Complaints
1,098
per 10K Sold
49.6
US Sales
221,400
Crashes
72
Fires
44
Injuries
81
Fatalities
7
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#197 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:88,437 mi
Crash-related:20
#283 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:82,292 mi
Fires:1
#353 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Avg mileage:90,026 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 97 | 20 | — | 88,437 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 83 | — | 1 | 82,292 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 53 | — | — | 90,026 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 50 | — | 1 | 72,539 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 42 | 1 | — | 83,628 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 33 | 3 | — | 108,782 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | — | 3 | 98,128 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 30 | — | — | 127,818 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 28 | 1 | — | 77,673 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 25 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 23 | — | — | 83,202 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 20 | 1 | 1 | 50,468 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 18 | — | — | 75,880 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 | 15 | — | 104,596 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 8 | — | 97,602 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 14 | 1 | 1 | 74,250 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 13 | — | — | 53,333 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 12 | — | 6 | 35,368 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 11 | — | 4 | 89,356 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 11 | 1 | — | 106,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | — | 67,267 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 11 | — | 1 | 80,500 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 11 | — | — | 51,133 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 11 | — | — | 67,500 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 9 | — | 1 | 91,400 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 2 | 79,535 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment | 9 | — | — | 89,218 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
97
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,437
Automatic Transmission
83
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,292
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
53
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,026
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,539
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
42
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,628
Unintended Acceleration
33
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,782
Electrical Faults
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
98,128
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,818
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,673
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,202
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,468
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,880
Air Bags:Frontal
17
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,596
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,602
Fuel Pump
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,250
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,333
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
35,368
Electrical System:Wiring
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
89,356
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,267
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,500
Fuel System, Other
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,133
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,500
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,400
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
79,535
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,218
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1997 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer has 1,098 NHTSA complaints, 72 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 97 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (97 complaints, avg 88,437 mi); Automatic Transmission (83 complaints, avg 82,292 mi); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor (53 complaints, avg 90,026 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,963 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer include 72 crash-related reports, 44 fire reports, 81 injuries, and 7 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 1997 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 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 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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