The 1988 Chevrolet Blazer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 341,364 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC93V1190001993-08-02341,364 affected
Defect
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
3fires
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
2fires1injuries
SEAT BELTS
2
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
1fires
Total complaints45
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“Bf goodrich all terrain t/a tires 32-11.50-r15 dot beyk8l1228 experienced inner sidewall separation, 3 out of 4 tires experienced this problem. *slc”
“The vehicle runs rough due to fuel injection failure. Yh”
“Engine fire due to fluid leak in the transmission. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs”
“Driving on road at approximately 45mph all of sudden the temperature gauge shot up and the steering column wouldn't move. Pulled over, and had the vehicle towed t a mechanic shop. Replaced power steering bracket.”
“Driving on road at approximately 45mph all of sudden the temperature gauge shot up and the steering column wouldn't move. Pulled over, and had the vehicle towed t a mechanic shop. Replaced power steering bracket.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE89024 Opened 1988-12-14 · closed 1989-02-27
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Chevrolet Blazer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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