1991 Chevrolet Blazer Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 12%of 222 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer, 12% of the 222 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1998-11“When driving on wet and dry pavement the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to move, causing the consumer to have a near accident ea94-038. Consumer states he did have an accident because of the faulty brakes. All seat belts were replaced due to would not latch, retract, or were hard to latch, there was a recall regarding the rear seatbelt repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #805591, filed 1996-11“Front right seatbelt failed in 1994 and again in 2000, replaced new both times, feel a seatbelt should last longer than that, especially passenger side when not used as much as drivers side. The seatbelt locks up and won't extend to place in latch.”
NHTSA complaint #725242, filed 2000-07“The passenger-side seat belt latch (where the seat belt buckle is inserted into) in the rear-seat becomes stuck in an open position, such that the seat belt can not be locked in place, not allowing this seatbelt to be used when the latch is stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #711180, filed 2000-04“Going 20mph, when vehicle in front started to stop. Applied the brakes & rear ended front vehicle. Upon impact, rear seat belts (shoulder/lap) failed to restrain css & gave way. Child went forward & hit rear of front seat (driver). Driver had neck problems. Child facial problems.”
NHTSA complaint #821682, filed 1998-02Related recalls
- 96V142000Jul 31, 1996These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because…Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 1991, GMC Jimmy 1991, Oldsmobile Bravada 1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 30 | 3% |
| 1995 | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 3% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 | 26 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 16% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 12 | 30% |
| 1987 | 5 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer
129 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.
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