1985 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (17% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and steering (5). Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes5 17%
- Engine cooling5 17%
- Steering5 17%
- Seat belts3 10%
- Seats2 6.9%
- Body and structure2 6.9%
- Suspension2 6.9%
- Tires2 6.9%
- Electrical system1 3.5%
Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The engine oil cooling lines are weeping. When I look the problem up online I fine a recall by the manufacturer: 85c1466a aug 85 campaign - engine oil cooler hose may burst. And 85c1466az aug 85 campaign - engine oil cooler hose may fail. Contained in the recall document: dealer campaign responsibility: dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward. I have been told that dealers are not honoring this recall any longer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449999, filed 2012-03Steering: “While driving at approx 65-70 MPH and attempting to follow the curve in the road, steering wheel began to turn freely w/o turning the steering wheel, causing the consumer to hit the barrows and concrete dividers that were placed in the road.”
NHTSA complaint #801315, filed 1996-08Transmission and drivetrain: “Transmission was slipping in vehicle - took to joy transmission service because of ad seen in local paper stating $200 complete transmission overhaul - took in 1/6/1998 promised to complete by 1/8/98 kept vehicle 6 days - they called on 6th day and stated the transmission torn down and would cost another $350 to reassemble even if they didn't do the repair to it or they could return the vehicle in pieces and we could reassemble ourselves - we gave them and additional $350- they promised vehicle would be completely repaired on next day 2 days later called and said the vehicle was fixed - went…”
NHTSA complaint #724429, filed 2000-06Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Blazer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 14,500 | 1 | 5 | 25 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 52 | 29,000 | 1 | 5 | 25 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 44 | 20,000 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 50 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 54 | 66,250 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 17 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 141 | 36,232 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 53 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 224 | 49,500 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 189 | 26,700 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 5 | 80,364 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 9 | 62,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 19 | 75,200 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 15 | 75,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 50 | 38,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 77 | 44,500 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 246 | 59,000 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 326 | 62,102 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 589 | 65,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 436 | 76,000 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 716 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 768 | 85,000 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 1,153 | 83,900 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1995 | 1,224 | 97,610 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 620 | 118,000 | 2 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 511 | 120,000 | 2 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 278 | 84,000 | 2 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 222 | 110,000 | 4 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 32 | — | 1 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 38 | — | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 40 | 85,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 30 | 106,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 19 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 29 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Blazer model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (17% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.
Has the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.