1992 Chevrolet Blazer problems & reliability
278 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 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.
11 complaints report injuries (16 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1992 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles were involved in 7 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 197 | 71% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 6% |
| Visibility | 13 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 3% |
| Seats | 7 | 3% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 3% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Visibility/wiper · filed Feb 2, 2022
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jan 27, 2009
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jul 14, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT
Engineering Analysis EA01019 · opened Dec 28, 2001 · closed Sep 27, 2002
- FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE
Recall Query RQ99015 · opened Jul 14, 1999 · closed Dec 28, 2001 · led to recall 99V130000
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
Engineering Analysis EA94038 · opened Oct 31, 1994 · closed Feb 28, 2000 · led to recall 99V193000
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA94029 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jul 31, 1996
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
Preliminary Evaluation PE94046 · opened Jun 17, 1994 · closed Oct 31, 1994
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. The 10 most recent:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005
Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr
02015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
990730016A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2002
Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *tw
96067A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw
666309 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1997
Fuel tank noise, fuel gage inaccurate, reduced fuel capacity.*sd
566304 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1995
Cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals). *sd
236111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1995
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
Oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
476149 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
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 1992 Chevrolet Blazer in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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