1986 Chevrolet Blazer
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1986
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 280 |
| 1993 | 517 |
| 1994 | 628 |
| 1995 | 1,225 |
| 1996 | 1,153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 188 |
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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Engine fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-18
Engine fire. (Ohio state police report)
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25
Tires
3 of 19 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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The cord separated half way around the tire. The tire has 9/32 tread. Scc ph
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-04
Service brakes
3 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
2 of 19 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Steering
2 of 19 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1988-04-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-11-07 Rear axle failure
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1988-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 1990-08-24 Rear axle shaft
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1986 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.