10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 1
Average Mileage:
65,857 miles

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problem #7

Dec 012004

Blazer

  • miles
2001 Chevrolet Blazer. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues also airbags and seat belts malfunction during accident. The consumer and her son were involved in a roll over accident. As a result, her son died.

- Parachute, CO, USA

problem #6

Apr 062012

Blazer

  • 122,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle. The contact stated that the force of the impact caused the vehicle to bounce off the second vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The passenger sustained injuries to the left ankle and knees, as well as a broken thumb. The contact was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of failure nor repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 122,000.

- Ellettsville, IN, USA

problem #5

May 192005

Blazer 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
A frontal impact occurred at 40 mph as another motorist pulled out in front of me. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver seat belt did not properly restrain me and I was forced into the roof at the trim edge of the windshield, sustaining a minor scalp laceration, cervical disc damage, and a concussion. The vehicle was totaled by nationwide insurance.

- Avella, PA, USA

problem #4

Nov 052006

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was a momentary loss of vehicle control, the vehicle struck a nearby tree stump, and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were alerted, and a report was taken. The manufacturer was alerted.

- New Brighton, MN, USA

problem #3

Oct 052005

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 167,000 miles
Contact stated the air bags did not deploy in a head on crash. While traveling at about 60 mph the vehicle hydro planed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Three people sustained injuries. A police report was taken. The dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The manufacturer informed her they have a buyer for the vehicle, and they offered no free remedy. Vehicle was totaled.

- Bolivia, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 302004

Blazer

  • 37,000 miles
While driving at 53 mph, the consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained minor injuries. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Harpursville, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 142002

Blazer

  • miles
Consumer states that when hit at 40mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified. Nlm

- Garfield, AR, USA