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1986 Chevrolet Blazer

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.

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19Owner complaints

Model-year median: 32

0Recall campaigns

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2Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine And Engine Cooling
5Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Tires
3Seat Belts
2Steering
2
All reported categories
Electrical System
1Equipment
1Power Train
1Seats
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 0 of 19 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Tires. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports5 fire reports1 injury reports

What owners actually said

19 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 1997
Seat Belts

SEAT BELT CAN'T BE SECURED ON DRIVER'S SIDE.

NHTSA ODI #522121

Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 1997
Engine And Engine CoolingFire

ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI #520758

Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 1997
Electrical System

WHEN MAKING A TURN OR COMING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #807572

Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 1996
EquipmentFire

CIGARETTE LIGHTER MELTED AN ELECTRICAL PLUG, CAUSING FIRE.

NHTSA ODI #602443

Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 1996
Tires

RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. .(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA ODI #511509

Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 1995
Engine And Engine CoolingFire

ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD

NHTSA ODI #488969

Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 1995
Visibility

COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKED,HEATER HOSE, THREADS CORRODED AND FELL WITHIN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. TT

NHTSA ODI #966357

Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 1995
Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS BROKEN, WILL NOT FASTEN. TT

NHTSA ODI #963017

Mileage unknown · Feb 17, 1995
Seats

FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATBACK LATCH BROKE WILL NOT LOCK AND SEAT WILL FALL FORWARD. TT

NHTSA ODI #960170

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

EA89003 · Rear Axle Shaft

Opened Nov 7, 1988 · Closed Aug 24, 1990

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension

There is no summary currently available

PE88047 · Rear Axle Failure

Opened Apr 19, 1988 · Closed Nov 7, 1988

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension

There is no summary currently available