Complaints
267
per 10K Sold
21.6
US Sales
123,346
Crashes
36
Fires
17
Injuries
19
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1114 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:79,000 mi
Crash-related:26
#217 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
#310 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:8
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 114 | 26 | — | 79,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | 8 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 4 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
114
complaints
Crashes
26
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1991 Chevrolet Blazer has 267 NHTSA complaints, 36 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 114 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (114 complaints, avg 79,000 mi); Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (17 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (10 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer include 36 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Chevrolet Blazer?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Blazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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