1995 Chevrolet Blazer

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-08-02

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, 1995 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: 40 complaints 1989: 38 complaints 1990: 32 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 278 complaints 1993: 511 complaints 1994: 620 complaints 1995: 1224 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: 182 complaints 2020: 208 complaints 2020 2021: 121 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 37 complaints 2024: 38 complaints 2025: 25 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
1995: 1224 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198840
198938
199032
1991222
1992278
1993511
1994620
19951224
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019182
2020208
2021121
202242
202337
202438
202525
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 34%

34% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 413 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TWO RECALLS CONCERNING VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE RECALLS WERE REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120620

NHTSA#9335-99-I-006-000 THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS, BECAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER FAILED TO HONOR THE RECALL. *TS *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20021206

THE ABS SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950425

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 96 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 81 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 61 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 59 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941031 — EA (closed 20000228)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

R 19941114 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Campaign 94V242000 — check if this car was fixed

1995 — complaint volume: 1224
R 19950428 — suspension

THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.

Campaign 95V080000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19951004 — engine and engine cooling

FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.

Campaign 95V180000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19961121 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING DEVELOPMENT TESTING, THE PROP SHAFT CONTACTED THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Campaign 96V234000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19970617 — PE (closed 19971023)

WINDSHIELD WIPER

I 19971023 — EA (closed 19980702)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

R 19981215 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Campaign 98V150001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990405 — PE (closed 20000316)

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING

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

I 20000316 — EA (closed 20010831)

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST

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

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030723)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

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 20060509 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM

Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Campaign 06E023000 — 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 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (413 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (96 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (81 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V242000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V080000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V180000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V234000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V150001 (visibility) 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 06E023000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer have?

11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.