1987 Chevrolet Blazer problems & reliability
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1987 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 20% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 17% |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 10% |
| Seats | 3 | 10% |
| Structure | 3 | 10% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% |
| Tires | 2 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Power Train · filed Aug 11, 2005
“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…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jul 31, 2005
“Consumer isable to pull the seat belt for more room due to seat belt slot being rusted. Dealer notified. Ts. *ak”
Seat Belts · filed Jan 24, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FUEL SYSTEM FIRES
Defect Petition DP94003 · opened Mar 28, 1994 · closed Jul 26, 1994
- REAR AXLE SHAFT
Engineering Analysis EA89003 · opened Nov 7, 1988 · closed Aug 24, 1990
- REAR AXLE FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE88047 · opened Apr 19, 1988 · closed Nov 7, 1988
Technical service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer.
Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw
GM561204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw
GM161514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
Front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw
9310A343 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1993
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1987 Chevrolet Blazer in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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