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Chevrolet Blazer 1996 Suspension Problems

167 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage167 complaints

167 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V200000Reported June 28, 2001 - 48,600 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 48,600 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes495Visibility190Engine170Power Train105Electrical System72Air Bags56
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.