1993 Chevrolet BLAZER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
219 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
120,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 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 113 of 219 complaints (51.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 134 | 61.2% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 4.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 3.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 2.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 1.8% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 1.8% |
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 | 113 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 9 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 6 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 113; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 14; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve): 9; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 7
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 202 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 | 78 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 78; 1996: 23; 2000: 50; 2001: 22; 2002: 19; 2003: 8; 2004: 6; 2005: 6; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 134 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10005815 · 2003-02-13 (February 13, 2003)
THREE TIMES DURING JUNE OF 2002 VEHICLE DIED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON INTERSTATE AND WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO HANDLE,ALL POWER GONE , HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO USE BRAKES,VERY SCARY W/ 5 YR. OLD SON W/ME. MECHANIC INSTALLED NEW FUEL PUMP AND RELAY.
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005815 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005817 · 2003-02-13 (February 13, 2003)
VEHICLE WAS NOT STARTING RIGHT AWAY AND WOULD DIE OUT WHEN LET OFF GAS. ALMOST REAR-ENDED A CAR AT A TOLL BOOTH ON ONE OCCASION,HAD TO PUT INTO NEUTRAL TO USE BRAKES THEN DRIVE WITH TWO FEET THE REST OF THE 200 MILE TRIP HOME. MECHANIC REPLACED EGR VALVE FOR THE SECOND TIME! JANUARY HAD TO CLEAN OUT EGR AGAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005817 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008371 · 2003-03-04 (March 4, 2003)
ON FEBRUARY 22,03 VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED DUE TO RECALL ON ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN WE PICKED UP VEHICLE FRONT AXLE WAS ENGAGED FULL TIME, FEB.22-03 RETURN FOR REPAIR WHEN RETURNED RANDOM BRAKE FAILURE RETURNED AND TOLD BEARING PROBLEM , ??? MARCH 4-03 TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER. TOLD COMPUTER PROBLEM. DISCONNECTED ABS FOR SAFETY REASONS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD OF OTHER INCIDENTS ON SAME MAKE AND MODELS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 153,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011687 · 2003-03-13 (March 13, 2003)
THE BOLT BROKE ON THE FRONT SEAT.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011687 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015512 · 2003-04-09 (April 9, 2003)
THE BRAKE PEDAL GRABBED WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE FOR THE FIRST TIME. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE THE SECOND TIME THE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR BOARD. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015512 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024679 · 2003-06-07 (June 7, 2003)
SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, VEHICLE CUT OFF. NAR 06/18/2003 *MR *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042405 · 2003-10-06 (October 6, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, WATER HAD TO BE APPLIED BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE SMOKING. CONSUMER HAD TO TAP THE MOTOR A FEW TIMES TO GET THE WIPERS TO WORK. IT HAPPENED A MONTH AGO.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052196 · 2003-12-22 (December 22, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10052196 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
94V093000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 1994-05-16 (May 16, 1994)
SIGNIFICANT WEAR CAN DEVELOP ON THE LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH PREVENTING THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING. THIS CAN PREVENT A "NO PARK" CONDITION TO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, CAUSING UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. (THE "NO PARK" CONDITION WILL NOT OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF.)
Consequence: UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR CONTAMINATION WHICH WILL INDICATE IF THE LOW OR REVERSE CLUTCH IS WORN. IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOWS CONTAMINATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V193000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Reported: 1999-07-19 (July 19, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign record ↗