Chevrolet Blazer owners have reported 44 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the bushings and hinge pins on her vehicle were defective. The doors would only close by maneuvering them in a certain manner. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the failure was not covered under warranty. Read details...
I was driving down the road took a right hand turn and my driverside back seat door flew open narrowly missing an on coming while I was on my way to pick up my 11 year old son. If my son was in the car and did not have his safety belt on he could have been thrown from the vehicle and even if he did Read details...
Hood release cable broke at lever inside vehicle. T approx. 50mph while entering highway hood opened and smashed windshield. Safety catch did not engage. Repairs are in process. Read details...
The hatchback latch has failed and will not release open the window hatch. Read details...
Hatch on tailgate door-will not open-instructions for manual opening does not work-cannot open from inside or outside-seems to be jammed. Inside release does not work and cannot open manually . Read details...