1989 Chevrolet Blazer Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%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 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer, 11% 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“Consumer was driving on the highway and could not maintain speed. When the consumer pulled over, he noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle sustained severe burn damage to the entire vehicle. (ohio traffic police report)”
NHTSA complaint #567657, filed 2002-09Engine 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 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology