1996 Chevrolet Blazer Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,000 miles.
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 march 8, 2006, the right rear tire went flat when I was returning home from northern virginia. This is the second time this has happened. Again, there was nothing in the road; I heard a popping noise, which was then followed by the tire going flat noise. Again I was able to pull over and get the tire changed (michelin tire).”
NHTSA complaint #10152529, filed 2006-03“On november 20, 2005, the left rear tire went flat when I was returning home from northern virginia. There was nothing in the road; I heard a pinging noise, which was then followed by the tire going flat noise. I was able to pull over and change the tire (michelin tire).”
NHTSA complaint #10152527, filed 2006-03“The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer equipped with definity tires ex600, size 235-70-r15 (n/a). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for a routine tire rotation when he was informed that the front driver's side tire belt became separated. In addition, the passenger's side rear and front tires were prematurely worn. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 50,000. The vehicle approximate current mileage was 153,000. Updated 12/18/13”
NHTSA complaint #10523106, filed 2013-07, 153,000 miles“The tires in question have the same defects that have been shown on national t.v. The sides of my tires have blistered and are peeling along with a faint line where the tread was attached to the rest of the tire. Do I have to have an accident or have a fatality before somthing or someone will contact me ? I have called and a report has been taken several times to firestone with a comment that some one from consumer affairs will be in contact with me. My first report of my problem with these tires was 9-5-00. I have lost my job and falling behind on bills. …”
NHTSA complaint #734365, filed 2000-10“1996 Chevrolet Blazer right rear tire came off vehicle while driving on the ohio turnpike. The right rear tire fell off, due to bad bearings. Ohio traffic report# 10-0020-89 updated letter 04/29/10”
NHTSA complaint #10312118, filed 2010-02Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 1% |
| 1995 | 13 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 16% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
| 1984 | 2 | 22% |
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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