Total Complaints
3 filings
CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER · model year
1997 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1997CHEVROLETS/T BLAZER carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1997 S/T BLAZER is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump with 1 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1997 S/T BLAZER, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150513FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING TO A GAS STATION, WHEN I WAS ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION MY VEHICLE RUN OUT OF GAS. I HAD TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LEAVING IT IN THE BUS STOP RISKING A $300 TICKET TO GET GAS. NOT TO MENTION BEING RUN OVER BY PUSHING VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. AFTER PUTTING 2 GALLONS OF GAS IN IT, I ATTEMPTED TO START MY VEHICLE, IT WOULDN'T EVEN FIRE LET ALONE START. I CHECKED MY OWNERS MANUAL AND THE GM SERVICE MANUALS TO SEE IF THERE IS A FUEL PUMP RESET SWITCH SUCH AS FORD USES. I CALLED CHEVY FOR THIS INFORMATION. I WAS TOLD BY CHEVY MECHANIC THAT I HAD PROBABLY BURNED OUT MY FUEL PUMP FOR MY FUEL RELAY AND THAT THIS IS BY DESIGN.1) I CANNOT AFFORD A $450FUEL PUMP, 2) I LIVE IN MY VEHICLE, 3) WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED I WILL BE ON THE STREETS. BEING FORCED TO BUY PARTS WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IS EXTORTION BY GM WHICH IN THE US AS FAR AS I KNOW IS A FELONY. I WILL NOT LIVE ON STREETS IN SAN FRANCISCO THEREFORE SUICIDE IS THE ONLY OPTION. GM SHOULD PAY FOR MY L
Mileage: 235,419
20150513ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING TO A GAS STATION, WHEN I WAS ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION MY VEHICLE RUN OUT OF GAS. I HAD TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LEAVING IT IN THE BUS STOP RISKING A $300 TICKET TO GET GAS. NOT TO MENTION BEING RUN OVER BY PUSHING VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. AFTER PUTTING 2 GALLONS OF GAS IN IT, I ATTEMPTED TO START MY VEHICLE, IT WOULDN'T EVEN FIRE LET ALONE START. I CHECKED MY OWNERS MANUAL AND THE GM SERVICE MANUALS TO SEE IF THERE IS A FUEL PUMP RESET SWITCH SUCH AS FORD USES. I CALLED CHEVY FOR THIS INFORMATION. I WAS TOLD BY CHEVY MECHANIC THAT I HAD PROBABLY BURNED OUT MY FUEL PUMP FOR MY FUEL RELAY AND THAT THIS IS BY DESIGN.1) I CANNOT AFFORD A $450FUEL PUMP, 2) I LIVE IN MY VEHICLE, 3) WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED I WILL BE ON THE STREETS. BEING FORCED TO BUY PARTS WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IS EXTORTION BY GM WHICH IN THE US AS FAR AS I KNOW IS A FELONY. I WILL NOT LIVE ON STREETS IN SAN FRANCISCO THEREFORE SUICIDE IS THE ONLY OPTION. GM SHOULD PAY FOR MY L
Mileage: 235,419
20080212FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1997 CHEV. S10 BLAZER FUEL GAUGE NOT READING ACCURATE GOES FROM FULL TO EMPTY TO HALF WAY TO EMPTY. STARTED USING ODOMETER MILAGE TO CHECK WHEN TO FILL UP FUEL FIG. THAT 19 GAL TANK GETTING MIN. 12MPG=228MILES TILL EMPTY. DAILY USE IS ABOUT30-50 MILES/DAY BUT ON12/11/08 WENT TO SHOPPING PARKED CAME OUT AND NO START.ENGINE CRANKS BUT NO START. THIS IS 1ST TIME A NO START FOR THIS CAR.TOWED TO VERY GOOD CHEV.DEALERSHIP FOUND FUEL PUMP IN TANK BAD ,BUT UNIT IS COMPLETE FUEL PUMP, FUEL GAUGE, SENDING MODULE AND FUEL TANK HAS TO BE DROPPED TO REPAIR.TOTAL BILL ABOUT $1100.00 JUST PUT $3000.00 FOR NEW TRANS GUARANTED BY GM FOR 3YRS/100,000 MILES SO REPLACED FUEL PUMP.IF SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL ON SENDING UNIT, AND PUMP? DROP ME A LINE WITH YOUR COMMENTS. *TR
Mileage: 97,700
Compare 1997CHEVROLETS/T BLAZER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1997 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER have?▼
The 1997 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1997 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 1997 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.