Chevrolet Blazer owners have reported 404 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower ball joint (83 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension upper ball joint (74 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Nhtsa campaign id number: 01v200000 product campaign bulletin 01048 after nearly losing control on the interstate highway I decided to have the front end checked. The front ball joints need replaced. I further learned of the above mentioned references however, the dealership in ankeny was Read details...
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. Read details...
Fortunately, I had just gotten off the freeway and was looking for an address at a slow speed. All of a sudden the car lurched; I had no steering; I lost all electrical control; the car ground to a halt; smoke came out from under the hood. I and a friend got out of the car. Read details...
1996 Chevrolet Blazer right rear tire came off vehicle while driving on the ohio turnpike. The right rear tire fell off, due to bad bearings. Ohio traffic report# 10-0020-89 updated letter 04/29/10 Read details...
Control arm snapped on the I-71. Going 70 miles an hour when it happened. Definitely could have been a major accident but luckily no cars were around us when it happened. I rode over a bridge's transition and heard a big pop like a tire. Then it sounded and felt like we were riding on a rim. Read details...