1987 Chevrolet Blazer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 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 replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
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
30 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
6/5/05: ebay auction of item #4554445898 ended. this was a 1987 chevrolet K-5 blazer that was being auctioned on kerry vokes ebay account. the purchase price that I paid for this vehicle was $1400. this vehicle was advertised on ebay by kerry vokes as a vehicle for sale from jeffrey's auto sales…
6/5/05: ebay auction of item #4554445898 ended. this was a 1987 chevrolet K-5 blazer that was being auctioned on kerry vokes ebay account. the purchase price that I paid for this vehicle was $1400. this vehicle was advertised on ebay by kerry vokes as a vehicle for sale from jeffrey's auto sales dealership. 6/8/05: $410 for plane tickets from minnesota to massachusetts. 6/18/05:$50 for a hotel room due to the vehicle not being able to be driven. The selling party would not return my calls and could not be reached. 7/5/05:ebay dispute about an item that IS significantly not as described. the odometer for one thing had to either be switched or the seller falsified the information on the advertisement and the title. the title and the advertisement on ebay claimed that the vehicle had 120,399 miles on the odometer and that 120,399 IS the actual mileage of the vehicle. I contacted a chevy dealership, asked what '87 K-5 blazer odometers went to before turning back over to zero; the technician stated that the odometers originally were manufactured to go to 999,999 and turn over to zero. the rep. That IS advertising this vehicle for jeffrey's auto sales dealership on ebay did not disclose that the odometer was not correct to the actual mileage of the vehicle or that the odometer had been switched or altered. I picked the vehicle up on 6/17/05 the first number in the odometers reading was a '2', if the odometer had not been tampered with or falsified on the advertisement and the title. the representative of the dealership IS claiming that the odometer turns over back to zero at 99,999 miles. the transmission IS why the vehicle IS out of service. the vehicle will not even shift anymore and IS broke down in perrysburg, ohio. the dealer had refused repairs and the vehicle has been out of service for well over 20 days, since I called and told the employee of jeffrey's auto sales dealership that answered the phone on 6/18/05. the steering wheel was extremely loose and was difficult to drive. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1987 K5 chevrolet blazer 5.7L efi (vin k) potential ignition source in the fuel tank - the ground path for the eels. Fuel pump and level gauge IS partially completed by using one of the metal pick-up tubes, which IS crimped/fastened into a metal cover that IS attached to the top of the fuel tank.…
1987 K5 chevrolet blazer 5.7L efi (vin k) potential ignition source in the fuel tank - the ground path for the eels. Fuel pump and level gauge IS partially completed by using one of the metal pick-up tubes, which IS crimped/fastened into a metal cover that IS attached to the top of the fuel tank. the ground IS then transferred to the chassis by way of a tab and wire affixed to the cover on the outside of the tank. the problem IS that (in my situation) the tube that provides the ground path came loose and was making intermittent contact with the crimp location in the cover, causing the fuel pump and gauge to intermittently cut-out, and I would have to assume a spark was generated at each make and/or break of the ground connection. because this tube passes through the tank cover, it IS very possible the spark was occurring on the inside of the fuel tank. the tube used for the ground path, happens to be one of the thinnest, longest tubes, and IS also most prone to becoming damaged in this fashion. I had no fire as a result, but when I discovered the cause of my fuel pump problem, I was alarmed at the potential for a fire/explosion.*jb
- Seat belts
Consumer isable to pull the seat belt for more room due to seat belt slot being rusted. Dealer notified. ts. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
The right front tire separated and wrapped around the front axle of the vehicle, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Mr the passenger in the vehicle was injured. *Jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Pe00020, tire tread separation: because blazer began to drive differently owner went to a tire shop. Found out that belts were in the process of separating from tire. firestone, atx, p20575r15. not original tire equipment. please provide tire mileage, dot # and date of incident.*ak
- Unknown or other
Ever since bought in 1993 the top part of the cab, the paint has been wearing off!!!
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Goes wild, out of control when braking. This has been like this since bought ( used).
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The steering column IS loose. This causes the shift lever to malfunction and pop out of park and roll. Vehicle has not been seen. *ak
- Seats
Seat rail brackets and bolts bulled loose from the floorboard leaving large holes in the floorboard, had to weld to use vehicle....bolts in seat back bracket broke off three tiems, causing seat to recline while driving. Also seat frame broke on left side of seat.....seat belt latch spring came out causing latch to fail. Current milage 222,721
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Seats: shoulder restraint does not retract. seats do not stay in locked upright position, can be flung forward with using lock/unlock mechanism. cruise control: does not engage - replaced servor and lever arm to fix problem. fuel injection system: truck runs rough, replaced alternator, fixed…
Seats: shoulder restraint does not retract. seats do not stay in locked upright position, can be flung forward with using lock/unlock mechanism. cruise control: does not engage - replaced servor and lever arm to fix problem. fuel injection system: truck runs rough, replaced alternator, fixed timing (problem still exists). power window/door: while closed and driving more than 20mph, wind noise coming from drivers side window . additional: after driving for several hours - "check gages" light comes momentarily (no other gages indicate unacceptable readings- only comes on when coming to stop/park - replaced alternator - problem still exists). possible oil pump defect.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Loose pully caused fan belt to fail. nlm
- Wheels
Left rear wheel fell off of vehicle resulting in vehicle damage.(ohio state police report).
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When involved in an accident, hit on driver's side behind the door where the gas tank IS located, and truck caught on fire and burned totally.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Serpentine belt flips off and/or breaks constantly, causing the power steering to fail.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Vehicle's power steering pump bracket broke in half and loss of steering occurred with no warning.the belt flew off, causing other serious damage. *ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Steering bracket bolt attached to box w/serpentine belt shears. This failure has reoccured twice since repaires.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel locked up, causing accident. (New jersey state police report)*sd
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Bolts that hold rear seat back upright broke during accident, causing injury. *Sd
- Wheels
Left rear wheel came off car, causing accident. (Ohio state police report) *dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt latch failed. *Sd
- Seat belts
The owner was in an accident and had his seat belt on, but during the accident, bolt came right out of the floor throwing passenger right out the truck. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Bolt that holds adjustable steering column came loose. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Alleged rear axle failure when the vehicle was in motion pe88-047. *ak
- Steering › Column
The tilt steering wheel IS very loose and will not stay steady and IS causing a safety hazard. Please describe. tt
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Driver's door latch misaligned, preventing driver from closing door. (other vehicle on 486880) *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel system fires
Fuel system fires
- 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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