1996 Chevrolet Blazer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 5% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 16 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1996 chevy Blazer 4wd 4.3l central port fuel injection. The #4 fuse which is my gauge fuse keeps blowing and when it blows my instrument cluster zeros out and I have no clue what my speed is what my rpms are what my fuel level its, etc. My alternator stops charging and my vehical eventually stalls out due to the battery draining.”
NHTSA complaint #10514094, filed 2013-05, 147,000 miles“Put the cigarette lighter in. Got out of my car and walked to the front of the car. By the time got back to the door of the car to get my things out for work the dashboard of my car was on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10477974, filed 2012-09, 24,000 miles“Car accident was may 2008 was reported to usaa insurance and nc commissioner. I am former us army spouse and contractor 15 years. I am back at home of record. I have lost over $5000 to this incident and I deal with added medical disabilities from this dealing with chronic back, tbi ptsd and brain injury to left side. Confirmed with cat scan and army womack hospital. Did not have health care at the time. I have had ignition switch. The light bulb dealing with nc testing issues costing me with testing. Ohio thanks goodness not. But brights don't come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733065, filed 2015-07, 150,000 miles“I was driving down the highway when my 1996 chevy Blazer began to smoke under the hood. The temperature gauge showed the car was not over heating. I pulled off the highway to allow the smoke to clear and pulled the hood release. After 5 minutes the car continued to smoke. I got out of the car to check under the hood. I noticed a black spot on the hood and had the sense to realize the car was on fire without trying to lift the hood. I yelled to my mother to get out of the car. I called 911 to reach the police. When they came they could not put out the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10021481, filed 2003-06, 99,000 miles“1996 chev Blazer, we have replaced the alternator twice, the battery 3 times and if it is not started and or driven every day, then we have to jump it ? What can the problem be. It only has 55,000 miles on it. I drove it all week and on saturday, did not drive it on sunday and monday morning I had to get it jumped. This has been going on for sometime ? I have taken it to my local dealer and another mechanic and all they want to do is put another alternator on it. I don't want to pay for a 3rd alternator ????? Help !!!!! We have check all interor lights and they have not been left on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062197, filed 2004-03, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
443 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
182 complaintsEngine cooling
149 complaintsSuspension
149 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
96 complaintsAir bags
56 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsSeat belts
30 complaintsEquipment
29 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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