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1996 Chevrolet Blazer suspension problems

171 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
171 11% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
75,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
9 and 1
Injuries and deaths
8 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When suspension problems show up

Suspension complaints by mileage, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 75,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 0 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 4 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 11 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 9 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 75,000 miles
Based on 30 complaints that include mileage. 23% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles0
40k to 60k miles4
60k to 80k miles11
80k to 100k miles9
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 30 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.

What owners wrote

While driving, vehicle veers to the left, as if out of alignment. Upon putting foot on brakes to slow down, vehicle did not stop. Consumer had an accident, there were two injuries. Consumer states rear axle seal is leaky, when stopping vehicle or slowing, the brake pedal gives way, air bag failed.

February 1996 CrashFireInjury

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.

Reported at 72,500 miles, June 2003

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