1996 Chevrolet Blazer suspension problems
149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1996 chevrolet blazer right rear tire came off vehicle while driving on the ohio turnpike. *kb the right rear tire fell off, due to bad bearings. Ohio traffic report# 10-0020-89 updated letter 04/29/10 *bf”
filed Feb 18, 2010
“The front tires are worn, and I have been told that I need upper and lower ball joints. I have had these replaced in the past. This is a continual repair and getting costly. I called gm and they told me there was a recall but because of the time that has past that it is no longer covered. I am in…”
filed Jun 15, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE…Campaign 01V200000 · Jun 28, 2001
Suspension problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Blazer | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Blazer | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 Blazer | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Blazer | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 Blazer | 40 | 12% |
| 2000 Blazer | 100 | 17% |
| 1999 Blazer | 72 | 17% |
| 1998 Blazer | 60 | 8% |
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.