A fire started while the consumer was driving at 26 MPH. The defrosting coil in the rear window started the fire, per the fire department. The entire vehicle's rear was destroyed. No injuries reported.
1991 Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems
16 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash4
- Wiring: front underhood3
- Ignition3
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring1
- Starter assembly1
- Ignition: switch1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1991 Chevrolet Blazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A fire started under the hood while driving at 60mph. Vehicle was towed to repair shop. Cause was not determined at this time. Manufacturer and dealer were notified. Please provide any further information.
A fire started in engine compartment while driving 20-25 MPH. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
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.
Short in horn causing fuses to blow and none of the interior lights to work and the radio to mess up the rear defrost wiring is corroded all the wat through the plastic coating as far as you can peel it back and see which is very likely to contribute to an accident although it hasnt yet
Second incident of driving and engine quitting, upon stopping smoke coming from under hood, when hood is opened the alternator is burning. Last time was 4 years ago and the incident was the same.
When driving at 55 MPH without prior warning the volts light came on, and the consumer pulled over. Went to lift the hood and noticed smoke and the fire. The wires were on fire, and the alterator was burned out. That's what started the fire.
Got into vehicle, started it up (ignition), heard loud popping sound, vehicle started smoking from the dashboard area, towed truck, driver took out fuse & it stopped smoking.
Driving down highway smelled something burning, vehicle became very smoky and fumes were very strong, pulled over, got out of vehicle. Had to have vehicle towed, unable to drive . *ak consumer states ignition switch shorted out internally.
Electrical short in the instrument cluster, causing the vehicle to catch on fire in the dashboard.
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer electrical
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the electrical of the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most electrical complaints are 1997 (90 complaints), 2020 (78 complaints) and 1998 (71 complaints).
Other 1991 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Brakes 129Seat belts 26Engine 12Acceleration 11Transmission 8Fuel system 7Seats 7Steering 5Suspension 5Tires 5Body 4Visibility 4Wheels 4Airbags 1Lights 1
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