Chevrolet Blazer 1986
Model Blazer made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 21 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure and visibility. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting.
Model 1986
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| GM161514 | 04/01/1995 | 92-153-10 | 41072 | End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| GM561204 | 04/01/1995 | 41076 | Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 9310A343 | 02/01/1993 | 39431 | Front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA89003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1988 | 08/24/1990 | REAR AXLE SHAFT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88047 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1988 | 11/07/1988 | REAR AXLE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| When making a turn or coming to a stop, the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. please describe. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/30/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1986 | |
| Water in engine oil, the cause i have heard is a failed head gasket. i would like to know if chevrolet has had a recall on this problem.. this happens when the engine overheats, cracking the head gasket. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/29/1990 | 01/01/1986 | ||
| Bad manufacturer paint, 7004r transmission unsafe, engine fire. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report). | |||
| 07/08/1997 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. | |||
| 09/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Engine fire. (ohio state police report)*sd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Cigarette lighter melted an electrical plug, causing fire. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/29/1990 | 01/01/1986 | ||
| Bad manufacturer paint, 7004r transmission unsafe, engine fire. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1986 | |
| Seat belt can't be secured on driver's side. | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side seat belt latch is broken, will not fasten. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front passenger and driver seatback latch broke will not lock and seat will fall forward. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/19/1997 | 09/11/1986 | ||
| While driving the truck the cruise control became stuck and it would not turn off, the engine raced between 70-85 mph. if the driver would turn the truck off, the steering would become stuck, so driver put truck in neutral, had applied the brakes, and the brakes were burned out. *ak | |||
| 10/25/1997 | |||
| Whgile driving at approx 30-40 mph went to apply brakes, felt they were spongy did not react. this is a intermittent problem. dealer did brake service twice, cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| While pulling into the entrance lane of a toll booth at 25 mph, unit 1 applied the brakes, however, the brakes failed. unit 1 then turned the vehicle to the left to avoid hitting unit 2 which was stopped at the toll booth. unit 1 went onto the curb and concrete barrier. it then hit unit 2 in the left rear and then hit the toll booth, where it came to final rest. the officer at the scene found that the brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance. the front chamber was completely empty and the rear chamber had barely enough fluid to cover the bottom. no broken hoses, lines could be seen. there were no injuries, ohio traffic crash report. *tt | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/21/1999 | |||
| Something broke in the steering while son was driving. as a result, car was totalled. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/17/1998 | 1 | ||
| Driving vehicle about 20mph up the driveway when the steering wheel broke. had no control over vehicle. turned vehicle off. had vehicle towed to dealership. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/08/1996 | 1 | ||
| Right rear wheel came off, causing loss of control. .(ohio state police report) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 11/21/2002 | 1 | ||
| The cord separated half way around the tire. the tire has 9/32 tread. scc ph | |||
| 06/09/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Tire lost all tread tearing up the side of my vehicle at the same time. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/70/r15 ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/19/1997 | 09/11/1986 | ||
| While driving the truck the cruise control became stuck and it would not turn off, the engine raced between 70-85 mph. if the driver would turn the truck off, the steering would become stuck, so driver put truck in neutral, had applied the brakes, and the brakes were burned out. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 06/02/1995 | |||
| Coolant system leaked,heater hose, threads corroded and fell within the intake manifold. tt | |||