How many recalls does the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer have?

The 1985 Chevrolet Blazer has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Chevrolet Blazer has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer?

Of 35 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

1985 Chevrolet Blazer Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SEAT BELTS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Total complaints35

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The engine oil cooling lines are weeping. When I look the problem up online I fine a recall by the manufacturer: 85c1466a aug 85 campaign - engine oil cooler hose may burst. And 85c1466az aug 85 campaign - engine oil cooler hose may fail. Contained in the recall document: "dealer campaign…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2012-03-01

“While stepping down and out of the back door, consumer slipped down off tailgate, consumer feels this very unsafe.*ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE · reported 2000-08-08

“While driving, some of the tread came off the tire. Tire name & size, uniroyal larado, p23575r15. *cj”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-06-02

“Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1999-01-28

“Where the tilt is on vehicle has loosened up. The steering wheel is very loose and wobbles a lot. *ak”

STEERING:COLUMN · reported 1998-12-18

“Rubber plug on side of proportional valve failed, causing partial loss of brakes.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE · reported 1998-04-14

“Transmission was slipping in vehicle - took to joy transmission service because of ad seen in local paper stating $200 complete transmission overhaul - took in 1/6/1998 promised to complete by 1/8/98 kept vehicle 6 days - they called on 6th day and stated the transmission torn down and would cost…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1998-01-06

“Oil and anti-freeze got mixed up and the vehicle isn't working. Also, there is fuel coming out of the exhaust system, and there is a noise coming from the vehicle. Consumer thinks the problem is a hole in the sleeve of engine piston. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 1997-12-12

Defect investigations

Investigation EA89003 Opened 1988-11-07 · closed 1990-08-24

REAR AXLE SHAFT

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE88047 Opened 1988-04-19 · closed 1988-11-07

REAR AXLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.