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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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666
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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1840
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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1093
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Rear into pole
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$
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1377
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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1244
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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78
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Better than average
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Collision Index
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82
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Average
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Theft Index
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113
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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0
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01I018000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle Description: 1996-1997 4-wheel drive Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles. Some owners have had to pay for replacement of the upper ball joints that have separated. GM is providing a special policy to these owners to cover upper ball joint replacement if the customer followed the recommended maintenance schedule for the chassis lubrication and the vehicle still required the replacement of the upper ball joints due to separation. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle. GM has decided to conduct a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to replace the upper ball joints on affected vehicles. This special policy is for a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vheicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The upper ball joint replacement, due to separation, will be made at no charge to the customer during this period. Owners can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-862-4389, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, concerning this program.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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48,600
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V200000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Sport utility vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, and in the District of Columbia. Failure of an upper and lower control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion. This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. Owner notification began September 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
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Recall date:
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11-14-1996
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Units potentially affected:
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432,183
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V234000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by FMVSS 301, ""Fuel System Integrity."" If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur. Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.
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This 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles
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This 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Redesigned from the inside out, and it shows.
By Sue Mead, NewCarTestDrive.com
Blazer and its stablemates have taken a good stab at being more like cars than trucks. They give a comfortable ride with some road poise and improved engine performance. There are many upgrades that make these models strong players. For instance, Blazer now has 24 hour roadside assistance, courtesy transportation, and a 3 year, 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. Although GM has updated the Blazer to provide many important active and passive safety features, the lack of a passenger side airbag is a liability. With a motorcar world full of new SUV models and many that are nipping at Blazer's wheels, this competent compact needs to keep heads up. |
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Overview:
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Chevy Blazer was introduced as an all-new model in 1995, with a host of features that made it far more like a passenger car than its original version that was brought to market in 1983. It still has the heartbeat of a truck, but now has the flexibility to ferry your family, tug a trailer and stash your cargo, all with a more comfortable ride and a little luxury along the way. The S-designation was dropped, but the Blazer is mechanically similar to the GMC Jimmy and the all-wheel drive Oldsmobile Bravada. The Blazer comes to 1996 showrooms riding largely on its laurels from last year. It's not a surprise that it garnered recognition in the industry since GM redesigned this SUV and gave it a new outside, a new inside and new suspension packages. But its best feature is its price. Here it outpaces its chief competitors, the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee, by a good margin. The original Jeep Cherokee, however, is priced less. What is new for the Blazer is a shot of adrenaline to its horsepower, improved performance and reduced emissions, new extended maintenance schedules, and an optional all-wheel drive. The Blazer comes in five models: two-wheel drive (available in two-door and four-door), four-wheel drive (available in two-door and four-door) and full-time all-wheel (available in four-door only). Trim packages are base and uplevel LS on all versions and an LT package on 4-door models only. Competitors in this ever-growing compact sport utility segment other than the Explorer and Cherokee models are the Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Passport and Isuzu Rodeo. Not to be discounted are the recently introduced Kia Sportage and Toyota's new RAV 4.
Read the complete
1996 Chevrolet Blazer review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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