1989 Chevrolet Blazer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 16%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer, 16% of the 38 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.
“I have a 89' s10 Blazer that has had the front fan detach, I replaced the water pump and radiator (due to the fan coming of it cut into the radiator) and the serpentine belt. After fixing the problem it occurred again. I searched the internet for any information and found on your website that there was a safety recall for the year truck and problem I have been having, curious as to how to go about the recall or if it applys to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10178586, filed 2007-01“The digital dashboard went blank upon start up. A puff of smoke preceeded the problem. There might be a recall on this type of instrument clusters due to fire. If so, please inform me so I can let the dealer know.”
NHTSA complaint #720927, filed 2000-04“Vehicle was placed in the park position turned off for around five minutes, and vehicle caught on fire around the dash area/heater and radio. Please provide any further details, pe94-050.”
NHTSA complaint #860549, filed 2000-04“Cluster module died out, had no dashboard gauges. Gas indicator/speedodometer/ odometer/temperature gauge etc. All readings are not noticeable., dealer contacted and will repair at owners expense of $500.”
NHTSA complaint #827835, filed 1998-09“Pe94-050; consumer was traveling for about two minutes when the vehicle caught on fire in the dash area. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826091, filed 1998-07Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 32% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 20 | 37% |
| 2021 | 40 | 28% |
| 2020 | 78 | 35% |
| 2019 | 62 | 33% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 2 | 11% |
| 2005 | 4 | 27% |
| 2004 | 10 | 20% |
| 2003 | 9 | 12% |
| 2002 | 21 | 9% |
| 2001 | 40 | 12% |
| 2000 | 49 | 8% |
| 1999 | 40 | 9% |
| 1998 | 71 | 10% |
| 1997 | 89 | 12% |
| 1996 | 62 | 5% |
| 1995 | 70 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
| 1992 | 18 | 6% |
| 1991 | 16 | 7% |
| 1990 | 4 | 13% |
| 1989 | 6 | 16% |
| 1988 | 5 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
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.
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