1996 Chevrolet Blazer engine and engine cooling problems
149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchase my vehicle used on 12/4/01 , I have had to replace the temperature gauge every year because it indicates it is overheating. 3 weeks ago it started saying it was overheating and smoke filled the interior of my vehicle with fumes. It was repaired. At 3:15 p.m. Today, my car indicates it is…”
filed Apr 23, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the air conditioner would not function. In addition, the radiator hose was leaking and the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection. The contact was informed that there was a crack on the block (heater core) of the…”
filed Jul 11, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Blazer | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Blazer | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Blazer | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Blazer | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Blazer | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 Blazer | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Blazer | 20 | 8% |
| 2001 Blazer | 23 | 7% |
| 2000 Blazer | 63 | 11% |
| 1999 Blazer | 62 | 14% |
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.