Carrier/rack Problems of Chevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet Blazer owners have reported 10 problems related to carrier/rack (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Blazer based on all problems reported for the Blazer.

1 Carrier/rack problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 06/05/2002

Equipment carrier spare tire doesn't stay locked, and spare tire falls out. Contacted dealer.

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2 Carrier/rack problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 01/02/2001

Spare tire restraint failed to remain locked while driving over bumps or holes. Arm would swing open and out into incoming traffic with tire still attached, also the vehicle fishtails at very low speeds while driving in snowy weather.

3 Carrier/rack problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 03/15/2000

Spare tire carrier located on the back of vehicle causes poor visibility when using rearview mirror. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be done, vehicle meets specifications.

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4 Carrier/rack problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 11/16/1998

Spare tire holder lowered,(under vehicle) and entire spare tire unit fell off. Unknown as to where the tire went or whether there were any injuries or damage.

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5 Carrier/rack problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 06/17/1998

While riding down the street the spare tire assembly snapped and the spare tire fell off. No one was hurt because vehicle was the only on on street.

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6 Carrier/rack problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 06/17/1998

While riding along the holder snapped and spare tire fell off. Nobody got hurt.

7 Carrier/rack problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 04/18/1998

Cable that holds spare tire rusted, causing the spare tire to fall onto the road at stop sign.

8 Carrier/rack problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 01/08/1996

Luggage rack flew off, causing driver to lose control of vehicle.

9 Carrier/rack problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

This outside tire carrier obscures nearly completely the drivers rear vision. I asked the dealer if there is a way to mount the tire somewhere else, they said no.

10 Carrier/rack problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

Spare tire which mounted on the rear cargo door, obstructs driver's view when looking out the rearview mirror , and if another vehicle is close to the rear of consumer's vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.



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