How do I know if my Chevrolet S10-blazer has a recall?

To know if your Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-blazer VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Chevrolet S10-blazer has an open recall?

If your Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-blazer does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Chevrolet S10-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.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Chevrolet S10-blazer

10 Recalls

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: 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer and 27 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, 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer and 11 others

NHTSA 96V-195

Steering Shaft Detaches Causing Steering Loss

144,598 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Vehicles Affected: 1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer and 9 others

NHTSA 94V-228

Power Brake Assist Lost

30,263 Potential Units Affected

THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AFTER DEPLETION OF THE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE.

Vehicles Affected: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1994 Chevrolet S10

NHTSA 94V-014

Fuel Filler Neck Leaks Fuel

117,200 Potential Units Affected

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, IT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES AND THE VENT TUBE TO CRACK. IF THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1994 Chevrolet S10

NHTSA 93V-105

Rear Outboard Safety Belt Will Not Pull Out To Restrain Occupant

409 Potential Units Affected

IF THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOTRELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION, SAFETY BELT USE FOR THE SEATOCCUPANT IS IMPOSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1993 Chevrolet S10

NHTSA 93V-008

Engine Cooling Fan Blades Fracture

215,052 Potential Units Affected

IF THE BLADE BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, APERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCKAND INJURED BY THE BLADE SEGMENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer and 7 others

Recalls

Chevrolet S10 Blazer Recalls by Year

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1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Recalls

1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Recalls

1990 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Recalls

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Recall FAQs

If your Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-blazer for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-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 Chevrolet S10-blazer, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Chevrolet S10-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 S10 Blazer Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 10 recalls that may affect your Chevrolet S10 Blazer.

Check your Chevrolet S10 Blazer for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Chevrolet dealership near you.

Chevrolet S10-blazer

10 Recalls

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: 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer and 27 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, 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer and 11 others

NHTSA 96V-195

Steering Shaft Detaches Causing Steering Loss

144,598 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Vehicles Affected: 1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer and 9 others

NHTSA 94V-228

Power Brake Assist Lost

30,263 Potential Units Affected

THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AFTER DEPLETION OF THE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE.

Vehicles Affected: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1994 Chevrolet S10

NHTSA 94V-014

Fuel Filler Neck Leaks Fuel

117,200 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1994 Chevrolet S10

NHTSA 93V-105

Rear Outboard Safety Belt Will Not Pull Out To Restrain Occupant

409 Potential Units Affected

IF THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOTRELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION, SAFETY BELT USE FOR THE SEATOCCUPANT IS IMPOSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1993 Chevrolet S10

NHTSA 93V-008

Engine Cooling Fan Blades Fracture

215,052 Potential Units Affected

IF THE BLADE BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, APERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCKAND INJURED BY THE BLADE SEGMENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer and 7 others