1996 Chevrolet Blazer electrical system problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the brakes when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel began to seize and the turn signals began to malfunction. The vehicle was taken…”
filed May 31, 2016
“Car accident was may 2008 was reported to usaa insurance and nc commissioner. I am former us army spouse and contractor 15 years. I am back at home of record. I have lost over $5000 to this incident and I deal with added medical disabilities from this dealing with chronic back, tbi ptsd and brain…”
filed Jul 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 7 | 27% |
| 2024 Blazer | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 Blazer | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 Blazer | 11 | 26% |
| 2021 Blazer | 37 | 30% |
| 2020 Blazer | 71 | 34% |
| 2019 Blazer | 59 | 32% |
| 2006 Blazer | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 Blazer | 10 | 20% |
| 2003 Blazer | 9 | 12% |
| 2002 Blazer | 21 | 9% |
| 2001 Blazer | 40 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.