1997 Chevrolet Blazer structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I just picked up my 1997 chevy blazer oct 31, 2012 with 79000 miles on it. I noticed that there was a large amount of corrosion buildup on the under carriage of the vehicle. Luckily yesterday, while sitting in my driveway, I noticed brake fluid leaking behind the driver's side door. Under closer…”
filed Feb 11, 2013
“Tl*- while driving the 1997 chevrolet blazer through a car wash, water began to enter the front driver's side door. On another occasion, while driving with the windows up, the contact could feel the wind as if the windows were open. A mechanic stated that this occurred frequently in this model…”
filed Jan 25, 2007
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 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.