1992 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

337 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer, alongside 6 recall campaigns and 5 defect investigations. It scores 22/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Brakes & stability leads the reports.

337Complaints
22/100Trouble index
6Recalls

Typical

Where 1992 sits among all Blazer years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Brakes & stability 230 complaints (68%)
“Light came on and abs brake system failed, other mechanical brakes stopped the vehicle, dealer replace abs system. Tt”— owner report to NHTSA, 1992 Blazer
Electrical 19 complaints (6%)
Visibility & wipers 14 complaints (4%)
Engine 12 complaints (4%)
Fuel system 12 complaints (4%)
Seat belts 10 complaints (3%)

Recalls (6)

EQUIPMENT 07E088000 2007

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 06E043000 2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 06E041000 2006

CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL…

Fix: R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 06E026000 2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…

Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 99V193000 1999

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…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 93V119000 1993

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.

Fix: 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…

Federal defect investigations

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT EA01019 opened 2001, closed 2002
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE RQ99015 opened 1999, closed 2001

Led to recall campaign 99V130000.

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM EA94038 opened 1994, closed 2000

Led to recall campaign 99I006000.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES EA94029 opened 1994, closed 1996
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS PE94046 opened 1994, closed 1994

Technical service bulletins

11 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and engine — are on file for the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 1992 Blazer TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

1995peak 62 in 19952022

Questions buyers ask

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

The 1992 Chevrolet Blazer drew 337 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 22/100, scored against the model's worst year (1995).

What are the most common 1992 Chevrolet Blazer problems?

The top reported problems for the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer are brakes & stability (230 complaints), electrical (19), and visibility & wipers (14).

Does the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?

6 recall campaigns apply to the 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.