1996 Chevrolet Blazer steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 29 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 2% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving 20 MPH, steering wheel locked, causing driver to lose control of vehicle, resulting in a collision. Consumer stated the brakes also failed, airbag failed to deploy, and power steering fluid was also leaking.*slc
My 1996 chevrolet blazer did not pass a state inspection due to corrosion of the upper and lower ball joints and as well that the idler arm,. The front steering and suspension must be replaced. Upon searching the internet, I have discovered that this has been a serious problem with 1996 blazer's and a recall was issued. I did contact chevrolet and speak with a representative about the recall,however, after providing my vehicle's VIN number, I was told that my blazer does not qualify for the recall.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
- Brakes 508 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 194 complaints
- Suspension 171 complaints
- Engine 90 complaints
- Cooling system 86 complaints
- Transmission 80 complaints
- Electrical system 75 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints