1997 Chevrolet Blazer suspension problems
105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dealer refused to correct defect as listed below: make: chevrolet model: blazer model year(s): 1996 nhtsa campaign id number : 01v200000 component: suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint per recall this vehicles is subject to the conditions and is originally from new jersey. *tr”
filed Jul 1, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that she experienced difficulty steering accompanied by an abnormal drift in the vehicle. She took the vehicle to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer and…”
filed Apr 9, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE…Campaign 01V200000 · Jun 28, 2001
Suspension problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Blazer | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Blazer | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 Blazer | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Blazer | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 Blazer | 40 | 12% |
| 2000 Blazer | 100 | 17% |
| 1999 Blazer | 72 | 17% |
| 1998 Blazer | 60 | 8% |
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.