Consumer pulled vehicle in driveway and there was black smoke coming from underneath hood and the dashboard. Fire department was called out to put fire out.
The worst 1990 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes8
- Engine5
- Seat belts5
- Electrical4
- Seats3
- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Suspension2
- Tires2
- Visibility2
- Body1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Severe 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.
- Risk
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
Defect investigations
Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
EA94029
High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
EA92015
High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
PE92001
Brake failure
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EA91028
Headlight switch failure
There is no summary currently available
PE91057
Brake failure
There is no summary currently available
PE91052
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- End gate latch rattle (install revised striker)
- Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal)
- Front door side glass binding/track disengagement
1990 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 22 | 18 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18-20 | 16-17 |
| 6.2L 8‑cyl Diesel | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 13-15 | 12-13 |
What 1990 Chevrolet Blazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
While driving the vehicle began to experience engine trouble, the driver pulled the vehicle over, the vehicle started smoking then became engulfed in flames (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm
Possible engine failure resulted in engine fire (ohio traffic crash report).
Want to know if there are any recalls on this blazer.
Passenger side and driver's side seatbelt mounting rusted out. While trying to fasten seatbelt entire belt popped out/.loosened consumer can't fasten seatbelt.
Paint is bubbling and peeling off, exposing primer underneath in various locations on the vehicle.
Seatbelt buckle jammed into seat handle recess and cannot extracate; believe this is design defect, buckle should be larger to avoid fitting into seat lock recess. Cannot use safety belt, cannot raise/lower seat.
Consumer was traveling about 70mph there was a loud thumbing noise underneath the vehicle. Consumer lost control of vehicle. Tire tread was off, and vehicle was traveling on the rim. Consumer's nine year old daughter was thrown from the vehicle.
The paint on the hood and roof of vehicle has turned white and discolored. No safety defect listed in summary.
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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
Is the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer, fewer than a typical Blazer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer?
Brakes, with 8 complaints. Next is engine (5).
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V119000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (531 complaints), 1996 (442 complaints) and 1994 (434 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer range from 12 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15-16 city and 22 highway.
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