1995 Chevrolet Blazer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 1,224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 3 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.
“While traveling on asphalt service road at approx. 40 MPH, the front left ball joint failed causing the vehicle to cross the road and into a ditch. Part has since been repaired with the additional repair”
NHTSA complaint #10130341, filed 2005-07, 93,000 miles“Rollover when traveling from shoulder onto the roadway, resulting in partial roof collapse, possible seatbelt failure, shattering of all windows except the rear hatch.”
NHTSA complaint #10205312, filed 2007-10, 96,000 miles“Brake linings had to be replaced at 30,000 miles and just about every 30,000 miles after that. The rear end went out at about 72,000 miles and had to be replaced at a cost of about $1800. We were on a trip from kentucky to alabama on june 23,2000, and the power brake booster went out. We were forced to travel with brakes that sounded like there was a horrible air leak every time you applied them, and the pedal went to the floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #724728, filed 2000-06“There has been a recall on the Chevrolet, Blazer, model year 1996 - 1998 for the same problem. I was told by the service manager at ramsey Chevrolet, my car is not covered under this recall. I was told the parts were worn out. It is extremely dangerous and not driveable so I feel this is a safety issue. Can you please advise? Thank you! The wearing out of the front universal ball joint and iver arm is a safety issue and this should be replaced by the manufacturer. Recall number 01v2.”
NHTSA complaint #753016, filed 2001-10“The truck was making a cluck during left turns from the drivers front tire, I took it to sears for inspection and they could not find any problems but did say that the ball joints (all four) were going bad and needed replacement soon. I took it to the dealer where purchased for another inspection and they said the sound was due to the ball joints (cost to replace=$700). I had the ball joints replaced...the truck still makes the sound and in addition, now makes the cluck when turning right in addition to left. …”
NHTSA complaint #762149, filed 2002-05Related recalls
- 95V080000Apr 24, 1995The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 1995, GMC Jimmy 1995
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 40 | 12% |
| 2000 | 100 | 17% |
| 1999 | 72 | 17% |
| 1998 | 60 | 8% |
| 1997 | 105 | 14% |
| 1996 | 149 | 13% |
| 1995 | 35 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer
531 complaintsEngine cooling
213 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
178 complaintsFuel system
112 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
44 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsSeat belts
31 complaintsSeats
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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