NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99021

UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAGE: Power Train

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- An upper control arm ball joint fails, resulting in the front suspension collapsing on the failed side. Investigation was initiated on March 05 1999. Closed on July 30 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99021 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97004

SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing**

RECALL »

Recall #97V096001

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tested a 1997 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag. The front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test. Investigation was initiated on February 28 1997. Closed on August 05 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97004 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99015

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE: Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

RECALL »

Recall #99V130000

1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- GM conducted two recalls, 95V-246 and 99V-130, for 741,486 model year 1992-1994 C/K extended cab light trucks, equipped with front high back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats. The bolts attaching the seat back to the recliner mechanism could loosen, fatigue, or fracture. In a past investigation, GM stated that the 2-door full size utility vehicles shared the same seats as the C/K trucks. This investigation is opened to determine if the utility vehicles based on the C/K trucks should be recalled as well. Investigation was initiated on July 14 1999. Closed on December 28 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99015 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA94038

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM: Service Brakes, Hydraulic**

RECALL »

Recall #99V193000

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail Investigation was initiated on October 31 1994. Closed on February 28 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94038 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97007

STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS: Steering

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- Coupling bolts, joining the steering shaft, may separate. In some cases, total unforeseen, loss of steering control may result. Investigation was initiated on April 17 1997. Closed on March 12 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97007 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99022

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT: Suspension**

RECALL »

Recall #01I018000

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on July 30 1999. Closed on August 28 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99022 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02006

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor**

RECALL »

Recall #03V210000

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, RQ99-003, GM has expanded the population of safety recall 98V-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles. Included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, S/T trucks and SUVS, & C/K trucks and SUVS. See attached technical report for details. Investigation was initiated on May 31 2002. Closed on July 23 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02006 »