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1991 Chevrolet Blazer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 Chevrolet Blazer has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,667,349 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 267 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 99V193000 1999-07-19 1,125,749 affected
Defect

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…

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.

SEAT BELTS 96V142000 1996-07-31 97,351 affected
Defect

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.…

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 93V119000 1993-08-02 341,364 affected
Defect

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 91V108000 1991-06-21 102,885 affected
Defect

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
114
26crashes6injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
10
8fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
4crashes2injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
5
2crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
4
2fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
4
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
4
Total complaints267

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Idk”

TIRES · reported 2021-11-01

“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:…”

TIRES · reported 2006-03-25

“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”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · reported 2004-12-03

“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…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2004-07-14

“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”

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · reported 2004-05-20

“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 · reported 2004-05-06

“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:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2004-05-06

“The windshield wipers become inoperable and resulted in poor visibility. The dealer indicated the the vehicles wiper were not recalled. *nm”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · reported 2004-02-02

Defect investigations

Investigation EA91028 Opened 1991-06-10 · closed 1992-06-30

BRAKE FAILURE

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Investigation EA92015 Opened 1992-05-22 · closed 1993-05-28

HIGH IDLE FLARE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA94029 Opened 1994-07-29 · closed 1996-07-31

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.

Investigation EA94038 Opened 1994-10-31 · closed 2000-02-28

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Investigation EA94038 Opened 1994-10-31 · closed 2000-02-28

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Investigation EA95031 Opened 1995-10-31 · closed 1996-07-31

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE

COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT WORK, WHICH PREVENTS USAGE OF THE BELTS.

Investigation PE91052 Opened 1991-02-22 · closed 1991-06-10

BRAKE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE92001 Opened 1992-01-07 · closed 1992-05-22

HIGH IDLE FLARE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE94046 Opened 1994-06-17 · closed 1994-10-31

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.