1991 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems

129 complaints (58% of all complaints for this car). 27 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 129
of this car's complaints: 58%
crashes: 27
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
114
Foundation components
5
Foundation components: master cylinder
4
Antilock
2
Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders
1
Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 69 Brake failure 42

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported July 19, 1999 · 1,125,749 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Risk: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotorReported August 2, 1993 · 341,364 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Abs braking systemOpened October 31, 1994, closed February 28, 2000

This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.

EA94038

Abs braking system failsOpened June 17, 1994, closed October 31, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94046

Brake failureOpened June 10, 1991, closed June 30, 1992

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EA91028

Brake failureOpened February 22, 1991, closed June 10, 1991

There is no summary currently available

PE91052

What 1991 Chevrolet Blazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Brakes · 79,000 miles · MI

While braking and without warning, the ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. *ak consumer: mathew schilling *scc

Filed Aug 28, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

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.

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Brakes · AR

When braking brake pedal goes to the floor, and brake light illuminates. Plese provide any further information.

Filed May 8, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Consumer received a recall notice on brake system, however since brakes were serviced, brake light and anti lock system light has illuminated on dashboard. Dealer stated there was nothing wrong with brakes. *ak

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Brakes · CA

When backing down a hill in 2 wheel drive, the front brakes lock up but the rear brakes do nothing to stop. The vehicle kept skidding down the hill until until I got to a flat section. In 4 wheel drive the rear brakes work properly and stop the vehicle.

Filed Jan 29, 2001 · Brakes · CO

When driving on wet pavement at any speed and upon making a sudden stop brake pedal went to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a near accident. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Nov 21, 2000 · Brakes · CA · crash

Brake system failed, crash as result, did report, but no reply.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Brakes · CT

Vehicle experiences brake failure, there is a recall (99v193) for this vehicle concerning ABS brakes, consumer received recall for another vehicle owned by him regarding the 1996 gmc ABS problem, but is not aware the recall includes the brakes for the 1991 blazer also.

Filed Aug 21, 2000 · Brakes · MO · crash

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. 5/5/93 was pulling up behind a line of traffic at a stop sign and stepped on the brakes and it was as if they let go completely.hit the rear bumper of the car in front of me.paid for the damage on the other car,my car still damaged.called dealer the next day and was told what the brakes did was normal.continued to have problems.6/7/93 took the car to dealer for other warrenty work and again complained about the brakes and again was told normal.stayed out of trouble by luck and driving with the knowledge that the car might not stop if I had to get on the brakes in a hurry.recall work preformed on the ABS unit on 6/19/00.on 8/15/00 I had a total failure of the brakes.happened as I was pulling off the lot of a local grocery store.made it to a local shop by using low gear and the emergency brake.they checked the obvious things and had a brake shop confirm that it was probably the echu.had car towed to the dealer and surprise, the codes showed this time.they said some valves were bad.cost me 1556.36 with the towing.I feel like I've been taken.I don't care if the car is 20 years old there should not be a total failure at 43000 mi.it really bothers me that in another 5 min. I would have been on the interstate and someone else may have been filing this conplaint.I have documents from jim butler and a police report number to confirm this information.the car may still be in jim butlers records under my deceased husbands name, edward osthoff.

Filed Aug 9, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

While driving stepped on brake pedal, but vehicle would not stop on time. *ak 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.

Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer brakes

Does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 129 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer, 58% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer brakes?

Yes, 2 recalls: 99V193000, 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).