1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER
The 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER, potentially affecting up to 121,680 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE UNABLE TO EXHAUST PROPERLY CAUSING CARBON DIOXIDE FUMES EXHAUST GAS TO ENTER INSIDE TRUCK DUE TO A PIECE OF STEEL THAT FOLDED MUFFLER *JB
COMPLETE TIRE SEPARATION, THE TIRE ITSELF NEVER WENT FLAT BUT ENTIRE TREAD CAME LOOSE AND REMAINED ATTACHED IN ONLY 1 SMALL 3 INCH AREA COMPLETLY ACROSS TIRE. ( TIRE SIZE 31X1050R15LT) TIRE BRAND (COOPER) *JB
Safety Rating for the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET BLAZER
- 1973 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 1974 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 0 complaints
- 1975 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 0 complaints
- 1976 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 1977 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 2 complaints
- 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER (current)
- 1979 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 1980 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 1981 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 2 complaints
- 1983 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 8 complaints
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