1990 Chevrolet Blazer

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

4 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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   1991-02-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-06-10 Brake failure
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   1991-03-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-12 Headlight switch failure
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   1991-06-10Engineering analysisClosed 1992-06-30 Brake failure
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   1992-01-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-05-22 High idle flare
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   1992-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 1993-05-28 High idle flare
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   1993-11-08Service brakes, hydraulic93V119000 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…

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   1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
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   2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

   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.

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   2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

   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).

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    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…

    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.

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Is the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.