1994 Chevrolet Blazer

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
628
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

74% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1994 628 1995: 1,225 complaints 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: 185 complaints 2020: 218 complaints 2020 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 31 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 1986 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1989 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1994 628 1995: 1,225 complaints 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: 185 complaints 2020: 218 complaints 2020 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 31 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 1986 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1988 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1992 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1994 628 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: 185 complaints 2020: 218 complaints 2020 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2022 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026

1994: 628 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
2019185
2020218
2021133
202250
202343
202450
202531
20261

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

74% · 462 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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I was driving home early this morning, after doing a little hill climbing the night before with a friend.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-21

Lost brakes hoses rusted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-25

Visibility

8% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While driving at normal speed driver closed the driver's side electrical window and started to smell wires burning inside the cab of the vehicle. Driver saw flames coming out of the rear driver's side door panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-22

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

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Fuel system, gasoline

7% · 47 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.

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Vehicle speed control

4% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASHINJURY
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ABS brakes failed, system locked upand vehicle accelerated. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-11

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1994Complaint volume 628 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
  3. R
    1994-06-30Trailer hitches94V114000 The trailer hitch attaching bolts were not tightened to the specified torque. This can lead to loosening and subsequent breakage of the fasteners.

    Remedy: Dealers will torque all eight trailer hitch bolts to the correct torque.

  4. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  5. I
    1995-02-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-05-26 Brake pedal separation from pivot arm
  6. I
    1996-07-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-12-16 Alleged failure of rear leaf springs
  7. I
    1999-07-14Recall queryClosed 2001-12-28 Front seat recliner bolt failure
  8. R
    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.

  10. I
    2001-12-28Engineering analysisClosed 2002-09-27 Front seat recliner bolt
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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.

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    Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling95I005000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, vans and motorhomes equipped with electronically fuel injected 6.5L diesel engine. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation part 573.

    Remedy: Dealers will install some recently developed enhancements which will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 462 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 52 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95I005000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 94V114000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 99I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.