1997 Chevrolet Blazer transmission problems
The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer has 118 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
118
Transmission complaints
11%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“THE DIFFERENTIAL CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH., NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS MALFUNCTION WITH THE VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO EXPLAINATION FOR THE INCIDENT.”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA has 118 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer transmission — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.