Complaints
35
Crashes
7
Fires
4
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — |
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