MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet Blazer

▲ Better than typical
1987 Chevrolet Blazer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:05:41.368Z

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
30
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1987 30 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1,225 complaints 1995 1996: 1,153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 188 complaints 2020: 222 complaints 2020 2021: 137 complaints 2022: 52 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 53 complaints 2025: 34 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1987 30 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1992 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1,225 complaints 1995 1996: 1,153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1998 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2001: 326 complaints 2001 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 188 complaints 2020: 222 complaints 2020 2021: 137 complaints 2022: 52 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 53 complaints 2025: 34 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1984 1985: 29 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1987 30 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1992 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1994 1995: 1,225 complaints 1996: 1,153 complaints 1996 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1998 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2002 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2019: 188 complaints 2020: 222 complaints 2020 2021: 137 complaints 2022: 52 complaints 2022 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 53 complaints 2024 2025: 34 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026

1987: 30 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198841
198940
199033
1991222
1992280
1993517
1994628
19951,225
19961,153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019188
2020222
2021137
202252
202343
202453
202534
20261

Known problem areas

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

Steering

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and pump.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Steering wheel locked up, causing accident. (New Jersey state police report)

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01

Seat belts

17% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-21

Consumer isable to pull the seat belt for more room due to seat belt slot being rusted. Dealer notified. Ts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-24

Power train

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

Structure

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

Seats

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-04-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-11-07 Rear axle failure
  2. I
    1988-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 1990-08-24 Rear axle shaft
  3. I
    1994-03-28Defect petitionClosed 1994-07-26 Fuel system fires
  4. R
    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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  5. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer have?
3 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.