Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet Blazer owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
On highway truck dies all systems off ihave all receipts mulitple repairs from the EGR valve coils fuel pump spider ..along with multiple electrical issues involving the emergency button will not turn off had replaced still issue came back, car will not start unless something clicks in steering column also distributor and timing missing ? I can go on ..nightmare.I love my truck howere I could have gotten a new car for this much but have put so much money into it and im a single mom not on any gov assistance or welfare or support..please this truck>>>>argh
I had just put my key in the ignition went to turn it over and noticed that my hazards were on. The switch was in the off position. I had to slightly keep it pushed forward or it would cycle through the hazards, left turn signal and right turn signal. I have not been able to get the problem fixed since it just happened yesterday
According to a USA today article GM is going to be issuing a recall for 1997-8 SUV's(w/pwr. Mirrors), for an electrical prob. In the wiring in the doorthat could cause a fire. I thought the radio said it was 1995-98. My car just had an apparent simmilar incident. My vehicle was a 1995 Blazer ls 2dr.
Vehicle will stall and /or die when coming to complete stops, turning corners, and idling. Replaced ecg valve twice problem still there. The stalling and dying seem to get worse when gas tank is below 1/4. Started rough when running bad I am now on my 3rd starter in 8 months. The first problem was 4 days after I had owned the vehicle. Died on corner and would not start. Ecg valve changed and computer read no other problems.
While trying to start the vehicle after two times it did not start, and a third attempt lead to a burst of smoke in the passenger's compartment and under the hood. Consumer then opened the hood and noticed flames at the back drivers side of the compartment. Fire department put the flames out, and said it was an electrical fire. Manufacturer has been contacted.
While vehicle was parked a short circuit occurred in the fuse recepticle that resulted in a fire with the interior lights being burned, fire was put out by the fire department, and they made the determination that fire was caused by a short circuit in fuse recepticle. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle was traveling 25mph and without warning it shut down. Vehicle hit an electrical transormer and air bags failed to deploy from a direct frontal hit. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer was not notified. Please provide more information.
I had barely had the vehicle 24 hours when it shut off on me and the "check gauges" light came on. There seems to be electrical problems with the vehicle. I had it towed back to the dealer since I had only had it less tha 24 hours.
The vehicle was parked when the vehicle suddenly caught on fire. The fire department was called out to extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. Please provide any additional information.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning, the EGR valve failed, which caused the brakes to fail. Dealer notified. The mixing with the fuel was the biggest problem. (when there was carbon build up in the EGR valve, it would leave it open and caused no vacuum hard pedal and brake failure. When it rained or was cold the truck ran rough. The service light came on when the vehicle had run rough more than once, noise was present and there was a smell of burnt wires and the ignition switch was replaced, the brake pedal seemed soft on more than one occasion and the master cylinder and other brake components were replaced to try and solve the problem, the cd player had not worked since the ignition switch was changed, the rear windshield wipers had become inoperative, a noise would occur when turning but was not duplicated, and the muffler tail pipe had fallen off and rusted due to …
Electrical complaints in other Blazer years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 6% of the model year's 1,224 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 179,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 12 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.