I was driving down the road, came to a stop sign, then started to accelerate. All the sudden my seat back broke and fold backward, in a laid down position, almost causing me to crash. A few months later, the passenger side seat back did the exact same thing. I removed the broken seats, and installed two non adjustable seats from a old aurora, using the original seat bracket, which bolts the seat to the floor pan. These seats are unsafe also, because when I replaced the seats, the bolt holes in the floor became stripped while removing the bolts. I cannot safely drive the vehicle any longer.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes434
- Visibility50
- Fuel system45
- Engine42
- Acceleration24
- Seats18
- Seat belts16
- Transmission13
- Electrical10
- Suspension10
- Body9
- Tires7
- Steering6
- Airbags5
- Lights5
- Locks2
- Wheels2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer
ABS 214Brake failure 148Wipers 41Stalling 22Grinding brakes 17Fuel pump 13Sudden acceleration 7Engine failure 6Fire or smoke 6Seat belt 6Check engine light 5Misfire 5
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- The trailer hitch attaching bolts were not tightened to the specified torque. This can lead to loosening and subsequent breakage of the fasteners.
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the trailer was being pulled, the hitch and trailer can separate from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will torque all eight trailer hitch bolts to the correct torque.
Recall number 94V114000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer
Defect investigations
Front seat recliner bolt
There is no summary currently available
EA01019
Front seat recliner bolt failure
RQ99015
Alleged failure of rear leaf springs
Breakage of a leaf spring may allow partial collapse of the rear suspension and increase the potential for loss of vehicle control.
PE96045
Brake pedal separation from pivot arm
There is no summary currently available
PE95010
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
EA94038
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94046
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- Subject regarding ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - special policy
- Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace PCM)
- Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system
- Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator)
1994 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 20-22 | 17-18 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 16-17 |
| 6.5L 8‑cyl Diesel | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 12-13 |
What 1994 Chevrolet Blazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving home early this morning, after doing a little hill climbing the night before with a friend. On the way home I was driving under the speed limit, when the vehicle about 3 seconds in front of me stopped, I immediately hit the brakes, the brakes did not work properly, causing me to hit the rear end of the car in front of me, causing damage to both vehicles, I received a traffic violation, and a neck sprain.
Lost brakes hoses rusted.
Driver's side front seat/shoulder belt will not retract. It is fully extended and will not retract to tighten on the shoulder. It stays completely loose. This is for a 1994 full size chevy blazer.
1994 chevrolet s10 blazer. Consumer states several problems with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had broke down a total of 9 times 5 of which the vehicle was towed back to the used car dealer. The fuel pump, battery, starter, studs and lug nuts all had to be replaced. Also, the bracket for the alternator, a bolt for the power steering, the pitman arm, hub wheel assembly, 4- wheel drive actuator and upper and lower ball joints all needed to be replaced.
The interior of my truck caught fire from the interior light.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet blazer. The contact was involved in a crash that he believes was caused by ABS failure. While driving 35 MPH, the brakes failed and the vehicle accelerated. As a result, he rear-ended four other vehicles. A police report was filed and two occupants were injured. The contact described the vehicle as a "missile" when he attempted to use the brakes. After the vehicle came to a stop, he noticed that the brake pedal was extended to the floor and pulsating. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact is currently being sued by two occupants involved in the crash regarding back injuries. The manufacturer stated that his vehicle was over ten years old; therefore, no assistance could be provided. The current and failure mileages were approximately 287,000. 4/01/09 *nj updated 04/06/09.
I was never notified of a recall on my vehicle. I notified the company after my mechanic informed me about the recall. The recall had expired, but since I never received the information, I notified them, and only ask for reimbursement of the final repairs. I felt it was there responsibility, because of the failure to notify me.
I purchased a car form zetz auto 34 days ago. I returned the 1994 chevy blazer for repair due to the brakes going out while I was driving. The repair shop associated with this company made the repairs. I also complained about the front end frame making a cracking sound with every turn and while driving. The repair shop stating there was nothing wrong with it. Today, 3/21/08 I delivered the vehicle to the repair shop for a safety inspection. I called to confirm the repair. The owner stated over the phone it was the tires, they are too big for the vehicle. I stated these are the same new tires that came with the car. No repairs will be done to the frame or axle, which I was told was probably wrong. The third complaint was with the front passenger seatbelt unlatching while I had a passenger in the car. I left several calls on their voice mail with no response.
Windshiled motor stops working.
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Owners have filed 620 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, 11.3 times a typical Blazer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer?
Brakes, with 434 complaints, typically around 150,000 miles. Next is visibility (50).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and trailer hitches.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V193000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (531 complaints), 1996 (442 complaints) and 1994 (434 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer range from 12 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 20-22 highway.
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