1988 Chevrolet Blazer Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1988 Chevrolet Blazer, 18% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“Driving on road at approximately 45mph all of sudden the temperature gauge shot up and the steering column wouldn't move. Pulled over, and had the vehicle towed t a mechanic shop. Replaced power steering bracket.”
NHTSA complaint #850589, filed 1999-10“When parked wires ignited near fire wall. Tt while vehicle was parked with the engine running, consumer noticed smoke, lifted up the hood and noticed engine on fire back by the firewall, consumer put out fire with water hose and fire extinguisher.”
NHTSA complaint #975294, filed 1995-11“Vehicle caught fire under hood.owner notes of flames coming from the back of engine. Cause appears to be oil shooting out of dipstick which caused fire.”
NHTSA complaint #819761, filed 1997-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 | 20 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 7% |
| 2000 | 63 | 11% |
| 1999 | 62 | 14% |
| 1998 | 64 | 9% |
| 1997 | 93 | 12% |
| 1996 | 149 | 13% |
| 1995 | 213 | 17% |
| 1994 | 42 | 7% |
| 1993 | 51 | 10% |
| 1992 | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 | 12 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 16% |
| 1989 | 4 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 5 | 26% |
| 1985 | 5 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Blazer
12 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Blazer
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.
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