Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/ABS
- 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.
GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
GM/FMVSS 301
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING DEVELOPMENT TESTING, THE PROP SHAFT CONTACTED THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
- Consequence
- IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
- Summary
- FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.
- Consequence
- IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER:BAL
- Summary
- THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINKAGE:PEDAL
- Summary
- THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
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Owner complaints (1,224)
1,224 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1,224 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 528 | 43.1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 213 | 17.4% |
| Visibility | 178 | 14.5% |
| Fuel system | 112 | 9.2% |
| Electrical system | 70 | 5.7% |
| Power train | 68 | 5.6% |
| Air bags | 59 | 4.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 44 | 3.6% |
| Structure | 37 | 3% |
| Suspension | 35 | 2.9% |
How 1995 compares with other Blazer years
Best and worst Blazer years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 222 | 4 |
| 1992 | 278 | 2 |
| 1993 | 511 | 2 |
| 1994 | 620 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1,224 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1997 | 768 | 4 |
| 1998 | 716 | 3 |
| 1999 | 436 | 0 |
| 2000 | 589 | 4 |
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
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $4,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 494 g/mi
- EPA class
- Special Purpose Vehicles
What it costs you to run
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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 18 | $4,550 | 494 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 523 |
| 5.2 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 523 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 555 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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1995 Chevrolet Blazer FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 99V193000 (brake), 98V150001 (visibility), 96V234000 (fuel system), 95V180000 (engine), 95V080000 (suspension), 94V242000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
Owners filed 1,224 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (528), Engine and engine cooling (213), Visibility (178) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer get?
EPA rates the 4.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 15 city, 22 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1995 Blazer compare with other years?
Among the 1991–2000 Chevrolet Blazer model years at least five years old, the 1991 drew the fewest complaints (222) and the 1995 the most (1,224). The 1995 drew 1,224. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.