1993 Chevrolet Blazer
This year had more than double the complaints of 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.
- Complaints
- 517
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
78% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 517 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 | 185 |
| 2020 | 218 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
78% · 404 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 55 reportsMost commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Smoke coming from engine compartment, vehicle cut off. Nar 06/18/2003
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-16
While driving, the engine compartment caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-07
Fuel system, gasoline
5% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.
Power train
4% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
Electrical system
4% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and module.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1993Complaint volume 517 complaints filed for this model year.
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1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
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1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
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1994-10-21Power train94V093000 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…
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.
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1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
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1999-07-14Recall queryClosed 2001-12-28 Front seat recliner bolt failure
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1999-12-10Service brakes, hydraulic99I006000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport…
Remedy: Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the ABS unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the ABS on these surfaces.
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2000-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic99V193000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
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2001-12-28Engineering analysisClosed 2002-09-27 Front seat recliner bolt
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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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2006-05-04Fuel system, gasoline06E041000 Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (Cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the…
Remedy: R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. The recall began on May 4, 2006. Owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.
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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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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
1993 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 404 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 55 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V093000 · Power train
- Recall 99I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.