The 1989 Chevrolet Blazer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 341,364 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC93V1190001993-08-02341,364 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
4
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
3fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
3
1crashes1injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
3
1crashes
SEATS
3
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
3crashes3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
1crashes
TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
Total complaints47
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Brake and fuel lines rotted away fuel leaking lost of brakes and brake fluids gas tank rusted and leaking fuel floor rusted away seats broke loose of mounts”
“Brake and fuel lines rotted away fuel leaking lost of brakes and brake fluids gas tank rusted and leaking fuel floor rusted away seats broke loose of mounts”
“I have a 89' s10 blazer that has had the front fan detach, I replaced the water pump and radiator (due to the fan coming of it cut into the radiator) and the serpentine belt. After fixing the problem it occurred again. I searched the internet for any information and found on your website that…”
“I have a 89' s10 blazer that has had the front fan detach, I replaced the water pump and radiator (due to the fan coming of it cut into the radiator) and the serpentine belt. After fixing the problem it occurred again. I searched the internet for any information and found on your website that…”
“Dt: the consumer stated the tread on driver's side tire came off, but the tire stayed in act. The trim for the wheel well tore, and the exhaust was pinched , nearly closed. The tire was taken to firestone and they checked it. The mechanic stated it should not have happened. They were given the…”
“Consumer was driving on the highway and could not maintain speed. When the consumer pulled over, he noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle sustained severe burn damage to the entire vehicle. *scc (ohio traffic police report)”
“This is the third full size blazer that I have owned all 3 have done the same thing in the exact same spot with no rust or rot present or prior damageor altications done to vehicle this is a very bad saftey defect I was on the highway at 55mph switching lanes when this snapped and I lost my…”
“On the 6th of december 2000, my s10 blazers throtle plate stuck, wide open while I was rearanging the truck in my driveway. It then sent me flying into my neighbors back yard, where I took out a hedge row, a bird feeder, and a couple small pine trees. Then I proceded into the yard behind my…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA92015 Opened 1992-05-22 · closed 1993-05-28
HIGH IDLE FLARE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA94029 Opened 1994-07-29 · closed 1996-07-31
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
InvestigationPE91057 Opened 1991-03-06 · closed 1991-07-12
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE92001 Opened 1992-01-07 · closed 1992-05-22
HIGH IDLE FLARE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE94050 Opened 1994-06-27 · closed 1994-09-14
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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