Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Blazer.
The 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is an early entry in the model's lineage, arriving well before the extensive complaint history that spans from 1990 to 2026. Although this specific year predates the statistical extremes of the vehicle's reliability record—most notably the peak of 1,418 complaints in 1995 and the low of just 1 in 2026—it remains a foundational part of the Blazer's evolution. Ultimately, because the 1972 model sits entirely outside the bounds of modern documented reliability, researchers must rely on alternative historical data rather than formal complaint metrics to evaluate its long-term durability.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.