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1972 Chevrolet Blazer

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Blazer.

The 1972 Chevrolet Blazer Overview draws on a complaint history database covering model years 1990 through 2026. Within that range, 1995 records the highest complaint count at 1,418, while 2026 shows the lowest at one. Since the dataset begins in 1990, it does not capture reliability data for the 1972 model year itself.

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Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

71V181000Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring AssemblyReported 13/10/1971

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Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1972 Blazer have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.