1997 Chevrolet Blazer Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 768 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, 1% of the 768 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Seatback collapsed as consumer was driving 20-25mph. There was a ratchet noise, and seat reclined, making it very hard to drive. The dealer was contacted.provide more information please.”
NHTSA complaint #8003620, filed 2002-02“The head restraints in this vehicle are not adjustable, and when rear ended the consumer suffered neck injuries due to the lack of support by the non-adjustable head restraint. Dealer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #849415, filed 1999-09“While driving home from work travelling 55mph, driver's seatback snapped in a lying position. Contacted the dealer , and was told that it was a common occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #858840, filed 2000-03“Owner states while driving vehicle the front driver's seat moves forward during a stop and also causes the seat belt to become tight. Dealers told owner that this is normal operation.”
NHTSA complaint #810741, filed 1997-04“Head rest comes right to the bottom of the drivers skull, not adjustable, in case of a rear end accident the headrest is located for a person of my size to recieve a broken neck.”
NHTSA complaint #513787, filed 1996-12Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 49 | 8% |
| 1999 | 41 | 9% |
| 1998 | 84 | 12% |
| 1997 | 10 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 1% |
| 1995 | 23 | 2% |
| 1994 | 18 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 9% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsSteering
24 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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