1987 Chevrolet Blazer

▲ Better than typical

1987 Chevrolet Blazer
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:02:58.412Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1987: 30 complaints

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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	1225
1996	1153
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	185
2020	215
2021	129
2022	49
2023	42
2024	45
2025	30
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 20%

20% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and pump.

CRASH

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STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960601

SEAT BELTS 17%

17% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY

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THE OWNER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAD HIS SEAT BELT ON, BUT DURING THE ACCIDENT, BOLT CAME RIGHT OUT OF THE FLOOR THROWING PASSENGER RIGHT OUT THE TRUCK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960321

CONSUMER ISABLE TO PULL THE SEAT BELT FOR MORE ROOM DUE TO SEAT BELT SLOT BEING RUSTED. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030124

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880419 — PE (closed 19881107)

REAR AXLE FAILURE

I 19881107 — EA (closed 19900824)

REAR AXLE SHAFT

I 19940328 — DP (closed 19940726)

FUEL SYSTEM FIRES

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed