1992 Chevrolet BLAZER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
138 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
84,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 76 of 138 complaints (55.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 85 | 61.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 3.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 2.9% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 2.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 76 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 5 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 76; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 5; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 4; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 4; Electrical System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 5
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 125 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
1995: 48; 1996: 20; 2000: 36; 2001: 12; 2002: 5; 2003: 8; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 85 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10009025 · 2003-02-21 (February 21, 2003)
THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTED TO STOP.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016541 · 2003-04-26 (April 26, 2003)
VEHICLE USES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL, REPLACED EGR VALVE, THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, CLEANED FUEL INJECTOR, REPLACED PCV VALVE, SPARK PLUGS, SPARK PLUG WIRES AND STILL HAS ROUGH IDLE AND SOMETIMES JERKS FORWARD WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. ALSO THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT FREQUENTLY COMES ON READING A CODES FOR THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. SOMETIMES EXPELS BLACK SMOKE, AND HEAVY SMELL OF GAS WHEN FIRST CRANKED. COULD NHTSA HELP WITH THIS? *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 209,713 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016541 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070242 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THIS 1992 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER IN THE YEAR AND A HALF THAT I PURCHASED IT: 1.EGR VALVE 2.THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR 3.SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES 4.ROTOR AND ROTOR BUTTON 5.MUFFLER SYSTEM 6.PCV VALVE 7.FUEL INJECTOR CLEANED TWICE 8.OXYGEN SENSOR 9.LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM THE FIRST 8 ITEMS WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF ROUGH IDLING, SMOKE AND SLUGGISHNESS, AND EXCESSIVE USE OF GAS($75.00 IN A WEEK). I ALSO HAVE A ISSUE WITH PEELING PAINT ON THE ROOF AND SIDES OF MY TRUCK, IT IS PEELING IN PATCHES AND THE GREY PRIME…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,998 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070242 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033828 · 2003-08-13 (August 13, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING ALL OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WENT OUT. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033828 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033832 · 2003-08-13 (August 13, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSING POOR DRIVER VISIBILITY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033832 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501473 · 1995-09-05 (September 5, 1995)
LEFT WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN AMTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501473 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 864532 · 2000-06-29 (June 29, 2000)
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH AS SHE WAS APPROACHING A CURB SHE WENT TO TURN, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN. THERE WAS A TREE IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE VEERED OVER INTO THE GRASS AREA, HITTING THE TREE. SHE CALLED A TOW TRUCK WHICH BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP. A MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE IDLE LOOSENED FROM THE FRAME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 864532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 886071 · 2001-04-17 (April 17, 2001)
UPON ACCELERATION AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS VEHICLE IDLES VERY ROUGHLY, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLS. OCCURS MORE OFFTEN AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, AND AFTER MAKING A STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 886071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977861 · 1996-01-19 (January 19, 1996)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, DIFFICULTY ENGAGING THE GEAR, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSMISSION. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977861 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478113 · 1995-01-09 (January 9, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478113 at NHTSA ↗