1991 CHEVROLET BLAZER
7 recalls, 267 complaints - 7 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
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.
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).
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
99V193000 Jul 19, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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-WHE... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
96V142000 Jul 31, 1996
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
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 LATC... Read more
Consequence
THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.
93V119000 Aug 2, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
91V108000 Jun 21, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE SENDER SEALS.
Complaint Statistics
267 total complaints
36 crashes 17 fires 19 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 114 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 17 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 |
TIRES
Nov 16, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
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TIRES
Mar 26, 2006
Incident date: Mar 25, 2006
NEW SET OF TIRES (4) INSTALLED APROX. 1 MONTH AGO. THE LEFT REAR BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL. BLOWOUT OCCURRED AT FREEWAY SPEED APROX 70 MPH. DROVE APROX. 1/4 MILE TO GET OFF ROADWAY. OUTSIDE TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED AT TREAD 100% AROUND THE RADIUS (TIRES INSTALLED W/RAISED LETTERING TO INSIDE). TIRE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Dec 3, 2004
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. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 19, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER BELIEVED SHE GOT RIPPED OFF AT A GARAGE WHEN SHE GOT HER SPARK PLUG REPLACED. (NAR) *PH *CB
STRUCTURE
Jul 14, 2004
Incident date: Jul 14, 2004
I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1991 CHEV. S-10 BLAZER WHOM HAS LIVED AT THE SAME ADDRESS SINCE BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL INFORMATION ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE PURCHASE OF IT. THE PAINT HAS BEEN WASHING OFF OF THE VEHICLE, IT LEAVES THE PRIMER. THE PAINT IS SEP... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
May 23, 2004
Incident date: May 20, 2004
ON THE 1991 CHEVROLET S-10 BLAZER THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED IN REAR HATCH ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BLOCKS THE BLIND SPOT ON DRIVER'S SIDE MAKING IT HARD TO SWITCH LANE AND ENTER HIGHWAYS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 6, 2004
Incident date: May 6, 2004
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP THREE TIMES, AND THE GAS TANK TWICE. CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL. CURRENTLY, SHE WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP LINES AGAIN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
May 6, 2004
Incident date: May 6, 2004
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP THREE TIMES, AND THE GAS TANK TWICE. CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL. CURRENTLY, SHE WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP LINES AGAIN. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 2, 2004
Incident date: Feb 2, 2004
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE AND RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. THE DEALER INDICATED THE THE VEHICLES WIPER WERE NOT RECALLED. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 28, 2003
CONSUMER WAS HAVING FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROBLEMS. FUEL WAS BEING DUMPED INTO THE ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. WHEN THIS HAPPENED VEHICLE JERKED AND BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM THE BACK. THEN, VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 28, 2003
CONSUMER WAS HAVING FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROBLEMS. FUEL WAS BEING DUMPED INTO THE ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. WHEN THIS HAPPENED VEHICLE JERKED AND BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM THE BACK. THEN, VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 21, 2003
Incident date: Jul 2, 2003
WHILE BRAKING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE ABS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER: MATHEW SCHILLING *SCC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 30, 2003
Incident date: May 30, 2003
A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 14, 2003
Incident date: May 7, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dec 9, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCK IN POSITION STEERING WHEEL IS ABLE TO MOVE UP AND DOWN AND LEFT TO RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 30, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. AND THE TECHNCIAN NOTICED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS GONE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 15, 2002
Incident date: Aug 17, 2002
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
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 10, 2002
WHEN BRAKING BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. PLESE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 2001
ALL FIVE LUG NUTS ON THE LEFT FRONT WHELL CAME OFF DAMAGING THE FENDER WELL, NONE OF THE FIVE LUGS WERE STRIPPED OR BROKEN, THE LUG NUT ON THE REMAINING THREE WHEELS WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT#10-89-365). NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
WITH ENGINE RUNNING, CONSUMER HEARD AN EXPLOSIVE TYPE NOISE, THEN NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS IN FLAMES, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
Fire
STRUCTURE
May 14, 2002
THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND ROLLED WHEN THE DRIVER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING A DEER. (KNOKE & INGEBRITSEN LAW OFFICES ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 8, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON BRAKE SYSTEM, HOWEVER SINCE BRAKES WERE SERVICED, BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI LOCK SYSTEM LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. *AK *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Mar 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING OUT OF PARKING LOT FRONT LEFT AXLE BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO DISCONNECT FROM VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 31, 2002
WITH ENGINE RUNNING, CONSUMER HEARD AN EXPLOSIVE TYPE NOISE, THEN NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS IN FLAMES, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
Fire
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 2001
ALL FIVE LUG NUTS ON THE LEFT FRONT WHELL CAME OFF DAMAGING THE FENDER WELL, NONE OF THE FIVE LUGS WERE STRIPPED OR BROKEN, THE LUG NUT ON THE REMAINING THREE WHEELS WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT#10-89-365). NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 3, 2002
Incident date: Dec 29, 2001
PART WHERE DRIVER SEATBELT ATTACHES TO VEHICLE FRAME IS RUSTED. *AK CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *TT
STRUCTURE
Oct 24, 2001
THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND ROLLED WHEN THE DRIVER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING A DEER. (KNOKE & INGEBRITSEN LAW OFFICES ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 27, 2001
THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WORKS ONLY SOMETIMES AND WHEN IT FAILS THE BELT GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. BELT IS NOW SHREDDED IN SOME PLACES MAKING IT UNSAFE. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET NUMOROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS AND JUST WANTED A REPLACEMENT TO BUY. THEY SAID THEY NO LONGER MADE THEM. FIRST TRY WAS 1997, THEN 19... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 22, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL COMPLETELY OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 11, 2001
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT FELL OFF B-PILLAR DUE TO INTERIOR RUSTING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 3, 2001
WHEN BACKING DOWN A HILL IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP BUT THE REAR BRAKES DO NOTHING TO STOP. THE VEHICLE KEPT SKIDDING DOWN THE HILL UNTIL UNTIL I GOT TO A FLAT SECTION. IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE THE REAR BRAKES WORK PROPERLY AND STOP THE VEHICLE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 29, 2001
WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT ANY SPEED AND UPON MAKING A SUDDEN STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A NEAR ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 3, 2000
STEERING COLUMN SHOULD NOT COME APART WHILE DRIVNG. I AM GLAD TO STILL BE ALIVE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, CRASH AS RESULT, DID REPORT, BUT NO REPLY. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 14, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES BRAKE FAILURE, THERE IS A RECALL (99V193) FOR THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING ABS BRAKES, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE OWNED BY HIM REGARDING THE 1996 GMC ABS PROBLEM, BUT IS NOT AWARE THE RECALL INCLUDES THE BRAKES FOR THE 1991 BLAZER ALSO. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 27, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
TREAD SEPARATION ON FIRESTONE ATX (BUT DIFFERENT SIZE AND NAME), NO REPLACEMENT OFFERED BY FIRESTONE, MANUFACTURED AT DECATUR. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VD66AXC246 TIRE SIZE: 30X9.50R15 )
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
SIDE WALL BLEW OUT SUDDENLY, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CONTROL; TIRE SEPARATED FROM RIM( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235-75R15 )
TIRES
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
SIDE WALL BLEW OUT SUDDENLY, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CONTROL; TIRE SEPARATED FROM RIM( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235-75R15 )
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
FIRST PROBLEM WITH EHCU OCCURED AT 578MI. (9/20/90).REPLACEMENT RECEIVED AND INSTALLED AT 1568 MI. (10/30/90).RETURNED TO DEALER 11/1/90 FOR EXCESSIVELY LOW BRAKE PEDEL, SYSTEM WAS BLED, NO CODES STORED.DID NOT GET TWO MILES FROM DEALER AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED.TURNED AROUND AND WENT BACK TO DEAL... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST PIPE AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THERE WAS A CLUNK INTERMITTENTLY FROM BACK ON TURNS DUE TO BROKEN TORSION BAR MOUNTS. 4WD OFTEN HARD TO ENGAGE DUE TO VAC SWITCH IN TRANSFER CASE FAILURE... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Aug 7, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
THE SLIDING OUT PIVOT PINS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE. YH
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 CHEVROLET BLAZER
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
02015
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
GM161514
Apr 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW
GM561204
Apr 1, 1995
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW
476149
Dec 1, 1994
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW
9310A343
Feb 1, 1993
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT DOOR SIDE GLASS BINDING/TRACK DISENGAGEMENT. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET BLAZER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ08001
Opened: Feb 28, 2008 , Closed: Jul 9, 2008
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE M... Read more
RQ02012
Opened: Sep 10, 2002 , Closed: Mar 7, 2003
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
EA01019
Opened: Dec 28, 2001 , Closed: Sep 27, 2002
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE01032
Opened: Sep 6, 2001 , Closed: Dec 20, 2001
LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION
EA99022
Opened: Jul 30, 1999 , Closed: Aug 28, 2001
UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99015
Opened: Jul 14, 1999 , Closed: Dec 28, 2001
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE
PE99024
Opened: Apr 5, 1999 , Closed: Mar 16, 2000
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING
CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY
PE99021
Opened: Mar 5, 1999 , Closed: Jul 30, 1999
UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAGE
AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSING ON THE FAILED SIDE.
EA97022
Opened: Oct 23, 1997 , Closed: Jul 2, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE97028
Opened: Jun 17, 1997 , Closed: Oct 23, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER
DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, OVER 400 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS WERE FURNISHED BY GM.IN ADDITION GM REPORTED OVER 3000 WIPER SYSTEM WARRANTY REPAIRS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
EA97007
Opened: Apr 17, 1997 , Closed: Mar 12, 1998
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS
COUPLING BOLTS, JOINING THE STEERING SHAFT, MAY SEPARATE.IN SOME CASES, TOTAL UNFORESEEN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT.
EA97004
Opened: Feb 28, 1997 , Closed: Aug 5, 1997
SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
PE96045
Opened: Jul 12, 1996 , Closed: Dec 16, 1996
ALLEGED FAILURE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS
BREAKAGE OF A LEAF SPRING MAY ALLOW PARTIAL COLLAPSE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
EA95031
Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE
COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT WORK, WHICH PREVENTS USAGE OF THE BELTS.
PE95010
Opened: Feb 15, 1995 , Closed: May 26, 1995
BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARM
There is no summary currently available
EA94038
Opened: Oct 31, 1994 , Closed: Feb 28, 2000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
EA94029
Opened: Jul 29, 1994 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
PE94050
Opened: Jun 27, 1994 , Closed: Sep 14, 1994
FIRE IN DASH/INSTRUM.CLSTR
There is no summary currently available
PE94046
Opened: Jun 17, 1994 , Closed: Oct 31, 1994
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
There is no summary currently available
DP94003
Opened: Mar 28, 1994 , Closed: Jul 26, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM FIRES
FUEL SYSTEM FIRES
EA92015
Opened: May 22, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1993
HIGH IDLE FLARE
There is no summary currently available
PE92001
Opened: Jan 7, 1992 , Closed: May 22, 1992
HIGH IDLE FLARE
There is no summary currently available
PE91057
Opened: Mar 6, 1991 , Closed: Jul 12, 1991
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89024
Opened: Dec 14, 1988 , Closed: Feb 27, 1989
STEERING DAMPER SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA89003
Opened: Nov 7, 1988 , Closed: Aug 24, 1990
REAR AXLE SHAFT
There is no summary currently available
PE88047
Opened: Apr 19, 1988 , Closed: Nov 7, 1988
REAR AXLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE87003
Opened: Oct 27, 1986 , Closed: Jul 16, 1987
ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER: FORD HAS SUBMITTED 40 OWNERCOMPLAINTS WHICH ALLEGE IN-DASH FIRES. IT DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THECOMPLAINTS INDICATE A DEFECT NOR ARE THEY SAFETY RELATED.ANALYSIS:A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS WAS CONDUCTED.VARIOUS COMPONENTSWERE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN THE SOURC... Read more
CHEVROLET BLAZER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET BLAZER across all model years (1969, 2025).
124
Total Recalls
11,285
Total Complaints
27
Investigations
1,120
Reported Crashes
275
Reported Fires
76
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET BLAZER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 71 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 66 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 81 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 202 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 358 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 296 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 103 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 301 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 464 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 885 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 612 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 1,025 | View |
| 1997 | 7 | 1,098 | View |
| 1996 | 11 | 1,579 | View |
| 1995 | 11 | 1,707 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 774 | View |
| 1993 | 7 | 616 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 337 | View |
| 1991 (current) | 7 | 267 | |
| 1990 | 4 | 42 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 47 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 45 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 21 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |