1991 Chevrolet Blazer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 129about this part
- Share
- 58%of 222 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 129 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer, 58% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 27 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While braking and without warning, the ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. Consumer: mathew schilling”
NHTSA complaint #10029713, filed 2003-09, 79,000 miles“This is safety problem with all 91& 92 (and possibly more) s-10 blazers - I have tried many 91 & 92 anytime I saw someone with one - I took quite awhile before I realized it - when making a panic stop as in quickly pushing down the brake pedal - it fights back for about 1 second - this doesnt sound like much but - if a child runs out between parked cars - every second counts - I have tried other GM vehicles and this problem does not exsist - only on s-10 blazers - the dealer said it was normal with dual action brake boosters when I showed them years ago (I have just recently become aware of…”
NHTSA complaint #724604, filed 2000-06“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 dealer.system re-bled,still no codes. …”
NHTSA complaint #728512, filed 2000-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10037915, filed 2003-08“The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes and rear lap seat belts. The consumer when applying brakes hears a grinding noise. Also, rear selt belts failed to stay attached in the buckles. The safety defects are described in investigations numbers ea91028, ea94038, pe91052, pe94046, pe95042, ea95031. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830461, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 99V193000Jul 19, 1999Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september…Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Jimmy 1991–1996, Sonoma 1991–1996 +1 more
- 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 1991 Chevrolet Blazer
26 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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