1997 Chevrolet Blazer equipment problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 1997 chevrolet blazer. A few years back the windshield wipers stopped working while I was driving in a heavy rainstorm on a high traffic expressway. It was a very dangerous situation as there was no visibility due to the wipers stopping. I contacted chevrolet and repairs were made at a…”
filed Dec 16, 2008
“Owning this vehicle has been a nightmare and a financial drain. Windshield wipers worked when they chose, replaced wiper motor due to defective part. Upper and lower ball joints all had to be replaced. Wheel bearings had to be replaced. A/c stopped working, had it looked at and recharged and it…”
filed Mar 8, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 15, 2019
Equipment problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Blazer | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Blazer | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Blazer | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 Blazer | 18 | 3% |
| 1999 Blazer | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 Blazer | 16 | 2% |
| 1996 Blazer | 29 | 3% |
| 1995 Blazer | 13 | 1% |
| 1994 Blazer | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 Blazer | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 Blazer | 2 | 1% |
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.