14 of the
1,707 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer are about the
lighting — 1% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
5,000 miles.
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE. THIS SWITCH AFFECTS TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND MANY OTHER COMPONENTS. *AK IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, THE SWITCH ARM WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE TURN SIGNAL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION. THE PROBLEM WAS COMMON AND FREQUENTLY FOUND IN THIS MAKE/MODEL. THE TURN SIGNAL ARM ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THE SAME TURN SIGNAL ARM WAS REPLACED WITHIN MONTH'S OF REPLACING THE ORIGINAL. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10034403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lebanon, ME
INTERIOR LIGHTING
THE CONSOLE LIGHTS CAME ON FOR NO REASON.
NHTSA complaint #10014808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA# 99-I-006-000: ABS BRAKE. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. CONSUMER STATED HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HER VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHILE HUSBAND DRIVING THE VEHICLE A REAR END. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA complaint #10004606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shadyside, OHCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
LIGHTING-HEADLIGHTS - WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, MY HEADLIGHTS (BOTH LOW AND HIGHBEAM) WILL GO OFF ALTOGETHER A FEW SECONDS AFTER I SWITCH TO MY HIGHBEAMS. AFTER EMERGENCY STOPPING DUE TO LACK OF VISION, IT COMES BACK ON AFTER SITTING A FEW MOMENTS ONLY TO HAPPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS DEFECT THAT ALMOST CAUSED A HEAD ON COLLISION AND MY FAMILY TO LOOSE OUR LIVES. 2) PARKING BRAKE - WHILE PARKED IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, MOTOR OFF, ON A CLOSE TO FLAT SURFACE, MY BLAZER'S EMERGENCY BRAKE DISENGAGES AND MY VEHICLE HAS TO BE MOVED BACK INTO ITS PAKING PLACE. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY - BATTERY GOES DEAD IF I LEAVE MY DOOR OPEN FOR 10 MINUTES TO SWEEP OUT THE INSIDE. EVEN AFTER FACTORY BATTERY WAS REPLACED FOR THE SAME REASON. EXHAUSTE SYSTEM: CVS VALVE REPLACED SOON AFTER DRIVING OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR AT DEALERSHIP. BRAKE:HYDROLIC ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ASSEMBLY: UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE CAUSING A CRASH INTO GUARDRAIL IN ORDER TO GET STOPPED. BRAKES ALSO FAIL WHEN TRYING TO COME TO A STOP AND RUNNING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD...CAUSES BRAKES TO MAKE A CLICKING NOISE AND LOOSE BRAKING HOLD...HAVE TO REAPPLY FOR VEHICLES BRAKES TO WORK.
NHTSA complaint #726163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE USING THE HIGH BEAMS, THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF COMPLETELY INTERMITTENTLY. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #552809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Villa Rica, GA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS FLICKER OFF AND ON. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF HEADLIGHTS ARE ON HIGH OR LOW BEAM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.
NHTSA complaint #841749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BRAKES LIGHT SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO COME ON WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIES THE BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #836746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
REAR TAIL LIGHT SEAL BROKEN RESULTING IN LEAKING, NEW ASSEMBLY REQUIRED.
NHTSA complaint #541114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMPS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #535568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
REAR TAIL LIGHTS FILL WITH WATER DUE TO BROKEN SEAL.
NHTSA complaint #535568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
White Hall, MD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES HARD THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECOND.
NHTSA complaint #818725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manquin, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
3RD BRAKE LIGHT LENS CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #487598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairoaks, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
WHEN YOU DRIVE IN THE SNOW THE SNOW BUILTS UP IN THE AREA WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS ARE LOCATED MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #978794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden HOM, OR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS ARE RECESSED INTO THE GRILL, CAUSING POOR ILLUMINATION.
NHTSA complaint #481243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.