Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1978 Chevrolet Blazer has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Tires11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1978 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1978 vs. every other Blazer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Blazer median. How we score

'69'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Blazer owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ENGINE UNABLE TO EXHAUST PROPERLY CAUSING CARBON DIOXIDE FUMES EXHAUST GAS TO ENTER INSIDE TRUCK DUE TO A PIECE OF STEEL THAT FOLDED MUFFLER *JB
Complaint 560636 · Apr 4, 2001

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