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1993 Chevrolet Blazer: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer, most recently filed July 1999. Owners have filed 511 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1993 Chevrolet Blazer. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V193000 Filed Jul 19, 1999

GM/ABS

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
Repair progress not yet reported1,125,749 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V193000
Listed for 1993 Chevrolet Blazer. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V093000 Filed May 16, 1994

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
SIGNIFICANT WEAR CAN DEVELOP ON THE LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH PREVENTING THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING. THIS CAN PREVENT A "NO PARK" CONDITION TO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, CAUSING UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. (THE "NO PARK" CONDITION WILL NOT OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF.)
Consequence
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR CONTAMINATION WHICH WILL INDICATE IF THE LOW OR REVERSE CLUTCH IS WORN. IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOWS CONTAMINATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
Repair progress not yet reported72,664 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V093000

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Owner complaints (511)

511 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.

76involved a crash
12involved a fire
21injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 511.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1993 compares with other Blazer years

Best and worst Blazer years →
1989199019911992199319941995199619971998
This year (1993)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined

18
mpg combined
15
city
22
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,550
CO₂ tailpipe
494 g/mi
EPA class
Special Purpose Vehicles

What it costs you to run

$3,628per year
$302per month
833gallons a year

Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1993 Chevrolet Blazer configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 18$4,550494
4.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18$3,700494
4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 16$5,150555
4.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 16$4,200555
5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 13$5,150684
5.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 16 / 13$5,150684

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1993 Chevrolet Blazer FAQ

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 99V193000 (brake), 94V093000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1993 Chevrolet Blazer problems?

Owners filed 511 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (376), Engine and engine cooling (51), Fuel system (22) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer get?

EPA rates the 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 15 city, 22 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1993 Blazer compare with other years?

Among the 1989–1998 Chevrolet Blazer model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (32) and the 1995 the most (1,224). The 1993 drew 511. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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