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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1993 Chevrolet Blazer Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
4%of 511 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 511 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The vehicle moved backward, on two occasions in 1999, while running and parked on a slight incline. The transmission was fully engaged in park on both occasions. There is a recall for this condition (NHTSA 94v093000), but the recall states that the s-series trucks are excluded because they are only 2-wheel drive. I have contacted Chevrolet motor company and hhtsa and have been told that my vehicle is not covered, based upon the VIN. …”

NHTSA complaint #723801, filed 2000-06

“When engine is running and vehicle is in park it will roll in either direction. There is a recall. Consumer had recall campaign 94v093000 performed, but problem still occured. Dealer notified.”

NHTSA complaint #8007638, filed 2002-04

“While driving about any MPH engine will not accelerate, and sometimes will start losing power in middle of highway. Dealer had been contacted. Please provide more information.”

NHTSA complaint #8003445, filed 2002-02

“While consumer was driving vehicle suddenly stopped, and there was a very loud grinding noise, but vehicle was not moving at all. Has not contacted dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #8003247, filed 2002-01

“Consumer had recall repair regarding the four wheel drive system, when repair was complete the low range could be engaged, however the high range could not be.”

NHTSA complaint #559103, filed 2001-01

Related recalls

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024815%
20231023%
20221222%
20211913%
20207533%
20196434%
200448%
20031216%
20023313%
20013110%
20008414%
19995412%
19987410%
199711014%
1996968%
1995686%
1994122%
1993194%
199231%
199184%
199039%
198913%
198825%
1987413%
198615%
1985414%

Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer

Brakes
377 complaints
Engine cooling
51 complaints
Fuel system
22 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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