1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER
The 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER, potentially affecting up to 185,257 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 →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 82V128000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 1,633 vehicles affected
Defect: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS IS A MEMORIAL DAY FATALITY MAY 27, 1985 WHICH RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF MY DAUGHTER. POLICE RECORDS OF THIS ACCIDENT, SINGLE VEHICLE, ARE ON RECORD WITH THE AZ DOT. CONTACT ME FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS, INCLUDING OF PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AT EITHER 520 850 6321 CEL, OR 520 760 3340. JAMES C. WEIR, MAJOR USAF RETIRED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75/15 )
THIS IS A MEMORIAL DAY FATALITY MAY 27, 1985 WHICH RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF MY DAUGHTER. POLICE RECORDS OF THIS ACCIDENT, SINGLE VEHICLE, ARE ON RECORD WITH THE AZ DOT. CONTACT ME FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS, INCLUDING OF PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AT EITHER 520 850 6321 CEL, OR 520 760 3340. JAMES C. WEIR, MAJOR USAF RETIRED. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75/15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75/15 )
Safety Rating for the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET BLAZER
- 1977 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 2 complaints
- 1978 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 2 complaints
- 1979 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 1980 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 1981 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 1982 CHEVROLET BLAZER (current)
- 1983 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 8 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 10 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 35 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 21 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 38 complaints
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