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1989 Chevrolet Blazer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
38
Latest Sep 29, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
4
Latest Oct 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
5
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
13
5 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 38 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer, most frequently naming the brakes, seat belts and interior & seats categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 5 NHTSA investigations name it; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes716.3%
  • Seat belts716.3%
  • Interior & seats716.3%
  • Engine49.3%
  • Fuel system49.3%
  • Tires & wheels37.0%
  • Steering37.0%
  • Visibility24.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The 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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The 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.
The 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.
The 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).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E026000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Mar 23, 2006
61,944 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: 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.
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA94029ClosedEngineering Analysis

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

Opened Jul 29, 1994
Closed Jul 31, 1996

AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE94050ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FIRE IN DASH/INSTRUM.CLSTR

Opened Jun 27, 1994
Closed Sep 14, 1994

There is no summary currently available

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA92015ClosedEngineering Analysis

HIGH IDLE FLARE

Opened May 22, 1992
Closed May 28, 1993

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
PE92001ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

HIGH IDLE FLARE

Opened Jan 7, 1992
Closed May 22, 1992

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 38
BrakesFuel system
Filed Sep 29, 2017

BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ROTTED AWAY FUEL LEAKING LOST OF BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUIDS GAS TANK RUSTED AND LEAKING FUEL FLOOR RUSTED AWAY SEATS BROKE LOOSE OF MOUNTS

NHTSA ID
11030591
Incident
Sep 7, 2011
ElectricalEngine
Filed Jan 12, 2007

I HAVE A 89' S10 BLAZER THAT HAS HAD THE FRONT FAN DETACH, I REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR (DUE TO THE FAN COMING OF IT CUT INTO THE RADIATOR) AND THE SERPENTINE BELT. AFTER FIXING THE PROBLEM IT OCCURRED AGAIN. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR ANY INFORMATION AND FOUND ON YOUR WEBSITE THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE YEAR TRUCK AND PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN HAVING, CURIOUS AS TO HOW TO GO ABOUT THE RECALL OR IF IT APPLYS TO ME. *NM

NHTSA ID
10178586
Incident
Jan 12, 2007
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 22, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE TREAD ON DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF, BUT THE TIRE STAYED IN ACT. THE TRIM FOR THE WHEEL WELL TORE, AND THE EXHAUST WAS PINCHED , NEARLY CLOSED. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO FIRESTONE AND THEY CHECKED IT. THE MECHANIC STATED IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THEY WERE GIVEN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER FOR FIRESTONE. FIRESTONE STATE THE TIRE HAD TO BE MAILED TO THEM TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY WILL REPLACE IT. THERE WAS NEARLY A CRASH. THIS OCCURRED ON JULY 25, 2005. *AK THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *NM

NHTSA ID
10132448
Incident
Jul 25, 2005
Engine
Filed Sep 30, 2002
Fire reported

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE BURN DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. *SCC (OHIO TRAFFIC POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA ID
567657
Incident
Aug 17, 2002
BrakesSteering
Filed May 21, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT. STEERING IS LOOSE. CAN'T HOLD VEHICLE IN ROAD. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

NHTSA ID
8010239
Steering
Filed Apr 5, 2002

THIS IS THE THIRD FULL SIZE BLAZER THAT I HAVE OWNED ALL 3 HAVE DONE THE SAME THING IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT WITH NO RUST OR ROT PRESENT OR PRIOR DAMAGEOR ALTICATIONS DONE TO VEHICLE THIS IS A VERY BAD SAFTEY DEFECT I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH SWITCHING LANES WHEN THIS SNAPPED AND I LOST MY STEERING WHEN I GOT IT TO A SHOP THEY SAID THIS IS COMMON ON CHEVROLET BLAZERS BECAUSE THE FRAME IS TO THIN TO HANDLE THE STRESS AT THAT SPOT. *AK

NHTSA ID
760328
Incident
Apr 5, 2002
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 5, 2001
Crash reported1 injury reported

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHERE THE SEAT BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO JAM KNEES AGAINST THE DASHBOARD. *SLC

NHTSA ID
882103
Incident
Mar 5, 1999
Tires & wheels
Filed Feb 28, 2001

B.F.GOODRICH TIRES, 33 X 1250R15LT, DOT BEP68L1297 EXPERIENCING CRACKING WHERE TREAD MEETS SIDEWALL. *SLC

NHTSA ID
881680

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

02015

SUSPENSION:FRONT

POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR

990730016A

POWER TRAIN

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

GM161514

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW

GM561204

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW

9310A343

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

FRONT DOOR SIDE GLASS BINDING/TRACK DISENGAGEMENT. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Blazer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026100—
2025261050.9
2024421055.9
2023412059.4
2022451056.6
20211251051.3
20202113059.0
20191832051.4
2009000—
2008500—
2007900—
2006190040.5
2005150037.8
2004501039.7
2003771044.3
20022462152.1
20013263259.2
20005894359.3
19994360144.1
19987163155.9
19977687261.7
19961,15311767.5
19951,22411867.5
19946207669.7
19935117570.0
19922786571.0
19912227870.4
1990324670.2
1989Viewing384570.5
1988404161.2
1987303362.5
1986192263.0
1985292264.4
1984933—
1983443—
1982130—
1981130—
1980110—
1979110—
1978110—
1977210—
1976110—
1975010—
1974020—
1973110—
1972010—
1969010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.