1996 Chevrolet Blazer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year. 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.
“I have had to change the oil coolant lines on my 1996 s-10 Blazer 5 times since I have owned the auto. I purcheased it in 1998. It was still under warranty then, and the first time they did the work free of charge. Since then, every 12-18 months I find oil dripping in my garage, and I am told it is these lines. I have been told by 3 different mechanics that these vehicles are notorious for this problem. Can't anything be done!!”
NHTSA complaint #10051388, filed 2003-12“I have 2 recalls and I would need to pay for my own transportation to and from the dealership... I don't think this is fair as I didn't ask for the 2 recalls... No safety defect mentioned.”
NHTSA complaint #727888, filed 2000-08“An electrical short is causing dome lights and dash lights to be inoperable. Also, engine service light illuminates when air conditioner is running. Dealer has serviced vehicle. However, problem has reorccurred. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894997, filed 2001-08“Brakes: since owning the vehicle, it has been towed three times for transmission. Transmission replaced once, computer chip for transmission, but they say there is nothing wrong with transmission. Engine check light is constantly coming on, and the light for the ABS is also coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #815237, filed 1997-08“Engine check light illuminated, resulting in hard shifting from first to second gear. Dealership reviewed vehicle; however found no defect, and suggested to have transmission replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8005705, filed 2002-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 26% |
| 2024 | 10 | 19% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 9 | 16% |
| 2021 | 24 | 17% |
| 2020 | 57 | 25% |
| 2019 | 54 | 29% |
| 2007 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 2% |
| 1997 | 27 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 1% |
| 1995 | 36 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 11% |
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 complaintsEquipment
29 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsSteering
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology