FaultScore report
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA between 1995 and 2012. The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
35
Complaints
7
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
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Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
1 crashes, 0 fires
1 crashes, 0 fires
0 crashes, 2 fires
2 crashes, 2 fires
1 crashes, 0 fires
1 crashes, 0 fires
1 crashes, 0 fires
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
REAR AXLE SHAFT
REAR AXLE FAILURE
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CLIENT INJUIRED WHEN ROOF CRUSHED IN DURING ROLLOVER, POSSIBLY RELATED TO STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
NHTSA complaint #558721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #545042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #546731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #546732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL ON HWY, WOKE UP AND OVER CORRECTED, VEHICLE WENT OFF SIDE OF ROAD, DRIVER THROWN OUT OF DOOR (LOCKED), BLAZER ROLLED ON TOP OF DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #806399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL ON HWY, WOKE UP AND OVER CORRECTED, VEHICLE WENT OFF SIDE OF ROAD, DRIVER THROWN OUT OF DOOR (LOCKED), BLAZER ROLLED ON TOP OF DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #806399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE ENGINE OIL COOLING LINES ARE WEEPING. WHEN I LOOK THE PROBLEM UP ONLINE I FINE A RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURER: 85C1466A AUG 85 CAMPAIGN - ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE MAY BURST. AND 85C1466AZ AUG 85 CAMPAIGN - ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE MAY FAIL. CONTAINED IN THE RECALL DOCUMENT: "DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY: "DEALERS ARE TO SERVICE ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, AGE OF VEHICLE, OR OWNERSHIP, FROM THIS TIME FORWARD." I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT DEALERS ARE NOT HONORING THIS RECALL ANY LONGER. IS THERE A TIME LIMIT WHEN THEY HAVE STATED: "DEALERS ARE TO SERVICE ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, AGE OF VEHICLE, OR OWNERSHIP, FROM THIS TIME FORWARD."?
NHTSA complaint #10449999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CLIENT INJUIRED WHEN ROOF CRUSHED IN DURING ROLLOVER, POSSIBLY RELATED TO STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
NHTSA complaint #558721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING, SOME OF THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE. TIRE NAME & SIZE, UNIROYAL LARADO, P23575R15.
NHTSA complaint #557861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
WHILE STEPPING DOWN AND OUT OF THE BACK DOOR, CONSUMER SLIPPED DOWN OFF TAILGATE, CONSUMER FEELS THIS VERY UNSAFE.
NHTSA complaint #868095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BRACKET FAILED CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE, ONCE WHILE IN USE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING IN VEHICLE - TOOK TO JOY TRANSMISSION SERVICE BECAUSE OF AD SEEN IN LOCAL PAPER STATING $200 COMPLETE TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL - TOOK IN 1/6/1998 PROMISED TO COMPLETE BY 1/8/98 KEPT VEHICLE 6 DAYS - THEY CALLED ON 6TH DAY AND STATED THE TRANSMISSION TORN DOWN AND WOULD COST ANOTHER $350 TO "REASSEMBLE" EVEN IF THEY DIDN'T DO THE REPAIR TO IT OR THEY COULD RETURN THE VEHICLE IN PIECES AND WE COULD REASSEMBLE OURSELVES - WE GAVE THEM AND ADDITIONAL $350- THEY PROMISED VEHICLE WOULD BE COMPLETELY REPAIRED ON NEXT DAY 2 DAYS LATER CALLED AND SAID THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED - WENT TO PICK UP VEHICLE - VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE AND THE STEREO FACEPLATED WAS MISSING BUT OWNER SUDDENLY PULLED OUT OF BOTTOM DESK DRAWER WHEN OUR TEMPERS BEGAN TO SHOW. 2 WEEKS AFTER VEHICLE RETURNED IT BEGAN TO LEAK TRANSMISSION FLUID RAPIDLY - RETURNED VEHICLE THEY KEPT 3 DAYS AND SAID IT WAS "FIXED FOR GOOD THIS TIME" 2 WEEKS AFTER VEHICLE RETURNED BEGAN TO POUR TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE BOTTOM OF VEHICLE- TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT HOLD FLUID. RETURNED AND KEPT ANOTHER 5 DAYS - AFTER 2 MONTHS SAME PROBLEM ALONG WITH SMOKING FROM TRANSMISSION AND OVERHEATING OF TRANS. RETURNED TO SAME SHOP - NOW WITH A DIFFERENT NAME ON SHOP WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY OR REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THE SAME MECHANICS WORKING IN SHOP - FILED PAPERS FOR SMALL CLAIMS - SHOP WILL NOT ACCEPT PAPERWORK FOR COURT UNDER JOY TRANSMISSION NAME. MECHANICS NAME : PETER PHONE NUMBER (310) 676-5061
NHTSA complaint #724429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #545042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:COLUMN
WHERE THE TILT IS ON VEHICLE HAS LOOSENED UP. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE AND WOBBLES A LOT.
NHTSA complaint #833611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE GOT MIXED UP AND THE VEHICLE ISN'T WORKING. ALSO, THERE IS FUEL COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER THINKS THE PROBLEM IS A HOLE IN THE SLEEVE OF ENGINE PISTON.
NHTSA complaint #832192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE GOT MIXED UP AND THE VEHICLE ISN'T WORKING. ALSO, THERE IS FUEL COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER THINKS THE PROBLEM IS A HOLE IN THE SLEEVE OF ENGINE PISTON.
NHTSA complaint #832192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
RUBBER PLUG ON SIDE OF PROPORTIONAL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #535013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF TENSION
NHTSA complaint #532599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
FRAME CRACKED WHERE STEERING BOX BOLTS TO FRAME.
NHTSA complaint #529159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER/VACUUM BOOSTER REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #526288 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
MASTER CYLINDER/VACUUM BOOSTER REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #526288 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY RESIST. WHEN THIS HAPPENS DRIVER HAS TO STAND ON THE BRAKES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #817436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
EMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #515808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE
NHTSA complaint #515808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #546731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #546732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AFTER SLIDING ON ICY PAVEMENT, THE REAR AXLE BROKE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #808547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE, DRIVER PULLED OVER, CAR WAS THEN TOWED, DRIVER WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A SPLIT IN THE REAR AXLE.
NHTSA complaint #808426 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL ON HWY, WOKE UP AND OVER CORRECTED, VEHICLE WENT OFF SIDE OF ROAD, DRIVER THROWN OUT OF DOOR (LOCKED), BLAZER ROLLED ON TOP OF DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #806399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL ON HWY, WOKE UP AND OVER CORRECTED, VEHICLE WENT OFF SIDE OF ROAD, DRIVER THROWN OUT OF DOOR (LOCKED), BLAZER ROLLED ON TOP OF DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #806399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 65-70 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO FOLLOW THE CURVE IN THE ROAD, STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN FREELY W/O TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE BARROWS AND CONCRETE DIVIDERS THAT WERE PLACED IN THE ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #801315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.