1991 Chevrolet Blazer Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 222 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 222 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving stepped on brake pedal, but vehicle would not stop on time. Right exhaust manifold , exhaust pipe and oxygen sensor failed. There was a clunk intermittently from back on turns due to broken torsion bar mounts. 4wd often hard to engage due to vac switch in transfer case failure. Replace rear main seal, oil pan and gasket because of rust and oil leak. Serpentine belt failed. Distributor cap and rotor failed. Axle seals and bearings are leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #867271, filed 2000-08“While driving out of parking lot front left axle broke, causing wheel to disconnect from vehicle. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8007005, filed 2002-04“Transmission does not shift out of low gear; also, mount bolts securing the tilt whel knuckle came loose, allowing the steering wheel to move freely up/down and upper/lower ball joints failed.”
NHTSA complaint #512396, filed 1996-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 12 | 22% |
| 2021 | 19 | 13% |
| 2020 | 75 | 33% |
| 2019 | 64 | 34% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 16% |
| 2002 | 33 | 13% |
| 2001 | 31 | 10% |
| 2000 | 84 | 14% |
| 1999 | 54 | 12% |
| 1998 | 74 | 10% |
| 1997 | 110 | 14% |
| 1996 | 96 | 8% |
| 1995 | 68 | 6% |
| 1994 | 12 | 2% |
| 1993 | 19 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 4 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer
129 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 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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