1996 Chevrolet Blazer wheels problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“While driving at 60 mph the front right wheel completely disengaged from the vehicle. There were no injuries. Please provide any further information. *jb. Consume rclaimed wheel fell off, and son could have been killed. *ak”
filed Jan 24, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Blazer | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Blazer | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Blazer | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Blazer | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Blazer | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Blazer | 13 | 2% |
| 1999 Blazer | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Blazer | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 Blazer | 5 | 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.