1997 Chevrolet Blazer safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
60
complaints reporting a crash
28
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 45 report injuries (66 people injured, 4 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1997 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles were involved in 34 fatal crashes with 29 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE… · Mar 31, 2003
- Fire riskCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A… · Mar 7, 2003
- Crash riskON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN… · Jun 28, 2001