1985 Chevrolet Blazer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 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.
Owner complaints
29 complaints6 involved a crash4 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
The engine oil cooling lines are weeping. When I look the problem up online I fine a recall by the manufacturer: 85c1466a aug 85 campaign - engine oil cooler hose may burst. And 85c1466az aug 85 campaign - engine oil cooler hose may fail. Contained in the recall document: "dealer campaign…
The engine oil cooling lines are weeping. When I look the problem up online I fine a recall by the manufacturer: 85c1466a aug 85 campaign - engine oil cooler hose may burst. And 85c1466az aug 85 campaign - engine oil cooler hose may fail. Contained in the recall document: "dealer campaign responsibility: "dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward." I have been told that dealers are not honoring this recall any longer. IS there a time limit when they have stated: "dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward."? *tr
- Structure › Body
Client injuired when roof crushed in during rollover, possibly related to structural weakness. (Attorney for client) *cj
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving, some of the tread came off the tire. tire name & size, uniroyal larado, p23575r15. *cj
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
While stepping down and out of the back door, consumer slipped down off tailgate, consumer feels this very unsafe.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The passenger side seat bracket failed causing the seat to collapse, once while in use. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission was slipping in vehicle - took to joy transmission service because of ad seen in local paper stating $200 complete transmission overhaul - took in 1/6/1998 promised to complete by 1/8/98 kept vehicle 6 days - they called on 6TH day and stated the transmission torn down and would cost…
Transmission was slipping in vehicle - took to joy transmission service because of ad seen in local paper stating $200 complete transmission overhaul - took in 1/6/1998 promised to complete by 1/8/98 kept vehicle 6 days - they called on 6TH day and stated the transmission torn down and would cost another $350 to "reassemble" even if they didn't do the repair to it or they could return the vehicle in pieces and we could reassemble ourselves - we gave them and additional $350- they promised vehicle would be completely repaired on next day 2 days later called and said the vehicle was fixed - went to pick up vehicle - vehicle had a flat tire and the stereo faceplated was missing but owner suddenly pulled out of bottom desk drawer when our tempers began to show. 2 weeks after vehicle returned it began to leak transmission fluid rapidly - returned vehicle they kept 3 days and said it was "fixed for good this time" 2 weeks after vehicle returned began to pour transmission fluid from the bottom of vehicle- transmission would not hold fluid. Returned and kept another 5 days - after 2 months same problem along with smoking from transmission and overheating of trans. Returned to same shop - now with a different name on shop would not honor warranty or repair even though the same mechanics working in shop - filed papers for small claims - shop will not accept paperwork for court under joy transmission name. mechanics name : peter phone number (310) 676-5061 *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure.
- Steering › Column
Where the tilt IS on vehicle has loosened up. The steering wheel IS very loose and wobbles a lot. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Oil and anti-freeze got mixed up and the vehicle isn't working. Also, there IS fuel coming out of the exhaust system, and there IS a noise coming from the vehicle. Consumer thinks the problem IS a hole in the sleeve of engine piston. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
Rubber plug on side of proportional valve failed, causing partial loss of brakes.
- Seat belts
Seat belts do not lock up regardless of the amount of tension
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Frame cracked where steering box bolts to frame.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Master cylinder/vacuum booster replaced twice. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes intermittently resist. when this happens driver has to stand on the brakes. The dealer has been notified. *ak
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Emission system failure.
- Seat belts
Seat belt failure.
- Seat belts
Seat belt failure.
- Power train › Axle assembly
When applying the brakes after sliding on icy pavement, the rear axle broke. Cause unknown. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
While driving the car it started making a loud noise, driver pulled over, car was then towed, driver were told that there was a split in the rear axle. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Suspension › Front
Driving about 60 mph, fell asleep at wheel on hwy, woke up and over corrected, vehicle went off side of road, driver thrown out of door (locked), blazer rolled on top of driver. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While driving at approx 65-70 mph and attempting to follow the curve in the road, steering wheel began to turn freely w/o turning the steering wheel, causing the consumer to hit the barrows and concrete dividers that were placed in the road.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission overheated. *Sd
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The steering coupling shatterd with age and caused very loose steering. Please describe. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Suspension control arm failed. *Sd
- Seats
Driver's seat anchors broke. *Sd
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
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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