1996 CHEVROLET Blazer Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
375 complaints
ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 20, 2006. MY SON AND 3 FRIENDS WERE LEAVING A FRIENDS HOUSE. WHEN MY SON APPLIED HIS BRAKE TO SLOW, THE BRAKES FAILED. WHEN THEY FAILED THE ENGINE REVVED COMPLETELY UP, THROTTLED OUT AND SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. HE OF COURSE HAD NO BRAKES, BUT NOW NO STEERING, AND THE ENGINE WAS OFF. NOT HAVING ANY CONTROL, THE VEHICLE HIT A LOOSE ROCK, SLID INTO A DITCH WHICH THEN SENT THEM INTO A SERIES OF ROLLOVERS NO LESS THAN 5 NO MORE THEN 7. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN THEY LANDED 3 OF THE 4 DOORS WERE JAMMED SHUT. AS THEY CLIMB OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THEY NOTICED IT WAS BURNING. IT BURNED FROM BEHIND THE DASH THROUGH THE ENGINE. I HAVE PICTURES IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE. THE WORST INJURY AT THE TIME WAS MY SON'S SHOULDER, THEY WERE CONCERNED IT HAD A WORSE TEAR. NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO FIX THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE NOTIFIED CHEVY AND GM. I AM ALSO TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY NEXT WEEK. THE SERVICE BRAKE HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK RECALL HAS CAUSED ME CONCERN. WE DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS EVER TAKEN FOR IT'S REPAIR. NOW GM CAN'T EVEN FIND OR TRACE YET THE VIN NUMBER. HE HAD ONLY HAD IT 2 WEEKS WHEN WE HAD TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP BECAUSE IT HAD TO BE JUMPED TO START. THEN A WEEK AND A HALF ALMOST 2 WEEKS LATER THE BRAKES GO OUT. SOMETHING MAJOR WENT WRONG, AND HE HADN'T EVEN HAD IT 30 DAYS YET. IT COULD HAVE KILLED 4 KIDS. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT MALFUNCTIONED. *NM
Oct 31, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DISCOVERED THE RUSTED BRAKE LINES AND SUGGESTED THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE AUTO INSURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE TOWING COMPANY AND DETERMINED THAT THE LEAKAGE WAS DUE TO THE RUSTING. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER THE COMPLAINT WAS TAKEN.
Aug 01, 2006
(1)BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR (2)PUMPED IT ABOUT 3 OR 4 TIMES AND IT REGAINED PRESSURE, TRIED A FEW PANIC STOPS OK (3)CALLED CHEVY DEALER WHO SAID NO RECALL NOTICE, NOTHING DONE YET (*)THIS HAD ALSO HAPPENED ONCE ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR THE FIRST TIME. *JB
Jun 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DASH PANEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THERE WAS A LACK OF ABS AT 3MPH WHILE BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE ADEQUATELY STOPPED, THERE WERE NO ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Feb 21, 2006
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE CAME FROM THE BRAKES , AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER. THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT WAS CAUSED BY THE ABS. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE BACK BRAKE PADS AND CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED. THIS REMEDIED THE ABS LIGHT FROM BEING ILLUMINATED, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HEARING THE LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE, AND WAS STILL HAVING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. WHILE THE BRAKES WERE BEING REPAIRED THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE SPECIALIST REFERRED HIM TO GENERAL MOTORS FOR THE BRAKE PROBLEM. THERE IS RECALL 99I006000 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF VEHICLE, FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI LOCK BRAKES. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
Oct 11, 2005
+ 370 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
162 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE INTERIOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS FROM THE HEATER. THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 21, 2012
GM HAS A SAFETY RECALL ON MY 1996 BLAZER THAT THEY WILL NOT HONOR FOR ME. THEY HAVE INDICATED THE RECALL WAS A LONG TIME AGO AND MY CAR IS 10 YEARS OLD. I HAD THE EXACT PROBLEM FOR THE LAST 5-6 YEARS OR MORE, BUT NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE, AND NEVER GOT IT FIXED. I WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND TOOK MEASURES AND LIMITED MY DRIVING WHEN IT MIGHT BE A PROBLEM. I FELT COMFORTABLE WITH THE PROBLEM AS LOW RISK WHEN I DRIVE. NOW I AM SELLING THE CAR AS IS. I FEEL THERE COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD IF SOMEONE ELSE IS DRIVING THAT IS NOT AS AWARE AND CAUTIOUS AS I AM. THE RECALL IS THE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES THE WIPERS WON'T WORK. THIS HAS BEEN SCARY IN A DOWN POUR AND WHEN A PASSING CAR SPLASHED A MUDDY WAVE ON THE WINDSHIELD WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE BEEN USING RAIN-X OR DRIVING MY WIFES CAR WHEN IT IS RAINING. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER A COUPLE OF TIMES AFTER THE RECALL AND EVEN HAD THEM LOOK AT IT ONCE. THEY NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF THE RECALL. THIS IS A GM RECOGNIZED SAFETY ISSUE THAT THEY SHOULD CORRECT (AT LEAST ONCE) REGARDLESS HOW OLD MY CAR IS. A THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO ONE FREE REPAIR, AND CAN CASH IT IN ANYTIME. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ME. OTHERWISE WILL NOTIFY WHOEVER I SELL THE CAR TO, AND HOPE THEY DON'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *JB
Mar 01, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V159000, REGARDING THE VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Aug 17, 2006
HAVE 96 BLAZER WITH INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS----DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR AND SAID THAT THERE IS A 70,000 MILE LIMIT. *NM
Mar 14, 2006
RECALL NO.#98V150001, WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING: THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR. LESS THAN TWO WEEKS HAVE PAST AND THE RECALLED WORK NEEDS TO BE REDONE. *NM
Apr 05, 2004
+ 157 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
128 complaints
RIGHT SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. *TR
Apr 15, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V200000 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN NO: 01048 AFTER NEARLY LOSING CONTROL ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I DECIDED TO HAVE THE FRONT END CHECKED. THE FRONT BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACED. I FURTHER LEARNED OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED REFERENCES HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP IN ANKENY WAS UNHELPFUL, RUDE, AND BASICALLY TOLD ME THEY DON'T HAVE TO DO ANY WORK REGARDLESS OF BULLETINS, ETC... EACH DAY THE VEHICLE IS HARDER TO HANDLE AND A MECHANIC FRIEND ADVISED WILL START TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION. WHY DO WE HAVE POLICIES BOTH GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE WHEN DEALERSHIPS TOTALLY DISREGARD ALL THE RULES. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS BEFORE AND KNOW OF MANY OTHERS THAT DEALERSHIPS LEFT IN DIRE STRAITS. THIS IS A PROBLEM I WOULD LIKE ADDRESSED FOR THE GOOD OF ALL. *JB
Oct 11, 2006
BALL JOINT ON PASSENGER SIDE FAILED WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE HAS UNDER 75,000 AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. *NM
Sep 10, 2006
FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE, REPLACEMENT REQUIRED, PARTS NOT AVAILABLE*AK
Feb 01, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THE BALL JOINTS SEPARATED AND BROKE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. WAS TOLD SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY. HOWEVER, CONSUMER FOUND OUT THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO LET THEM KNOW THAT CONSUMER WAS INCLUDED, AND THEY NEED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN THE SHOP. *AK
Nov 15, 2004
+ 123 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
107 complaints
I PURCHASE MY VEHICLE USED ON 12/4/01 , I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE EVERY YEAR BECAUSE IT INDICATES IT IS OVERHEATING. 3 WEEKS AGO IT STARTED SAYING IT WAS OVERHEATING AND SMOKE FILLED THE INTERIOR OF MY VEHICLE WITH FUMES. IT WAS REPAIRED. AT 3:15 P.M. TODAY, MY CAR INDICATES IT IS OVERHEATING AND NOW THE SERVICE CAR LIGHT IS ON. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE COOLANT SYSTEM. AS SOON AS I TURN THE CAR ON IT INDICATES IT IS OVERHEATHING. HAPPENING TOO MANY TIMES. *TR
Apr 23, 2009
PURCHASED 1996 CHEVY BLAZER 1/15/04 FROM CARMAX. EXPERIENCED FREQUENT ISSUES WITH HEATING AND COOLING. 3/22/05 1ST MECHANIC FOUND NO TROUBLE FOR 2 DAYS, THEN DETERMINED THERMOSTAT WAS BAD. 2ND MECHANIC REPLACED THERMOSTAT. BROKE DOWN TWICE DUE TO PRESSURE IN COOLING SYSTEM FORCING RADIATOR HOSES OFF. 6/4/05 MECHANIC RESEATED HOSES & CLAMPS, REPLACED RADIATOR CAP, AND FLUSHED SYSTEM. 25 MILES AWAY FROM SHOP TEMP SHOT UP TO 260 DEGREES AND BLEW ALL FLUID OUT. TRIED REFILLING AND WATER IS RUSHING OUT OF THE RADIATOR END CAPS AS FAST AS WE'RE FILLING IT. THERE'S AN EXTREMELY HIGH LEVEL OF SLUDGE THAT APPEARS TO BE DEX-COOL RELATED IN THE OVERFLOW TANK AND HAS ALSO BEEN SEEN IN THE FLUIDS THAT HAVE BEEN DRAINING DURING BREAKDOWNS.
Jun 05, 2005
THE RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET BALZER GETS RUSTY AND CLOGGED EVERY COUPLE OF YEARS. IN 1998 THE WHOLE RADIATOR WAS TAKEN OUT AND BOILED. IN 2001 THE COOLING SYSTEM WAS FLUSHED AGAIN DUE TO RUST AND CLOGGING. AND NOW, APRIL 2004, THE SYSTEM HAS CLOGGED AGAIN AND CAUSES ENGINE OVERHEAT. GM USES DEX COOL WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO LAST FIVE YEARS, BUT EVERY COUPLE OF YEARS THIS COOLANT SEEMS TO CLOG THE SYSTEM AND REQUIRES AN OVERHAUL COSTING AROUND $400. *LA
Apr 06, 2004
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BLAZER SUFFERS FROM SUDDEN ACCELERATION AS I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN I COME TO A FULL STOP AT A STOPLIGHT.
Mar 09, 2004
AFTER THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ANTI FREEZE HAD A THICK MUDDY TEXTURE IN THE RADIATOR. THIS CONDITION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. CONSUMER HAS FLUSHED THE RADIATOR THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Mar 04, 2004
+ 102 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
71 complaints
NORMAL DRIVING , HARD SHIFTING, EVENTUAL TRANSMISSION BURN UP. IF CAUGHT IN TIME SIMPLE REPAIR FOR ABOUT 300 IF YOU CAN FIND SHOP THAT WILL DO IT. I LEFT ALONE. TRANSMISSION WILL BURN UP AND DEPENDING ON VEHICLE, 1500 TO 2700. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS VEHICLES ARE AFFECTED. *JB
Aug 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THERE WAS A FLARE-UP BETWEEN GEARS, AND A HARSH ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER WAS INACCURATE. THERE IS A NHTSA TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN # 9774L60E08A, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED UPON SALE OF THE VEHICLE.
Jul 26, 2006
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING. ACCORDING TO TSB 00-07-30-022 THE 4L60E A/T WILL LOSE REVERSE, 2ND, AND 4TH GEARS. THIS IS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE PART IN THE TRANSMISSION CALLED THE REACTION SUN SHELL, WHICH WAS RETURNED TO ME BY THE TRANSMISSION REBUILDER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT MAINTENANCE RELATED IN ANY WAY. THE FAILURE OF THE PART WAS DUE TO INADEQUATE STRENGTH. THERE ARE NUMEROUS AFTERMARKET REACTION SUN SHELLS THAT ARE MUCH STRONGER AND DURABLE THAN THE DEFECTIVE GM PART. THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD AND COULD CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE TRANSMISSION WILL ONLY SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 3RD IF YOU ACCELERATE QUICKLY IN 1ST THEN LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I PULLED ON TO A HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY AND COULD ONLY MAINTAIN 25 MPH WITH NO PLACE TO PULL OVER, UNTIL I REALIZED THAT IT WOULD SHIFT TO 3RD IF YOU LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR. SEVERAL VEHICLES HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING MINE. THIS CAN CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION IF SOMEONE TRIES TO TURN AROUND AND NEEDS REVERSE OR NEEDS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPEED SUCH AS ON A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY. GM SHOULD RECALL ALL VEHICLES THAT THE TSB APPLIES TO. THEY KNOW ABOUT THE SITUATION BUT DO NOT WANT TO ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE IT WOULD COST THEM TOO MUCH MONEY. *JB
Mar 26, 2006
PROBLEM WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ON 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. *BF THE VEHICLE' 4-HI IS NO LONGER WORKING. TWO YEAR PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT 4-HI WOULD GO IN AN D OUT ON IT'S OWN WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF ANY RECALLS EXISTED, BUT NONE DID. *NM
Mar 07, 2005
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER TCC VALVE ON TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ONCE VEHICLE WARMED UP AFTER DRIVING FOR A DISTANCE. APPEARS THAT THE SAME TRANSMISSION ON MANY MODELS HAVE SIMILAR FAILURES AND ISSUES WHERE IT SWITCHES HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND ON AT. SES ENGINE SERVICE CODE 1870. *NLM
Jun 19, 2003
+ 66 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
43 complaints
DRIVING APPROX. 35 MPH NORTH ON 5700 BLK OF TACONY ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19137, 2005 SILVER HONDA PULLS OUT OF DRIVE WAY HITS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER TIRE OF TRUCK, TRUCK THEN SPINS AND FLIPS OVER. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED AT ALL SUSTAINED INJURIES. WAS TAKEN BY RESCUE TO HOSPITAL.
Aug 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PERFORMED AS DESIGNED BASED ON THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Sep 14, 2010
I OWN A 1996 CHEVY BLAZER. MY GRANDDAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IN WET WEATHER, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLAMMED INTO A ROCK CLIFF. THE CAR IS TOTALED AND I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I BELIEVE THE IMPACT WAS STRONG ENOUGH THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. IT WAS A FRONT END COLLISION AND SHE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR. ALTHOUGH SHE WAS NOT GOING FAST, THE IMPACT WAS VERY HARD, ENOUGH TO TOTAL THE CAR. THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS DESTROYED. SHE WAS VERY LUCKY THAT SHE WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT, BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT IF IT HAD BEEN A DIFFERENT SITUATION THAT SHE COULD HAVE BEEN FATALLY WOUNDED IF THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB
Nov 06, 2006
DT: CONTACT STATED DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST INCIDENTOCCURRED IN OCTOBER, 2003. CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN IT WAS HIT IN THE REAR END BY A VEHICLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH. THE SERVICE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG AS TO WHY IT DID NOT DEPLOY. ON THE SECOND OCCASION IN OCTOBER, 2004, CONTACT'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR PART WHILE GOING ABOUT 40-45 MPH, BECAUSE THE BRAKES TO STOP HIS VEHICLE. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A MALFUNCTION IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE DEALERSHIP RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIRBAG PROBLEM, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT THE CAUSE FOR NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. *AK
Jul 27, 2005
DT: THE PROBLEM BEGAN IN MARCH 1996. THE VEHICLE HAS AN AIR BAG LIGHT THAT STAYS ON. HAD A FRONT END COLLISION IN OCTOBER 2004, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT WAS 45 MPH. NO AIRBAGS AT ALL DEPLOYED, VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ONLY. OCCUPANT WAS WEARING SEAT BELT. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY OR REPAIR THE AIR BAG LIGHT THAT STAYS ON. THERE ARE INVOICES.*AK
Jun 02, 2005
+ 38 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
37 complaints
PUT THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN. GOT OUT OF MY CAR AND WALKED TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. BY THE TIME GOT BACK TO THE DOOR OF THE CAR TO GET MY THINGS OUT FOR WORK THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. *TR
Sep 29, 2012
THE REAR TURN LAMP DO NOT COME ON WHEN THE BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. THIS MALFUNCTION MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. *NM
Nov 14, 2006
RECENTLY INVESTIGATED A FIRE ON A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. FIRE ORIGIN IS AT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR PANEL AT THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH. IF ANY ONE ELSE HAS EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THIS LOCATION PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 610-392-XXXX AND NHSTA. *NM
Oct 13, 2006
VEHICLE STALLS AT STOP LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS, AND WHILE AT STOP WITH ENGINE IDLING. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 70 DEGREES. IT HAS BEEN TO A MECHANIC 5 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. PARTS REPLACED - FUEL PUMP ONE YEAR AGO, MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR, EGR HAS BEEN CLEANED ONCE AND REPLACED ONCE. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. TWO OTHER SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED - PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *NM
Apr 11, 2006
1996 CHEV BLAZER, WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR TWICE, THE BATTERY 3 TIMES AND IF IT IS NOT STARTED AND OR DRIVEN EVERY DAY, THEN WE HAVE TO JUMP IT ? WHAT CAN THE PROBLEM BE. IT ONLY HAS 55,000 MILES ON IT. I DROVE IT ALL WEEK AND ON SATURDAY, DID NOT DRIVE IT ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY MORNING I HAD TO GET IT JUMPED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOMETIME ? I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND ANOTHER MECHANIC AND ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS PUT ANOTHER ALTERNATOR ON IT. I DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR A 3RD ALTERNATOR ????? HELP !!!!! WE HAVE CHECK ALL INTEROR LIGHTS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN LEFT ON. WHAT IS DRAINING THE BATERY AND OR ALTERNATOR ??? WE ALSO HAVE THE GURGLING NOISE IN COMPLAINT # 735807. THANKS ALICE M. EADS. *AK
Mar 15, 2004
+ 32 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
26 complaints
I HAVE A 1996 CHEVY BLAZER AND THE GAS HAND FLOATS. IT DOES NOT GIVE AN ACCURATE READING ON THE GAS GAUGE. I CAN DRIVE AND IT WILL FLOAT FROM 1/2 TANK TO 1/4 TANK WHILE DRIVING. IT FLOATS NO MATTER HOW FULL OR EMPTY THE TANK IS. IT HAS CAUSED ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS DUE TO THE INACCURACIES. I HAVE ANOTHER GM VEHICLE--1993 SUBURBAN THAT HAS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY ON THE WAY TO THE AIRPORT--ONLY THING THAT SAVED ME AND MY CHILDREN AT 2:00 AM IN THE MORNING WAS THAT I HAVE ROADSIDE. *TR
Apr 30, 2011
I RECENTLY WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM DENVER, CO ON THE HIGHWAY. I STOPPED FOR FUEL NOTICING MY VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING MORE GAS THAN USUAL. I FUELED UP AND LEFT. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I NOTICED GASOLINE DRIPPING ON THE GROUND. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED A MECHANIC. MY WIFE'S FATHER IS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND OWNS HIS OWN SHOP IN DENVER. HE FIXED THE LEAK, BUT TOLD ME THE LEAK STARTED BECAUSE THE FUEL LINES WERE RUBBING THE TRANSMISSION AND SHOWED ME. TO MY SURPRISE THE FUEL LINES WERE NOT SECURED IN THEIR PROPER LOCATION. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY WORK DONE TO THE FUEL LINES OR EVEN ANY WORK DONE IN THE AREA OF THE PROBLEM. SO I TOOK THE BLAZER BACK HOME TO COLORADO SPRINGS. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THE FUEL SMELL WAS BACK. I POPPED THE HOOD BECAUSE I DID NOT SEE ANY FUEL LEAKING. THE FUEL WAS POURING OUT OF THE LINES AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WHERE THEY CONNECT TO THE COUPLINGS FOR REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE. I THEN DECIDED TO TAKE THE BLAZER TO A CLOSER LOCATION FOR REPAIR. THIS LOCATION WAS DANIELS CHEVROLET LOCATED IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE O-RINGS WERE PINCHED AND THAT THE GASKET WHERE THE FUEL LINES GO INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS BAD. I PAID THEM 480.60 TO REPAIR THE O-RINGS AND GASKET. FOUR DAYS LATER, THE SMELL OF FUEL IS BACK AND THE LEAK IS THERE AGAIN AT THE COUPLINGS ON THE BACK OF THE ENGINE WERE THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THEM THE FIRST TIME. NOW THE BLAZER IS BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE VEHICLE IS MY WIFE'S, BUT DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT. THE FUEL LEAKS RIGHT ON TOP OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THIS IS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF THE FUEL WERE TO IGNITE. MY WIFE HAD TAKEN THE BLAZER TO WORK THREE NIGHTS AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE O-RINGS AND GASKET, SHE HAD ALMOST PASSED OUT WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE FUEL VAPORS ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. NOW THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME AGAIN FOR THE SAME REPAIR THEY DID. I AM AT WITS END. *TR
Jan 21, 2008
MOSES LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT REPORT 2003-1096. POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED ON 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZERS, CAUSING FUEL TO BE RELEASED FROM THE FILL TUBE WHILE FUELING IS BEING ACCOMPLISHED. VEHICLE TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INCIDENT. OWNER REPORTS THIS AS THE SECOND INCIDENT INVOLVING A FUEL SPILL DURING FUELING--MECHANICAL INVESTIGATION INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP ON THE FIRST INCIDENT AND PUMP WAS REPLACED. *JB
May 05, 2003
BOUGHT USED VEHICLE THOUGHT IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. LEAKING INJECTORS CAUSES SHAKE WANT TO KNOW IF THIS IS A REOCCURING PROBLEM. MR
Sep 28, 2002
NO SUMMARY FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 13, 2002
+ 21 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
24 complaints
I HAVE A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER.THREE OF THE SEATBELTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE QUIT WORKING.THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AND THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ALSO QUIT WORKING. *AK
Jun 02, 2004
SEAT BELT- THE LOCKING MECHANISM HAS COME OUT OF ITS HOUSING. *JB
Mar 28, 2003
REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NO LONGER LATCH. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*AK
Jul 26, 2002
BELT WILL NOT LATCH, WILL NOT ENTER BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *AK
Jul 08, 2002
REAR SAFETY BELTS DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN PLACING CHILD'S CAR SEAT, THEY LOOSEN UP, AND DO NOT LOCK BELT.*AK
Feb 19, 2002
+ 19 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
21 complaints
MUCH OF THE PLASTIC MOLDING UNDER THE HOOD HAS CRUMBLED.*AK
Mar 25, 2007
DT: THE CONSUMER HAS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE VEHICLE'S FRAME CRACKED AT ONE OF THE WELDS UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. THE CONSUMER HAS NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE FREE ASSISTANCE. *TT
Aug 19, 2005
WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE FROM A START POSITION OR FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE HATCHBACK POPPED OPEN. *JB
Oct 21, 2004
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Nov 27, 2001
RUST HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE VEHICLE. NLM
Aug 29, 2001
+ 16 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
19 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 40-45 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROADWAY. THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED INCREASE OF ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESUME TO NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE "ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE IDENTICAL FAILURES OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATION OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 08/24/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE 2 INCIDENTS OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING; PUTTING IN THE CLUTCH AND KICKING THE ACCELERATOR CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AT THE TIME. ON JANUARY 19, 2010 A PIECE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL CAME LOOSE ON THE ENGINE AND THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. UPDATED 08/25/10 *JB
Feb 03, 2010
DT: THIS WAS THE SECOND COMPLAINT CONSUMER FILED ON SAME ISSUE ON SAME VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME VEHICLE HAD MALFUNCTIONED, AND CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE THE ODI NUMBER FOR THE ORIGINAL FAILURE. CONSUMER STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WITH VEHICLE IN DRIVE ENGINE RPMS RED LINED AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE THEN STARTED PULLING AWAY AND GOING THROUGH RED LIGHT. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE INTO PARK AND VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING, AND ENGINE RED LINED UNTIL IT STOPPED ON ITS OWN AFTER ABOUT TWO SECONDS. CONSUMER TAPPED THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES WITH VEHICLE IN PARK AND VEHICLE WENT BACK TO NORMAL IDLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED CONSUMER WAS NOT IN THE SAME PLACE AS THE LAST TIME BUT VEHICLE ACTED EXACTLY THE SAME AS LAST TIME.*AK
Jul 28, 2005
1996 CHEVROLET S-10 BLAZER ENGINE STARTED REVVING WHILE CONSUMER WAS STOPPED WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION. WHEN HE PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK EVERYTHING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. NO MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL FAILURE COULD BE FOUND NOR WERE ANY TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE COMPUTER. *JB *NM
Apr 25, 2005
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING. OWNER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. OWNER WILL NOTIFY MANUFACTURER.*AK
Jan 31, 2005
AT 30 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE PRESSURE AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THEN, GOT STUCK IN THAT POSITION. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES HARD, SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. DEALER STATED THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Aug 13, 2002
+ 14 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
17 complaints
IN RAINY, WET OR SNOWY WEATHER THE BRAKES ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER FAIL TO WORK. WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT IS VERY STIFF AND IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES AREN'T GOING TO WORK AT ALL. THEN FINALLY THE VEHICLE DOES STOP BUT IT TAKES A VERY LONG TIME TO HAPPEN. ALSO IN OTHER TIMES WITH THE SAME WEATHER CONDITIONS THE BRAKES WILL BE VERY TOUCHY. SO MUCH SO THAT WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE IT JERKS ME FORWARD AND STOPS VERY ABRUPTLY.
Mar 18, 2007
APPLIED BRAKES WHILE TWO CAR LENGTHS BEHIND ANOTHER CAR IN TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY, GOING ABOUT 25 MPH. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAR DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US. WHILE BRAKING ON WET PAVEMENT, OR RR TRACKS, OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT THE ABS FAILS AND PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. AT MY EXPENSE I TOOK CAR TO GMC DEALERSHIP TO CHECK BRAKES. I WAS TOLD CAR HAD NO OPEN RECALLS. THEY LOOKED AT ABS AND SAID THERE WERE NO ERRORS COMING UP. GMC SAID BRAKE PADS WERE WORN - THEY WERE REPLACED 6 MONTHS AGO, AND THEN AGAIN ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. MECHANIC TOOK US ON TEST DRIVE OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT, WE TRIED TO BRAKE, AND ABS WENT TO FLOOR, STOPPING WAS EXTREMELY DELAYED. WE WERE TOLD THAT WAS "NORMAL". HE ALSO SAID THAT IF WE HAD GMC BRAKE PADS THEN WE WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP BETTER. OPENED CALL WITH GMC AND WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO MILEAGE OF CAR THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. HOW CAN A CAR BE CONSIDERED SAFE TO DRIVE IF THE BRAKES DON'T WORK? GMC RECALL 99I006000 DESCRIBES THIS EXACT PROBLEM WE EXPERIENCED. I WAS TOLD MY CAR HAD THIS RECALL PERFORMED. I WILL TAKE CAR TO 3RD PARTY FOR OPINION, AND THEN WILL SEEK LEGAL REPRESENTATION. CAR WILL SIT IN GARAGE UNTIL THEN. IT'S TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *LA
Oct 22, 2003
I HAVE A 1996 BLAZER WITH ONLY 56000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT AND THE ABS MODULE SHORTED OUT COSTING 1700.00. THE CAR IS STILL YOUNG. I DID A SEARCH FOR THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND OVER 200 OTHER PEOPLE POSTED THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS ALSO HAPPENED IN MY 1993 BLAZER. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 5 CARS 4 OF THEM ARE CHEVROLET BUT HOPEFULLY THAT NUMBER WILL DECREASE, WELL IM SURE IT WILL IF WE KEEP HAVING PROBLEMS
Feb 16, 2003
I WAS ON MY WAY TO MY SISTER'S HOUSE, I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. I TRIED PUMPING THE BRAKES, BUT NOTHING, SO I TRIED HOLDING THEM TO THE FLOOR AND STILL NOTHING. THE ROAD DEAD ENDED AND I HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE, AT WHICH TIME I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT WENT IN THE DITCH AND ROLLED ON IT'S SIDE. THE BRAKES WORKED UP TIL THIS POINT, I HAD MADE 5 STOPS PRIOR TO THIS ONE. THERE WERE NO SKID MARKS, BECAUSE THERE WERE NO BRAKES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OUT OF THE DITCH, AND THE BRAKES WERE TESTED, THEY SEEMED TO WORK AGAIN. I WAS VERY LUCKY, I FOUND OUT LATER, THAT MY BOYFRIEND HAD DRIVEN THE CAR, EARLIER THAT MONTH AND THE BRAKES HAD DONE THE SAME THING TO HIM, HE CHECKED THE BRAKE PADS, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM, AND THE BRAKES SEEMED TO WORK AFTER THAT. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE AND FOUND OUT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. I HAVE TALKED TO A PERSON, WHO HAD WORKED FOR GM FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND HE KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND TOLD ME THEY NEVER DID A RECALL, BUT THERE WERE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO BROUGHT THEIR CARS IN FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, THE BRAKES WOULD RANDOMLY FAIL. I CAN NOT BELIEVE A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN DONE, I WAS VERY LUCKY, SOMEONE ELSE MAY NOT BE. DT
Nov 18, 2002
BRAKES FAILED/SKIPPED WHEN I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN TO EXIT OFF MAJOR HIGHWAY. I WAS GOING BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT WHICH WAS 55 MPH, I WAS GOING 50 MPH. AS I PROCEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO EXIT OFF THE HIGHWAY. I PRESSED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES SKIPPED AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SPIN 1-2 TIMES. THEN PROCEEDED TO FLIP OVER FOUR TIMES. NO FATALITIES, BUT DRIVER WHO WAS MYSELF WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AND REQUIRED LEFT ARM AND HAND SURGERY DUE TO DEGLOVING OF HAND AND LACERATED TRICEPS AND SERIOUS GLASS DAMAGE. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED OUT. DRIVER SIDE ROOF WAS CAVED IN AND PASSENGER SIDE ROOF WAS COMPLETELY CAVED IN. BRAKES SEEMED LIKE THEY TRIED TO GRASP THE TIRES FAILED TO DO SO THEREFORE SKIPPING AND CAUSING THE CAR TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. DT
Oct 17, 2002
+ 12 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
17 complaints
SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY 1996 CHEVY 4X4 BLAZER, THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. AFTER GETTING THIS SERVICED, AND NOT USING IT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THE CONDENSER WAS BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAS NOT ONLY HAPPENED ON THIS VEHICLE, BUT ALSO ON THE CHEVROLET TRUCK WE HAD OWNED BEFORE. WHILE TALKING WITH THE MECHANIC HE SAID THAT HE HAS WORK ON LOTS OF CHEVYS WITH TROUBLE IN THE CONDENSER. I THINK THIS MATTER SHOULD BE RESEARCHED AND TAKEN CARE OF. *JB
Mar 01, 2005
CONSUMER STATES THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED. NLM
Jul 10, 2002
AIR CONDITIONER FIRST FAILED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO (STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT THE TIME). DEALER REFILLED..SAID COULD NOT FIND LEAK. LITTLE OVER YEAR LATER SAME OCCURRENCE...DEALER REFILLED. AUGUST OF 2001 OCCURRED AGAIN...THIS TIME DEALER PUT DYE IN SO COULD FIND LEAK WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN....DID NOT NOTICE TIL WARM WEATHER THIS YEAR THAT IT HAD FAILED AGAIN...TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD REFILLED AGAIN...THIS TIME DEALER SAID LEAK WAS FOUND AT COMPRESSOR...SAID COMPRESSOR WAS GOING BAD AND WOULD COST ABOUT $500 DOLLARS TO CORRECT. AM FILING SAME INFO WITH CHEVROLET. THIS IS MY 4TH BLAZER BUT LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS ONE. 4 RECALLS...DEFECTIVE DOOR PANEL...REPLACED AT CHEVROLET'S OK AFTER REPORTING TO THE COMPANY.
May 07, 2002
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS WITHIN RADIO WHICH CAUSES RADIO TO MALFUNCTION. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE VOLUME COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. *YH
Dec 18, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *YH
Aug 21, 2001
+ 12 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
16 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB. CONSUME RCLAIMED WHEEL FELL OFF, AND SON COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *AK
Jan 24, 2005
THE WHEELS WERE NOT SEATED PROPERLY ON THIS PARTICULAR TRAILER. WHEN TRAILER WAS BEING PULLED AT ANY SPEED THE HUBS OVERHEATED. THIS CAUSED THE AXEL TO BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. *AK
Jul 23, 2004
WHILE PULLING OUTSIDE OF DRIVEWAY, LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *TT
May 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH FRONT LEFT WHEEL COLLAPSED, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER WAS TAKING A LOOK AT VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 29, 2002
HAVE EXCESSIVE LATERIAL RUN OUT IN BOTH REAR TIRES, FIRESTONE STATES IS DUE TO OEM WHEELS BENT, WHEELS MEASURED AND WELL WITH IN MFG SPEC'S, FIRESTONE WANTS TO REPLACE WITH SAME, AS A CONSUMER I WANT REIMBURSEMENT FOR TIRES, NOTE THESE ARE REPLACEMENT TIRES FROM RECALL LAST YEAR. UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE AT HWY SPEEDS DUE TO VIBRATION. ALSO UNABLE TO ROTATE TIRE PER MFG RECOMMENDATIONS DUE TO PROBLEM. IF FIRESTONE REPLACES JUST REAR TIRES STILL HAVE FRONTS WITH WEAR FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO ROTATE, FIRESTONE SAYS 'TO BAD'*AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75/R1)
Sep 24, 2001
+ 11 more complaints for this component
STEERING
14 complaints
MY CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING POWERSTEERING ISSUES. IT FREEZES UP WHILE TRYING TO TURN CORNERS. THIS CAR HAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE POWERSTEERING FLUID IS AT A GOOD LEVEL AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM. *TR
Aug 27, 2008
I HAVE A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER WITH ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT END PARTS ABOUT 4-5 TIMES. WITH OUT FIXING THIS EVERYTIME IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE STEERING BECOMES LOOSE, AND THERE IS MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK
Nov 16, 2004
THE VEHICLES FRONT SPINDLE BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *NLM
Apr 18, 2003
CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO MECHANIC, THAT'S WHY NO SPECIFIC VEHICLE. HAVE SEEN A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF THESE GM TRUCKS, ALL LINES, BLAXER, TAHOE, K3500, ETC. WITH THE BELT TENSIONERS COMING APART. THE CENTER ROTS OUT AND THE SPRING JUST MAKES THE TENSIONER FALL SIDEWAYS. FOR A WHILE ITS NOT BAD, THE BELT IS STILL ON AND ONLY SLIPS WET. WHEN THEY COME OFF THERE IS SUDDENLY NO POWER STEERING, ALONG WITH OF COURSE NO ALTERNATOR. WE ARE CHANGING THESE AT PROBABLY ONE PER DAY, AND CHECK ALL OF THESE VEHICLES. I HAVE FOUND THAT ALL OF THEM WITH AT LEAST THIRTY THOUSAND MILES EITHER NEED A NEW TENSIONER OR HAVE ALREADY HAD THE TENSIONER REPLACED. THIS COVERS A FEW YEARS, FROM AT LEAST 1995 THROUGH 1999, AND IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THAT ALL THE AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS I HAVE SEEN (GATES, NAPA, CARQUEST) STOCK THESE PARTS. I CAN TELL YOU THE CARQUEST PART NUMBER, 89231, FROM MEMORY. AS A SIDE ISSUE, YOU MIGHT CONSIDER A SEPERATE FORM FOR MECHANICS TO FILL OUT, WITH QUESTIONS AIMED MORE THE INFORMATION WE CAN PROVIDE. AFTER ALL, WE ARE IN THE FRONT LINES, AND CAN PICK UP MANY OF THESE PROBLEMS MORE QUICKLY THAN INDIVIDUAL OWNERS PROBABLY CAN.*AK
Apr 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING DUE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP GOING OUT. DEALER REPLACED STEERING PUMP. *AK
Nov 01, 1999
+ 9 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
13 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, AND ENGAGING THE HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 9/8/2006 - *NM UPDATED 09/15/06. *JB
Aug 24, 2006
RECENTLY HAD TURN SIGNAL PROBLEMS, HAZARD LIGHT PROBLEMS AND BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEMS. COULD NOT GET FRONT, RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TO TURN OFF, COULD NOT GET HAZARD LIGHTS TO TURN OFF, AFTER MANEUVERING A BOBBY PIN INTO THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH I TEMPORARILY FIXED THESE TWO PROBLEMS. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT I DO NOT HAVE ALL 3 OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS. I DO NOT HAVE THE TWO SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS JUST THE TOP ONE. I THINK THAT BECAUSE ALL OF THESE ARE PROBLEMS ARE ELECTRICAL THEY ARE TIED INTO ONE ANOTHER. NO CONSEQUENCES YET, BUT AM WORRIED ABOUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THEM CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*AK
Mar 30, 2005
THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LIGHTS FOR ABOUT EIGHT MONTHS. THE CONSUMER HAD TO MANEUVER THE FOUR WAY SWITCH IN ORDER TO GET THE LIGHTS TO COME ON. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THE SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. *AK *CB *NLM
Jul 28, 2003
COMPLAINT REGARDING FAULTY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH IN 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS REPLACED WITH A 2000 SWITCH, HOWEVER THE SWITCH FAILED THE SAME WAY IT WAS DESCRIBED IN RECALL #01V364000, CHEVROLET ADMITTED THEY INSTALLED A FAULTY 2000 SWITCH IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, BUT THE RECALL WAS BY CAR MODEL YEAR AND NOT THE RECALL SWITCH YEAR *TS *JB
Jul 10, 2003
TURN SIGNALS NOT WORKING. AT FIRST NOTICED FAST FLASHING OF INDICATOR ON DASH, THEN NOTICED SLOW FLASHING, AND THEN NO FLASHING, JUST A STEADY INDICATOR LIGHT, AND FINALLY, NO INDICATOR LIGHT AT ALL. BOUGHT A FLASHER AT NAPA AUTO PARTS, THINKING I COULD JUST REPLACE IT, BUT I COULDN'T FIND THE FLASHER. WENT TO THE DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FLASHER AND THEY SAID CHEVROLET HAS DESIGNED THE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM SO THAT THE ENITRE DASHBOARD HAS TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE FLASHER WHICH WILL TAKE APPROX. 2 HOURS OF LABOR, COSTING OVER $200. THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS! THEY ALSO SAID THERE IS A RECALL ON THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS, (#O1V364000) BUT THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE RECALL MAY BE EXTENDED TO OTHER VEHICLES, AND I COULD GET REIMBURSED. I SURE HOPE SO. IT'S REDICULOUS TO HAVE TO PAY OVER $200 TO REPLACE A FLASHER OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE SWITCH. DT
Oct 21, 2002
+ 8 more complaints for this component
TIRES
12 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER EQUIPPED WITH DEFINITY TIRES EX600, SIZE 235-70-R15 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE TIRE ROTATION WHEN HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BELT BECAME SEPARATED. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR AND FRONT TIRES WERE PREMATURELY WORN. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 153,000. UPDATED 12/18/13*CN
Jul 03, 2013
ON NOVEMBER 20, 2005, THE LEFT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT WHEN I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD; I HEARD A PINGING NOISE, WHICH WAS THEN FOLLOWED BY THE TIRE GOING FLAT NOISE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CHANGE THE TIRE (MICHELIN TIRE). *NM
Mar 12, 2006
ON MARCH 8, 2006, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT WHEN I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. AGAIN, THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD; I HEARD A POPPING NOISE, WHICH WAS THEN FOLLOWED BY THE TIRE GOING FLAT NOISE. AGAIN I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND GET THE TIRE CHANGED (MICHELIN TIRE). *NM
Mar 12, 2006
TIRES NEEDED REPLACEMENT 36000 MILES. *AK
Sep 09, 2001
TIRES NEEDED REPLACEMENT 36000 MILES. *AK
Sep 09, 2001
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SEATS
10 complaints
DRIVER'SS SIDE SEAT HAS A LITTE HOLE FROM WHICH A SHARP PIECE OF METAL STICKS OUT. *AK
Feb 25, 2000
BOTH FRONT SEAT COVERS HAVE TORN 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN 4 YEARS, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED EACH TIME BY THE DEALER, BUT THIS IS ONLY A TEMP. FIX, THEY EACH TEAR AT THE LUMBER SWITCH WHICH IS VERY SHARP, GM HAS BEEN NOTIFED BUT THEY JUST KEEP REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS, THEY WILL NOT INVESTIGATE THE DESIGN PROBLEM
Aug 04, 1999
DRIVER'S POWER SEAT IS INOPERATIVE. DRIVER'S SEAT IS STUCK IN ONE PLACE, AND IF ANOTHER DRIVER CANNOT ADJUST THE DRIVER'S SEAT ACCORDINGLY, IT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Apr 05, 1999
REAR SEAT LATCH LOCKED IN CLOSED POSITION.
Oct 27, 1997
ARM REST FAILED CAUSING IT TO INTERMITTANTLY FALL OFF.
Oct 27, 1997
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
9 complaints
DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE DUE TO LEAK AND FOUND SLUDGE IN COOLING SYSTEM (DEX COOL). HEATER CORE REPLACED AND SYSTEM FLUSHED 4 TIMES. HEATER CORE REPLACED AGAIN ON 1/19/03, WATER PUMP REPLACED IN 2/03. RADIATOR HAS LARGE LEAK 5/22/03. SLUDGE VISIBLE IN RADIATOR AND OVERFLOW BOTTLE. DEALER/GM INDICATES PROBLEM WITH SLUDGE BUILD UP CAUSED BY OWNER NOT MAINTAINING SYSTEM. HEAD GASKET REPLACED IN 2001 AND WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD IN 2001 (BAD SOLDER JOINT) - GM INDICATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH VIN NUMBER. ALL COSTS OUT OF POCKET. *NLM
May 25, 2003
02/17/00 (36417 MILES)--COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED PER TSB #99-06-02-012 AND HEATER CORE REPLACED. 6/15/00 (39128 MILES)--COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED PER TSB. 11/15/00 (42626 MILES)--COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED PER TSB. 6/2/02 (60,715 MILES)--RADIATOR AND HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT AND COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH REQUIRED.
Jul 15, 2002
THIS COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE HAS RESULTED IN MY HAVING TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE AND HOSES AS WELL AS THE RADIATOR DUE TO THE AMOUNT AND THICKNESS OF THE CORROSION/RUST INSIDE. THE SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE FLUSHED...CHEVY IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AS REFERENCED BY THEIR REPAIR BULLETINS...THE EXTEND AND COST OF THE DAMAGE IS UNDERSTATED.... IM OUT OF POCKET $1400 TO REPLACE A RADIATOR A HEATING CORE AND OTHER COMPONENT DUE TO NOT BEING NOTIFIED SOONER ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF THE PROBLEM OCCURRING AND THEREBY HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR THE PROBABLY ISSUE!
Mar 13, 2002
AFTER RECENTLY BUYING THIS VEHICLE WE NOTICED THE AIR COMING FROM THE VENTS WAS NOT EXACTLY WARM. TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS PROBABLY A THERMOSTAT PROBLEM SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS SO "NEW". UNFORTUNATELY, IT ENDED UP BEING THE HEATER CORE(WHICH FROM WHAT I AM HEARING IS EXTREMELY RARE FOR A VEHICLE OF THIS AGE).*AK
Jan 18, 2002
DEXCOOL IN RADIATOR COOLING SYSTEM HAD TURNED TO A RUSTY SLUDGE. HAD COOLANT FLUSH DONE AT 60,000 MILES BY THE DEALER. HAD DEALER REINSPECT VEHICLE AS I WAS GOING ON A LONG ROAD. I HAVE COPY OF 27 POINT INSPECTION STATING MY VEHICLE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO NOTED PROBLEMS. 261 MILES LATER I WAS STRANDED IN THE DESERT WITH A PLUGGED AND BLOWN RADIATOR AND HEATER CORE. THE RADIATOR CAP WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE FLUID IN THE OVERFLOW TANK WAS A RUSTY BROWN THICK MESS. THE HOSES GOING INTO THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A COATING OF RUST ON THE INSIDE. I HAD A NEW RADIATOR PUT ON, NEW HOSES, AND THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE BLOCK REFLUSHED, NEW COOLANT ADDED AND OVERFLOW TANK WASHED. 1,500 MILES LATER (TO THE CURRENT MILEAGE I AM AT NOW) THE DEXCOOL FLUID IS ALREADY DISCOLORING AND PARTICLES OF RUST ARE STARTING TO REAPPEAR. WHICH TELLS ME THE CORROSION IS DEEP INSIDE THE SYSTEM. GM WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM OF RUSTING AND CORROSION, DEALER WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR WORK OR INSPECTIONS. GM NEVER WARNED THE CONSUMERS THAT THIS HAD TO BE CAREFULLY WATCHED OR MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE WOULD OCCUR. GM HAS A TRAINING VIDEO THAT WAS SENT TO DEALERS THAT SPECIFICALLY DEALS WITH THE DEXCOOL CORROSION PROBLEM. IT IS CALLED GM TRAINING VIDEO UNDERSTANDING RADIATOR CAP AND COOLING SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. THEY ARE CLAIMING THE RADIATOR CAPS MAY HAVE A PROBLEM PROPERLY SEALING THE RADIATOR THUS CAUSING HIGH EVAPORATION AND THUS CONTAMINATING THE COOLING SYSTEM. IF THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS WHY WAS THE CONSUMER NOT INFORMED? HOW CAN GM NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGE THAT IS BEING DONE TO A LARGE AMOUNT ON THEIR VEHICLES. THEY ALSO CLAIM THAT THE RADIATOR DESIGN ON CERTAIN TYPES OF THEIR VEHICLES MAKE THEM MORE PRONE TO THE CORROSION CONTAMINATION, SUCH AS THE BLAZER, JIMMY, ST PICKUPS, CAMAROS. THAT IS WHY NOT ALL GM PRODUCTS THAT WERE DELIVERED ORIGINALLY WITH DEXCOOL HAS HAD A PROBLEM.
Jul 27, 2001
+ 4 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
NO SUMMARY. DT
Dec 09, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Nov 09, 2000
I HAVE 2 RECALLS AND I WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR MY OWN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE DEALERSHIP... I DON'T THINK THIS IS FAIR AS I DIDN'T ASK FOR THE 2 RECALLS... NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
Aug 14, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 22, 2000
THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 10/25/97. SINCE THEN, THE WEATHERSTRIPPING ON THREE DOORS HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. EACH TIME THE WEATHERSTRIPPING FAILED, THE CAR LEAKED FLOODING THE FLOORBOARDS. AS A RESULT, THE CARPET HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS 12/02/97 , THE SECOND 1/19/98 AND THE MOST RECENT 9/08/99 THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER BOTH AGREE THAT ALTHOUGH IT DOES SOUND LIKE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, THEY ARE NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
Jan 20, 2000
+ 4 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
8 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE DOOR AND NOTICED THAT THE LATCH FAILED. HE PLACED A PIECE OF WOOD AT THE LOCK POSITION TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT HER HOME AND WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, DEALER INFORMATION, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Dec 21, 2007
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ALWAYS SAGGED DOWN A BIT. HINGES EVENTUALLY FAILED REQUIRING HINGES TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, THE LATCH CATCH ALSO FAILED. BOTH REQUIRED NEW PARTS AND WELDING TO MAKE THE DOOR OPERABLE AS DOOR WOULD NO LONGER LATCH SHUT. I LITERALLY HAD TO TIE THE DOOR SHUT TO TAKE IT FOR REPAIRS. IN REVIEWING YOUR SITE, I ALSO HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AS MANY OTHER BLAZER OWNERS (HOOD LATCH MECHANISM FAILED; UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACED; TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE TO LIST HERE). I AM TOLD BY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT THE DOOR HINGE ISSUE IS QUITE COMMON AMONG CHEVROLET/GM PRODUCTS.
Jul 06, 2005
HOOD RELEASE CABLE BROKE AT LEVER INSIDE VEHICLE. T APPROX. 50MPH WHILE ENTERING HIGHWAY HOOD OPENED AND SMASHED WINDSHIELD. SAFETY CATCH DID NOT ENGAGE.REPAIRS ARE IN PROCESS.*AK
Sep 20, 2004
CONSUMER STATED HATCH BACK LATCH BECOMES LOOSE IN RESULT OF EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING INTO VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Jan 21, 2003
THE METAL THAT THE DOOR STRIKE LATCHES ARE MOUNTED TO IS FALLING AWAY. THERE IS NO SIGN OF RUST, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF HOLES AT THIS MOUNTING POINT. THE REAMINING 3 DOORS ARE BEGINNING TO SHOW SIGNS OF METAL FAILURE AS WELL, ALTHOUGH NOT AS BAD AS THE DRIVER'S DOOR. YOU CAN LITERALLY TAKE 2 FINGERS AND MOVE THE "U" SHAPED DOOR STRIKE LATCH QUITE EASILY. WHEN DRIVING, AIR WILL ENTER IF YOU LEAN AGAINST THE DOOR. IT IS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS LATCH BREAKS OFF COMPLETELY AND THE ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN. 1 DEALER (KERY-MORRIS CHEVROLET IN COLUMBUS, IN) AND 2 INDEPENDENT BODY SHOPS CLAIM THEY'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. AFTER CALLING CHEVROLET, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT WE TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR ANOTHER OPINION. WE WENT TO OUR LOCAL DEALER (ROYAL CHEVROLET IN BLOOMINGTON, IN) AND THE BODY SHOP MANAGER INDICATED THAT HE HAD SEEN THIS BEFORE BUT NOT THIS BAD; HE CHECKED OTHER 96 BLAZERS (INCLUDING HIS IN-LAWS) AND FOUND THE SAME THING TO BE HAPPENING. THERE ARE NO BULLETINS REGARDING THIS, SO EVEN THOUGH IT IS SERIOUS, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR IT (ESTIMATED AT $475.00 FROM KERI-MORRIS). ROYAL INDICATED THAT IF IT WAS RUSTED, THEN THE FACTORY WOULD STAND BEHIND IT, BUT NOT BECAUSE OF METAL FATIGUE. I CAN PROVIDE PICTURES IF DESIRED; THE PROBLEM IS VERY EASY TO SEE.
Mar 05, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
8 complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 40-45 MPH AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. FRONTAL IMPACT OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. IN WET CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES DID NOT GRAB AND THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM EVERY SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CAN NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE OF IT.*SB
Jun 20, 2005
ABS FAILED, BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY THE VEHICLE SKIDDED TROUGH A STOP SIGN STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE
Aug 28, 2000
WAS DRIVING 45MPH ON WET ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT. APPLIED BRAKES & SLID INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PROBLEM REPAIRED. SECOND TIME, ROAD DRY & APPLIED BRAKES QUICKLY. HEARD SQUEALING OF BRAKES & TIRES. BRAKES (ABS) FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. RAN INTO AMBULANCE. ONCE AGAIN AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM FOR TREATMENT. *AK
Aug 09, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 17, 2000
ABS BRAKES FAILED TWICE, ONCE RESULTING IN A CRASH. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT.
May 08, 1998
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
6 complaints
ALL OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. 13 SENSORS FAIL. *JB
May 04, 2003
JUST BROUGHT 96 BLAZERLS WITH 82,000 IN DEC.02. WAS TOLD THAT THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS THEY HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 20,000. WELL,83,000 MILES THE HEATER WAS ON HOT BLOWING WHEN I NOTICED THAT IT TURN COLD AND THE GAGE WENT TO THE RED ZONE. I IMMEDIATELY TURN SWICHES OFF ON THE BLOWER IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL. TWO DAYS LATER IT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT I TURN OFF THE HEATER AND BLOWER COMPLETELY IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL. WE THOUGHT THE TERMOSTACT GOT STUCK AND REPLACED IT . AT THAT TIME WE NOTICE THAT IT WAS GEL UP OVER THE TERMOSTACT, AFTER REPLACING IT , WE TESTED DROVE IT AND IT STILL DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. WE LOOKED AT THE RADIATOR AND FOUND THAT IT WAS GEL UP AND LOOK LIKE RUBBER. WE THEN DECIDED TO CHECK THE FLUID IN THE TRANSMISSION WE NOTICED THAT THE DIPPED STICK WAS RUSTED ON THE OUTSIDE AND WAS RUSTED THE LENGTH OF THE STICK THE FLUID WAS RUSTED. WE WILL NOW HAVE TO FLUSHED THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION. I HAD CHECKED YOUR SITE AND FOUND NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS ON THE GELING AND TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE BUYING. TELL TODAY WHEN I DECIDED TO CHECKED OUT COMPLAINTS AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS 54 AND COUPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS OF GELING AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. SO I DECIDED TO CHECK OUT 98 BECAUSE MY SISTERINLAW HAD JUST BROUGHT ONE AND NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS BUT THEY ARE COMPALINTS OF COOL HEATING (PROBABLY FROM GELING ANITIFREEZE) AND TRANSMISSIONS BEING REPLACED ONCE ,TWICE AND I GUY 3 TIMES. SO I CHECK 2001 AND THEY WAS SOMEONE ELSE REPLACING A TRANSMISSION. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG WHEN THERE IS GELING OF ANTIFREEZE FROM 96 TO 98 AND REPLACING TRANSMISSIONS LEFT AND RIGHT SINCE 96. TO ME CHEVROLET HAS A BAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND GELING PROBLEMS IN THESE BLAZERS GETTING AWAY WITH IT. FROM NOW ON I'LL CHECK OUT COMPLAINTS BEFORE RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS THERE'S THE CONSUMERS EYES AND EARS.
Jan 26, 2003
ALL ITEMS LOOKED AT BY DEALER, DEALER ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF. ODD THAT THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. DT
Nov 22, 2002
HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR OF OWNING 96 BLAZER. FIRST REPAIR WAS DONE BY DENOOYER CHEVROLET, JUST ABOUT A YEAR LATER THE TRANSMISSION WENT AGAIN, WITH NO HELP FROM CHEVROLET I HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED AT BUFF O MATIC IN GLENMONT, NY (WITH NO PROBLEMS THEREAFTER). THEN HAD TO HAVE PRACTICALLY ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANED AND REPAIRED BY DEPAULA CHEVROLET DUE TO DEX-COOL ANTI-FREEZE CRYSTALLIZING WITHIN ENGINE, AGAIN WITH NO HELP FROM CHEVROLET I HAD TO DISH OUT MONEY FOR REPAIR. GM AND CHEVROLET SHOULD BE RESPOSIBLE FOR BOTH MY REPAIRS. I AM CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL AND A PERSONAL ATTORNEY TO HOPEFULLY RECOUPE DAMAGES.*AK
Aug 14, 2001
ANTI-FREEZE USED IN ENGINE TURNS TO A SOLID JELL. IT WILL NOT CIRCULATE THROUGH THE LINES. IT'S A 100,000 MILES ANTI-FREEZE & IT BURNED THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WOULD STILL RUN, BUT THE FLUID IS RUSTY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS BURNED . TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK
Feb 18, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE SAME SPEED, CONSUMER TRIED DOWNSHIFTING AND PUMPING THE BRAKES, SHE HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN ENOUGH TO GET OFF OF THE FREEWAY, CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, BRAKES, SHOES, CALIPERS AND ROTORS.*JB
Mar 04, 2002
THE THROTTLE IS ONLY ABOUT 1 INCH AWAY FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONSUMER HAS HIT THE THROTTLE WHEN WANTING TO USE THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. *SLC
Nov 27, 2000
WHILE SHIFTING VEHICLE FROM REVERSE POSITION INTO DRIVE POSITION THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ALSO HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY IN WHICH THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO BE IN A PARK POSITION IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 01, 1998
VEHICLE WAS AT COMPLETE STOP, AT IDLE POSITION VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, AND WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, IMPACT 12:00. BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT HAD NO IMPACT. *AK
May 13, 1997
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELEARATED IN DRIVE. CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN IN REVERSE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A COLLISION. *AK *JB
Dec 09, 1996
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, FLAMES WERE NOTICED DROPPING TO THE GROUND UNDER THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. GREY SMOKE WAS ALSO OBSERVED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY, AND WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT AND A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT PROCESSED AT THE SCENE. THE HEAT FROM THE FIRE MELTED THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF IT, AND DID MODERATE DAMAGE TO A THIRD VEHICLE PARKED ALONGSIDE THE SECOND VEHICLE. *AK UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
Nov 01, 2006
THE INSIDE OF THE RADIATOR ERUPTED AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND ANTIFREEZE TO MIX. THIS CAUSED WATER TO FLOW IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE RADIATOR, RESEVOIR AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THIS FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING ON I-95 WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING. THERE MUST BE A DEFECT IN THE RADITOR TO ERUPT INSIDE, PLEASE INVESTIGATE, IF REQUESTED, I CAN PROVIDE REPAIR BILLS.
Sep 15, 1999
ENTIRE RADIATOR SYSTEM REPLACED, 4 MOS LATER ENTIRE ENGINE REPLACED, 7 DAYS LATER, DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED. NO DIAGNOSIS FOR ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS. CLOSED DEXCOOL RADIATOR SYSTEM WAS FILLED WITH BLACK SYRUP AND HAD NO FLUID BUT SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LEAKING!? ENGINE LOST POWER AND SPUTTERED PRIOR TO ENGINE REPLACEMENT(WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN UNNECCESSARY!) AND SHOWED IDENTICAL SYMPTOMS 7 DAYS LATER, FOR WHICH A DISTRIBUTOR REPLACEMENT FIXED SYMTOMS. NOW MY "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT IS ON FOR MY ENGINE WITH 600 MILES ON IT! I AM GETTING A 3RD DEALER'S OPINION TODAY. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.
Jul 26, 1999
THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR HAD GOTTEN DIM. ALSO, DEALER SAYS THE BELT TENSIONER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Jan 12, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, THE BLAZER DIES. THE BLAZER HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5 OR 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE EGR VALVE WAS CLEANED ONCE AND CHANGED. THE COMPUTER REPLACED TWICE, AND A NEW COIL WIRE REPLACED. CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH BLAZER. *AK
Jun 23, 1998
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BALL JOINTS, AND ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Dec 14, 2004
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR A BRAKE SERVICE, AND ASKED FOR A ROTATION OF TIRES. DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THEY COULD NOT ROTATE TIRES OR PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT BECAUSE ALL OF FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP MENTIONED THAT THIS COULD BE THE RESULT OF A BAD DESIGN. *AK CONSUMER ALSO HAD FRONT BRAKES REPLACED, CONSUMER ALSO HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES DUE TO BALL JOINTS.*JB
May 23, 2001
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, IT WOULD MAKE SQUEALING NOISES. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GONE & ROTORS NEED TURNING. STOPPING DISTANCE IS LONGER WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKES. *AK
Oct 23, 1997
BRAKES: TOOK IN TO DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE, TOLD DEALER WHEN MAKING LEFT HEARD A NOISE. DEALER SAID THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HAD LOOSE SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT, BUT DEALER SAID THAT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 15000 MILES. *AK
Mar 24, 1997
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
I HAVE A 96 CHEVY BLAZER WITH COOLING PROBLEMS. I HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP 2 TIMES IN THE LAST YR. THE RADIATOR NEEDS TO BE FLUSHED AND CLEAN ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS DUE TO SLUGGED AND RUST BUILD UP. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE UPPER BALL JOINTS BREAK ON ME. *JB
Sep 17, 2003
MEDFORD ENGINE GASKET BLEWOUT, AND COOLANT RAN FROM UNDERNEA VEHICLE.ALSO, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO BEARINGS BEING DEFECTIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEMS. *AK
Aug 01, 2001
COOLANT,RUSTY APPEARANCE IN RESERVOIR/RADIATOR,DEALER CLAIMS CONTAMINATION OF DEXCOOL.THIS IS A SEALED SYSTEM,GM CONTAMINATED SYSTEM LET THEM FIX.CLAIM DENIED 2/19/00 BALL JOINTS BREAKING? SLOPPY,LOOSE SENSATION IN TURNS,POPPING OF TIRE/WHEEL AREA
Feb 20, 2000
CAR SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS. FIRST TIME ENGINE WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME DISTIBUTOR WAS REPLACED. THIRD DIAGNOSIS FOR THE "CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT BEING ON WAS THAT THE CATELETIC CONVERTER IS NO GOOD. DEALER IS REPLACING IT. THIS DEALER ALSO INDICATES THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN OUT. MUST BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS OUTRAGEOUS FOR A 3.5 YR OLD TRUCK WHICH HAS NOT BEEN OFF-ROAD. SUMMARY: NEW RADIATOR SYSTEM, NEW ENGINE, NEW DISTRIBUTOR, NEW CATELETIC CONVERTOR, AND SOON TO HAVE NEW BALL JOINTS -- ALL PRIOR TO 45000 MILES. I FEAR THIS VEHICLE MAY BE DANGEROUS.
Jul 27, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
I OWN A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 1996. IT NOW HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DONE ON THE CAR, ALONG WITH SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES, CHECKING BELTS, HOSES, ETC. WE ARE CONSTANTLY HAVING OUR BRAKES REPAIRED/REPLACED. LAST YEAR WE NEEDED TO HAVE A BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED WHICH COST US OVER $700 AND TODAY WE WERE TOLD THAT OUR "ENTIRE" COOLING SYSTEM IS CORRODED...$1,900. AT 59,000 MILES I CERTAINLY DON'T THINK THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. *NLM
May 12, 2003
SEWELL CADILLAC ,CHEVROLET DEALER,@ 701 BARONNE AT GIROD, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. QUOTED ME $2900.00 TO FIX, SAID A VALVE FAILED AND HAVE TO REPLACE WHOLE SYSTEM. THE REPLACEMENT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE WHAT I HAD. AM I THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO? ALSO I WAS IN NEW ORLEANS AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF MARDI GRAS PARADE TRAFFIC, FOR 2 1/2HRS. OF STOP AND GO CARS,& PEOPLE WALKING IN FRONT OF MY BLAZER. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT NO ONE WAS HURT BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MY NERVES.I DON'T FEEL THAT THE SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE FAILED, ON SUCH A YOUNG VEHICLE. GOD FORBID IT WOULD HAVE GONE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKYOU FOR HEARING ME OUT. ALSO, I PRESENTLY HAVE A FILE # WITH CHEVY ABOUT THIS SITUATION, THE NUMBER IS 000107487.QUINTA DANIELS WAS THE REPRESENTATIVE I SPOKE WITH, ON MONDAY, MARCH 6,2000. *AK
Mar 15, 2000
SEWELL CADILLAC ,CHEVROLET DEALER,@ 701 BARONNE AT GIROD, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. QUOTED ME $2900.00 TO FIX, SAID A VALVE FAILED AND HAVE TO REPLACE WHOLE SYSTEM. THE REPLACEMENT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE WHAT I HAD. AM I THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO? ALSO I WAS IN NEW ORLEANS AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF MARDI GRAS PARADE TRAFFIC, FOR 2 1/2HRS. OF STOP AND GO CARS,& PEOPLE WALKING IN FRONT OF MY BLAZER. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT NO ONE WAS HURT BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MY NERVES.I DON'T FEEL THAT THE SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE FAILED, ON SUCH A YOUNG VEHICLE. GOD FORBID IT WOULD HAVE GONE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKYOU FOR HEARING ME OUT. ALSO, I PRESENTLY HAVE A FILE # WITH CHEVY ABOUT THIS SITUATION, THE NUMBER IS 000107487.QUINTA DANIELS WAS THE REPRESENTATIVE I SPOKE WITH, ON MONDAY, MARCH 6,2000. *AK
Mar 15, 2000
BRAKES/ROTORS; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. JANUARY 1997, TOOK TO CHAMPION CHEVROLET AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS IN SHOP NOW BECAUSE THE MOTOR BLEW THE RODS UP FOR THE SECOND TIME. *AK
Jun 18, 1997
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
4 complaints
THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN OUT OF GAS, DUE TO A GAS GAUGE THAT WAS NOT REGISTERING GAS INTAKE. *JB
Mar 06, 2003
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK THE FUMES ENTER THE VEHICLE.
Nov 19, 1997
FUEL SYSTEM FAILED.
Nov 04, 1997
GAS INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON WHEN GAS GETS DOWN TO 1/4 OF A TANK.
Mar 13, 1997
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
PURCHASED VEHICLE 12/03 SINCE THEN HAVE REPLACED: WATER PUMP 3 TIMES, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT, UPPER MANIFOLD GASKET, MAIN REAL SEAL. OVER THE PAST 6-8 MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED THE BRAKING ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES (MORE THAN 10.) LUCKILY NONE WERE EMERGENCY STOPS, HOWEVER WHEN BRAKING DUE TO TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGE OR STOPPING WHILE GOING DOWNHILL, THE BRAKES "CHATTER," AN AUDIBLE WHINE IS PRODUCED, AND IT IS NECESSARY TO PUMP THE BRAKES BEFORE IT WILL REGAIN PRESSURE AND STOP. *JB
Aug 04, 2006
MANY PROBLEMS ARE CONTINUING. CURRENTLY, THE FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDS REPAIRED, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT 18000 AND ARE NOW GONE AGAIN, THE REAR SEALS ARE LEAKING DAMAGING THE REAR BRAKES, THE DRIVE LIGHTS STILL FLASH INTERMITTENTLY, A SMELL OF GASOLINE IS IN THE VEHICLE AFTER REFUELING, THE ENGINE PINGS NO MATTER WHAT FUEL IS USED. NOTHING THE DEALER HAS DONE HAS SOLVED THE MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS. SEAT BELT PROBLEMS ON PASSENGER SIDE, INTERIOR TRIM FELL OFF, ON AND ON.
Feb 18, 2002
BOTH O2 SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED (AT SEPERATE TIME IN PAST 4 MONTHS). UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP (DESANTIS CHEVROLET) SHOULD HAVE NEVER PASSED INSPECTION IN APRIL. HAVE HAD PROBLEM WITH ABS SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. FIRST RECALL DID NOTHING TO FIX PROBLEM. ABS CAN'T TELL DIFFERENCE FROM WET & DRY PAVEMENT. ABS WILL KICK IN WHEN SLOWING DOWN ON GRAVEL AT 20MPH, BUT NOT AT FASTER SPEEDS ON WET PAVEMENT.
Jun 15, 2000
STEERING,SUSPENSION
3 complaints
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE/ RIGHT & LEFT SIDE IDLER. ALSO IDLER ARM & PITMAN ARM LOOSE. *MR *SCC *JB
Aug 15, 2003
MY 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER DID NOT PASS A STATE INSPECTION DUE TO CORROSION OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND AS WELL THAT THE IDLER ARM,. THE FRONT STEERING AND SUSPENSION MUST BE REPLACED. UPON SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH 1996 BLAZER'S AND A RECALL WAS ISSUED. I DID CONTACT CHEVROLET AND SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT THE RECALL,HOWEVER, AFTER PROVIDING MY VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER, I WAS TOLD THAT MY BLAZER DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL. I FEEL THAT THIS IS INAPPROPRIATE. IF MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM DISCRIBED IN THE RECALL, THEN IT SHOULD QUALIFY FOR THE REMEDY. *AK
Jun 10, 2003
STEERING STARTED GETTING TIGHT, HAD TO JERK IT TO STEER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM WERE BAD. CONSUMER REPLACED BALL JOINTS, AND THEY ONLY LASTED FOR 38000 MILES. THEY SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAN THAT.*AK
Jan 23, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
3 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY IN RAIN, ABS BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON WET PAVEMENT; PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR . HAS BEEN TO DEALER . THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON BOTH PROBLEMS, AS PER MANUFACTURER. BUT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF RECALLS.*AK
Oct 26, 2000
RECALLS 99V193000/ ABS AND 98V150001/ WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WIRING. DEALER SAID RECALL REPAIRS WON'T FIX THE PROBLEMS. ALSO, DEALER REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER THAT THE RECALLS WERE SERVICED, ALTHOUGH THEY WERE NOT. *AK
Sep 01, 2000
READ ON THE CONSUMER REPORTS THAT A NUMBER OF RECALLS WERE MADE ON THE BLAZER. HAVE ONLY RECEIVED ONE (ON SEATBELTS) NO RECALLS ON ABS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS AS TO WHY THE OTHER RECALLS WEREN'T SENT TO ME.
Oct 30, 1999
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
CONSUMER PLOWED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN CONSUMER DURING IMPACT CAUSING HER HEAD TO HIT THE REARVIEW MIRROR, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, CONSUMER RECIEVED SEVERE WHIPLASH. NLM
Jun 20, 2000
CONSUMER PLOWED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN CONSUMER DURING IMPACT CAUSING HER HEAD TO HIT THE REARVIEW MIRROR, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, CONSUMER RECIEVED SEVERE WHIPLASH. NLM
Jun 20, 2000
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT TO RESTRAIN PROPERLY CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
May 26, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
On March 23, 2023 ABS Extended Stopping Distance on snow / slush surface proceeding downhill on a 4 lane highway (7200 South Wasatch Blvd. Midvale Utah). Other vehicles around me were stopping without issue. I noticed my ABS brakes were making the (typical operating sound a type of grinding) and I wasn't stopping. I changed lanes twice to provide for more stopping distance and eventually stopped in the left turn lane within 2 feet from rear-ending other cars had I remained in the inside lane. Located Investigation EA94-038 noting 10,000 complaints, 2000 accidents, 600 injuries. Chevrolet Safety campaign 99I006000 addressing a PCM coding change and replacing the Kelsey Hayes ABS actuator unit. Chevrolet at 800-222-1020 declined to say whether this recall was in force, was a valid recall or had ever existed.
Mar 28, 2023
BRAKE PERFORMANCE HAD STARTED TO DEGRADE ON LAST TRIP TO LAKE PLACE (200 MILES ROUND TRIP). PEDAL SEEMED SOFTER THAN NORMAL BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED LIT.. ONCE AT HOME CHECK FLUID WHICH WAS LOW. ADDED SOME FLUID. BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT TRIED SEVERAL HARD STOPS IN DRIVE WAY AND PEDAL TRAVEL WENT ALMOST TO FLOOR. OBSERVED BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUND ADJACENT TO FUEL TANK ON DRIVERS SIDE. DRIVERS SIDE FRAME RAIL WAS WET WITH BRAKE FLUID. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED DIRT PACKED AROUND REAR BRAKE LINE ON TOP OF RAMP RAIL. BRAKE LINE WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY DEGRADED ON TOP OF THE FRAME RAIL EXTENDING ALL THE WAY TO THE JUNCTION WITH THE RUBBER REAR SPLITTER LINE. HAD TO REPLACE LINE FROM JUNCTION AT REAR SPLITTER UP TO THE JUNCTION AT THE FRAME RAIL NEAR THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. VERY DISTURBING TO HAVE A TWO FOOT SECTION OF BRAKE LINE SO SEVERELY COMPROMISED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND RELATED TO THE BUILD UP OF COMPACTED DIRT ON THE FRAME RAIL CARRYING THE REAR BRAKE LINE. SHOULD BE A RECALL OR AT LEAST A NOTIFICATION TO HAVE THE AREA INSPECTED FOR COMPROMISED BAKE LINES. *TR
Oct 11, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
ON MY 1996 CHEVY BLAZER IT WAS RECENTLY BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I HAD NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE, AS I HAD NO REAR HAZARDS EITHER. THE ONLY OPERATIONAL BRAKE LIGHT WAS THE OVERHEAD CENTER LIGHT. I HAD THE ITEM REPLACED AND RECEIVED THE CAR BACK YESTERDAY, BUT DECIDED TO GOOGLE THE ITEM AND CAME UP WITH THE RECALL #01V364000. THIS RECALL ONLY COVERS GMC RELATED VEHICLES DURING CALENDAR YEARS 2000-2002. I HAVE THE RECEIPT FOR WORK AND HAVE THE DEFECTIVE PART IN MY POSSESSION. *TR
Jun 18, 2010
I HAVE A 96 CHEVY BLAZER. MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE DOA, THE TOP STRIP IS WORKING BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ITSELF ARE NOT. I CHANGED EVERYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND STILL NOTHING. I WENT ONLINE AND ALSO SAW OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND FRUSTRATION. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT PART BUT FOR A 2001. THEY ALSO ESTIMATED THAT THE SWITCH AND THE LABOR WOULD COST $700!!!! I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND THE PART ITSELF FOR $369. I HAVE NOT YET FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS A PROBLEM TO MANY CHEVY LOVERS AND CHEVY SHOULD BE LIABLE TO FIX IT CAUSE IT WAS AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 31, 2008
SUSPENSION,TIRES
2 complaints
1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME OFF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB THE RIGHT REAR TIRE FELL OFF, DUE TO BAD BEARINGS. OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT# 10-0020-89 UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10 *BF
Feb 18, 2010
RECALL 01V200000; WHILE DRIVING TIRES WERE WEARING FUNNY. TIRES WERE BRAND NEW. TOOK VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT, AND WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE CORRODED. REPAIRS COULD NOT BE DONE ON TIRES DUE TO BALL JOINTS. MANUFACTURER INDICATED THIS VEHCLE NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Oct 12, 2001
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
CONSUMER RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALLS FOR 1996 CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER. *MR THE VEHICLE'S HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. DURING A ROUTINE CHECK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DEX COOL COOLANT HAD TURNED INTO A REDDISH CLAY-LIKE SUBSTANCE. GIVEN THE CONDITION OF THE COOLANT THE CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO FLUSH THE SYSTEM. AFTER THE SYSTEM WAS FLUSHED BOTH THE RADIATOR AND HEATER CORE BEGAN TO LEAK. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED AND AS A RESULT ONLY FIRST GEAR AND REVERSE WERE OPERATIONAL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION WITH A REBUILT ONE AND REPLACED THE VCM. *NM
May 11, 2004
BATTERY LEAKED ACID ONTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE CABLE. FRONT WHEEL DRIVE FAILED. CABLE HAD CORRODED ACTUATOR CABLE.CAUSED CABLE TO BREAK.FAILURE OCCURED ON TRIP TO MOUNTAINS. HAD TO GET CHAINS TO GET OUT OF SNOW. IT COST 203.13 TO REPLACE ACTUATOR CABLE AND 226.61 TO REPLACE BATTERY CABLE AND BATTERY. BATTERY WAS ONLY ONE YEAR OLD. SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH DELCO BATTERIES. SAME PROBLEM HAS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA. REFERENCE ODI ID 554064,724743,717883,885560
Mar 15, 2001
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
GOOD MORNING, I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO THE ISSUE OUTLINED BELOW. I HAVE CUT AND PASTED THE EMAIL I RECEIVED FROM GENERAL MOTORS IN REGARDS TO MY INQUIRY ABOUT INTERMITTENT WIPERS ON OUR 1996 S-10 BLAZER. AS I EMAILED BACK TO GENERAL MOTORS, OUR VEHICLE HAS OVER 70,000 MILES (EXCLUSION OF SPECIAL POLICY 02054); HOWEVER, I A FEW CONCERNS: 1) GENERAL MOTORS REPLACED A DEFECTIVE PART WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART. 2) GENERAL MOTORS IS USING THE AGE/MILEAGE OF A VEHICLE TO AVOID REPLACING A DEFECTIVE ITEM THAT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE - CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR CLARIFICATION ON THIS ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE! BEST REGARDS, CHARLES BECK EMAIL FROM GENERAL MOTORS: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING THE CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER. WE APPRECIATE YOUR OWNING A 1996 BLAZER AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR YOUR DISSATISFACTION AND FRUSTRATION OVER THE REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN NEEDED ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. YOUR BLAZER WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT WAS ISSUED IN 1998. THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED ON YOUR VEHICLE IN DECEMBER OF 1998. NOW IT APPEARS THAT YOUR BLAZER MAY BE INCLUDED IN SPECIAL POLICY #02054, WHICH COVERS WIPER FAILURE DUE TO A CRACKED CIRCUIT BOARD: SOME CUSTOMERS OF 1996-1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER, S10 PICKUP VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL 98043 MAY EXPERIENCE A WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE CONDITION DESCRIBED ABOVE FOR A PERIOD OF 7 YEARS OR 70,000 MILES (112,000 KM), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP, OR FOR THOSE VEHICLES CURRENTLY OUTSIDE OF THIS COVERAGE, UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2004. THE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. WE HAVE CREATED A COMPUTER FILE, 1-172249532, TO NOTATE YOUR CONCERNS. *AK
Dec 22, 2003
WE RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS 1996 BLAZER AND DUE TO IT BEING USED WE ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SOMETIMES DO NOT COME ON AND WHEN THEY ARE WORKING THEY SOMETIMES STOP IN THE MIDST OF A RAINSTORM. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HAS CAUSED US ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THE NEED TO STOP DRIVING FOR OUR SAFETY AND OTHER MOTORISTS. THE AIR CONDITIONER IS HIT AND MISS JUST LIKE THE WIPER, BUT THANK HEAVENS THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE ONLY A COMFORT ISSUE.
Sep 19, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
1. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROLLER BAD 2. AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR LEAKS OUT ALL REFRIGERANT 3. HEAD LIGHTS ARE SO BAD, YOU CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD HARDLY AT ALL. *JB
Mar 23, 2003
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NEVER BEEN GOOD, CAN'T SEE. AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR LEAKED OUT REFRIGERANT, INDEPENDENT GARAGE WANTS $ 1000.00 TO FIX PROPERLY..... ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULE WENT OUT, INDEPENDENT GARAGE WANTS $ 1000.00 TO FIX.*AK
Jul 02, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
IN JAN 99, THERMOSTAT APPEARED TO FAIL AND WHEN I OPENED THE RADIATOR CAP, NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE MUD/GRIT IN CAP. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER, THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. ENDED UP REPLACING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, PULLING AND REPAIRING/CLEANING RADIATOR AND REPLACING THERMOSTAT. IN JULY 2002, TRUCK OVERHEATED AGAIN. TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE WHERE THEY RECOMMENDED $1200 IN REPAIRS TO FLUSH OUT "COAGULATED" COOLANT (DEXCOOL). ENDED UP REPLACING RADIATOR, RADIATOR CAP, AND THERMOSTAT (AGAIN) AND FLUSHING ENTIRE COOLANT SYSTEM. FIRESTONE PERSONNEL SAID THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM ON THE BLAZERS WITH THE DEXCOOL BREAKING DOWN AND TURNING INTO A BROWN, MUDDY, GUMMY SUBSTANCE. ACCODING TO FIRESTONE, GM HAS SEVERAL TECH BULLETINS OUT ON THIS, BUT THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THIS DEXCOOL BROKE DOWN AFTER ONLY 30,000 MILES. WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS? GM IS KNOWINGLY SELLING A DEFICIENT PRODUCT AND THEY REFUSE TO STAND BEHIND IT. PLEASE, CAN SOMEONE OUT THERE HELP US!?!?!?!*AK
Aug 07, 2002
THREE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS STARTED LEAKING AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE OXYGEN SENSORS TO BURN OUT, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN DETECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS WITH NO CORRECTION. ALL THE FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE 35000 MILES DUE TO FAILURE, WHICH RESULTED IN SEVERE NOISES AND VIBRATION IN CAB OF VEHICLE.
Apr 10, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
I WORK AT NIGHT DRIVING AND OFTEN HAVE TO BREAK FAST FOR DEER CROSSING THE HIGHWAYS. THE FIRST TIME I HAD TO BREAK QUICKLY FOR 2 DEER THE VEHICLE GAVE A GROWLING SOUND AND JUST CONTINUED AT THE SAME SPEED UNTIL I HAD HIT THE DEER. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS TODAY AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE AROUND THE DEER WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL. I COMPLAINED OF THE TRANSMISSION IN MARCH , 2000 AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. AT THAT TIME I HAD THEM CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID,FILTER AND GASKET, BUT IT STILL HAS TIMES WHEN IT DOESN'T WANT TO GO.
Oct 12, 2000
ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF ABS HAS CAUSED CONSUMER TO DOWNSHIFT IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE WHICH IN TIME, HAS AFFECTED TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSON NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT TOOK 45 DAYS FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR MOST OF THE COSTLY REPAIRS. CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED. *AK *ML
Feb 04, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY
Sep 10, 2000
NO SUMMARY
Sep 10, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON . TOOK TO ROTHROCK CHEVROLET, SPRINGFIELD , PA. THEY STATED THAT THE ECM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND STATED THAT IT WOULD COST IN EXCESS OF $1,000.00. NO PROBLEMS PRIOR . IS THIS RELATED TO THE RECENT RECALL REGARDING THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM COMPUTER POSSIBLY?*AK
Jul 19, 2000
VEHICLE SAT FOR 24HOURS, AND BATTERY WILLNOT START VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES HAVE TO BE REPLACED AFTER 10 MONTHS DUE TO WEAR. *AK
Jan 20, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Nov 13, 1999
I CHOSE A CHEVY BLAZER BECAUSE I KNOW THAT CHEVY IS KNOWN FOR THE QUALITY OF THEIR TRUCKS. UNFORTUNATELY I COULDN'T BE ANY MORE DISAPPOINTED WITH MY PURCHASE AND ALSO WITH MY DEALER. EVER SINCE I OWNED MY 1996 CHEVY BLAZER I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS CONTINUED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE AS ME AS A CUSTOMER. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW UNPROFESSIONAL A DEALERSHIP CAN BE AND ALSO HOW A NEW VEHICLE CAN BE SO UNRELIABLE. THE 4TH DAY I HAD THIS TRUCK 4 -WHEEL DRIVE WENT OUT, I TOOK IT TO WILLIAM CHEVROLET AND THEY TOOK 2 WEEKS TO FIX IT, NOT ONLY THAT, BUT THEY TOLD ME TO RENT A CAR KNOWING THAT I WAS UNDER 25, INSTEAD OF LENDING ME A REPLACEMENT CAR. IN LAST 3 YEARS THE BRAKES HAVE GONE OUT ON ME 8 TIMES, AND THE DEALERSHIP WOULDN'T ONCE COVER IT. MY WIPER MOTOR WENT OUT JUST BEFORE THE WIPER PIECE RECALL WENT OUT, I PAID FOR THEM TO FIX IT, AND GIVE ME A NEW MOTOR. BUT THEN, WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE RECALL THEY WOULDN'T REIMBURSE ME FOR THE MOTOR JUST THE PIECE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND IF THAT PIECE CAUSED MY WIPER MOTOR TO GO OUT THAT WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT? MY HEATER IS NOW NOT WORKING TO IT'S FULLEST AND IT'S THE MIDDLE OF WINTER. WE JUST GOT 21 INCHES OF SNOW AND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING AGAIN. I WAS UNAWARE THAT MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT WORKING 2 DAYS AGO, I TURNED ONTO INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, AND MY BLAZER DID A 360 IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, ALMOST CAUSING A 4 CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER THAT I CHECKED TO SEE IF MY FRONT WHEEL WERE MOVING, AND OFCOURSE THEY WEREN'T, THEREFORE I ONLY HAVE REAR WHEEL DRIVE ON A $25,000 4X4. THE LAST 2 DAYS HAVE BEEN HELL, FIRST I COULD NOT GET MY TRUCK OUT OF ITS PARKING SPOT AFTER I'D SHOVELED FOR AN HOUR, AFTER I FINALLY GOT IT OUT, IT GOT STUCK IN THE SNOW ABOUT 7 TIMES, WHILE 1989 ESCORTS ARE DRIVING AROUND EFFORTLESSLY. IT'S SO RIDICULOUS, I HAVE TO BE AFRAID TO TAKE MY TRUCK AROUND THE BLOCK BECAUSE IT GETS STUCK IN AN INCH OF SNOW. I'M SITTING HERE NOW BECAUSE MY VEHICLE CAN'T GET ME TO WORK.
Jan 04, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SEIZE AND THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUTS, AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 142,185.
May 31, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CAR ACCIDENT WAS MAY 2008 WAS REPORTED TO USAA INSURANCE AND NC COMMISSIONER. I AM FORMER US ARMY SPOUSE AND CONTRACTOR 15 YEARS. I AM BACK AT HOME OF RECORD. I HAVE LOST OVER $5000 TO THIS INCIDENT AND I DEAL WITH ADDED MEDICAL DISABILITIES FROM THIS DEALING WITH CHRONIC BACK, TBI PTSD AND BRAIN INJURY TO LEFT SIDE. CONFIRMED WITH CAT SCAN AND ARMY WOMACK HOSPITAL. DID NOT HAVE HEALTH CARE AT THE TIME. I HAVE HAD IGNITION SWITCH. THE LIGHT BULB DEALING WITH NC TESTING ISSUES COSTING ME WITH TESTING. OHIO THANKS GOODNESS NOT. BUT BRIGHTS DON'T COME ON. RADIO CLOCK STAYS ON DRAINED BATTERY IN THE PAST. ALSO, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. I TRIED TO GET A SERVICE BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHERE IN DAYTON , OHIO.....UPDATED10/20/15 *BF
Jul 09, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 5/4/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS MIDULE SHORTED OUT. UPDATED 05/07/15*JB
Mar 18, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 1996 CHEVY BLAZER 4WD 4.3L CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTION. THE #4 FUSE WHICH IS MY GAUGE FUSE KEEPS BLOWING AND WHEN IT BLOWS MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ZEROS OUT AND I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT MY SPEED IS WHAT MY RPMS ARE WHAT MY FUEL LEVEL ITS, ETC. MY ALTERNATOR STOPS CHARGING AND MY VEHICAL EVENTUALLY STALLS OUT DUE TO THE BATTERY DRAINING. *TR
May 29, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE FRONT TIRES ARE WORN, AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. I HAVE HAD THESE REPLACED IN THE PAST. THIS IS A CONTINUAL REPAIR AND GETTING COSTLY. I CALLED GM AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL BUT BECAUSE OF THE TIME THAT HAS PAST THAT IT IS NO LONGER COVERED. I AM IN FEAR OF GETTING IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVING THE WAY IT IS. IT IS VERY UNSAFE. I WAS TOLD ALSO THAT I NEED IDLER ARM REPLACEMENTS. *TR
Jun 15, 2009
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE PROCEEDING TO TURN A CORNER AT 25 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY OPENED. THE DRIVER IMMEDIATELY CLOSED THE DOOR MANUALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER THEN WENT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THE DOOR TEMPORARILY SECURED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 04/21/09. *LJ UPDATED 04/21/09.*JB
Mar 23, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS LEAKING AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE BLOCK (HEATER CORE) OF THE RADIATOR. THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS LEAKING AT THE CONNECTION OF THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE ALSO OVERHEATED AT TIMES, IN WHICH THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E043000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR BECAUSE OTHER WORK NEEDED TO BE DONE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 169,123 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 165,000. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED BROWN SLUDGE WAS FOUND IN THE RADIATOR. UPDATED 09/18/08. *JB
Jul 11, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT ISSUES WITH THIS TRUCK: 1. THE WHEELS ARE MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING; REPLACED BRAKES, ROTORS, HAD TIRES ROTATED, BALANCED AND NEW ALIGNMENT DONE WITH NO HELP 2. BRAKES GO TO FLOOR WHILE BRAKING..THIS JUST STARTED 3. BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND DOESN'T WORK...EVER! 4. SEAT CONTROL GETS STUCK AND WON'T MOVE 5. NO REVERSE LIGHT(S) AND CANNOT FIGURE OUT ISSUE 6. FINAL AND BIGGEST ISSUE IS THAT ALL THE LIGHTS (INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS) FLICKER BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND IDLING) I HAVE HAD THE ALTERNATOR TESTED AND REPLACED AS WELL AS THE BATTERY..STILL HAPPENING I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK DECEMBER 8, 2007 USED FROM A LOCAL DEALER. I PURCHASED A SMALL WARRANTY BUT ONE THAT WON'T COVER ANYTHING MENTIONED ABOVE. IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS WILL SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT ME! *TR
Feb 20, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WE HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES. IT HAS CAUSED US TO MISS WORK SEVERAL DAYS, AND PUT OUR JOBS AT RISK. WE HAVE BEEN OUT MONEY FOR TOWING, PARTS AND LABOR TWICE. THE THIRD TIME IT FAILED, IT WAS JUST PAST THE PARTS WARRANTY FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $1950.00. WE HAVE TO CONTINUE TO TAKE IT BACK TO FIRESTONE TO BE REPLACED AND MAKE OUR LIVES MISERABLE. *TR
Aug 09, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE ALTERNATORS HAVE TO KEEP BEING REPLACED. SINCE I'VE BOUGHT THE TRUCK, IT HAS HAD 5 ALTERNATORS PUT ON. AC DELCO BRAND. THE TRUCK HAS 81,000 MILES ON IT SO FAR. WHEN THE ALTERNATORS GO BAD THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT COME ON AND ONCE IT DIES THE TRUCK CUTS OFF. *NM
Aug 04, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MY HUSBAND, MOTHER, 8 YEAR OLD SON, 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, AND 1 YEAR OLD SON, WERE STRANDED IN THE EMERGENCY LANE ON I-66 EAST IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA WITH A BROKEN FUEL PUMP. WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK THEY WERE HIT BY A DRUNK DRIVER WHO WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 100 MPH. THE BLAZER FLIPPED ONTO ITS SIDE AND SKIDDED A GREAT DISTANCE, BEFORE FINALLY COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN. MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN THE BACK SEAT, AND THE FRONT SEAT BROKE AND SANDWICHED HER IN BETWEEN THE TWO. SHE BROKE HER JAW WHEN SHE WAS SLAMMED INTO THE SMALL HANDLE ABOVE THE REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. SHE ALSO SUFFERED A BROKEN WRIST AND BROKEN ARM WHEN SHE WAS THROWN INTO THE DOOR. WHEN THE BACK SEAT BROKE IT CAUSED HER TO HIT THE HEADSET OF THE BROKEN FRONT SEAT WHICH IN TURN CAUSED SOME OF HER TEETH TO GO THROUGH HER BOTTOM LIP. MY MOTHER WHO WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS INJURED WHEN THE ROOF DID NOT HOLD UP IN THE CRASH AND SUFFERED THANKFULLY WHAT WAS CLASSIFIED AS "MINOR" INJURIES, BUT COULD HAVE VERY WELL BEEN MAJOR INJURIES BECAUSE THE ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE FROM FRONT TO BACK DID NOT HOLD UP IN THE ACCIDENT. I DO HAVE MANY PICTURES OF WHAT WAS LEFT OF MY BLAZER, FROM MANY DIFFERENT ANGLES BOTH INSIDE AND OUT. I AM DEEPLY TROUBLED BY THE FACT THAT BOTH SEATS BROKE, AND THE ROOF DID NOT HOLD UP AT ALL. MY 8 YEAR SITTING IN THE REAR CENTER SEAT HAD A LACERATION AND CONCUSSION, MY 1 YEAR OLD SITTING IN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAD NO INJURIES, AND MY HUSBAND IN THE DRIVERS SEAT SUFFERED MINOR HEAD AND SHOULDER INJURIES. GRANTED THIS COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE, BUT I EXPECTED A LOT MORE OUT OF THE BLAZER THAN WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. *JB
Dec 19, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF GAS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE ITEMS AND THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED PER THE MANUFACTURER. *JB THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS INTERMITTENT, THE HATCHBACK LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT AND THE INTERNAL LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT. RECALL# 03V159000 AND 96V234000. *SC
Sep 14, 2004
PARKING BRAKE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. ALSO, EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AS WELL. TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE CONSUMER DETOURED INTO A DRY RIVER BED. VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED ON ITS TOP AGAINST A FENCE.*AK
Aug 03, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MOST OF THE PROBLEMS THAT SURFACED HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED AT LEAST ONCE. *PH MOST OF THE PROBLEMS HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED AT LEAST ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND HAVE RECURRED. THE A/C SEAL LEAKED AND NEEDED A PUMP. THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE IDLER PULLEY, OIL FILTER LINES, CRANK SHAFT,DOOR HINGES, POWER STEERING, THROTTLE POSITIONER SENSOR 2, LEFT FRONT AXLE SEAL, AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE COVERS. *SC *MR *JB
Jan 22, 2004
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKE WORK DONE SEVERAL TIMES INCLUDING RECALL OF ABS. WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 9 2002. THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AT SLOW SPEED ON SURFACE STREET RESULTING IN A THREE CAR COLLISION ONE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ACCIDENT COSTS NOT INCLUDED. MINOR INJURY TO DRIVERS OF TWO OF THE VEHICLES. CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT RECALL WORK HAD BEEN DONE AND SO WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBLILY ETC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE AS UNABLE TO VERIFY WHAT ACTUAL PROBLEM IS. BRAKES FAILED AGAIN WHEN THE AUTOBODY REPAIR SHOP TOOK IT IN FOR BRAKE CHECK PRIOR TO RETURNING TO US.
Jan 15, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE OIL COOLANT LINES ON MY 1996 S-10 BLAZER 5 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE AUTO. I PURCHEASED IT IN 1998. IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THEN, AND THE FIRST TIME THEY DID THE WORK FREE OF CHARGE. SINCE THEN, EVERY 12-18 MONTHS I FIND OIL DRIPPING IN MY GARAGE, AND I AM TOLD IT IS THESE LINES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. CAN'T ANYTHING BE DONE!!
Dec 30, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
BOTH REAR WHEELS AND AXLES SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND BRAKING DUE TO SEVERED BRAKE LINES AND REAR WHEELS SEPARATED FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL.BODY DAMAGE INCURRED WHEN REAR WHEEL AND AXLE JAMMED UNDER REAR BUMPER.*AK
Jul 27, 2003
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING, CAUSING TO LEAK ON EXHAUST AND CAUSE IT TO SMOKE. OILY SUBSTANCE SMEARED ON BACK WINDSHIELD. HAD THAT FIXED AND IT IS STILL HAPPENING. *NLM
May 06, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FRONT & REAR FAILED, WATER PUMP QUIT, DRIVE SHAFT BROKE, BALL JOINTS RIGHT FRONT BROKE, HEATER QUIT, AIR CONDITIONER QUIT. DRIVERS SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, STEERING PROBLEMS, BRAKE PROBLEMS, UNIVERSAL JOINTS WORN OUT, CRACKED FRONT ROTORS,ETC. *JB
Apr 19, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES BALL JOINTS ARE CONSTANTLY FAILING. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE THEM TWICE. A RECALL WAS INITIATED, BUT CONSUMER'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. RELATED RECALLS 01V200000 AND 01I018000. *AK RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AS A RESULT OF THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS. THERE WAS SQUEAKING NOISE ON TURNS DUE TO IDLER ARM FAILURE. FRONT PADS WORN OUT AND ROTORS FAILED, BOTH WERE REPLACED. *YH
Sep 26, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE VEERS TO THE LEFT, AS IF OUT OF ALIGNMENT. UPON PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES. *AK CONSUMER STATES REAR AXLE SEAL IS LEAKY, WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE OR SLOWING, THE BRAKE PEDAL GIVES WAY, AIR BAG FAILED. *YD
Apr 08, 2002
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, RESULTING IN HARD SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. DEALERSHIP REVIEWED VEHICLE; HOWEVER FOUND NO DEFECT, AND SUGGESTED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *AK
Mar 14, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY DUE A MALFUNCTION WITHIN BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE IN A TWO MONTH PERIOD WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBELM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jan 28, 2002
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS ALSO LEAKING.*SLC
Dec 26, 2001
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AFTER THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRED, CONSUMER NOTICED CRACKS IN THE BLOWER EVAPORATOR HOUSING OF THE A/C, DEALER DECLINED REPAIRS SAYING VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, THEREFORE CONSUMER REPAIRED AT OWN EXPENSE, CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF HOWLING NOISE AND HARSH SHIFTS.*TT
Nov 27, 2001
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Sep 03, 2001
INTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IS CAUSING DOME LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS TO BE INOPERABLE. ALSO, ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REORCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 23, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 21, 2001
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO STOP THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *YH
Jun 13, 2001
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR RPM'S WILL REV HIGH, BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE AS FAST AS IT SHOULD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO PONTIAC DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, AND WAS TOLD A POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADVISED CONSUMER TO GO TO A CHEVROLET DEALER TO PERFORM REPAIR BECAUSE IT STILL FELL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO CHEVROLET DEALER, AND WAS TOLD A TSB WAS ISSUED FOR A HARNESS JUMPER KIT WHICH WAS CAUSING THE DEFECT. CHEVROLET DEALER DID NOT INSPECT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THAT WAS THE ACTUAL CAUSE.*AK
Jun 12, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I THINK THAT THE PROPER WAY TO ADDRESS THIS SITUTATION IS TO NOT BUY ANOTHER CHEVROLET. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
May 21, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
STEERING BECAME HARD TO STEER EVEN THOUGH POWER STEERING. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER P/S PUMP WAS LEAKING AND LACK OF FLUID MADE STEERING DIFFICULT. I FEEL WITH THE LOW MILAGE OF 53,000 THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN MORE SEVERE PROBLEMS IF PUMP HAD COMPLETELY LEAKED EMPTY CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *AK
Apr 17, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
RECALL 99I006000 WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, AFTER DEFECT WAS REPAIRED BRAKE SYSTEM WILL LOCK UP, AND CONSUMER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. *AK VEHICLE STALLED 2 TIMES AFTER DRIVEN, THEN SHUT OFF FOR 15 MINUTES THEN RESTARTED, DEALER REPROGRAMMED ECM. FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED, RESURFACED ROTORS, REPLACED WORN OUT BRAKES, DURING LIGHT BRAKING DURING LIGHT RAIN, ABS KICKS IN. REAR TIRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES, CONSUMER DID NOT GIVE ANY SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING TIRES. *SLC
Mar 22, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
NO MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, SIGNFICANT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH VERY MODERATE MILEAGE. MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDE STEERING LINKAGE, WATER PUMP, STARTER, HEAD GASKET.
Mar 04, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, CONSUMER PUT ON BRAKES AND FELT ABS KICKING IN, BUT THERE WAS A DELAY IN STOPPING, CONSUMER HAS ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALER REGARDING AN EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAK, DEALER HAD REPLACED BRAKE PADS TWICE AND ROTORS ONCE. RIGHT REAR DOOR WON'T ALWAYS UNLOCK FROM INSIDE, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM, PINS AT DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES RUSTED. THE SEAL AROUND RIGHT REAR WINDOW HOLDS WATER AFTER RAIN. REAR PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT FOLD DOWN, DEALER FOUND CABLE BINDING UP. WATER COLLECTS IN REAR LIGHT LENSE WHEN WASHING VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED TAILLIGHT LENSE, CENTER HIGH MOUNT LENSE COLLECTS MOISTURE, DEALER REPLACED 3RD LIGHT BRAKE ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER FLUSHED RADIATOR AND 12 MONTHS LATER IT NEEDED FLUSHED AGAIN, DEALER PERFORMED, CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE THE FIRST FLUSH DOWN AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
Dec 06, 2000
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND IDLER PULLEY/SERPENTINE BELTS WERE REPLACED. THEN, STEERING LOCKED UP, AND BRAKES FAILED, CONSUMER STATED THAT RECALL 98V193000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES WAS NEVER DONE.*AK
Nov 17, 2000
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THIS BLAZER HAS OFFERED NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES, THE BATTERY THREE TIMES, THE AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT IN JULY, 1999, AND EVEN AFTER HAVING IT REPAIRED TWICE, IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF A "GURGLING" NOISE, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND WHAT WAS CAUSING IT, (IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME). NOW GAS FUMES FLOOD INTO THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS TIMES, AFTER FILLING UP, AND EVEN WHILE DRIVING. THEY CLAIM THAT A $1,000.00 VALVE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BUT I SURE WISH THEY HAD KNOWN THAT WHILE THE WARRANTY WAS STILL GOOD! THE WIPERS WORK SOMETIMES, THE BRAKES ALLOW ME TO SLIDE TO A STOP ANY TIME THERE IS MOISTURE, THE LEFT RADIO SPEAKERS ONLY WORK SOMETIMES, DOME LIGHT COVER FALLS OFF, HOOD WON'T OPEN WITHOUT FORCE, PWR. WINDOWS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO, LOCKS STOPPED WORKING BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND THEY "FIXED" THEM, BUT THEY STILL DIDN'T WORK. IS THERE ANY WAY THEY WILL TAKE THIS LOUSY EXCUSE FOR A VEHICLE BACK? I CAN'T AFFORD TO DRIVE MY CHILDREN AROUND IN SOMETHING THAT OFFERS THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPLOSION DUE TO GAS LEAKAGE, NOT TO MENTION THAT THE SMELL AND FUMES MAKE US ALL NAUTIOUS. I WONDER HOW MANY MORE PROBLEMS WE WILL HAVE WITH IT, THE TRANSMISSION NOW SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. PLEASE HELP!!*AK
Nov 06, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
MICHELIN TIRES DID NOT LAST 20,000 MILES, THEY LASTED 17,000 MILES, RADIATOR COOLING SYSTEM CLOGGED UP AT ABOUT 25,000 MILES, DOOR LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF AT TIMES, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, DEALER FOUND NOT PROBLEM
Jul 03, 2000
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I REPLACED ALL OF THE FRONT BALL JOINTS, AFTER 60,000 MILES. AS A RESULT OF THE BALL JOINTS GOING BAD IT MESSED UP MY TIRES, SO I HAD TO GET NEW ONES. THE AC COMPRESSOR IS MAKING REALLY LOUS NOISES, IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS DEFECTIVE BEARINGS, ON THE FRONT OF THE COMPRESSOR.*AK
May 13, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
OPERATING TILT STEERING CAUSES WIRES IN HARNESS TO BEND OR CRIMP CAUSING WIRE TO BREAK AND THEREFORE LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS,ALSO SHORTS OUT OTHER CIRCUTS IN HARNESS.COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE.
Apr 01, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON MAY 6, 1999. I HAD A VEHICLE PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ME GOING ABOUT 65 MPH. I ENDED UP T- BONING HIM ON HIS DRIVER SIDE. MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, MY SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD ME IN POSITION TO WHERE I HIT THE REARVEIW MIRROR WITH MY FOREHEAD AND BROKE IT. THE ROAD SURFACE WAS WET BECAUSE IT HAD RAINED EARLIER. THE BOY IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING AN OLDER MODEL S-10 BLAZER THE IMPACT THROW HIM TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. HE SUBSTAINED MINOR INJURIES WHILE AM SUFFERING FROM SEVERE WHIPLASH, BACK-ACHES, HEAD-ACHES AND NUMBNESS. I STRONGLY FEEL WITH THE IMPACT I TOOK THE AIR BAG SHOULD"VE DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELT SHOULD"VE HELD ME IN PLACE AND BRAKES WOULD"VE SLOWED ME DOWN SOONER. IN THE POLICE REPORT IT IS MARKED NO FOR SAFETY DEVICE ON BUT IT WAS ON BECAUSE I REMEMBER HAVING TO REACH MY CELL PHONE TO CALL FOR HELPBUT AT THAT TIME IT HAD LOCKED ME IN AND I HAD TO RELEASE THE LEVER TO MOVE TO WHERE THE CELL PHONE HAD FALLING. I CALLED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TALKED TO DAN MACK WHO INVESTIGATED THE ACCIDENT. HE SAID HE AGREED WITH ME BECAUSE I WOULD"VE SUBSTAINED MORE INJURIES. AS OF MY KNOWLEDGE THE POLICE REPORT WAS NEVER CHANGED. ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND SERVICES. *AK
Jan 17, 2000
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I'VE OWNED 25 VEHICLES, ITS TIME TO SWITCH TO A DODGE. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED. *AK
Dec 21, 1999
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
1) THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WANDER AS IF IT WERE MISALIGNED. 2) FRONT DIFFERENTIAL BEARING ON THE 4X4 POWERTRAIN FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF 4X4 ENGAGEMENT.
Nov 15, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT'S PURCHASE DATE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS EXPERIENCED TWO MAJOR FAILURES AND THE DEALER SAID HE REPLACED THEM BOTH TIMES. I HAVE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND OCCASSIONAL LOCKUP OF THE TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE TRANSMISSION DIP STICK AND FILLER TUBE HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE FOR RUST WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT ENGINE COOOLANT IS GETTING INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS NATURALLY THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS THE SORRIEST EXCUSE FOR BRAKES ON A VEHICLE THAT I HAVE SEEN. I MUST ALMOST STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. I ALSO EXPERIENCED PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR OUT ON THE FRONT WHICH DAMAGE THE ROTORS. CHEVROLET REFUSED TO FIX THIS UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 20,000 MILES ON IT. THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKS UP SOMETIMES WHEN I PUSH HARD ON THE BRAKES. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE POOR BRAKING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU COULD BE TO LEVERAGE CHEVROLET TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS.
Nov 03, 1999
STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
1&2) LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT AND IDLER ARM HAVE BEEN REPLACED, LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. 3) 4X4 ELECTRIC SHIFT JUST FAILED LAST WEEK. PRELIMINARY TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATES A #2 FAILURE CODE WHICH POINT TO EITHER THE ENCODER/SHIFT MOTOR ASSEMBLY OR THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE (TCCM). 4) THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM. WHENEVER THE GAS GAUGE INDICATES 1/8 TANK OR LESS AND THE VEHICLE STANDS FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS IT IS DIFFICULT TO START. IT TAKES 4-5 TRIES AND REQUIRES THAT THE GAS PEDAL BE PRESSED ABOUT 1/2 TRAVEL IN ORDER TO START. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR WITH A NEARLY EMPTY GAS TANK, DEALER CLAIMED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. YET, THE DAY BEFORE THE HARD STARTING PROBLEM OCCURED AT LEAST 6 TIMES. *AK
Oct 19, 1999
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE SPRINGS FAILED TWICE. YH
Aug 05, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE HOUSING AROUND THE CONDENSER IS BROKEN AND CRUMBLES AT THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH. I AM WORRIED ENGINE FUMES ARE GETTING INTO MY CAR VIA THE HOLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AUTOMATIC LOCK UNLOCKS ABOUT 30% OR LESS WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT. IT SEEMS TO TRY BUT NOT BEABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, BUT WHEN DOOR IS OPEN IT WORKS FINE.
Aug 03, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 24, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES, GIVING THE DRIVER NO WARNING. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR/BATTERY AND FUEL PUMP AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
Jun 23, 1999
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AT TIME OF DELIVER THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MISSING AND WIPER BLADE COVER. MJS
Apr 16, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES AND GET NEW ROTORS AFTER 30,000 MILES. BRAKES ARE VERY LOOSE, TAKES A LOT OF PRESSURE TO GET THEM TO STOP. DEALER SAID MY BRAKES WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED JUST 15K MILES AFTER THE FIRST SERVICE. ANTI-LOCK FEATURE KICKS IN WHEN I DRIVE OVER POTHOLES OR ICE, AND DID NOT USE THE BRAKES. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM. WIPERS STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR. DEALER SAID MOTOR HAD SHORTED OUT, BUT THE PROBLEM STARTED TO OCCUR AGAIN. WHEN THE WIPERS STOP AND LATER START, AFTER MANIPULATING THE CONTROLS, THE OVERHEAD DIGITAL TEMPERATURE GUAGE TURNS OFF AND ON. POWER WINDOW STUCK IN DOWN POSITION. HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THESE THREE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (WIPER, WINDOW, DIGITAL GUAGE) SEEM RELATED AS THEY ALL CAUSE A BATTERY DRAIN AS INDICATED THROUGH THE VOLT METER. BATTERY WENT DEAD AFTER 6 HOUR ROAD TRIP. APPROX 50K MILES ON VEHICLE AT TIME. HAD BEEN RUNNING THE A/C THE WHOLE TIME, WHICH SEEMED TO DRAIN BATTERY. *AK
Apr 04, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
ON APRIL 14, 1997, (18,9113 MILES) VEHICLE HAD FRONT CALIPERS REBUILT AND NEW PADS AND ROTORS INSTALLED. ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1997,(27,585 MILES) BELT TENSIONER AND BELT WERE REPLACED. ON OCTOBER 23, 1997, (29,2116 MILES) FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. ON NOVEMBER 11, 1997, (30,216 MILES) SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. CODE PO442 FOUND. VACUUM LINE OFF PULSE VALVE THEY SAID. ON JANUARY 13, 1998, (34,102 MILES) SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. CODE P1870 FOR TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. CLEARED CODE, THAT WAS ALL. ON FEBRUARY 16, 1998, (35,514 MILES) SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON, AND FRONT BRAKES SQUEELING , FOUND CODE P1870. FOUND WATER IN CONNECTOR ON TRANSMISSION. REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. DEALER STATED THAT NO FURTHER BRAKE WORK WOULD BE DONE ON WARRANTY. FEBRUARY 24, 1998 (36,059 MILES) SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, FRONT BRAKE SQUEELING. TRANSMISSION LEVEL LOW THEY SAID, AND ADVISED BRAKED PERFORMING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME. MARCH 5, 1998, (36,562 MILES) SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. FOUND CODE P1870. REPLACED TRANSMISSION TCC PULSE SOLENOID. MARCH 18, 1998, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN, DEALER REFUSED TO WORK ON IT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND HAS REMAINED UNMOVED SINCE.
Mar 06, 1999
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
IN 15 MOS. THIS CAR HAS LEFT ME MORE THAN ALL OTHERS TOGETHER !!! HAVE LOST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN INCOME . MOST UNRELIABLE UNSAFE CAR I'VE EVER OWNED . I SEE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN MY FEILD OF WORK AND I TELL THEM ALL NOT TO GET A BLAZER !! IT CAN'T STAY ON THE ROAD AND THE CO. IS UNWILLING TO HELP . VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PRODUCT AND HANDLING OF COMPLAINT. READ E-MAIL SENT TO GET THE JEST OF PROBLEMS THIS CAR HAS HAD . IF MY DAUGHTER OR I DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS FAULTY CAR YOU CAN BE ASSURED YOU WILL BE SUED !!! I'VE TRYED TO LET SOMEONE KNOW SINCE 1-2 MOS. AFTER PURCHASE THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM . TO NO AVAIL CHEVY DOES'NT CARE !!!!!
Jan 22, 1999
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
FRONT AXLE AND LEFT WHEEL HUB FAILED.
Oct 30, 1998
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
DOME LIGHT LENS FELL OFF.
May 26, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
97V066000, WHEELS; WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 42-45 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP WHEN DRIVER PUSHES ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS HE COULD, IT JUST SLOWS DOWN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATES THAT THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY, AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
May 18, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/DIFFERENTIAL/ALTERNATOR AND FRONT AXLE FAILED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE SLUGGISH/HESITATES.
Apr 27, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN GOING UP HILL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEFT DRIVER'S FOOT AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE BLAZER TOOK OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE BLAZER HAD A DEAD BATTERY. *AK.
Mar 20, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL GETS HOT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
Feb 25, 1998
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WHEELS TO FALL OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Nov 06, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. *AK
Oct 30, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK BRAKE PADS PREMATURELY WORN OUT AND DEALER REPLACED THEM AND ALSO RESURFACED ROTORS, CONSUMER STATES AN ACCIDENT RESULTED BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY BRAKES. REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL MATERIAL CAME APART, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC
Sep 22, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
BRAKES: SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN TOWED THREE TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONCE, COMPUTER CHIP FOR TRANSMISSION, BUT THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH TRANSMISSION. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY COMING ON, AND THE LIGHT FOR THE ABS IS ALSO COMING ON. *AK
Aug 11, 1997
STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
NOISE DEVELOPED IN FLOORBOARD OF VEHICLE. INHERENT PROBLEM: STRESS CRACKS DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE. *YH
Jun 30, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AFTER 3 MONTHS OF CONSUMER'S PURCHASE WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP WITHIN FEETS. THE ABS WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE 4-5 BLAZER DISTANCES BEFORE STOPPING. ON 4-3-97 THE SEAT BELTS STOPPED LOCKING. ALSO, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND HOOD OPENED ONE CAN SEE A SPRAY MIST OF GASOLINE MISTING FROM THE ENGINE, THE SMELL IS PENETRATING INTO THE INSIDE COMPARTNMENT AND IS UNCONFORTABLE TO CONSUMER. PLEASE GIVE CONSUMER A CALL. VEHICLE IS PARKED AT THIS TIME. *AK
May 01, 1997
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG IN A REAREND COLLISION, RESULTING IN AN INJURY, ALSO PASSENGER SEAT RELEASED AND SLID TO ITS FORWARD POSITION. *AK
Oct 29, 1996
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION--RECALL, BUT DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS. AIR CONDITIONER--COMPRESSOR SUCTION HOSE ASSEMBLY LEAKING. EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE REROUTED--IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSED SQUEAKING NOISE. DASH PANEL TIGHTENED--LEAKING COLD AIR INTO DRIVER'S LAP. REAR BUMPER STRIP HAD TO BE REINSTALLED. AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT.
Oct 15, 1996
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How many problems does the 1996 CHEVROLET Blazer have?
The 1996 CHEVROLET Blazer currently has 1280 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1996 CHEVROLET Blazer?
The most common problems reported for the 1996 CHEVROLET Blazer are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1996 CHEVROLET Blazer problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1996 CHEVROLET Blazer comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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