR VIN #'S. *LA

Visibility › Power Window Devices and ControlsFire
Filed Sep 22, 2003220,000 milesVA

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED DRIVER CLOSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRICAL WINDOW AND STARTED TO SMELL WIRES BURNING INSIDE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL. DRIVER EXITED CAR AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. *AK

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Jul 30, 2003MA

CONSUMER STATED THAT WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VINAS NOT INCLUDED. RECALL NUMBER UNKNOWN.*AK

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Jul 25, 2003121,000 milesGA

WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR. WIRING NOT THE PROBLEM AS I SELECTED IN FIRST COMPLAINT . WORKS ON AND OFF , AFTER I TAP THE MOTOR .*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Jul 11, 2003NY

WHEN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THEY LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK *CB *JB

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring
Filed Jul 10, 2003GA

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHILE ON, STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY IN MISTING RAIN. NEXT DAY STARTED WORKING AGAIN . THEY STOPPED AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES.CALLED DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLDED IT COULD BE ON RECALL , TOOK VIN# AND WAS INFORMED THIS TRUCK WAS NOT.TRUCK IS SAME BODY STYLE AS THE ONES ON RECALL. WHY NOT THIS ONE ?*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Filed Jun 16, 2003TX

NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY IN A NEAR COLLISION WHICH REQUIRED EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLICATION, AS A RESULT OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKING, THE BRAKE SYSTEM NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY AND THE ENGINE IDLE HAD BECOME VERY ROUGH. *CB *JB

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Apr 14, 2003NY

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE MAY MALFUNTION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN 4WD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *TS

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash
Filed Mar 4, 2003VI

WHILE DRIVING ON TOP OF A HILL CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE. *AK *NLM

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Feb 12, 200363,480 milesFL

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 30, 20022,600 milesVI

CONSUMER EXPERIENCE THE SAME DEFECT WITH THEIR ABS BRAKES, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 99 V 193 000, BUT VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL BY IT'S VIN NUMBER. TS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL. *TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Sep 19, 2002OH

WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
Filed Aug 29, 2002CA

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHOOK HARD. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND CLEANED EGR VALVE,BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. *AK

Structure › Body › DoorFire
Filed Aug 15, 2002CT

WHILE BRAKING DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED, AND ARMREST CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Aug 14, 2002CT

VEHICLE HAVE PROBLEM WITH EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A SUDDEN / EMERGENCY STOP. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Aug 9, 2002PA

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES AS STATED IN RECALL 99 V 193 000. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Filed Aug 7, 2002NM

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*AK

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Filed Jul 15, 2002CA

CONSUMER TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THEY DID NOT WORK. THEY FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF A RAIN STORM, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE VISIBILITY. *AK CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE WHEN IT WAS MENTIONED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. DEALER ADVISED IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO PIN POINT THE PROBLEM UNLESS THE WIPERS WERE MALFUNCTIONING AT THAT TIME. THE PROBLEM WITH THE WIPERS HOWEVER HAS BEEN FREQUENT. WIPERS FAIL IN DENSE FOG, MOST FAILURES OCCUR WHEN TRYING TO WASH THE WINDSHIELD. WIPERS HAVE FAILED AT THE INITIAL TURN ON AND DURING USE. *JG

Complaints 1-50 of 620, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 1995
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20261000Routine
202535100Routine
202453100Routine
202344200Routine
202255110Routine
2021141110Routine
2020224310Above average
2019189200Routine
20085000Routine
20079000Routine
200619010Routine
200515020Routine
200450100Routine
200377100Routine
2002246260Above average
2001326352Fatalities reported
2000589472Fatalities reported
1999436090Above average
199871631513Fatalities reported
19977687284Fatalities reported
19961,15311322Fatalities reported
19951,22411260High concern
1994 — this page620776Fatalities reported
19935117121Fatalities reported
1992278691Fatalities reported
19912227150Above average
199032470Routine

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1994 Chevrolet Blazer: questions buyers ask

Is the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Blazer years to avoid: owners filed 620 complaints, 2.5 times as many as a typical Blazer year. The most common complaint is about the brakes (68%).

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer?

The brakes: 420 of the 620 complaints (68%) are about it. Owners most often say it loses its brakes or the pedal sinks (38%), knocks, grinds or clunks (4%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (3%). The typical report comes at 150,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer have?

7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Oct 24, 2007. The largest, 99I006000, covered 2,400,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Blazer problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 118,000 miles. For the brakes the midpoint is 150,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer?

Yes, 6 times. The latest, EA01019 ("FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT"), was opened Dec 28, 2001 and closed Sep 27, 2002.

Are there service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer?

The manufacturer filed 24 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the transmission (3), the electrical system (3) and the fuel system (3). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

6 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 24, 2007. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.