1996 Chevrolet Blazer Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Shortly after I purchased my 1996 chevy 4x4 Blazer, the air conditioner stopped working. After getting this serviced, and not using it during the winter months. I took it in to have it checked again and was told the condenser was bad and would have to be replaced. This has not only happened on this vehicle, but also on the Chevrolet truck we had owned before. While talking with the mechanic he said that he has work on lots of chevys with trouble in the condenser. I think this matter should be researched and taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #10112375, filed 2005-03, 139 miles“Windshield wipers front & rear failed, water pump quit, drive shaft broke, ball joints right front broke, heater quit, air conditioner quit. Drivers side rear view mirror fell off, steering problems, brake problems, universal joints worn out, cracked front rotors,etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10016198, filed 2003-04, 99,000 miles“1. Anti-lock brake controller bad 2. Air conditioner compressor leaks out all refrigerant 3. Head lights are so bad, you can not see the road hardly at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10010916, filed 2003-03, 41,000 miles“At approximately 46,000 miles, the air conditioning in my Blazer died. The condensor, etc. All need to be replaced. My independent dealer relayed to me that he has had three 1996 and a 1997 blazers in for A/C failure in the last 6 months. He says it is due to cheap parts .”
NHTSA complaint #736870, filed 2000-11“We recently purchased this 1996 Blazer and due to it being used we are without warranty. The windshield wipers sometimes do not come on and when they are working they sometimes stop in the midst of a rainstorm. This is extremely dangerous and has caused us on more than one occasion the need to stop driving for our safety and other motorists. The air conditioner is hit and miss just like the wiper, but thank heavens this is not a safety issue only a comfort issue.”
NHTSA complaint #711577, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 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…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10114924Oct 23, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 18 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 16 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 2% |
| 1996 | 29 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
443 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
182 complaintsEngine cooling
149 complaintsSuspension
149 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
96 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsAir bags
56 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsSeat belts
30 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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