1992 Chevrolet Blazer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1992 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 r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.
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.
Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle IS in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Owner complaints
278 complaints48 involved a crash9 involved a fire16 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes · Visibility/wiper
02/01/2022 Windshield wiper fails to function unless the circuit board is replaced. GM refused to replace the board for 1992 vehicles even though that same board was recalled for 1994 and later vehicles. Simply said it was not part part of the recall so I had to buy a replacement myself. Was GM…
02/01/2022 Windshield wiper fails to function unless the circuit board is replaced. GM refused to replace the board for 1992 vehicles even though that same board was recalled for 1994 and later vehicles. Simply said it was not part part of the recall so I had to buy a replacement myself. Was GM recall #98043 expanded to cover 1992 & 1993 year vehicles as well? ABS breaking ( or lack there of) is another matter. Upon entering my Blazer's VIN number into the NHTSA recall system, it revealed six recalls had been issued for 1992 Blazers. Unfortunately my VIN was not recognized other than that it was in fact a 1992 Blazer of some sort. Chevrolet simply said 1992 Chevrolet VIN numbers were not in their records. When GM/ Chevrolet fails to supply the data for my vehicle, does it have an obligation to inspect my vehicle to determine if it in fact has a problem that should have been resolved? Or has already been resolved? Or wasn't even a recalled vehicle at all? I would appreciate a reply to these questions and/or a reference to a site, providing this kind of information. Campaign Bulletins stated Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS or DCS Screen 445 before beginning campaign repairs. How is this information accessed today? Really appreciate the ongoing effort to minimize avoidable accidents! .
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet blazer. the contact has been experiencing brake failure with the vehicle. whenever the vehicle comes to a stop, she must exert maximum pressure to depress the brake pedal. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealer. through online research, the contact…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet blazer. the contact has been experiencing brake failure with the vehicle. whenever the vehicle comes to a stop, she must exert maximum pressure to depress the brake pedal. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealer. through online research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign ID number 93v119000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor). the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from the recall. she believes that the vehicle should be included in the recall since the failures are identical. the failure mileage was 43,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet blazer. the brake lights illuminated and the vehicle was taken to a mechanic. on two occasions, the diagnosis was that the brake modules needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,000 each time. the vehicle has been to the mechanic at least ten times for the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet blazer. the brake lights illuminated and the vehicle was taken to a mechanic. on two occasions, the diagnosis was that the brake modules needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,000 each time. the vehicle has been to the mechanic at least ten times for the ABS. the contact has never received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign ID number 99v193000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the current mileage was 214,856 and failure mileage was 91,721. *updated 08/04/08 *bf
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
ABS light IS on & has been coming on but going off ....was not aware there was a recall til a friend told me to check it after I had a wreck!!!! I now found out that the ABS might have had something to do with it...due to my wreck I am going to be seeing a doctor for my injuries .... I was going…
ABS light IS on & has been coming on but going off ....was not aware there was a recall til a friend told me to check it after I had a wreck!!!! I now found out that the ABS might have had something to do with it...due to my wreck I am going to be seeing a doctor for my injuries .... I was going around a curve when I went to slow down a little bit ...i was going 25...& my truck slid & when I went to turn to go around the curve my truck jerked to the left & I hit a barrier, and now I am unable to drive my truck .... failures: brakes & ABS system. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's windshield wiper circuit board was defective causing the windshield wipers to not consistently operate. the service dealer offered to fix the vehicle.
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer's vehicle was in a line of traffic stopped when the vehicle suddenly experienced sudden acceleration. This caused the vehicle to rear end another vehicle. consumer contacted the dealer to see if this vehicle was recalled for any related failures. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to locate a problem. *nm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wiper motor failed while driving in the rain. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Unknown or other
I have replaced the following items on this 1992 chevy S-10 blazer in the year and a half that I purchased it: 1.EGR valve 2.throttle control sensor 3.spark plugs and wires 4.rotor and rotor button 5.muffler system 6.PCV valve 7.fuel injector cleaned twice 8.oxygen sensor 9.lower ball joints and…
I have replaced the following items on this 1992 chevy S-10 blazer in the year and a half that I purchased it: 1.EGR valve 2.throttle control sensor 3.spark plugs and wires 4.rotor and rotor button 5.muffler system 6.PCV valve 7.fuel injector cleaned twice 8.oxygen sensor 9.lower ball joints and idler arm the first 8 items were replaced because of rough idling, smoke and sluggishness, and excessive use of gas($75.00 in a week). I also have a issue with peeling paint on the roof and sides of my truck, it IS peeling in patches and the grey primer underneath IS showing, this makes the truck look very bad.i was not aware that this was a major defect in this vehicle until recently and I want to find out how this can be fixed.
- Electrical system
I am complaining about the 1990's chevrolet blazers. Several consumers have reported to me the same problem. The dash that IS didital showing the mileage, spedometer and gas consumption goes out after a period of time and IS defective which makes the vechicle unsafe because I cannot see how fast I…
I am complaining about the 1990's chevrolet blazers. Several consumers have reported to me the same problem. The dash that IS didital showing the mileage, spedometer and gas consumption goes out after a period of time and IS defective which makes the vechicle unsafe because I cannot see how fast I am going, and gas consumption. I truly beleive this IS a defective part. I spoke to a couple of business's that deal with this type of repair and I was informed that it would cost over one thousandy should of informed the consumers that ther was a possiabliit dollars to repair and I was also informed that they were aware of many of these parts going out making this a defective part. I feel that chevrolet. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving at any speed, the ABS light stayed on at all times. when the consumer had to use the brakes in an emergency situation there was not enough stopping distance to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. the manufacturer IS aware of the problem. *jb
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While driving at highway speed suddenly the accelerator pedal went to the floor and vehicle accelerated at a high speed. brakes failed to hold when they were depressed to slow the vehicle down. As a result the vehicle impacted a pole. *Ak
- Electrical system
While driving and without prior warning all electrical components went completely out, causing poor driver visibility. *Ak
- Electrical system
Consumer states while driving all of electrical components went out. cause unknown.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The vehicle ABS light stayed on all the time, which meant that the ABS systems was inoperative. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Vehicle uses excessive amount of fuel, replaced egr valve, throttle control sensor, oxygen sensor, cleaned fuel injector, replaced pcv valve, spark plugs, spark plug wires and still has rough idle and sometimes jerks forward when brakes are engaged. Also the service engine soon light frequently…
Vehicle uses excessive amount of fuel, replaced egr valve, throttle control sensor, oxygen sensor, cleaned fuel injector, replaced pcv valve, spark plugs, spark plug wires and still has rough idle and sometimes jerks forward when brakes are engaged. Also the service engine soon light frequently comes on reading a codes for the emissions system. Sometimes expels black smoke, and heavy smell of gas when first cranked. could nhtsa help with this? *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The brakes failed when attempted to stop.*jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
The heater core was replaced three times in less than 5 years.*jb ph
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving in a storm, the wiper motor failed, consumer had to pull over to repair it, an inspection disclosed several defective solder connections that had corroded on the circuit board in the wiper motor, consumer believes that recall 98v150001 should be expanded to included his models year. *mj
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While the consumer was driving, suddenly the hood latch broke and completely covered the windshield causing hood to obstruct drivers view, also the vehicle crossed both lanes of travel striking the guardrail on the berm. Ohio traffic crash report (10-90-107) *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I received a recall notice from chevrolet approx 3 weeks after my daughter's accident. they have performed testing, but said the tests are inconclusive and deny responsibility. the 4-WD test indicated no prob. But the veh. Was not in 4WD at the time of the accident. good weather and road…
I received a recall notice from chevrolet approx 3 weeks after my daughter's accident. they have performed testing, but said the tests are inconclusive and deny responsibility. the 4-WD test indicated no prob. But the veh. Was not in 4WD at the time of the accident. good weather and road conditions, skip marks indicate to me that the ABS did in fact failed or malfunctioned. product liability person IS very difficult to contact, but finally got back with me and told me to have the damages repaired, then they will do the recall work on the brakes. if there IS no problem with the brakes, then why would they do the recall work? I feel we are being deceived and need help resolving this with chevrolet. the recall notice clearly states there IS a problem and it may result in longer stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash. it sure did. I thank god that my daughter was not seriously injured or killed because of their delay in getting a recall notice out on a 1992 vehicle!!!*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Left upper ball joint broke without warning,lost control of blazer. bulletin sequence no. 190 service bulletin no.300800 , nhtsa item number sb619031. Date of bulletin, 08/00. covering all years. part nomber for ball joints have never changed on nhtsa campaign ID number 011018000…
Left upper ball joint broke without warning,lost control of blazer. bulletin sequence no. 190 service bulletin no.300800 , nhtsa item number sb619031. Date of bulletin, 08/00. covering all years. part nomber for ball joints have never changed on nhtsa campaign ID number 011018000 component: suspension:independent front control arm upper ball joint recall date 1/07/02 1996 blazer/ gm has agred to replace upper ball joints at no cost . There seems to me a pattern of service bullitens over the years to make sure to check ball joints and then in 1996 agree to replace them at no charge. I talked to gm about this, failure of upper ball joints on my blazer . With the same part no. For joints also the new ball joints installed are the same part no. they gave me no answer said they are glad that no one was hurt , something IS very odd here on this problem . and then they said goodbye. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall 99 v 193 000/abs: whenever brakes are applied in panic stop it causes a delay in stopping distance. Dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While traveling at 40mph, left rear tire tread commenced to separate. 1992, chevrolet, blazer. Tire size p205/75r15, dot# apulab1122; was original equipment. Manufacturer was not notified. Consumer still has original tire.*ak *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
Consumer's husband was traveling about 8MPH ,turning inside of a parking lot where his wife was standing waiting for him to pick her up, husband went to apply brakes, vehicle jumped forward and pinned her up against another vehicle, and crushing her left foot severely. dealership was aware of problem. ABS antilock braking system was defective. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front seat recliner bolt
There is no summary currently available
- Front seat recliner bolt failure
- ABS braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- ABS braking system fails
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.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10006961Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 52576Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system.
- 52350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator).
- 45824Cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals).
- 45806Fuel tank noise, fuel gage inaccurate, reduced fuel capacity.*sd
- 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.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
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