1991 Chevrolet Blazer engine problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
9
Engine
3
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
Exhaust system
1
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Blazer engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

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What 1991 Chevrolet Blazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 28, 2004 · Engine · WV

Consumer believed she got ripped off at a garage when she got her spark plug replaced. (nar) *ph

Filed May 14, 2003 · Engine · MA · fire

While driving, the engine failed and then caught on fire.

Filed Sep 29, 2002 · Engine · OH · fire

While the consumer was traveling the vehicle start smoking, consumer then pulled over and then the vehicle became engulfed in flames.(ohio traffic crash report 10-89-298)

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · CT · fire

With engine running, consumer heard an explosive type noise, then noticed that the engine compartment was in flames, possible engine failure.

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Engine · MN

While driving at any speed and without no prior warning when attempting to make a left hand turn vehicle will stall completely out. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.

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.

Filed Mar 22, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · MD · fire

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.

Filed Mar 30, 1999 · Engine · IN · fire

Possible engine failure caused vehicle to catch fire under the hood while driving. (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Dec 11, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · CO

When driving and applying brakes there is a loud noise coming from the brakes.dealer states there isn't anything wrong with the brakes. Also, there is thick black smoke coming from the exhaust system when driving the vehicle due to malfunctioning of the catalytic converter. The dealer can't determine problem with the brakes, and t thinks the problem is with the computer chip.

Filed Sep 17, 1997 · Engine · PA · fire

Engine compartment fire. (ohio traffic report)

Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer engine

Does the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer have engine problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet Blazer engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad engine?

The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (216 complaints), 1996 (150 complaints) and 1997 (93 complaints).