Defogger Heater problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Three problems related to defogger heater have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Defogger Heater problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2001

Heater stops working. Dealer has been contacted for problem, and has informed consumer that heater core was clogged from anti-freeze because coils were clogged and stuck together. Please provide further details.

2 Defogger Heater problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2000

Radiator/htr core clogged up, dealer claimed not changed fluid but is a 100,000 mile svc. Per owners manual, only had 60k miles on it. $1,700 repair not cvrd. By extended warranty either.

3 Defogger Heater problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Heater stopped working. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said that heater core was clogged from antifreeze because coils were too close together. Dealer kets flushing out the system. Please provide any further information.




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