1991 Chevrolet Blazer

● Typical for this model
1991 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
222
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
8

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

60% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 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 1991: 222 complaints 1991 222 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1,225 complaints 1996: 1,153 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: 218 complaints 2020 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 222 complaints 1991 222 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1,225 complaints 1995 1996: 1,153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1998 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2001: 326 complaints 2001 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 185 complaints 2020: 218 complaints 2020 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1984 1985: 29 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1988 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 222 complaints 1991 222 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1994 1995: 1,225 complaints 1996: 1,153 complaints 1996 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1998 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2002 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2019: 185 complaints 2020: 218 complaints 2020 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2022 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026

1991: 222 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198841
198940
199033
1991222
1992280
1993517
1994628
19951,225
19961,153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019185
2020218
2021133
202250
202343
202450
202531
20261

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

60% · 134 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Seat belts

12% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

8% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-07

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving, the engine failed and then caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-14

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)

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-15

Vehicle speed control

5% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-02-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-06-10 Brake failure
  2. I
    1991-06-10Engineering analysisClosed 1992-06-30 Brake failure
  3. R
    1991-07-03Fuel system, gasoline91V108000 Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.

    Remedy: Replace sender seals.

  4. I
    1992-01-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-05-22 High idle flare
  5. I
    1992-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 1993-05-28 High idle flare
  6. R
    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…

  7. I
    1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
  8. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
  9. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  10. I
    1995-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Rear seat belt failure
  11. R
    1996-09-25Seat belts96V142000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (One assembly) with a new, revised design.

  12. R
    2000-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic99V193000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

  13. R
    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.

  14. R
    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).

  15. R
    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.

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 134 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V108000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 93V119000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V142000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.