1983 Chevrolet Blazer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. Newest first.
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. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
The right front crossover pipe, which carries brake hydraulic fluid, may break and leak fluid. This occurs when the right front fender skirt contacts the pipe and vibration causes the pipe to wear through.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
If the position and clearance of the brake pipe are incorrect, the fender skirt will be adjusted and a replacement pipe will be installed.
The inertia lock mechanism may not function, allowing the seat back to fold forward, and the seat to move forward.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 65mph heard a rumble noise, and kept driving. Finally parked, checked vehicle, and noticed nothing wrong. Drove home and parked vehicle. next day, noticed tire in rear had lost about 6 inches in diameter of the tread. Steel belts could be seen. Drove to firestone retailer & had tire replaced. Tires p205/75r15, on 1983, chevrolet blazer.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
The firestone firehawk atx tire on the vehicle experienced tread separation which caused extensive damage to the vehicle. *mjs
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch pawl broke without a warning, and while driving. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The brake line burst, causing complete brake failure/accident.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear axle shaft
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Elect. Failures/fires
Summary of information from the manufacturer: ford has submitted 40 ownercomplaints which allege in-dash fires. It does not believe that thecomplaints indicate a defect nor are they safety related.analysis:a review of the complaints was conducted.various componentswere alleged to have been the source of the fires.the…
Summary of information from the manufacturer: ford has submitted 40 ownercomplaints which allege in-dash fires. It does not believe that thecomplaints indicate a defect nor are they safety related.analysis:a review of the complaints was conducted.various componentswere alleged to have been the source of the fires.the fan motor, blowerresistor, wiring, insulation, and the a/c control module have been reportedas defective.there IS no pattern of defect.no reported injuriesstatus:closed 6/30/87.======
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
- 39431Front door side glass binding/track disengagement.
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