1991 Chevrolet Blazer: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 222 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (52% of complaints); the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“New set of tires (4) installed aprox. 1 month ago. The left rear blew out the sidewall. Blowout occurred at freeway speed aprox 70 mph. Drove aprox. 1/4 mile to get off roadway. Outside tire sidewall separated at tread 100% around the radius (tires installed w/raised lettering to inside). Tire: (cooper) mastercraft courser a/t p23575r15. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Mar 2006
“A fire started while the consumer was driving at 26 mph. The defrosting coil in the rear window started the fire, per the fire department. The entire vehicle's rear was destroyed. No injuries reported. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2004
“I'm the original owner of a 1991 chev. S-10 blazer whom has lived at the same address since before the purchase of the vehicle. I have never received any recall information on this vehicle since the purchase of it. The paint has been washing off of the vehicle, it leaves the primer. The paint is separating from the primer. I have been told there was a recall on this year of vehicles by gm for this problem. I was never notified of this or any recall on it. What can be done about this if any thing? Thank you, [xxx] . *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2004
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“On the 1991 chevrolet s-10 blazer the spare tire is stored in rear hatch on drivers side and blocks the blind spot on driver's side making it hard to switch lane and enter highways. *ak”Owner report · Tires · May 2004
“Consumer had to replace the fuel pump three times, and the gas tank twice. Consumer never received any recall. Currently, she was told to replace the fuel pump lines again. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2004
“The windshield wipers become inoperable and resulted in poor visibility. The dealer indicated the the vehicles wiper were not recalled. *nm”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2004
“Consumer was having fuel injection system problems. Fuel was being dumped into the engine. Consumer has taken vehicle to the dealer twice and they could not fix it. When this happened vehicle jerked and black smoke came from the back. Then, vehicle will not run. Also, consumer was experiencing braking problems. Brake pedal sometimes went all the way to the floor before it stopped. This made her feel very uncomfortable.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2003
“While braking and without warning, the ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. *ak consumer: mathew schilling *scc *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2003
“A fire started under the hood while driving at 60mph. Vehicle was towed to repair shop. Cause was not determined at this time. Manufacturer and dealer were notified. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2003
“The consumer took the vehicle in for inspection. And the techncian noticed that the lower ball joint was gone. The dealership is aware of the problem.. Ts”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 32 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 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.
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.
Remedy: REPLACE SENDER SEALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED (DOWN) POSITION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN MOVE INSIDE THE SEAT BELT COVER. IF THE COVER MOVES FAR ENOUGH, IT CAN CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION WITH THE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON. WHEN IT DOES, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CANNOT BE LATCHED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.
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 1991 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
NHTSA has 222 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (52% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet Blazer problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 110,000 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have open recalls?
7 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.