1994 Chevrolet Blazer Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 620 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, 2% of the 620 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“At speeds above 40 MPH the 4 wheel drive had been engaging by self the past month, sometimes in low mode. Very loud gear noises, shuddering, vibration & significant sudden decrease in speed. Occurrence is dangerous at any point, but most critical when approaching a toll booth. An inexperienced driver could readily lose control of vehicle. Latest incident (date given) so violent & can't disengage 4 wheel drive, the SUV is parked until repaired. Independent repair shop will examine, & hopefully repair at reasonable cost, the vehicle week of 8/1-5/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10130654, filed 2005-07, 93,000 miles“Consumer got into vehicle and started it up. Then, realized that she didn't have remote control to garage door. When getting out of vehicle it started rolling backwards. Door knocked down consumer, and vehicle ran over consumer's leg. She suffered a broken leg. State farm insurance advised consumer to call NHTSA auto safety hotline. Consumer will also be calling manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #884296, filed 2001-03“Recall 94v-093 000, power train:auto transmission; vehicle experienced a no park condition while engine was running, causing unintentional movement of vehicle without operation action. Dealer notified, and informed that consumer vehicle was not part of recall. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #851389, filed 1999-11“After purchasing used vehicle I noticed a hesitation when put into reverse. Soon after the clutch occasionally slipped when in reversed. 3 weeks after having transmission serviced, reversed was completely out and put a factory rebuilt trans in.”
NHTSA complaint #710147, filed 1999-08“The truck has ABS brakes. When applying brakes they were not operating and caused a four car collision. Tt consumer lists that there were two injuries and four fatalities, nothing else is mentioned about the injuries/deaths. Dealer replaced knuckle assembly, due to popping noises. Transmission leak, dealer replaced pump cover. Poor gas mileage and poor power, dealer replaced injector assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #974403, filed 1995-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 12 | 22% |
| 2021 | 19 | 13% |
| 2020 | 75 | 33% |
| 2019 | 64 | 34% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 16% |
| 2002 | 33 | 13% |
| 2001 | 31 | 10% |
| 2000 | 84 | 14% |
| 1999 | 54 | 12% |
| 1998 | 74 | 10% |
| 1997 | 110 | 14% |
| 1996 | 96 | 8% |
| 1995 | 68 | 6% |
| 1994 | 12 | 2% |
| 1993 | 19 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 4 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer
434 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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