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 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 | — | — | — |
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