1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 2 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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I was driving to a gas station, when I was about a block away from the gas station my vehicle run out of gas. I had to push it to the side of the road leaving it in the bus stop risking a $300 ticket to get gas.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-13
Also filed under Electrical system
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.
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1997 chev. S10 blazer fuel gauge not reading accurate goes from full to empty to half way to empty. Started using odometer milage to check when to fill up fuel fig. That 19 gal tank getting min. 12MPG=228MILES till empty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-12
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Blazer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.