1990 Chevrolet Blazer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
32 complaints4 involved a crash7 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring
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. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Possible engine failure resulted in engine fire (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Want to know if there are any recalls on this blazer. *Ak
- Unknown or other
Paint IS bubbling and peeling off, exposing primer underneath in various locations on the vehicle.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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.
- Seat belts
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. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
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. *ak
- Unknown or other
The paint on the hood and roof of vehicle has turned white and discolored. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While vehicle was parked it caught on fire under the dash due to an electrical short. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Ongoing/intermittent problem with ABS locking up while applying brake pedal. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
GMC installed a motor. Upon starting vehicle, it burst into flames, injuring several people. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer states that GMC installed a motor in truck. When consumer went to start vehicle, truck burst into flames, injurying several people. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Defective ABS IS causing loss of back brakes without warning. Dealer has replaced dump valves 5 times, defect IS still reoccurring. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving heard things under the hood making noise. Pulled over and opened hood, and there was a fire underneath. called the police, but the fire was then put out. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving home in a heavy rain storm came to a stop at top of steep hill, getnly tepped the brakes, brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle slid into the back of a truck, causing extensive damage. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was driving approx. 15 mph when he pressed the brakes to slow down for vehicle in front making a turn, and the brakes failed. consumer crashed into the car in front of him, then he was hit from behind during the same crash. There was drizzles of rain at time of incident. Consumer has experienced brake failure more than five times. *ak
- Suspension › Front · Tires
Vehicle developed severe driveability problems, includin gpulling and drifting to left and right. Also, premature tire wear. *Ak
- Seats
When applying brakes, noticed seats move due to looseness. The bolts were tightened. checked underneath & noticed mounting plate metal for seat was rusty & had corroded away. Have not taken to dealer. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the ABS brakes, while going down a hill, the ABS light came on and brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The passenger's and driver's side seat belt anchorage rusted, causing the seat belt to become inoperative. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Transmission fluid spewed out vent/filler tube onto manifold, causing fire.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractor jammed.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
- High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
- Brake failure
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- Headlight switch failure
There is no summary currently available
- Brake failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10006961Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
- 39431Front door side glass binding/track disengagement.
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