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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.