1997 Chevrolet Blazer electrical system problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at night the high beams go out and the interior light will not turn off when the doors are closed or the switch turned off.”
filed Oct 25, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. While driving at an unknown speed, the abs warning light illuminated and the front brakes locked up intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs pump and electronic control module needed to be…”
filed Feb 10, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 7 | 27% |
| 2024 Blazer | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 Blazer | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 Blazer | 11 | 26% |
| 2021 Blazer | 37 | 30% |
| 2020 Blazer | 71 | 34% |
| 2019 Blazer | 59 | 32% |
| 2006 Blazer | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 Blazer | 10 | 20% |
| 2003 Blazer | 9 | 12% |
| 2002 Blazer | 21 | 9% |
| 2001 Blazer | 40 | 12% |
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.