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1992 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.
278
Latest Feb 2, 2022
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.
6
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.
57
16 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 278 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and visibility categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 5 NHTSA investigations name it; and 11 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

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

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

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
06E041000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

May 18, 2006
7,800 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The 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.
R&B, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

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

EA01019ClosedEngineering Analysis

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT

Opened Dec 28, 2001
Closed Sep 27, 2002

There is no summary currently available

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
RQ99015ClosedRecall Query

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE

Opened Jul 14, 1999
Closed Dec 28, 2001
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERLed to recall 99V130000
EA94038ClosedEngineering Analysis

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

Opened Oct 31, 1994
Closed Feb 28, 2000

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 99I006000
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

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 278
BrakesVisibility
Filed Feb 2, 2022

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 their records. When GM/ Chevrolet fails to supply the data for my vehicle, does it have an obligation to inspect my vehicle to determine if it in fact has a problem that should have been resolved? Or has already been resolved? Or wasn't even a recalled vehicle at all? I would appreciate a reply to these questions and/or a reference to a site, providing this kind of information. Campaign Bulletins stated Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS or DCS Screen 445 before beginning campaign repairs. How is this information accessed today? Really appreciate the ongoing effort to minimize avoidable accidents! .

NHTSA ID
11449842
Incident
Feb 1, 2022
Brakes
Filed Jan 27, 2009

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.

NHTSA ID
10256508
Incident
Oct 1, 1994
Mileage
43,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 14, 2008

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

NHTSA ID
10234229
Incident
Apr 10, 1998
Mileage
91,721 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 21, 2007
Crash reported1 injury reported

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

NHTSA ID
10197118
Incident
Jul 17, 2007
Mileage
195,371 mi
Visibility
Filed Oct 20, 2006

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.

NHTSA ID
10171472
Incident
Oct 20, 2006
Mileage
178,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Jan 7, 2005
Crash reported

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

NHTSA ID
10103133
Incident
Nov 27, 2004
Mileage
36,250 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 29, 2004

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 CHEVROLET. *AK

NHTSA ID
10064117
Incident
Feb 24, 2003
Brakes
Filed Jan 23, 2004

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

NHTSA ID
10055787
Incident
Jan 4, 2004
Mileage
73,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

020730024A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

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

96067A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW

666309

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW

566304

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

FUEL TANK NOISE, FUEL GAGE INACCURATE, REDUCED FUEL CAPACITY.*SD

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
1992Viewing2786571.0
19912227870.4
1990324670.2
1989384570.5
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.