Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
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).
I have reported this vehicle in the past to Chevrolet and NHTSA. Several problems with the braking system, ABS are the major complaints and also the power locking system for the doors. After an accident in December 1997, due to faulty brakes and ABS not stopping the vehicle the dealer said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Then he made repairs to the braking system where the dealer said he replaced the rotors and the brakes in January of 1998. Even after he made these repairs the brakes and the ABS was still not working I returned to the dealer and he said there still was nothing wrong until it happened when I had the repair manager in the truck with me. Mr. Wallace of warnock Chevrolet of morristown new jersey siad then that he was 110 percent sure there was something wrong. …
Defective seat belt restraint on drivers side. The belt did not catch at the anchor point, thus, allowing full, and entire travel of the shoulder belt, resulting in a failure of the restraint system during an accident.. Another previously owned Chevy Blazer also had indications of the same defect, but was not involved in an accident.
While driving at 55 MPH the defective tire separated from the wheel, causing a frontal impact in which the driver's airbag did not deploy. The rear driver's side defective seatbelt did not protect the css, causing the css to be thrown to the back of the vehicle.
The consumer has experienced a problem with airbag and seat belts. During an accident airbag failed to deploy. In addition seat belt was locked in the compartment that it rested in when seat belt was not in use. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Transfer motor failed then the transfer case seal between the transmission failed with no warning or noise. Fluid level in the transmission dropped to below the dipstick and damage occured to the transmission and transfer case. Drivers sealt belt does not fully retract when released causing it to often get caught in the door. Over the past few years the belt shows tears from getting caught in the door. Belt will only fully retract if you mannually assist it.
Transfer motor failed then the transfer case seal between the transmission failed with no warning or noise. Fluid level in the transmission dropped to below the dipstick and damage occured to the transmission and transfer case. Drivers sealt belt does not fully retract when released causing it to often get caught in the door. Over the past few years the belt shows tears from getting caught in the door. Belt will only fully retract if you manualy assist it.
Driver rear seat belt buckle would not stay latched. Dealer notified, informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty. The clasp to the left rear seat belt was broken. Dealer is unwilling to take responsibility.
The front seat belts have never retracted properly on the driver's side despite being replaced, consumer has reached the point that based on the miltiple problems that they are not sure the vehicle is really new when purchased. Mjs
Rollover when traveling from shoulder onto the roadway, resulting in partial roof collapse, possible seatbelt failure, shattering of all windows except the rear hatch.
Consumer was driving the brake lock up (ABS to avoid hitting another consumer hit pole drivers air bag didn't deploy and shoulder harness didn't restraint. Tt
Seat Belt complaints in other Blazer years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the seat belts of the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the model year's 1,224 complaints. The component named most often is front › retractor (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Blazer seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts 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 seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 96,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 13 injuries to seat belts 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.