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1995 Chevrolet Blazer problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer is brakes, typically around 111,000 miles. It has 22.2 times the complaints of a typical Blazer model year.

Typical year22.2x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
1,223
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
51
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
16-18mpg

The worst 1995 Chevrolet Blazer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer

ABS 239Wipers 151Brake failure 139Stalling 61No deployment 45Fuel pump 28Grinding brakes 24Ball joint 20Check engine light 18Loss of power 18Fire or smoke 17Misfire 17Premature wear 16Won't start 15Engine failure 13Fuel smell 13Door locks 11Overheating 11Spongy pedal 11Fuel leak 10Seat belt 10Power steering loss 9Transmission failure 9Adaptive cruise 8Knocking 8Jerking 6Sudden acceleration 6Headlights 5Hesitation 5Slipping 5

Recalls 6

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported July 19, 1999 · 1,125,749 vehicles affected
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

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported July 1, 1998 · 1,557,585 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported November 14, 1996 · 432,183 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 96V234000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported September 22, 1995 · 73,163 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.
Risk
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.

Recall number 95V180000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball jointReported April 24, 1995 · 271 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.
Risk
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.

Recall number 95V080000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesReported December 12, 1994 · 262 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 94V242000 · Recall details

See all 6 recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer

Defect investigations

Windshield wiper failureOpened May 31, 2002, closed July 23, 2003

As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.

EA02006

Front seat recliner boltOpened December 28, 2001, closed September 27, 2002

There is no summary currently available

EA01019

Loss of power assistOpened March 16, 2000, closed August 31, 2001

There is no summary currently available

EA00008

Front seat recliner bolt failureOpened July 14, 1999, closed December 28, 2001

RQ99015

Loss of power assist brakingOpened April 5, 1999, closed March 16, 2000

Consumers allege a partial loss of braking ability

PE99024

Windshield wiper failureOpened October 23, 1997, closed July 2, 1998

There is no summary currently available

EA97022

Windshield wiperOpened June 17, 1997, closed October 23, 1997

During this preliminary evaluation, over 400 additional complaints were furnished by gm.in addition gm reported over 3000 wiper system warranty repairs on the subject vehicles.

PE97028

Abs braking systemOpened October 31, 1994, closed February 28, 2000

This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.

EA94038

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer 51

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 51 bulletins for the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer

1995 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.3L 6‑cylRWD1520-2217-18
5.2L 6‑cyl4WD152017
4.3L 6‑cyl4WD151916

What 1995 Chevrolet Blazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Electrical · 254,000 miles · IA

I had just put my key in the ignition went to turn it over and noticed that my hazards were on. The switch was in the off position. I had to slightly keep it pushed forward or it would cycle through the hazards, left turn signal and right turn signal. I have not been able to get the problem fixed since it just happened yesterday

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 256,000 miles · CA

On highway truck dies all systems off ihave all receipts mulitple repairs from the egr valve coils fuel pump spider ..along with multiple electrical issues involving the emergency button will not turn off had replaced still issue came back, car will not start unless something clicks in steering column also distributor and timing missing ? I can go on ..nightmare.I love my truck howere I could have gotten a new car for this much but have put so much money into it and im a single mom not on any gov assistance or welfare or support..please this truck>>>>argh

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Brakes · 316,000 miles · MT

Abs failure. All three ABS isolation valves closed either at start of breaking or prior to braking cycle, resulting in no possible depression of the brake petal and absolutely no braking what so ever, literally none. The vehicle continues at whatever speed the vehicle was at before initiation of braking. This no brake condition happened intermittently as speeds from 15mph to highway speeds. Upon releasing break pressure (taking one's foot of the petal) and reapplying the breaks the left front ABS isolation valve would de-energize and give the driver the left front break only. This failure was intermittent over the last year and not witnessed by me until 1/13/2018. The ABS fuse was removed and the brakes remain without ABS function. This is a major failure that could have caused a deadly accident and most probably has. But, since it is intermittent and dead people can't testify you probably do not have much of a data base. Also, as an engineer myself, this is a catastrophic failure that should precipitate the complete deactivation of automated functions of all vehicles worldwide until such time as all automated functions can be overridden by manual inputs without failure to comply with manual inputs.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Airbags · 298,430 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet blazer. While driving 40 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact sustained injuries to the spine, a whiplash, and a concussion which required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 298,430.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied the vehicle began sliding. None of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The current mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that she noticed a gasoline fuel smell while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 12/30/13

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 121,368 miles · TX

I have gas leak that come from the back of the car and that is when I get out of the blazer, and it seem to be wheel problem.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Brakes · IA · crash

1995 chevrolet blazer. Consumer writes in regards to two recalls concerning vehicle *tgw the consumer stated one of the recalls were repaired. However, the other recall, pertaining to the anti-lock brake system caused an at fault accident which gm rejected, because the statute of limitation had expired.

Filed Nov 11, 2011 · Brakes · PA

Background: purchased used blazer approx 2 years ago. "anti-lock brakes" dash light has always been on. I am good diy and very experienced mechanic with appropriate tools. I have tried off and on since I purchased the vehicle to solve this issue. I even have replaced all brakes and master cylinder. Problem: I came upon safecar.gov last night and found several recall notices on my type of vehicle, to include anti-lock brakes. I called the chevy customer service number for recalls and explained the above paragraph. After I stated I found the recalls on safecar.gov and wanted to check if my specific vehicle had any outstanding recalls, I was promptly told that safecar.gov is not an authorized or approved chevy website. It was inferred to me by the operator by her tone (though very polite) and language that safecar.gov is some rogue website that should be paid no mind. This had me concerned because obviously safecar.gov is a the federal safety agency website and I am sure the recalls listed are accurate. The operator then looked up my VIN and stated there were no outstanding recalls on my vehicle. This truck me as odd because the recalls on brakes I found described how my vehicle reacts with the braking system. I am not trying to get something for nothing. If there were/are really no recalls on my vehicle.than so be it, no problem. However, with the way safecar.gov was brushed aside by the operator, it makes me wonder if in fact there were recalls and chevy is just trying to save from repairing older model vehicles that were not brought in by previous owners. Thank you.

Filed Nov 7, 2011 · Brakes · 48,200 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet blazer. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the brakes were depressed to the floorboard but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v193000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,200 and the current mileage was 48,800. Updated 12/16/11 *bf the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic where the brake system was flushed. Updated 12/22/11

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Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Owners have filed 1,223 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 22.2 times a typical Blazer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer?

Brakes, with 531 complaints, typically around 111,000 miles. Next is engine (216).

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer have?

6 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, visibility and fuel system, gasoline.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer brakes?

Yes, 2 recalls: 99V193000, 94V242000. 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 1995 Chevrolet Blazer get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer range from 16 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 20-22 highway.

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