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1991 Chevrolet Blazer Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 7.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
222Complaints
7Recalls
32Crashes
15Fires
13Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (51.4% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 7.5× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip114 · 51.4%RecalledRecall 99V193000 · Recall 93V119000
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly17 · 7.7%RecalledRecall 96V142000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline10 · 4.5%not available
Vehicle Speed Control9 · 4.1%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components5 · 2.3%RecalledRecall 99V193000 · Recall 93V119000
Seat Belts:front:retractor5 · 2.3%RecalledRecall 96V142000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY17 · 7.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE10 · 4.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 · 4.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS5 · 2.3%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR5 · 2.3%
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS4 · 1.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH4 · 1.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER4 · 1.8%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY4 · 1.8%

Percentages are the share of the 222 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 06E043000 · 2006 · reported 05/19/2006

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 07E088000 · 2007 · reported 10/24/2007

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA campaign 99V193000 · 1999 · reported 07/19/1999

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor

NHTSA campaign 93V119000 · 1993 · reported 08/02/1993

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage

NHTSA campaign 91V108000 · 1991 · reported 06/21/1991

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:rear/other

NHTSA campaign 96V142000 · 1996 · reported 07/31/1996

THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“ABS BRAKES WORK\ INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSESTHE BRAKES NOT TO OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 835865 — filed 03/15/1999 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“DURING PANIC STOP, WHEELS LOCKED, TRUCK SKIDDED, BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS STAYED ON EVERY SINCE. DEALER TOLD ME TRUCK WAS…”NHTSA complaint 703396 — filed 02/17/1999 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES.DEALER STATES THERE ISN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. ALSO, THERE IS…”NHTSA complaint 832187 — filed 12/11/1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 114 of 222 NHTSA complaints (51.4%), followed by seat belts:front:buckle assembly (17), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (10), vehicle speed control (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have?

222 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 32 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E026000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.