1992 Chevrolet Blazer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer, 6% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Battery cable was designed too close to battery rack. This caused battery to short out and lose power. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing could be done. Cable needs to be insulated and strapped to prevent chaffing and shorening.”
NHTSA complaint #874773, filed 2000-11“While driving smoke starting coming out of the dashboard. First, speedometer and other gauges blacked out. After turning vehicle off for a few minutes, it stopped smoking. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified about the problem. Cluster module sent to be reconditioned.”
NHTSA complaint #864376, filed 2000-06“Driving the truck the battery light came on, and the truck started losing power, the truck coasted to a service station. Smoke was coming from underneath the hood, saw flames called fire department, and was told later that the fire started in the alternator.”
NHTSA complaint #817136, filed 1997-10“Was driving vehicle when vehicle suddenly lost power. After leaving vehicle, it exploded & caught fire. Flames put out by fire dept. Indication of fire was in fuel lines which was caused by a short in electrical wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #831599, filed 1998-12“Abs brake light stays on even when vehicle is turned off. Consumer has replaced battery twice. Consumer will contact manufacturer to see if they will repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #888534, filed 2001-05Electrical 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 1992 Chevrolet Blazer
206 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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