Complaints
21
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:4
#22 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
#32 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1986 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Chevrolet Blazer has 21 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (4 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (2 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer include 0 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1986 Chevrolet Blazer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Blazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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