Sell your 1997 Chevrolet Blazer for cash

The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is a vehicle that came with a 4.3L 6-cyl engine. At 29 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1997 Chevrolet Blazer at a glance

Body styleSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engines4.3L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15–16 city / 20–23 highway / 16–19 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,550–$4,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂468–555 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Blazer 2WD, Blazer AWD, Blazer 4WD
Age29 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 29 years old, most of a 1997 Blazer's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a vehicle, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1997 Blazer. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the service brakes, hydraulic, typically around 91,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1997 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Seat BeltsMar 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V117000

Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt…

Risk: If the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.

VisibilityMar 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V093000

Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

Risk: If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

SuspensionJun 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V200000

On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in 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…

Risk: 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.

Seat BeltsJun 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V096001

Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.

Risk: If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.

Common 1997 Blazer problems

Owners have filed 768 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA. 60 reports involved a crash and 28 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 64 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic97
  • Power Train83
  • Visibility53
  • Visibility50
  • Suspension42
  • Vehicle Speed Control33

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic91,000 mi
  • Power Train77,000 mi
  • Visibility99,000 mi
  • Visibility89,000 mi
  • Suspension88,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control99,000 mi

1997 Chevrolet Blazer service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 59 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Structure7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Engine and Engine Cooling4
  • Equipment4
  • Service Brakes4
  • Electrical System3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · 17-NA-073

    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2022 · PIP4723F

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2020 · PIP4723D

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2019 · PIC4696E

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get t

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer.

Seat BeltsEA97004 · opened Feb 1997, closed Aug 1997Led to recall 97V096001

Seat belt webbing separation

NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 Chevrolet s-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test.

Service Brakes, HydraulicEA94038 · opened Oct 1994, closed Feb 2000Led to recall 99I006000

ABS braking system

This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.

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Selling a 1997 Blazer: questions

How much is a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1997 Blazer that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1997 Blazers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1997 Blazer with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1997 Blazer?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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