1986 Chevrolet BlazerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 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
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR AXLE SHAFTNo recall
- REAR AXLE FAILURENo recall
What Blazer owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WATER IN ENGINE OIL, THE CAUSE I HAVE HEARD IS A FAILED HEAD GASKET. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF CHEVROLET HAS HAD A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM.. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE ENGINE OVERHEATS, CRACKING THE HEAD GASKET. *AK
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