1986 Chevrolet Blazer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 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
19 complaints5 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
The cord separated half way around the tire. the tire has 9/32 tread. scc ph
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While pulling into the entrance lane of a toll booth at 25 mph, unit 1 applied the brakes, however, the brakes failed. Unit 1 then turned the vehicle to the left to avoid hitting unit 2 which was stopped at the toll booth. unit 1 went onto the curb and concrete barrier. it then hit unit 2 in the…
While pulling into the entrance lane of a toll booth at 25 mph, unit 1 applied the brakes, however, the brakes failed. Unit 1 then turned the vehicle to the left to avoid hitting unit 2 which was stopped at the toll booth. unit 1 went onto the curb and concrete barrier. it then hit unit 2 in the left rear and then hit the toll booth, where it came to final rest. the officer at the scene found that the brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance. the front chamber was completely empty and the rear chamber had barely enough fluid to cover the bottom. no broken hoses, lines could be seen. There were no injuries, ohio traffic crash report. *tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Bad manufacturer paint, 7004r transmission unsafe, engine fire. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire lost all tread tearing up the side of my vehicle at the same time. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/70/r15 )
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Water in engine oil, the cause I have heard IS a failed head gasket. I would like to know if chevrolet has had a recall on this problem.. This happens when the engine overheats, cracking the head gasket. *ak
- Steering
Something broke in the steering while son was driving. As a result, car was totalled. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
While driving the truck the cruise control became stuck and it would not turn off, the engine raced between 70-85 mph. if the driver would turn the truck off, the steering would become stuck, so driver put truck in neutral, had applied the brakes, and the brakes were burned out. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Driving vehicle about 20mph up the driveway when the steering wheel broke. Had no control over vehicle. Turned vehicle off. Had vehicle towed to dealership. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt can't be secured on driver's side.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Whgile driving at approx 30-40 mph went to apply brakes, felt they were spongy did not react. This IS a intermittent problem. Dealer did brake service twice, cannot determine problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire.
- Equipment › Electrical
Cigarette lighter melted an electrical plug, causing fire.
- Electrical system › Ignition
When making a turn or coming to a stop, the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. please describe. *ak
- Tires
Right rear wheel came off, causing loss of control. .(Ohio state police report)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. (Ohio state police report)*sd
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Coolant system leaked,heater hose, threads corroded and fell within the intake manifold. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seat belt latch IS broken, will not fasten. tt
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Front passenger and driver seatback latch broke will not lock and seat will fall forward. tt
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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