1997 Chevrolet Blazer fuel system, other problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, other on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel gauge does not read properly. The vehicle has run out of gas numerous times because of the false reading. *bf *sc the consumer was told the fuel tank would need to be removed to determine the problem.”
filed Jan 18, 2005
“97 s10 blazer fuel gauge failed to read correctly causing running out off gas on highway and wipers failing to work but only when they feel like it almost causing me to slam into a semi in a sudden down pour. *ak”
filed Aug 27, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Other problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Blazer | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 Blazer | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Blazer | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 Blazer | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Blazer | 35 | 6% |
| 1999 Blazer | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 Blazer | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 Blazer | 5 | 0% |
| 1995 Blazer | 6 | 0% |
| 1994 Blazer | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 Blazer | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.