1990 Chevrolet Blazer: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Consumer pulled vehicle in driveway and there was black smoke coming from underneath hood and the dashboard. Fire department was called out to put fire out. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2002
“While driving the vehicle began to experience engine trouble, the driver pulled the vehicle over, the vehicle started smoking then became engulfed in flames (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2001
“Passenger side and driver's side seatbelt mounting rusted out. While trying to fasten seatbelt entire belt popped out/.loosened consumer can't fasten seatbelt. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2000
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“Consumer was traveling about 70mph there was a loud thumbing noise underneath the vehicle. Consumer lost control of vehicle. Tire tread was off, and vehicle was traveling on the rim. Consumer's nine year old daughter was thrown from the vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Mar 2000
“Consumer states that gmc installed a motor in truck. When consumer went to start vehicle, truck burst into flames, injurying several people. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 1999
“While driving heard things under the hood making noise. Pulled over and opened hood, and there was a fire underneath. Called the police, but the fire was then put out. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 1998
“Consumer was driving approx. 15 mph when he pressed the brakes to slow down for vehicle in front making a turn, and the brakes failed. Consumer crashed into the car in front of him, then he was hit from behind during the same crash. There was drizzles of rain at time of incident. Consumer has experienced brake failure more than five times. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1997
“When applying brakes, noticed seats move due to looseness. The bolts were tightened. Checked underneath & noticed mounting plate metal for seat was rusty & had corroded away. Have not taken to dealer. *ak”Owner report · Seats · May 1997
“Ongoing/intermittent problem with ABS locking up while applying brake pedal. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1996
“While driving home in a heavy rain storm came to a stop at top of steep hill, getnly tepped the brakes, brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle slid into the back of a truck, causing extensive damage. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1992
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
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Is the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints).
Does the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.