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1985 Chevrolet Blazer

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.

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Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 0 of 29 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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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 →
  • Steering. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports3 fire reports3 injury reports

What owners actually said

29 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2012
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 RESPONSIBILITY: "DEALERS ARE TO SERVICE…

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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

NHTSA ODI #10449999

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2001
StructureInjury

CLIENT INJUIRED WHEN ROOF CRUSHED IN DURING ROLLOVER, POSSIBLY RELATED TO STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *CJ

NHTSA ODI #558721

Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2000
Tires

WHILE DRIVING, SOME OF THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE. TIRE NAME & SIZE, UNIROYAL LARADO, P23575R15. *CJ

NHTSA ODI #557861

Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 2000
Structure

WHILE STEPPING DOWN AND OUT OF THE BACK DOOR, CONSUMER SLIPPED DOWN OFF TAILGATE, CONSUMER FEELS THIS VERY UNSAFE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #868095

Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 2000
Power Train

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" EVE…

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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

NHTSA ODI #724429

Mileage unknown · May 5, 2000
Seats

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BRACKET FAILED CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE, ONCE WHILE IN USE. NLM

NHTSA ODI #784644

Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingFire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #545042

Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 1999
Steering

WHERE THE TILT IS ON VEHICLE HAS LOOSENED UP. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE AND WOBBLES A LOT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #833611

Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling

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

NHTSA ODI #832192

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUBBER PLUG ON SIDE OF PROPORTIONAL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI #535013

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