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
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
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.
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
- Engine 90 complaints
- Cooling system 86 complaints
- Transmission 80 complaints
- Electrical system 75 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints