1996 Chevrolet Blazer Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 178,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 178,000 miles. 2 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.
“On september 5, 2004, my husband, mother, 8 year old son, 4 year old daughter, and 1 year old son, were stranded in the emergency lane on I-66 east in fairfax county, va with a broken fuel pump. While waiting for a tow truck they were hit by a drunk driver who was traveling at approximately 100 MPH. The Blazer flipped onto its side and skidded a great distance, before finally coming to rest upside down. My 4 year old daughter was seriously injured when the back seat, and the front seat broke and sandwiched her in between the two. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104101, filed 2004-12, 178,000 miles“Both front seat covers have torn 4 times in less than 4 years, they have been replaced each time by the dealer, but this is only a temp. Fix, they each tear at the lumber switch which is very sharp, GM has been notifed but they just keep replacing the seat covers, they will not investigate the design problem”
NHTSA complaint #709613, filed 1999-08“The seats keep tearing, causing the metal hinge to stick out. Consumer also stated that when pulling the seatback to let someone in the back seat, it sticks out, causing it to stick driver's leg. Consumer has contacted the dealer and they have repaired it several times, but it keeps on tearing.”
NHTSA complaint #814208, filed 1997-07“Driver's power seat is inoperative. Driver's seat is stuck in one place, and if another driver cannot adjust the driver's seat accordingly, it may result in loss of vehicle control. Dealer has not been contacted. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #836479, filed 1999-04“While driving in the rain, consumer put on brakes and felt ABS kicking in, but there was a delay in stopping, consumer has also been to the dealer regarding an excessive brake squeak, dealer had replaced brake pads twice and rotors once. Right rear door won't always unlock from inside, dealer found no problem, pins at driver's door hinges rusted. The seal around right rear window holds water after rain. Rear passenger seat will not fold down, dealer found cable binding up. …”
NHTSA complaint #876082, filed 2000-12Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 49 | 8% |
| 1999 | 41 | 9% |
| 1998 | 84 | 12% |
| 1997 | 10 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 1% |
| 1995 | 23 | 2% |
| 1994 | 18 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 9% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
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.
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