1987 Chevrolet Blazer Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 13% |
| 2021 | 18 | 13% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 56% |
| 2006 | 11 | 58% |
| 2005 | 7 | 47% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 | 22 | 9% |
| 2001 | 33 | 10% |
| 2000 | 84 | 14% |
| 1999 | 30 | 7% |
| 1998 | 29 | 4% |
| 1997 | 84 | 11% |
| 1996 | 36 | 3% |
| 1995 | 112 | 9% |
| 1994 | 45 | 7% |
| 1993 | 22 | 4% |
| 1992 | 11 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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