1990 Chevrolet Blazer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 25%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer, 25% of the 32 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was driving approx. 15 MPH when he pressed the brakes to slow down for vehicle in front making a turn, and the brakes failed. Consumer crashed into the car in front of him, then he was hit from behind during the same crash. There was drizzles of rain at time of incident. Consumer has experienced brake failure more than five times.”
NHTSA complaint #817861, filed 1997-10“While driving home in a heavy rain storm came to a stop at top of steep hill, getnly tepped the brakes, brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle slid into the back of a truck, causing extensive damage.”
NHTSA complaint #820690, filed 1998-02Related recalls
- 93V119000Aug 2, 1993Severe 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.Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 1988–1992, Suburban 1988–1992, GMC Safari 1988–1992 +6 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 20% |
| 2024 | 14 | 26% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 21 | 15% |
| 2020 | 11 | 5% |
| 2019 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 14% |
| 2003 | 8 | 10% |
| 2002 | 23 | 9% |
| 2001 | 51 | 16% |
| 2000 | 63 | 11% |
| 1999 | 70 | 16% |
| 1998 | 69 | 10% |
| 1997 | 156 | 20% |
| 1996 | 443 | 38% |
| 1995 | 531 | 43% |
| 1994 | 434 | 70% |
| 1993 | 377 | 74% |
| 1992 | 206 | 74% |
| 1991 | 129 | 58% |
| 1990 | 8 | 25% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 3 | 16% |
| 1985 | 5 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology