Model year guide

1986 Chevrolet Blazer

Q: Does the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1986 Chevrolet Blazer at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints19

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Chevrolet Blazer recalls 2

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #07E088000 · 24/10/2007

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 HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE…

Fix: 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.

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1986 Chevrolet Blazer common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Tires

Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Hydraulic

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 2

REAR AXLE SHAFT Closed

NHTSA #EA89003 · Suspension · opened Nov 1988 · closed Aug 1990

REAR AXLE FAILURE Closed

NHTSA #PE88047 · Suspension · opened Apr 1988 · closed Nov 1988

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 3

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW

Bulletin GM561204 · Structure · Apr 1995

END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW

Bulletin GM161514 · Latches/locks/linkages · Apr 1995

FRONT DOOR SIDE GLASS BINDING/TRACK DISENGAGEMENT. *TW

Bulletin 9310A343 · Visibility · Feb 1993

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the BLAZER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Chevrolet Blazer

The Chevrolet Blazer is an automobile nameplate used by General Motors for its Chevrolet brand since 1969 for several SUV models:Full-size Chevrolet K5 Blazer, based on the C/K pickup chassis and built from 1969 to 1995 Compact and mid-size Chevrolet S-10 Blazer, based on the S-10 pickup and built from 1983 to 2012 Chevrolet Grand Blazer, sold in Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador from 1990 to 2000 Chevrolet Grand Blazer, full-size sold in Venezuela under the "Grand Blazer" name from 1993 to 1999 Chevrolet Grand Blazer Z71, sold in Venezuela from 2000 to 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (crossover), a mid-size crossover produced since 2019 Chevrolet Blazer EV, a battery electric mid-size crossover produced…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1986 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles on record

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1986 Chevrolet Blazer — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer?

Across all 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, tires, service brakes.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.