1987 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
- Complaints
- 30filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- 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 1987 Chevrolet Blazer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. The part named most often is steering, with 6 complaints (20% of the total), followed by seat belts (5) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 106,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 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.
- Steering6 20%
- Seat belts5 17%
- Fuel system3 10%
- Seats3 10%
- Body and structure3 10%
- Engine cooling2 6.7%
- Tires2 6.7%
- Vehicle speed control2 6.7%
- Wheels2 6.7%
Also reported: Brakes (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Seats: shoulder restraint does not retract. Seats do not stay in locked upright position, can be flung forward with using lock/unlock mechanism. Cruise control: does not engage - replaced servor and lever arm to fix problem. Fuel injection system: truck runs rough, replaced alternator, fixed timing (problem still exists). Power window/door: while closed and driving more than 20mph, wind noise coming from drivers side window . …”
NHTSA complaint #712493, filed 1999-09Fuel system: “1987 k5 Chevrolet Blazer 5.7l efi (VIN k) potential ignition source in the fuel tank - the ground path for the eels. Fuel pump and level gauge is partially completed by using one of the metal pick-up tubes, which is crimped/fastened into a metal cover that is attached to the top of the fuel tank. The ground is then transferred to the chassis by way of a tab and wire affixed to the cover on the outside of the tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130692, filed 2005-07, 106,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 106,000 and 106,000 miles.
Complaints 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 1987 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
- DP94003Fuel system firesClosed · Mar 28, 1994
- EA89003Rear axle shaftClosed · Nov 7, 1988
- PE88047Rear axle failureClosed · Apr 19, 1988
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 6 complaints (20% of the total), followed by seat belts with 5.
Has the 1987 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 106,000 miles and the middle half falls between 106,000 and 106,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.