1996 Chevrolet Blazer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“Dt: the consumer has a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The vehicle's frame cracked at one of the welds under the front wheel. The consumer noticed this about 2 weeks ago. The consumer has never received any recalls on the vehicle. Manufacturer and dealership not willing to provide free assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10127757, filed 2005-08, 212,000 miles“In november, I noticed an increase in wind/air noise coming from the rear tailgate. Upon investigation, I discovered that the rear windshield is being pulled away from the vehicle; the hinge mechanism, that holds the glass to the vehicle, has failed and there is about = inch gap between the glass and the weather seal. This problem has become worse with continued driving and a dealer has determined that the problem was do to no fault of my own . Chevrolet has refused to correct the problem which may cause exhaust fumes to enter and/or the rear windshield to be ripped from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #701522, filed 1998-12“Most of the problems that surfaced had already been repaired at least once. Most of the problems had already been repaired at least once under warranty and have recurred. The A/C seal leaked and needed a pump. There were problems with the idler pulley, oil filter lines, crank shaft,door hinges, power steering, throttle positioner sensor 2, left front axle seal, and the differential side covers.”
NHTSA complaint #10057277, filed 2004-01“Due to front frame of the vehicle breaking behind left front wheel vehicle was rocking back and forth during operation; in addition, to a popping and grinding noise being emitted from the vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle and was in process of repairing defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #889960, filed 2001-06Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 12 | 16% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 21 | 5% |
| 1998 | 25 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 2% |
| 1996 | 29 | 3% |
| 1995 | 37 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 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 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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