1991 Chevrolet Blazer
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 278 |
| 1993 | 511 |
| 1994 | 620 |
| 1995 | 1224 |
| 1996 | 1153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 182 |
| 2020 | 208 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
51% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 114 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. TT *SLC
NHTSA ODI report, 19951102
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT BECAUSE ABS BRAKES FAILED- AUTO DID NOT STOP. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19951006
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED CAUSING AN ACCCIDENT. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950105
7% of complaints: seat belts — 15 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY4% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
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
2% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.
INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
BRAKE FAILURE
BRAKE FAILURE
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
HIGH IDLE FLARE
HIGH IDLE FLARE
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
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE
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
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
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
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
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, hydraulic issues (114 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 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.
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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.