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Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 144 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
60 crash reports26 fire reports44 injury reports
What owners actually said
768 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2003
Seat Belts
FAILED ATTEMPTS TO HAVE SEAT BELT SAFETY SYSTEM INSPECTED.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL WHICH ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE SAFETY BELTS CHECKED. THE CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE DEALER SERVICE BECAUSE THEY ONLY WANT TO PERFORM THE INSPECTION DURING THE WEEK INSTEAD OF ON A SATURDAY. …
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FAILED ATTEMPTS TO HAVE SEAT BELT SAFETY SYSTEM INSPECTED.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL WHICH ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE SAFETY BELTS CHECKED. THE CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE DEALER SERVICE BECAUSE THEY ONLY WANT TO PERFORM THE INSPECTION DURING THE WEEK INSTEAD OF ON A SATURDAY. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10042139
30,600 miles · Sep 24, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingSuspension
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDS REPLACED. UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED WITH THE 2001 RECALL FROM GM. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 31,000 MILES
NHTSA ODI #10039499
98,567 miles · Sep 23, 2003
Seat BeltsSuspensionVisibility
LACK OF ASSISTANCE IN REMEDYING DEFECTS OF RECORD. SOON AFTER THE NOTIFICATION ABOUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE 97 CHEVY BLAZERS (MY SUV ORIGINATED IN DELAWARE, I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY BLEW ME OFF AND WOULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE ONE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. NOW I GET THE SAME THING ABOUT THE WIN…
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LACK OF ASSISTANCE IN REMEDYING DEFECTS OF RECORD. SOON AFTER THE NOTIFICATION ABOUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE 97 CHEVY BLAZERS (MY SUV ORIGINATED IN DELAWARE, I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY BLEW ME OFF AND WOULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE ONE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. NOW I GET THE SAME THING ABOUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. MY WIPERS ARE NOW INTERMITTENT. THEY WILL STOP GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY RESTART WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. MOST OF THE TIME THEY WORK PERFECTLY. IT IS THE UNEXPECTED STOP THAT IS SCARY. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A NOTICE ON THE DRIVER SEAT BELT. JUST WHO AM I SUPPOSE TO CALL. LINDSAY SURE DOESN'T WANT TO REMEDY THE SITUATIONS.
NHTSA ODI #10039348
22,000 miles · Sep 23, 2003
Air Bags
THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ARMING SENSOR. THIRTY MINUTES LATER THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD COME BACK ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER SAID THE STARTING SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10033635
106,500 miles · Sep 16, 2003
Seat Belts
VEHICLE SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON VEHICLE WITH SEVERAL COMPLICATIONS. *MR *SCC *CB
NHTSA ODI #10042092
85,000 miles · Sep 15, 2003
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM DUE TO VEHICLE BEING A SALVAGED VEHICLE.*AK THE COUNTY CONSIDERED THE VEHICLE TO BE SALVAGE. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *PH *JB
NHTSA ODI #10034373
87,948 miles · Sep 12, 2003
Suspension
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE DRIVER COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *PH
NHTSA ODI #10039843
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HAD A DELAYED REACTION WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER HEARD NOISES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR BOARD AND UNDER THE GLOVE DEPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER'S VIN WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE BRAKE RECALL, BUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR …
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WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HAD A DELAYED REACTION WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER HEARD NOISES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR BOARD AND UNDER THE GLOVE DEPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER'S VIN WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE BRAKE RECALL, BUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELTS. *PH *JB
NHTSA ODI #10034018
91,910 miles · Sep 12, 2003
Suspension
CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK BALL JOINTS SEPARATED FRONT THE CONTROL ARM CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONSUMER FOUND IT WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE BLAZER. *PH *JB
NHTSA ODI #10031344
96,000 miles · Sep 12, 2003
Electrical SystemFire
CONSUMER STATED AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FIRE HAD TAKEN PLACE NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC *JB
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. SUSTAINED LOADS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE AND DURATION ON THE BELT IN SEVERE CRASHES COULD FULLY DEPLOY THE BUCKLE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP, INTRODUCING A TOTAL OF 10 ADDITIONAL INCHES OF WEBBING INTO THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE FREE FALLING LATCH PLATE USED IN THIS SYSTEM MAY ALLOW WEBBING TO DYNAMICALLY DISTRIBUTE BETWEEN THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT AS THE DRIVER'S POSITION CHANGES DURING A MULTIPLE ROLLOVER EVENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP FULLY DEPLOYS IN A SEVERE MULTIPLE ROLLOVER CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BELTED DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE PARTIAL OR EVEN COMPLETE EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH ONE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FAILURE OF AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COULD OCCUR DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
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NHTSA investigations
2
EA97004 · Seat Belt Webbing Separation
Opened Feb 28, 1997 · Closed Aug 5, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
EA94038 · Abs Braking System
Opened Oct 31, 1994 · Closed Feb 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
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