1994 Chevrolet Blazer

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 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 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1994 1995: 1225 complaints 1995 1996: 1153 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: 213 complaints 2020 2021: 128 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
1994: 628 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198841
198940
199033
1991222
1992280
1993517
1994628
19951225
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019185
2020213
2021128
202248
202342
202443
202528
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 74%

74% of complaints: service brakes — 462 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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, 20150121

LOST BRAKES HOSES RUSTED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131025

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20030922

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 47 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS BRAKES FAILED, SYSTEM LOCKED UPAND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950111

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SAFETY TIMELINE

1994 — complaint volume: 628
I 19940617 — PE (closed 19941031)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

R 19940630 — trailer hitches

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.

Campaign 94V114000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941031 — EA (closed 20000228)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

I 19950215 — PE (closed 19950526)

BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARM

I 19960712 — PE (closed 19961216)

ALLEGED FAILURE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS

I 19990714 — RQ (closed 20011228)

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE

R 19991210 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 UTI

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.

Campaign 99I006000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000531 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 D

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Campaign 99V193000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20011228 — EA (closed 20020927)

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT

R 20060504 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHICLE

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.

Campaign 06E041000 — 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

R Date not on file — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 95I005000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (462 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95I005000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V114000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99I006000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V193000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E041000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.