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1996 Chevrolet Blazer drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 28 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 2% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
28 2% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Brake failure. Brake work done several times including recall of ABS. Which is not included in repair cost. The vehicle was involved in an accident on july 9 2002. The brakes failed without warning at slow speed on surface street resulting in a three car collision one vehicle was totaled. Accident costs not included. Minor injury to drivers of two of the vehicles. Contacted GM and was told that recall work had been done and so would not take any responsiblily etc.

Reported at 71,331 miles, October 2003 CrashInjury

Both rear wheels and axles separated from the rear differential while traveling at 55 MPH on highway. Loss of vehicle control and braking due to severed brake lines and rear wheels separated from rear differential.body damage incurred when rear wheel and axle jammed under rear bumper.

Reported at 85,000 miles, July 2003

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