1993 Chevrolet Blazer problems & reliability
511 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 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.
16 complaints report injuries (21 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1993 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles were involved in 14 fatal crashes with 8 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 | 375 | 73% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 51 | 10% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 4% |
| Power Train | 19 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 3% |
| Visibility | 16 | 3% |
| Seats | 11 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% |
| Suspension | 7 | 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
“I have the moto metal 6 lug bones wheels on this truck and they are cracking just like the 8 lug wheels of this same type. Moto metal will not replace all of the wheels and they know they have a problem. They recalled the 8 lugs but will not recall the 6 lug. If its the same issue of breaking then what should it…”
Wheels · filed Oct 9, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet blazer. The contact exit the vehicle and within a few minutes the vehicle ignited into flames. There were no personal injuries. The contact and neighbor extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who detected the faulty…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Aug 3, 2011
“Truck parked in back yard just caught fire. Fire department said fire started under dash on drivers side. I am now without a vehicle to drive and if there were a defect in this years truck why wasn't there a recall on it. *tr”
Electrical System · filed Feb 24, 2009
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
13 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 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
Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt
240699 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 1999
Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *tw
96067A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace pcm). *tw
676537 · 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
Policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *tw
96067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Fuel tank noise, fuel gage inaccurate, reduced fuel capacity.*sd
566304 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 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
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 1993 Chevrolet Blazer in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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