Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 765 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V117000 GM/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V093000 GM/REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01I018000 GM/UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V200000 GM/UPPER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V096001 GM/SAFETY BELT WEBBING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140 complaints
- Visibility 125 complaints
- Suspension 104 complaints
- Power Train 103 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 90 complaints
- Electrical System 83 complaints
Of the 765 complaints on file, 60 report a crash and 27 a fire; across all 765 complaints, owners report 64 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer has numerous complaints and several recalls, indicating potential reliability concerns. With 765 complaints and 7 recalls, notable issues include brakes and suspension failures. Complexity and repair frequency suggest a below-average reliability rating. However, actual failure rates may vary, and data on certain components is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Suspension | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Fluid checks and top-ups
- Air filter replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Battery health checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal sponginess
- Uneven tire wear
- Noisy suspension
- Delayed transmission shifts
- Unexpected engine stalls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.