MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Blazer

● Typical for this model
1991 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1991 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1225 complaints 1995 1996: 1153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 185 complaints 2020: 213 complaints 2020 2021: 128 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
1991: 222 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198841
198940
199033
1991222
1992280
1993517
1994628
19951225
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019185
2020213
2021128
202248
202342
202443
202528
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 60%

60% of complaints: service brakes — 134 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIRE
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20041207

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030514

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING THE VEHICLE START SMOKING, CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER AND THEN THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT 10-89-298)*YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20021015

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910222 — PE (closed 19910610)

BRAKE FAILURE

I 19910610 — EA (closed 19920630)

BRAKE FAILURE

R 19910703 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.

Remedy: REPLACE SENDER SEALS.

Campaign 91V108000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920107 — PE (closed 19920522)

HIGH IDLE FLARE

I 19920522 — EA (closed 19930528)

HIGH IDLE FLARE

R 19931108 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 N

Campaign 93V119000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940617 — PE (closed 19941031)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19941031 — EA (closed 20000228)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

I 19951031 — EA (closed 19960731)

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE

R 19960925 — seat belts

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 S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.

Campaign 96V142000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000531 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 D

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Campaign 99V193000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (134 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V108000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V119000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V142000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V193000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.