1992 Chevrolet Blazer Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,356miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,356 miles. 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.
“I have replaced the following items on this 1992 chevy s-10 Blazer in the year and a half that I purchased it: 1.EGR valve 2.throttle control sensor 3.spark plugs and wires 4.rotor and rotor button 5.muffler system 6.pcv valve 7.fuel injector cleaned twice 8.oxygen sensor 9.lower ball joints and idler arm the first 8 items were replaced because of rough idling, smoke and sluggishness, and excessive use of gas($75.00 in a week). …”
NHTSA complaint #10070242, filed 2004-01, 20,998 miles“Vehicle uses excessive amount of fuel, replaced EGR valve, throttle control sensor, oxygen sensor, cleaned fuel injector, replaced pcv valve, spark plugs, spark plug wires and still has rough idle and sometimes jerks forward when brakes are engaged. Also the service engine soon light frequently comes on reading a codes for the emissions system. Sometimes expels black smoke, and heavy smell of gas when first cranked. Could NHTSA help with this?”
NHTSA complaint #10016541, filed 2003-04, 209,713 miles“Upon acceleration and when shifting gears vehicle idles very roughly, and without prior warning vehicle stalls. Occurs more offten after driving vehicle over a period of time, and after making a stop at a light or stop sign. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #886071, filed 2001-04“Seat frame failed twice. Once in the lower frame area which was fixed by welding the frame, and once in the headrest to seat frame connection. Windshield wiper control unit failed during rainstorm resulting in windshield wipers failure to work. Unit replaced by owner and problem resolved. Solder joints to radiator failed twice resulting in dealer charging to repair at 60k miles, and once again during which time owner had radiator repair shop resolder joints to side tanks.”
NHTSA complaint #718713, filed 2000-02“While driving at 60 MPH and pulling a trailor , driver started to smell smoke. Within seconds a fire had started under engine , vehicle was totaled. Cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #855618, filed 2000-01Engine 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 1992 Chevrolet Blazer
206 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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