1996 Chevrolet Blazer structure problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer — 3% 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
“Dt: the consumer has a 1996 chevrolet blazer. The vehicle's frame cracked at one of the welds under the front wheel. The consumer noticed this about 2 weeks ago. The consumer has never received any recalls on the vehicle. *ak manufacturer and dealership not willing to provide free assistance. *tt”
filed Jul 7, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Blazer | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Blazer | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 Blazer | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Blazer | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Blazer | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 Blazer | 12 | 16% |
| 2002 Blazer | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 Blazer | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 Blazer | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 Blazer | 21 | 5% |
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.