1997 Chevrolet Blazer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 4%of 768 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 768 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Throttle stuck brakes could not stop vehicle. Lost control and rolled. Lucky I was on my property and not a public road. No report. Can be inspected. Available anytime. This is not the only year of this model I have had this problem I have had two 2002 that have had same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11501735, filed 2023-01“The engine continues to cut off if the vehicle has been drived for more that 30 minutes and the A/C is running. The engine light does not come on nor are there any warnings that the vehicle is going to die. Dealer cannot identify any problem because computer isn't registering any issues. The EGR valve was replaced but problem continues.”
NHTSA complaint #718983, filed 2000-02“While driving down road engine check light came on. At the same same time oil was pumping on the left front rotor, and lost all oil. Pulled over. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, and had vehicle towed. Engine cooling line was rubbing against something which caused a hole in the line. Dealer replaced cooling line.”
NHTSA complaint #857897, filed 2000-03“Starter went, gas gauge stopped working, rear wiper don't work, ball joints bad, alternater went, shocks went many times, anti lock breaks don't work properly. Tired of the problems!”
NHTSA complaint #10124382, filed 2005-06“Abs sensor light came on. Vehicle was surging.replaced ABS sensor. Extremely poor gas mileage. Then engine check light comes on. Replaced all 6 fuel injectors once and #'s 2&3, twice. Driver side door wasn't flush w/car. Removed door & rewelded. ( DOT number: tire size: 235/70/15r )”
NHTSA complaint #705237, filed 1999-04Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 26% |
| 2024 | 9 | 17% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 9 | 17% |
| 2021 | 24 | 17% |
| 2020 | 57 | 25% |
| 2019 | 54 | 29% |
| 2007 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 2% |
| 1997 | 27 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 1% |
| 1995 | 36 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 11% |
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 complaintsAir bags
38 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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