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1993 Chevrolet Blazer Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 10.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
511Complaints
7Recalls
75Crashes
12Fires
21Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (64.4% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 10.0× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip329 · 64.4%RecalledRecall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components34 · 6.7%RecalledRecall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve)25 · 4.9%Investigation closedEA94029
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads14 · 2.7%RecalledRecall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine12 · 2.3%Investigation closedEA94029
Power Train:automatic Transmission10 · 2%RecalledRecall 94V093000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS14 · 2.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE12 · 2.3%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION10 · 2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10 · 2%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM10 · 2%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE9 · 1.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR8 · 1.6%

Percentages are the share of the 511 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 06E041000 · 2006 · reported 05/18/2006

A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 06E043000 · 2006 · reported 05/19/2006

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 07E088000 · 2007 · reported 10/24/2007

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA campaign 99V193000 · 1999 · reported 07/19/1999

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 94V093000 · 1994 · reported 05/16/1994

UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA campaign 99I006000 · 1999 · reported 07/19/1999

THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTICED A LOUD SOUND, THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN WENT TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE UNTIL…”NHTSA complaint 805598 — filed 01/09/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“ABS BRAKE FAILURE, APPLIED BRAKES WITH SUDDEN STOP AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, IMPACT 1:00 POSITION, SPED 35 MPH…”NHTSA complaint 807330 — filed 01/08/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THEY VIBRATE AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. IT HAPPENS ON THE ICE AND DRY GROUND ANY TIME.”NHTSA complaint 806963 — filed 01/02/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer?

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 329 of 511 NHTSA complaints (64.4%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (34), engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (25), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer have?

511 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 75 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E041000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer's reported problems?

4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.