1996 Chevrolet Blazer Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 2% of the 1,153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both rear wheels and axles separated from the rear differential while traveling at 55 MPH on highway. Loss of vehicle control and braking due to severed brake lines and rear wheels separated from rear differential.body damage incurred when rear wheel and axle jammed under rear bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #10029299, filed 2003-07, 85,000 miles“While driving at 60 MPH the front right wheel completely disengaged from the vehicle. There were no injuries. Please provide any further information. . Consume rclaimed wheel fell off, and son could have been killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10108739, filed 2005-01, 62,000 miles“The wheels were not seated properly on this particular trailer. When trailer was being pulled at any speed the hubs overheated. This caused the axel to be damaged beyond repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10083575, filed 2004-07, 80,000 miles“We were travelling westbound on route 4 in west rutland, vermont, at approximately 50 MPH, when we heard a whistling sound. We thought it was air coming through the top of the window, but in a matter of seconds, the car lost control and the front end of the car fell down . We originally thought we had a blow out, but after we viewed it with other people who stopped to assist, we discovered the rim was severed in half and the tire was totally out of place. A trucker who stopped to assist us, looked underneath and said it appeared to be a ball joint breakage. …”
NHTSA complaint #711356, filed 1999-09“Consumer states ball joints are constantly failing. Consumer has had to replace them twice. A recall was initiated, but consumer's VIN was not included. Related recalls 01v200000 and 01i018000. Right front wheel fell off as a result of the faulty ball joints. There was squeaking noise on turns due to idler arm failure. Front pads worn out and rotors failed, both were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8019559, filed 2002-09Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 22 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1987 | 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 29, 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