How do I know if my 1996 Chevrolet Blazer has a recall?

To know if your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 1996 Chevrolet Blazer has an open recall?

If your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer are taken care of by Chevrolet at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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Recall FAQs

If your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is affected by a new safety recall, Chevrolet will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Chevrolet Blazer Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 6 recalls that may affect your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.

Check your Chevrolet Blazer for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Chevrolet dealership near you.

1996 Chevrolet Blazer

6 Recalls

NHTSA 03V-159 · OEM 03023

1994-1997 Chevrolet Tahoe GMC Yukon Oldsmobile Bravada Recall 03V159000

1,755,876 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

NHTSA 01V-200 · OEM 01048

1996-1997 Chevrolet Blazer GMC Jimmy Oldsmobile Bravada Recall 01V200000

48,600 Potential Units Affected

THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 GMC Jimmy and 4 others

NHTSA 99V-193 · OEM 99041

1991-1996 Chevrolet S10 GMC Sonoma Recall 99V193000

1,125,749 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 Chevrolet S10 and 27 others

NHTSA 98V-150 · OEM 98043

1994-1996 Chevrolet S10 GMC Sonoma Recall 98V150001

1,557,585 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 Chevrolet S10 and 23 others

NHTSA 97V-096

1994-1997 Chevrolet S10 GMC Sonoma Recall 97V096001

586,058 Potential Units Affected

IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1997 Chevrolet S10 and 11 others

NHTSA 96V-234

1995-1996 Chevrolet Blazer GMC Jimmy Oldsmobile Bravada Recall 96V234000

432,183 Potential Units Affected

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 GMC Jimmy and 3 others