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NHTSA Defect Investigation List for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97004

    • Status:
    • Date Opened: February 28, 1997
    • Date Closed: August 05, 1997
    • Recall: Recall #97V096000

    Component: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing*

    Summary: 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.

    NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97004 »

    * This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.

  2. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA94038

    • Status:
    • Date Opened: October 31, 1994
    • Date Closed: February 28, 2000
    • Recall: Recall #99I006000

    Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic*

    Summary: Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail

    NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94038 »

    * This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.

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