1991 Chevrolet BLAZER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
115 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
110,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 48 of 115 complaints (41.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 51 | 44.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.6% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 48 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 48; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 110 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
1995: 45; 1996: 20; 2000: 22; 2001: 6; 2002: 10; 2003: 4; 2004: 6; 2006: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 51 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10029713 · 2003-09-23 (September 23, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029713 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037915 · 2003-08-28 (August 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 BRAKING PROBLEMS. BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE IT STOPPED. THIS MADE HER FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 721005 · 2000-04-04 (April 4, 2000)
SHORT IN HORN CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW AND NONE OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO WORK AND THE RADIO TO MESS UP THE REAR DEFROST WIRING IS CORRODED ALL THE WAT THROUGH THE PLASTIC COATING AS FAR AS YOU CAN PEEL IT BACK AND SEE WHICH IS VERY LIKELY TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT ALTHOUGH IT HASNT YET
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800647 · 1996-09-04 (September 4, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM DIGITAL DASHBOARD DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICAL CAIGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800647 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 737647 · 2000-12-11 (December 11, 2000)
STEERING COLUMN SHOULD NOT COME APART WHILE DRIVNG. I AM GLAD TO STILL BE ALIVE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 737647 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 784078 · 2000-02-14 (February 14, 2000)
THE SLIDING OUT PIVOT PINS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 784078 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 890999 · 2001-06-22 (June 22, 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 890999 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977351 · 1996-01-02 (January 2, 1996)
PURCHASE TRUCK USED WHEN DRIVING TRUCK STALLED. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977351 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072246 · 2004-05-06 (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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10072246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969107 · 1995-07-19 (July 19, 1995)
FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT IS DEFECTIVE, THE SENDING UNIT BURNT, COULD HAVE CAUSE A FIRE/EXPLOSION. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969107 at NHTSA ↗