1996 Chevrolet Blazer cooling system problems
Owners reported cooling system problems in 86 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 86 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Transmission slipping when weather becomes hot the problem gets worse. Attempting to pass someone vehicle may slowly accelerate, and may not even start from stop signstraffic lights. Also cooling fan clutch lockes at 200 degrees fahrenheit. Removing h.p. From engine so there is not enough power to accelerate vehicle. Fire burned A/C compressor/clutch.
The radiator and cooling system on my 1996 chevrolet balzer gets rusty and clogged every couple of years. In 1998 the whole radiator was taken out and boiled. In 2001 the cooling system was flushed again due to rust and clogging. And now, april 2004, the system has clogged again and causes engine overheat. GM uses dex cool which is supposed to last five years, but every couple of years this coolant seems to clog the system and requires an overhaul costing around $400.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
- Brakes 508 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 194 complaints
- Suspension 171 complaints
- Engine 90 complaints
- Transmission 80 complaints
- Electrical system 75 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints