Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Blazer

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 267 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V193000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,125,749
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-19
Owners notified
2000-05-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V142000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
97,351
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-31
Owners notified
1996-09-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V119000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
341,364
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-11-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V108000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
102,885
Reported to NHTSA
1991-06-21
Owners notified
1991-07-03

Defect description

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

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE SENDER SEALS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11479,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly17—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10—
Vehicle speed control9—
Seat belts: front: retractor5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Tires4228,580 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Seats3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Structure380,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint2—
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2140,000 mi
Air bags1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Steering: column1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 1990 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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