CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Chevrolet Blazer has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (12 reports).
1988 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
Most common 1988 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT FOUND HIS VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN THE PARKING LOT OF A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER. HE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE JUST MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRE AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING UNUSUAL. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRE BEGAN AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OR WIRING. THEY WERE ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 85,000.
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. *AK
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE DASH AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT #10-91-526) *YH
I'VE TRIED EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE POSSIBLE TO GET SEAT BELTS TO WORK INCLUDING A FAST DEAD STOP, TURNING CORNERS AND YANKING EXTREMELY FAST AND AT A DEAD STOP. YOU CAN YANK THESE BELTS EXCEPTIONALLY FAST AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL THEY WORK.
FRONT BUCKET SEAT BACKS CAN MOVE FOWARD WITHOUT HAVING TO LIFT LATCH. *AK
1988 Chevrolet Blazer questions
Does the 1988 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Chevrolet Blazer: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet Blazer?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (12), Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Chevrolet Blazer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.