1996 Chevrolet Blazer latches/locks/linkages problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. While proceeding to turn a corner at 25 mph, the driver's side door unexpectedly opened. The driver immediately closed the door manually while the vehicle was in motion. The driver then went to a repair shop and had the door temporarily secured. The…”
filed Mar 23, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. While driving 35 mph, the front driver side door flew open. The contact examined the door and noticed that the latch failed. He placed a piece of wood at the lock position to keep the door closed. A few days later, the front passenger side door lock also…”
filed Dec 21, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Blazer | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Blazer | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Blazer | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Blazer | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 Blazer | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Blazer | 15 | 2% |
| 1997 Blazer | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 Blazer | 12 | 1% |
| 1994 Blazer | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 Blazer | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 Blazer | 3 | 1% |
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.