1997 Chevrolet Blazer Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 5%of 768 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, 5% of the 768 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 25 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.
“Nothing happened to cause the airbag light to come on, but one day a few years ago it came on and won't go off. Certified GM mechanic can't find reason why. So I still drive the vehicle but have told my family, and left notarized statement with documentation, that if something should happen to me as a result of this (I.e. Airbag doesn't deploy thereby causing fatal injury or deploys without cause causing injury) they are to sue GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10360424, filed 2010-10, 156,000 miles“My 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (ls) was involved in a front end collision (pictures can be provided after 7/19/03 via email) of the damage. I was told by the fire and paramedics as well as the tow company and police officers that the airbag should have deployed as at least two of the sensors were impacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10028560, filed 2003-07, 75,000 miles“Dt: the vehicle was involved in a wreck while driving 35-45 MPH, and the air bag on the driver's side did not deploy. There was not warning lights on the dashboard. Consumer's vehicle was hit from behind, and was pushed into a telephone pole. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. A police report was taken. Two people were hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10132889, filed 2005-08, 85,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated while traveling for a long distance the air bag light illuminated intermittently which progressively started to illuminate consistently. The manufacturer was alerted who determined that the vehicle should be taken to the dealer where they will determined whether the problem is a safety defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10161430, filed 2006-07, 95,900 miles“At all the times that vehicle is on air bag light stays on. Vehicle has been taken to dealer and was diagnosed as air bag module failure. The only way it could be fixed was for the consumer to pay the repair cost. Manufacturer had been notified of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10042691, filed 2003-11, 73,217 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 11% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 18% |
| 2002 | 17 | 7% |
| 2001 | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 | 34 | 6% |
| 1999 | 26 | 6% |
| 1998 | 38 | 5% |
| 1997 | 38 | 5% |
| 1996 | 56 | 5% |
| 1995 | 59 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
156 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
129 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsSuspension
105 complaintsEngine cooling
93 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsFuel system
84 complaintsVehicle speed control
47 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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