1997 Chevrolet Blazer fuel system, gasoline problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel pump always reads full. I ran out of gas yesterday, and that is enough. I know of two other blazers at my work that are doing the same thing. Time for the sending unit to be recalled. *nm”
filed May 28, 2006
“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 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…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022This 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…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Blazer | 9 | 47% |
| 2004 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Blazer | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Blazer | 13 | 5% |
| 2001 Blazer | 26 | 8% |
| 2000 Blazer | 46 | 8% |
| 1999 Blazer | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 Blazer | 23 | 3% |
| 1996 Blazer | 31 | 3% |
| 1995 Blazer | 106 | 9% |
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.