1997 CHEVROLET Blazer Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
117 complaints
LEFT REAR OEM METALLIC BRAKE LINE CORRODED ON A 1997 CHEVY BLAZER RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. LINE WAS NOT DAMAGE, JUST LEAKS OUT OF PIPE EVERY TIME YOU PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL. LINE IS ATTACHED TO FRAME ABOVE LEFT REAR WHEEL AXLE. UPON INSPECTION IT LOOKS RUSTED OUT. *TR
Jun 29, 2011
PURCHASED THIS PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED VEHICLE FROM DEALER JUNE 2009, FIRST SNOW FALL FOUND THAT THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKS UP WHEN GOING OVER ANY SLIPPERY SERVICE. PEDAL IS HARD TO COMPRESS DURING INCIDENT AND RESISTS PRESSURE, AND MAKES GROWLING SOUND. OUTSIDE OBSERVER NOTES THAT FRONT WHEEL ACTUALLY LOCKS UP AND SOON NOT TURN DURING OCCURRENCE. WILL BE SERVICED BY DEALER ON FOLLOWING FRIDAY, SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WAS PURCHASED WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED. WILL RETURN WITH MORE INFORMATION AFTER. AND WILL ALSO REPORT IF DEALER HONORS WARRANTY IN THIS SITUATION. COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT AND SLIDING IF NOT SKILLED IN HANDLING VEHICLE AND EVEN IF YOU ARE. *TR
Dec 07, 2009
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH ON A WET ROADWAY I APPROACHED A VEHICLE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. AT AROUND 6 CAR LENGTHS I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, RESULTING IN A REAR END CRASH WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AS IF THE ABS BRAKES WERE ACTIVATING. THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED TO PROVIDE MUCH STOPPING POWER. THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF COLLISION WAS ABOUT 15 MPH, SLOWED FROM 25. *JB
Dec 21, 2005
WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, MY ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN AND ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FARTHER THAN NORMAL, USUALLY HAPPENS UNDER 10 M.P.H. *NM
Aug 31, 2005
THE ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE POWER BOOSTER FAILED WHICH WAS LOCATED BEHIND THE MASTER CYLINDER AND MOUNTED TO A FIREWALL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IN THE PROPER AMOUNT OF TIME WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE PEDAL WOULD NEED TO BE APPLIED REALLY HARD THEN WOULD STOP 15 TO 25 INCHES FURTHER. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A SPRING WITHIN THE METAL ROD WHICH CAUSED IT TO FAIL. THE MASTER AND THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *SC
May 06, 2005
+ 112 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
100 complaints
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK ALL THE TIME. THE LAST 10 TIMES THAT I TRIED TO TURN THEM ON, THEY DIDN'T 5 OF THOSE TIMES. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST MONTH. LAST NIGHT I HAD TO PULL INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE ON THE HIGHWAY ACROSS 3 LANES IN A DOWNPOUR, BECAUSE THE WIPERS JUST STOPPED OPERATING. I WAS ALMOST HIT BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING. *TR
Apr 21, 2009
INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. *AK
May 17, 2007
WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENT FAILURE. *TR
Apr 24, 2007
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. *AK
Apr 09, 2007
THE BLOWER MOTOR INTERMITTENTLY QUITS WHILE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT SIMILTANIOUSLY GO ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROLS DISENGAGES. UNDER HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD FOGS UP AND CANNOT BE SAFELY CLEARED. THIS CONDITION OCCURS ABOUT 25% OF THE TIME.*AK
Mar 20, 2007
+ 95 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
80 complaints
HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT 140,000 MILES. SERVICING PER THE OWNER'S MANUAL WAS ALWAYS DONE, INCLUDING DEALERS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION FLUSH. TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED TO SHIFT TO 1ST GEAR, THEN FAILED TO SHIFT TO REVERSE SHORTLY AFTER THAT. 3RD PARTY REPAIR SHOP STATED TRANSMISSION WAS BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR, SO REPLACED WITH 3RD PARTY TRANSMISSION TO THE TUNE OF $2800. *TR
Jul 02, 2007
INTERIOR METAL OF GEAR SHIFT CONNECTING IT TO THE STEERING COLUMN SNAPPED THIS DOES NOT ALLOW FOR SHIFTING TO ANY GEARS INCLUDING PARK. IN TURN, THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND PARKING BRAKE NEEDS USED TO PARK. *JB
Dec 17, 2004
THE REACTION SHELL OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. REVERSE/FIRST GEAR, AND FOURTH GEAR WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK
Sep 28, 2004
TRANSMISSION IS BUCKING, SHIFTING HARD THRU GEARS WHILE DRIVING. SERVICE LIGHT DOSN'T WANT TO GO OUT.*AK
Aug 08, 2004
TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFTED HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED 10/7/03 ALSO GET INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT USED CAR DEALER CODED OUT TO TRANS COMPONENT SLIPPAGE BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ON 01/16/04 WAS ON EXTENDED TRIP AND TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY - RPMS STARTED TO CLIMB SO PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER OF ROAD - KEPT SLIPPING GEARS - FINALLY LOST ALL FORWARD MOTION. ON STOPPING AND CHECKING FOUND DIP STICK SHOWED NO FLUID BUT HAD RUST AND GRIT ON THE END FLUID APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN LEAKING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TUBE AND THERE WAS TRANS FLUID ALL OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO USED CAR DEALER HE PUT IN 8 QTS OF FLUID TO GET IT TO MOVE HIS MECHANIC SAID IT APPEARED THAT THE FLUID "BOILED" OUT OF THE DIP STICK TUBE BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHY IN CHECKING THE INTERNET IT APPEARS THAT THESE SYMPTOMS ARE COMMON BUT UNSUPPORTED BY CHEVY ON THIS MODEL YEAR OF BLAZER. *LA
Jan 25, 2004
+ 75 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
76 complaints
DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT DEFECT AS LISTED BELOW: MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL: BLAZER MODEL YEAR(S): 1996 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 01V200000 COMPONENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT PER RECALL THIS VEHICLES IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND IS ORIGINALLY FROM NEW JERSEY. *TR
Jul 01, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STEERING ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL DRIFT IN THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01I018000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT). THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $644.49 FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,291.
Apr 09, 2009
I TOOK MY 1997 BLAZER TO ALEVANDER CHEVROLOT BECAUSE THE FRONT END WAS MAKING A GRINDING AND POPPING SOUND ON 9/23/04 MILES AT TIME OF SERVICE WAS 86,921 THEY TOLD ME ALL THAT WAS WRONG WAS IT WAS DRY THEY CHARGED ME $222.94 AND SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING ELSE. THEN ON 8/14/05 MILES AT TIME IS 91,844 WHICH IS LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER THE UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE AND THE WHEEL FELL OVER THANK GOD WE WERE IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE ONLY DOING 10 MPH OR WE COULD OF BEEN KILLED ANYWAY ALL THE DEALER IS DOING IS REPLACING THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES THE LOWER THEY SAY IS OK THEY ARE NOT REPLACING THE WHEEL THAT WAS DESTROYED OR FOR A FRONT ALIGNMENT WHICH WILL BE NEEDED TO SAVE MY TIRES. *AK
Aug 17, 2005
WE WERE DRIVING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY DOING ALL OF ABOUT 5MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS A FLAT. WE PARKED THE CAR AND GOT OUT TO CHECK IT AND SAW THE TIRE LEANING UP AGAINST THE CAR. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS BROKE OFF.
Jun 18, 2005
FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RESULTED IN HIGH MAINTENANCE COST FOR REPLACEMENT. *JB
Dec 17, 2004
+ 71 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
59 complaints
FOR THREE YEARS IN THE SUMMERS I COULD NOT DRIVE FAR WITHOUT SMOKE TRICKLING UP BY THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. NEVER HAPPENED IN THE WINTER. TOOK IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND TRANSMISSION SHOPS, NO ONE COULD FIND THE PROBLEM. THIS YEAR IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND I HAD TO JUNK THE VEHICLE. MY NEIGHBORS 2000 BLAZER IS DOING THE SAME THING NOW. *TR
Aug 05, 2010
DRIVING SOUTH ON I-5. HEARD LOUD RATTLING NOISE WHICH BECAME LOUD BANGING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY BOOM AND WHITE SMOKE POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CAR SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I COULD GAIN CONTROL. ENGINE BLEW. THIS CAR HAS COST ME $4490 IN REPAIRS FROM 1/1/04 TO 9/26/05. CAR WELL MAINTAINED - I HAVE ALL RECEIPTS FOR WORK. AAA AUTO SVCS TEAM CONDUCTING INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION AS TO CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. *NM UPDATED 12/12/05. *JB
Oct 03, 2005
CHEVROLET BLAZER 4X4 1997, CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED WHILE DRIVING. *BF *JB
Nov 08, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THIS CAUSED A LOST OF STEERING AND BRAKES. AN INDEPENDENT SHOP AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB
Jul 30, 2004
I HAVE HAD COOLANT LEAKAGE IN MY 1997 CHEVEROLET BLAZER AND HAVE TALKED TO PEOPLE AT DIFFERENT DEALERS TO NO AVAIL NO ONE RECOMMENDED THAT I HAVE A SYSTEMS CHECK NOW I FIND OUT THERE IS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN THAT I STUMBLED UPON AT JASPER ENGINES THAT SHOWS THAT THE 1992 THROUGH 1997 GM 4.3L VIN R&W ENGINES HAVE THE PROBLEM THAT COOLANT LOSS HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH CRACKS THAT MAY DEVELOP IN THE LIFTER VALLEY AREA OF THE BLOCK. UNTIL I CAME UPON THIS NOBODY COULD GIVE ME A ANSWER IS THERE ANY THING THAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP ME RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *JB
Jan 27, 2004
+ 54 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
50 complaints
VEHICLE STARTS BUT THEN STALLS OUT RESTART BUT AMP GAUGE SHOWING LOW
Dec 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS SUDDENLY FLICKERED AND DIMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Jan 13, 2016
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY CHARGE THE BATTERY AND THE CLOCK LIGHT STAYED ON. *JB
Mar 23, 2015
I HAD AN ISSUE WHERE MY TRUCK DID NOT WANT TO START BUT THE ENGINE WOULD TURN SO I KNEW IT WAS NOT THE BATTERY BECAUSE MY HEADLIGHTS DID WORK. I THEN NOTICED MY INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE NOT ON SO I FOUND THAT VERY STRANGE. AFTER SO MANY TIMES TRYING TO START MY TRUCK I NOTICED MY TRUCK WOULD ONLY TURN ON IF THE INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ON. ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 83 IN ILLINOIS AND I WAS GOING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON TO ROUTE 53 AND SUDDENLY MY VEHICLE JUST TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. LUCKILY I W,A ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART VEHICLE. IT WAS AT MIDNIGHT, THERE WERE NO VEHICLES AT THE TIME AND I WAS NOT GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND I FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND MY VEHICLE WORKS PERFECTLY FINE NOW. *TR
Feb 26, 2014
AFTER ONLY 70,000 MILES I HAD TO GET A NEW ENGINE. IT ALSO NEVER WANTED TO START WHEN IT WAS COLD AND WET OUT. THEN JUST YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME IN THROUGH THE HEAT VENTS. THE ELECTRIC WIRES CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR NEAR FIREWALL. WENT UP IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. DESTROYED THE CAR.
Apr 01, 2010
+ 45 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
36 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT SET THE CRUISE CONTROL WHILE GOING UP A HILL AND VEHICLE SPED UP .WHILE GOING DOWN THE HILL THE VEHICLE JUST KEPT GOING FASTER. THE RPMS WERE ABOVE 4000. HE PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE. THIS SLOWED THE VEHICLE A LITTLE. HE MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECKED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. IT WAS STUCK. HE WORKED WITH THE THROTTLE AND FINALLY MANAGED TO GET IT RELEASED. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 2/7/2006 - *NM
Dec 29, 2005
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER ENGINE REVVED TO A VERY HIGH RPM.*MR AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE IN THE STREET THE ENGINE REVVED VERY HIGH. IT REVVED SOMEWHERE AROUND 4500 RPM'S. THE CONSUMER POPPED TO HOOD TO SEE IF HE COULD DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM BUT COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE NEXT DAY THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT BUTTERFLY VALVE WAS OPEN AND SHOWED WHERE THE WEDGE SHAPED PIECE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RIVETED ON. IT APPEARED THAT THE WEDGE PIECE BROKE AWAY FROM THE RIVETS AND PIVOTED DOWN INTO THE THROAT OF THE INJECTOR BODY CAUSING THE COMPUTER TO SENSE THE NEED TO FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL. *NM
Jul 15, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND COMMENCED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT 45 MPH. THE DRIVER ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE UNTIL THE ENGINE STOP ACCELERATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL THE SPEED DID NOT DECREASE. THE WHEELS STARTED TO SMOKE AS THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE CONSUMER THEN ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TRIED TO GET THE TRANSMISSION TO GO INTO NEUTRAL BUT IT WOULDN'T. *SC
Nov 03, 2004
THE THROTTLE STUCK ON MY 1997 GENERAL MOTORS CHEVROLET BLAZER.*AK
Aug 21, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD. *JB PH *JB
Jun 26, 2003
+ 31 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
35 complaints
FUEL PUMP ALWAYS READS FULL. I RAN OUT OF GAS YESTERDAY, AND THAT IS ENOUGH. I KNOW OF TWO OTHER BLAZERS AT MY WORK THAT ARE DOING THE SAME THING. TIME FOR THE SENDING UNIT TO BE RECALLED. *NM
May 28, 2006
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER HAD PROBLEMS WITH GAS IN THE COMPUTER RESULTING IN LOSS TO TRANSMISSION GEARS AND THE WIRING HARNESS. *MR THE FUEL INJECTOR(S) WERE CRACKED AND FORCED GAS INTO THE WIRING HARNESS. *SC
Apr 05, 2005
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED, THAT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE CONTROL MODULE. *JB FUEL WICKING TO TOP OF THE MOTOR AND TO THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE SET ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL WELL CAUSINGA FIRE HAZARD. *TC
Jan 19, 2005
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER UEL PUMP/ SENDING UNIT NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT $600. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK WITH OUT SENDIN UNIT AND THAT IS PART OF FUEL PUMP. *AK
Jun 14, 2004
FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, NEVER GO UNDER ONE HALF TANK READING. I TALKED TO TWO OTHER OWNER OF THE SAME MAKE & MODEL, AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
Jan 13, 2004
+ 30 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
28 complaints
NOTHING HAPPENED TO CAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON, BUT ONE DAY A FEW YEARS AGO IT CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF. CERTIFIED GM MECHANIC CAN'T FIND REASON WHY. SO I STILL DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT HAVE TOLD MY FAMILY, AND LEFT NOTARIZED STATEMENT WITH DOCUMENTATION, THAT IF SOMETHING SHOULD HAPPEN TO ME AS A RESULT OF THIS (I.E. AIRBAG DOESN'T DEPLOY THEREBY CAUSING FATAL INJURY OR DEPLOYS WITHOUT CAUSE CAUSING INJURY) THEY ARE TO SUE GM. *TR
Oct 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT IT STARTED TO COME OUT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT HAD THE DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS FOUND WITH THE AIRBAG. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 164000.
Sep 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG CAME OUT PARTIALLY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, IT CAME OUT BUT WHEN BACK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO DO THE WORK UNLESS THE CONTACT PAYS FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 164,192.
Sep 22, 2010
HIT EIGHTEEN WHEELER HEAD ON AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY
Mar 19, 2007
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING FOR A LONG DISTANCE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHICH PROGRESSIVELY STARTED TO ILLUMINATE CONSISTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY WILL DETERMINED WHETHER THE PROBLEM IS A SAFETY DEFECT.
Jul 05, 2006
+ 23 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
20 complaints
THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS RUN OUT OF GAS NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE OF THE FALSE READING. *BF *SC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REMOVED TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
Jan 05, 2005
FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY. *AK
Nov 04, 2004
FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY. *AK
Aug 30, 2004
GAS GUAGE DOES NOT READ ACCURATELY. RAN OUT OF GAS WHEN GUAGE READ FULL.
Aug 12, 2004
FUEL GAUGE CEASES TO FUNCTION. WILL CORRECTLY REGISTER FULL TANK. AS FUEL IS BURNED, THE GAUGE LEVEL GOES DOWN UNTIL IT READS HALF FULL, THEN STARTS GOING BACK UP. WHEN THE TANK IS NEARLY EMPTY, THE GAUGE WILL READ FULL. THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT AMONG BLAZER OWNERS, AND GM ACKNOWLEDGES IT IN THEIR SERVICE BULLETINS BUT NO SERVICE SOLUTION IS PROVIDED. *LA
Jul 21, 2004
+ 15 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
18 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO FULLY INSERT THE SEAT BELT INTO THE BUCKLE, AND THE BUCKLE DID NOT STAY LATCHED AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER.
Oct 02, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELT SHOULDER STRAPS FAILED CAUSING INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Mar 03, 2006
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 CHEVY BLAZER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A RECALL WAS MADE ON HIS VEHICLE FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. WHEN THE RECALL WAS FIXED A SHORTER SEAT BELT WAS PUT IN THE VEHICLE. NOW CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AND FEELS THAT ALL THE SEAT BELTS IN THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 03V117000. GM RECALL NUMBER IS 03020. THIS IS THE THIRD SEAT BELT THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *TT
May 27, 2005
I AM HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY 97 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES IN THE BACK SEAT ONLY WORK PART OF THE TIME. THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. I FILL UP AND IT REGISTERS ON EMPTY AFTER 2 MILES. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING. AS I DRIVE, INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON & OFF OR THE OUTSIDE LIGHTS DIM WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE LEATHER SEAT IS RIPPING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND I WEIGH 120 POUNDS, SO YOU WOULD THINK IT WOULD BE STURDIER THAN THAT. WHAT ELSE CAN GO WRONG???*AK
Mar 29, 2004
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BACK SEAT DOES NOT WORK ALL OF THE TIME. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS THAT MUST USE THIS. I PLAN ON HAVING IT FIXED, BUT FEEL THIS IS A DANGER TO OTHERS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS A RECALL ALREADY, BUT PLEASE INVESTIGATE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES!!*AK
Feb 16, 2004
+ 13 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
14 complaints
TL*- WHILE DRIVING THE 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER THROUGH A CAR WASH, WATER BEGAN TO ENTER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP, THE CONTACT COULD FEEL THE WIND AS IF THE WINDOWS WERE OPEN. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS OCCURRED FREQUENTLY IN THIS MODEL TRUCK. THE CONTACT FEARED THAT THE DOORS WILL OPEN AND HE WILL FALL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Jan 25, 2007
WHILE HAVING RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED, THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE HINGE PIN ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS LOOSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DOOR NOT STAYING SHUT AND FLYING OPEN WHILE DRIVING, PER DEALERSHIP.*AK *TS *JB
Oct 21, 2003
MOST RECENTLY WE HAD TO REPLACE THE HINGE ON THE FRONT DOOR, DRIVER SIDE, IT FAILED AND FELL ON TO THE GROUND. TO REPLACE IT COST US $43 AT A BODY SHOP, THE DEALERSHIP WANTED $300 TO REPLACE IT. WHEN THE BLAZER WAS BRAND NEW I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS DRY AND LUBRICATED IT, THEY TOLD ME TO USE WD-40. WHEN WE HAD IT REPLACED THE BODY SHOP FOUND THE DOOR FRAME AT THE STRIKE PLATE HAD BROKEN AND DETERIORATED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCK THE DOOR. THE BODY SHOP TOLD US THAT THE SECOND PROBLEM PROBABLY CAUSE THE FIRST PROBLEM. THE FACTORY REP SAID IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I MUST OF CLOSED THE DOOR TO HARD AND THAT IT WAS OUR PROBLEM. TO REPAIR THE SECOND PROBLEM WILL COST US $300. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE PASSENGER DOOR INSIDE PANEL HAS BROKEN LOOSE. ALSO THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR INSIDE PANEL IS ALSO CRACKED WHICH RESULTED IN THE SPEAKER ON THAT DOOR NOT WORKING. THE FACTORY REP SAID THAT WAS OUR FAULT ALSO. I FEEL THAT THESE ARE DEFECTS THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED.*AK
Jul 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING , CONSUMER CAN HEAR AND FEEL OUTSIDE AIR COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, NOTICED THAT DOOR HINGE IS PULLING AWAY FROM FRAME. PH
Feb 03, 2003
ON MARCH 25, 2002 MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGES FROM AN INTERIOR FIRE. I CONTACTED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND AN ADJUSTER ASSESSED THE DAMAGES AND REQUESTED A FIRE INSPECTOR EVALUATE THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE FIRE INSPECTOR, RON CAMPBELL 541-276-7731, DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. THEY DID NOT RESPOND TO MY CONCERNS IN A TIMELY MANNER AND I FELT THAT I HAD NO RECOURSE BUT TO ACCEPT MY INSURANCE COMPANIES SETTLEMENT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY PAID "MARKET VALUE" ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH LEFT ME WITH A SUBSTANTIAL BALANE DUE ON MY VEHICLE. I NOT ONLY HAVE TO PAY-OFF THE REMAINDER OF THE BALANCE DUE ON THE VEHICLE, BUT I HAD TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. WHEN I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO TALK WITH THE PERSON ASSIGNED TO MY CASE AT GENERAL MOTORS (MR. ROBERT ST. PIERRE), HIS REPONSE TO ME WAS "... YOU HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED A SETTLEMENT FROM YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING THIS MATTER. THEREFORE, GENERAL MOTORS IS UNABLE TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES". I FIND THIS RESPONSE UNACCEPTABLE. THIS VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING. I NOT ONLY FEEL THAT THEY HAVE A FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO ME TO COVER THE COSTS ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT THE INSURANCE COMPANY COVERED, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY THEY HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO ALL OF THEIR CONSUMERS THAT OWN BLAZERS THAT MIGHT SUSTAIN SIMILAR DAMAGE.*AK
Apr 24, 2002
+ 9 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11 complaints
97 CHEVY BLAZER LEFT TURN SIGNAL MAKES THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH THEN WHEN I TURN PARKING LIGHTS ON LEFT SIGNAL STAYS ON CONSTANTLY WHEN ENGAGED. *TR
Mar 10, 2011
COMPLAINT SENT VIA-EMAIL." I HAD TO HAVE THE MULTI FUNCTIONAL SWITCH REPLACED AND IT'S GOING OUT AGAIN. THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY FLASH FROM DIM TO BRIGHT WHEN I TRY TO USE THE SWITCH. I HAD IT WORKED ON BY A DEALERSHIP AND NOW IT'S AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP BEING WORKED ON FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE COST OR REPAIRS IS OUTRAGEOUS." *JB
Oct 18, 2004
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO BE INOPERABLE. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THAT PART TWICE AND I WILL NEED TO DO IT AGAIN. *JB
Jun 17, 2004
I HAVE A 1997 CHEROLETY BLAZER AND HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE MODEL YEAR 2000-2001 RECALL COVERS. MY BOTTOM BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE AS WELL AS MY HAZARD LIGHTS. THE UPPER CENTER BRAKE LIGHT WORKS FINE. IF I PUSH MY HAZARD SWITCH TO THE SIDE, MY BOTTOM BRAKE LIGHTS WORK AND THE TOP ONE DOESN'T. I HAVE ALREADY CALLED GM AND HAVE NO SATISFACTION AFTER EXPLAINING THE SITUATION. THIS BRAKE LIGHT/HAZARD SIGNAL IS ALSO A PROBLEM ON THE 1998 MODELS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND MANY OWNERS OF EARLIER MODELS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THEIR BRAKE AND HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. IS THERE A WAY TO GET GM TO INCLUDE EARLIER MODEL YEAR SUVS INTO THIS RECALL? *AK
Aug 12, 2003
THE TURN SIGNAL ON OUR 1997 CHEVY BLAZER JUST STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I CALLED THE SHOP TO GET AN APPOINTMENT I WAS TOLD THAT THAT WAS A PART THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED BUT ACCORDING TO MY VIN #, MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED. I HAD TO PAY 594.19, FOR A REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE. THE PART IS CALLED A MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT SHORTED OUT. NOW I HAVE DRIVEN LOTS OF CARS AND I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS SWITCH GOING OUT. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT IF IT SHORTED OUT THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW AND I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET MY PART REPLACED EVEN IF MY VIN# DIDN'T MATCH. BASICALLY IF CHEVROLET MADE A BAD PART IT SHOULD REPLACE ALL OF THEM, NOT JUST PICK AND CHOSE SO THAT THEY CAN SAVE MONEY.
Feb 19, 2003
+ 6 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11 complaints
DEX-COOL ANTIFREEZE CAUSED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LABEL ON THE PRODUCT STATES THAT THE ANTIFREEZE WOULD LAST FOR 150,000 MILES. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NLM
Apr 29, 2003
THIS BLAZER HAS BEEN A LEMON EVER SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME OUT BECAUSE I STILL HAVE TO PAY $ 575.59 A MONTH FOR ANOTHER 2 1/2 YEARS ON THIS LEMON. THANKS CINDY STEYER. DT
Nov 06, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND THERE IS NO WAY TO TURN OFF, EVEN TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER . CAUSE OF DEFECT COULD NOT BE FOUND. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 20, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Dec 01, 2000
NO SUMMARY
Oct 04, 2000
+ 6 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
9 complaints
I TOOK MY 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER IN TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL TIRES REPLACED. I WAS CALLED ABOUT AN HOUR LATER TO BE INFORMED BY HIM THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD, ALSO THE IDLER ARM NEEDED REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RE-CALL SOME TIME AGO THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD REPLACE AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. AFTER CALLING GENERAL MOTORS, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE THE "VIN #" FOR THIS RECALL. *LA
Oct 15, 2003
VEHICLE HAS LOSE STEERING, WHEN VEHICLE HITTING A BUMP IT FELT REAL HOLLOW. THIS WAS A RESULT OF BAD LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK
Jul 18, 2002
WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE TECHNICIAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IDLE ARM NEEDEDEDTO BE REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT CONSUMER THAT UPPER BALL JOINT IS COVER EDUNDER A RECALL, BUT NOT LOWER BALL JOINT AND IDLE ARM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 25, 2002
RE: RECALL ID 3'S 01L08000 & 01V200000, DEALER CLAIMS MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS. INDEPENDENT REVIEW SHOWS THAT BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM NEEDS REPLACING AT LESS THAN 50K MILES. WILL RECALL BE EXPANDED?*AK
Feb 15, 2002
PITTMAN ARM/ IDLER ARM, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE CORRODED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLES MAKE AND MODEL,; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK *SLC
Nov 30, 2001
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SEATS
8 complaints
SEATBACK COLLAPSED AS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 20-25MPH. THERE WAS A RATCHET NOISE, AND SEAT RECLINED, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED.PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION PLEASE.*AK
Feb 06, 2002
DRIVER SIDE SEAT ONLY HAD ONE FIXED MOVEMENT, THE SEAT WILL NOT MOVE UP OR BACK. *SLC
Sep 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK TRAVELLING 55MPH, DRIVER'S SEATBACK SNAPPED IN A LYING POSITION. CONTACTED THE DEALER , AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. *AK *ML
Mar 20, 2000
THE HEAD RESTRAINTS IN THIS VEHICLE ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE, AND WHEN REAR ENDED THE CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK INJURIES DUE TO THE LACK OF SUPPORT BY THE NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Sep 30, 1999
POWER SEAT FAILURE.
Sep 08, 1999
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING
6 complaints
I PURCHASED MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER LS IN FEBRUARY OF 2005. SINCE THE PURCHASE I HAVE HAD THE ALIGNMENT DONE TWICE. AFTER THE SECOND ALIGNMENT THE MECHANIC STATED THEY FOUND THE REASON MY BLAZER WAS CONTINUING TO PULL THE RIGHT WAS BECAUSE THE GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS STUCK TO THE RIGHT. THIS PROCEDURE IS GOING TO COST ME 470.00. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS TO THE RIGHT WHEN I START THE VEHICLE AND PULLS SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT MAKING MY DRIVING EFFORT MORE DIFFICULT AND ALSO CAUSING UNNECESSARY WEAR ON MY TIRES. *JB
Aug 28, 2005
IDLER ARM FAILED PENNSYLVANIA STATE INSPECTION AT 22,000 MILES!! COST ME $106 TO REPLACE. MECHANIC SAID HE HAS REPLACED A FEW OF THESE ON OTHER BLAZERS, BUT NEVER WITH SUCH LOW MILES ON IT
Feb 14, 2002
THE FRONT STEERING MECHANISM ON MY BLAZER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND EACH TIME IF I HAD NOT BEEN KEEPING AN EYE ON IT IT COULS HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. IN ANY EVENT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE EITHER TIME. THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE VEHICLES ON THE ROAD AND AMNY PEOPLE WHO ARE TOTALLY UNWARE THAT TIS COULD BE A PROBLEM . I HAVE CHECKED SEVERAL OTHERS SETTING IN CAR LOTS FOR SALE AND THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE FRONT ENDS OF ALL OF THEM SO THIS PROBLEM IS NOT JUST MY PROBLEM. *AK
May 21, 2001
WHEN DRIVING IN WINDY WEATHER CONDITIONS CONSUMER NOTICED ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL , CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
May 05, 2000
WHEN THE VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD BEHIND THE STEERING COLUMN.
Nov 09, 1998
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
6 complaints
THIS IS A 1997 CHEVROLET BAZER. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE AND INGAGES UNDER VARYING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. FRONT SENSORS HAVE BE CHECKED. THIS VEHICLE WILL ENGAGE ANTI-LOCKS AT TIMES WHEN BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED. BRAKE SWITCH CHECKS OK. PEDAL WILL DROP UNDER MOST STOPS AND ANTI-LOCK WILL SCREAM AND APPLY. A JERKING BRAKE ACTION IS PRESENT. I DO KNOW THERE IS A RECALL ON 1994-1996 MODELS. BY LOOKING ON THE INTERNET I SEE THAT I AM NOT ALONE IN THIS PROBLEM. HUBS ARE OK. I THINK THE TROUBLE MAY BE IN THE CONTROL UNIT, BUT NO TROUBLE CODES APPEAR AND SCAN TOOL INDICATES NO TROUBLE. I THINK GM HAS PRODUCED DEFECTIVE UNITS. THIS CAR HAS 90000 MILES BUT HAS HAD EXCELLENT CARE AND NO DAMAGE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO DISCONNECT THESE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THEY ARE UNSAFE. THERE APPEARS TO BE NO WAY TO DETECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jan 07, 2004
BAD A/C: COMPLAINED TO A DEALER APPROXIMATELY 10 MONTHS (SUMMER OF 98) AFTER THE PURCHASE ABOUT WARM AIR BLOWING, INTERMITTENTLY, FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE DIAL WAS TURNED TO COLD POSITION AND THE FAN WAS OFF. DEALER TECHNICIAN COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM EVEN AFTER THE CAR WAS KEPT OVERNIGHT. COMPLAINED AGAIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM, BUT APPARENTLY OPENED THE UNIT AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER (SPRING OF 99), COMPLAINED ABOUT A/C NOT BLOWING COOL ENOUGH AIR. AGAIN, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEMS AND STATED THAT IT THE DESIGN DEFECT. ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER, MOVED TO SC WHERE NO COLD AIR WAS BLOWING - ONLY OUTSIDE AIR (IT WAS COOLER TO OPEN THE WINDOW). TOOK THE CAR TO PRECISION TUNE AND THEY ADDED FREON AND A DIE TO DETECT LEAKS. THE FREON SEEMED TO MAKE SOME DIFFERENCE. NO LEAK WAS FOUND AFTER A REVISIT A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER. PLACED A COMPLAINT TO THE CHEVROLET 800 NUMBER SERVICE LAST YEAR (FALL OF 02). THE OPERATOR WAS SOMEWHAT HESITANT AND QUESTIONED WHY IT TOOK SO LONG TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND FINALLY MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE COMPRESSOR HAD GONE BAD. THIS PROBLEM WOULD HAVE BEEN DETECTED IF THE PREVIOUS DEALER HAD RUN DIAGNOSTICS. MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO CHEVROLET POINT OF CONTACT ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE INITIAL COMPLAINT WAS AROUND 10,000 MILES AND LAST COMPLAINT WAS AROUND 46000 MILES. CHEVROLET SHOULD PAY FOR SOME OR ALL OF THE COST ($1000).
Feb 20, 2003
THE VECHILE WAS COMING UP TO A STOPLIGHT. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER. SHE PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. SHE TRIED AGAIN AND STILL NOTHING. SHE AND MY YOUNGER DAUGHTER CRASHED INTO A SEMITRUCK TRAILER. THE POLICE ESTIMATE HER SPEED AT 28 MPH. THERE ARE NO SKID MARKS. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. *AK
Feb 27, 2000
THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT DUE TO SLOW TRAVELING SPEED IN PARKING LOT. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER THAT ADMITS A FAULT IN THE ABS SYSTEM, BUT DOES NOT CLAIM RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE DAMAGE. I AM NOT MECHANICALLY INCLINED, BUT BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM.
Oct 01, 1999
ABS BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON FOR 26,000 MILES & COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF BY DEALERSHIPS WITH AT LEAST FOUR ATTEMPTS. BRAKES WORE OUT PRE-MATURELY. BRAKES CONTINUE TO BE VERY SPONGY & SOMETIMES GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WITH DIFFICULTY STOPPING. BRAKE BOOSTER ALSO REPLACED. DEALERSHIPS SAY THAT'S THE WAY BLAZER BRAKES ARE. THESE BRAKES ARE DANGEROUS.
Sep 21, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
TIRES
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER EQUIPPED WITH CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC II TIRES, SIZE: 235/75R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH BALANCING. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14T013000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE AFTER THE INITIAL CONTACT. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000.
Mar 20, 2018
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE AND THE SPARE TIRE CAME LOOSE. THE TIRE WAS ATTACHED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE CABLE HE NOTICED THAT IT CORRODED, AND COULD NOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE TIRE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. *AK
Dec 06, 2005
TIRES(NO MAKE) WERE REPLACED. *SLC
Sep 14, 2000
AFTER REPORTING THE PROBLEM THE SECOND TIME, THE DEALER NOTICED A LUG ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY.
Jan 09, 1999
I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH RIDE QUALITY ON MY 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THE DEALERSHIP ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRES NUMEROUS TIMES AS WELL AS CHECKED THE ALIGNMENT SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER CHECKING MY OWNER'S MANUAL, I DETERMINED THAT THE TIRES WERE COVERED UNDER THE 3/36 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. I ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT TWO OF THE TIRES HAD SEPARATED, BUT ALL FOUR WERE WORN OUT. I TOLD HIM THAT MAY BE TRUE, BUT THEY SHOULD STILL BE COVERED UNDER THE 3/36 WARRANTY. HE STATED THAT THEIR HANDS WERE TIED BECAUSE MICHELIN WOULD STATE THAT THESE WERE ONLY A 30K MILE TIRE AND WERE PAST THEIR USEFUL LIFE. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ON 11/25/98 TO ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THE PERSON I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME THE SAME THING. SINCE THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT, THEY COULD NOT REPLACE THEM. I TOLD HER THAT TWO OF THEM HAD SEPARATED AND ACCORDING TO MY OWNER'S MANUAL, THEY WERE COVERED UP TO 36K MILES. THE PERSON I WAS SPEAKING WITH TOLD ME THAT SHE WAS SORRY BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO AS FAR AS REPLACING THESE TIRES. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. WITH THE TIRE SEPARATION OCCURRING, THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE TIRE FAILURE LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER ALSO BELIEVES THAT THEY ARE PROTECTED BY THEIR 3/36 WARRANTY FOR THE FULL TIME WHEN THEY ACTUALLY ARE NOT. CHEVROLET/GM NEEDS TO BE MADE TO EITHER UPGRADE THE TIRES THAT THEY ARE PUTTING ON THEIR VEHICLES OR THEY NEED TO SPECIFICALLY STATE THE MILEAGE RESTRICTIONS ON THE TIRES IN THEIR 3/36 WARRANTY EXPLANATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. SINCERELY, CHIP WRIGHT( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23570R15 )
Nov 25, 1998
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
TAKATA RECALL. PLUS THERE IS A RECALL ON MY SEATBELT. I CALLED THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO ACTIVE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE.
Oct 24, 2017
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT-END COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S STOMACH TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND HER HEAD TO HIT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *SC THE CONSUMER LEARNED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE SEAT BELTS. (03V117000) *JB
May 11, 2004
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH, TRAVELING AT 20-25, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER OR PASSEGNER , CAUSING BOTH OCCUPANTS TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK
Dec 10, 1999
DURING COLLISION SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATED. YH
Feb 01, 1999
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, HIT PANEL OF A TRUCK WITH FRONT END OF VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SEATBELT UNLATCHED ITSELF UNEXPECTEDLY. DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING HEAD INJURIES AND LARGE BRUISES. *AK CONSUMERS VEHICLE ALSO HIT A METAL TRAFFIC LIGHT POLE THAT. *SLC
Jul 23, 1998
EQUIPMENT
5 complaints
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SLC
Sep 14, 2000
EVAP. CANISTER TANK LEAKING CAUSEING THE SES LIGHT ON. *ET
Jul 17, 2000
RADIO-CD.
Sep 08, 1999
WHILE RIDING ALONG THE HOLDER SNAPPED AND SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. NOBODY GOT HURT. *AK
Jun 24, 1998
WHILE RIDING DOWN THE STREET THE SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY SNAPPED AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. NO ONE WAS HURT BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS THE ONLY ON ON STREET.
Jun 24, 1998
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 complaints
DRIVER'S DOOR WILL NOT STAY SHUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OPEN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO MANUFACTURER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.*AK
Mar 04, 2005
ONE AFTERNOON WE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AFTER DOING SOME SHOPPING TO FIND BOTH DOORS COMPLETELY AJAR. WE KNEW THAT WE HAD CLOSED THEM BEFORE LEAVING SO WE THOUGHT IT WAS VERY STRANGE. WE GOT IN THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOORS AND THEY KEPT SWINGING OPEN. NEITHER DOOR WOULD CLOSE. WE HAD TO DRIVE HOME HOLDING THE DOORS CLOSED. ONCE HOME WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE DOORS TO SEE WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING IT. THE DRIVER DOOR TURNED OUT TO BE FIXABLE, FOR THE TIME BEING, THE THING THAT LATCHES THE DOOR WAS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION SO WE JUST OPENED IT AND IT WAS FINE. THE PASSENGER DOOR, WE COULDN'T FIGURE OUT AT ALL. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER DOOR STOPPED CLOSING ALL TOGETHER AS WELL. WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE DOORS FIXED BECAUSE WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT HAS HAPPENED AND WE CAN'T AFFORD TO JUST TAKE IT IN AND HAVE IT DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP.*AK
Dec 07, 2004
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHERE THE DOOR LATCHES HAS CAVED IN WITH THE METAL, AND THE DOOR NO LONGER SHUTS AND MUST BE TIED TO KEEP FROM FLYING OPEN AND ME FALLING OUT. THIS IS UN SAFE AND THIS CAR IS SUPPOSED TO BE BUILT WELL, AND I HAVE ALMOST FALLEN OUT OF THE CAR.*AK
Jul 28, 2004
WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR A LOT OF NOISE COMING FROM TWO FRONT DOORS. WHEN TO BE CLOSED DOOR NEEDS TO BE PULLED UP, AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT LOCK, UNSECURING DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Jan 29, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
ABS WIRE CAUGHT FIRE ON MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER AFTER TURNING IT OFF. AND CAUGHT ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR ON FIRE. LUCKILY I COULD CATCH IT BEFORE IT BURNED THE TRUCK UP. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE PROBLEM. *TR
May 17, 2010
CAR TOWED IN THREE TIMES LAST SUMMER 6/28/ CAR STALLED, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS, REPLACED BATTERY, ALTERNATOR,7 /27 REPROGRAMMED PCM, 9/16 BRAKES FAILED REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. WE'VE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FROM THE START. CHEVY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE CAR ENGINE STARTED SMOKING AND EVENTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED, WE HAVE EXTENDED 8 YEAR WARRANTY. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS, MY DAUGHTER HAD TAKEN THE CAR JUST 1/2 MILE TO THE SHOPPING CENTER AND BACK WHEN IT STARTED SMOKING. THE CAR IS TOTALLED, SHE WAS NOT HURT AND A NEIGHBOR WAS HELPFUL BY CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THIS WAS EXCEEDINGLY DANGEROUS.*AK
Feb 18, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. ALSO, ABS BRAKES WERE REPLACED.
May 29, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL COMPUTER TO THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE COMPUTER, BUT THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS GASOLINE THAT WENT INTO THE COMPUTER UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS. THE DETERMINATION OF THE GASOLINE LEAKAGE HAS NOT BEEN DECIDED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WOULD FILE AND CLAIM AND POSSIBLY REVIEW IT, AND REFERRED THE CONSUMER TO CONTACT NHTSA. *AK
Sep 13, 2005
AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH WENT OUT(12-5-04) -THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED. AS YOU TRY TO DRIVE OFF THE CAR WOULD DIE OUT YOU WOULD HAVE TO TRY TO CRANK IT AGAIN-MASH THE PEDDLE IT TO THE FLOOR AND IT WOULD RUN A FEW FEET AND DIE AGAIN. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED(6-12-05)... CAR STARTS BUT IT MAKES A NOISE WHEN RUNNING. *NM
Jul 31, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNDRIVEABLE. THREE WIRE HARNESSES HAVE MELTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE MELTING MAY HAVE CONTINUED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WORKING THROUGH FUSIBLE LINKS, THIS CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE SES SENSOR, GAS GAUGE, AND POWER STEERING. FUEL PUMP AND MODULE WERE ALSO REPLACED. *SLC
Jun 26, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VISIBILITY
3 complaints
97 S10 BLAZER FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO READ CORRECTLY CAUSING RUNNING OUT OFF GAS ON HIGHWAY AND WIPERS FAILING TO WORK BUT ONLY WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO SLAM INTO A SEMI IN A SUDDEN DOWN POUR. *AK
Aug 27, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT FUEL GAUGE WAS GIVING WRONG READINGS. SHE RAN OUT OF GAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY BECAUSE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT SHE HAD FULL TANK WHEN SHE DID NOT. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD COME ON, AND THEN STOP. CONSUMER COULD NOT GET THEM STARTED AGAIN. SHE HAD TO WAIT.*AK
Jun 25, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS LOSE INTERMITTENT FUNCTION AND STICK IN LOW SPEED. USUALLY HAPPENS IN A LIGHT RAINSTORM. WIPERS, WHEN MALFUNCTIONING, ALSO WILL STAY ON GOING AT LOW SPEED EVEN WITH THE SWITCH TURNED OFF. GAS GAUGE ALSO IS NOT FUNCTIONING RIGHT AND HAS A TENDENCY TO BOUNCE FROM EXTREME TO EXTREME WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
Apr 15, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
LTR FM JAMS M. CLARK (MD) RE THE DEFECTIVE 4L60 ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION W/OVERDRIVE IN HIS 1997 CHEVROLET FULL SIZE CONVERSION VAN, REPLY IN DUPLICATE ATTN DENISE NOOE/ANNAPOLIS OFC. *PH THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD A FULL BRAKE REPLACEMENT PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB (1997 CHEVROLET FULL SIZE CONVERSION VAN)
Mar 05, 2004
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE AND THE FLUID LEVEL IS FINE. THE BRAKE PEDAL ALWAYS FEELS SPONGY AND ITS HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE OTHER COMPLAINT DEALS WITH THE REAR END. AFTER THE CAR HAS BE EN DRIVEN FOR ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES THE REAR END WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CAR TAKES OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE CAR AND IT HAD 17000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT.
Jul 08, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. DEALER HAS ADJUSTED BRAKES 4 TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. IN ADDITION, GEARS WERE STUCK IN PARK. *AK
Feb 12, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
CONSUMER NOTICE FUEL INDICATOR GIVES WRONG READING DUE TO FUEL TANK ELECTRICAL SHORT.*AK
Aug 25, 2003
FUEL SENDING UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED, NOT ABLE TO BUY JUST THAT PART, HAS TO PURCHASE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. *AK *SLC
Apr 06, 2001
FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T READ BELOW A HALF OF TANK. IT'S BEEN CONFIRMED FROM A FORMER CHEVORLET EMPLOYER THAT THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH SENDING UNIT. CONSUMER HAS FOUND A DEALERSHIP THAT WILL LOOK INTO A GOODWILL GESTURE MANUFACTURER.*AK *SLC
Mar 29, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK, IT HAD A 3,000MILE 30 DAY WARRANTY ON IT, 60000MILES. 1ST OCCURRENCE WITH ENGINE LIGHT AND DIPSTICK CORROSION WAS WITHIN THAT TIME. DOWN TIME FOR THE TRUCK ONE WEEK. THE NEXT MONTH, I WAS ENROUTE AND THE LIGHT TRIGGERED AGAIN. TOOK TRUCK TO LOCAL CHEVY DEALER WHO HAD LOOKED AT DIPSTICK BEFORE REPLACEMENT, STATED SAME DIPSTICK. AT THIS POINT I CALLED CHEVROLET COMPANY WHO TOLD ME THE $1800 DAMAGE BILL CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE DIPSTICK AND SUBSEQUENT TRANSMISSION DAMAGE WOULD BE MINE TO COVER.ALL BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED THE FIRST TIME.*AK
Oct 10, 2001
RADIATOR FLUID GUMMED UP DUE TO LEAK CAUSED BY FAULTY SILICON; TRANS DIP STICK RUSTED DUE TO PLACEMENT OF WIPER FLUID LINE (ELBOW)
Jun 06, 2001
TRANSMISSION LOST 3RD AN 4TH GEAR CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE PUMP LEAK. *AK
Jan 02, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 70 MPH CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE STALLED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN ENGINE STALLED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS A MODULE IN FUEL TANK.*AK
Aug 06, 2001
FUEL INJECTORS FAIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. THEY ARE CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED AND CLEANED. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP WHICH IS 55 MILES AWAY FROM ME. THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND INDICATES THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL. THE INDICATOR FLUCTUATES FROM FULL TO EMPTY AS THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN. MY CASE NUMBER WITH CHEVROLET IS #990453585.
Oct 05, 1999
RAW GAS FUMES GET INSIDE VEHICLE. WOULD HAVE POOR GAS MILEAGE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. FEELS AS IF VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT WHEN LEAVING STOP LIGHT OR SIGN. HAD BEEN TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS & NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER NOW REFUSES TO SEE VEHICLE. HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER INFORMING OWNER VEHICLE WOULD BE SERVICED UNDER WARRANTY. MS SARAH SKUTT SIGNED LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER. *AK
Sep 16, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HIGH BEAMS GO OUT AND THE INTERIOR LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE DOORS ARE CLOSED OR THE SWITCH TURNED OFF.
Oct 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS PUMP AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,300.
Feb 10, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
97 BLAZER WITH ORIGINAL LOW MILES HAD ENGINE STOP BOTH ON AND OFF THE HIGHWAY SEVERAL TIMES BUT IT WOULD START BACK UP. IN JAN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND RPMS WENT UP. WE PULLED OFF AND FOUND THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 3'RD GEAR. ALSO KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE TO REMOVE. ERRORS CAME UP P1860 P0785 AND P740 THAT REFER TO TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT TRANSMISSION BUT IGNITION SWITCH CONTACT BLOCK COMMONLY CALLED THE IGNITION SWITCH, IT IS THE CONTACT SECTION AND NOT THE KEY OR LOCK CYLINDER. THIS IGNITION SWITCH HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE. GM HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN #17006264 ON THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM ACROSS MANY YEARS AND MODELS BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM CAN CAUSE ENGINE TO DIE, LIGHTS TO GO OUT AND OTHER PROBLEMS BUT THE CONTACT FOR THE TRANSMISSION POWER SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE POINT. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE FOR ONE MONTH AND THEN THE PROBLEM RECURRED WITH ERRORS P1860 P0758 P0753 P0740 AND P0785. I TESTED THE IGNITION SWITCH POWER FROM RED/WHITE TO WHITE WIRE AND GOT NO POWER WHEN SWITCH WAS ON SO THE NEW SWITCH FAILED. I TESTED BY TEMPORARY JUMPING A FUSED LINE TO FUSE 24 OUTPUT AND THEN TRANSMISSION WORKED FINE AND THE KEY RELEASED. I AGAIN REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH CONTACT BLOCK UNDER WARRANTY AND NEW SWITCH WORKED FINE EXCEPT THE ERRORS CAME BACK ON P0740, P0785 AND P1860. TRANSMISSION WORKED OK THOUGH SO I TOOK THE BLAZER TO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IT. THEY RESET CODE ERRORS , CHECKED WIRING, CONNECTIONS AND SWITCH. THE TECHNICIAN SAID MY WORK WAS CORRECT AND EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT FINE AND HE WAS NOT SURE WHY CODES CAME BACK. NOW OK. I EXAMINED THE ORIGINAL SWITCH AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH CONTACTS OR WIRES EVIDENT. THIS COULD BE A SWITCH DESIGN ISSUE OR THERE IS ANOTHER ISSUE CAUSING THIS. *TR
Mar 29, 2015
AT START UP, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE ON RIGHT SIDE OF HOOD, THEN FLAMES. DEALER DETERMINED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.*AK *TT
Jun 25, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. AFTER WAITING 5-10 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED WHILE MAKING A TURN, DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND ANOTHER TIME WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. AFTER THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY. THE MECAHNIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO WAIT UNTIL IT OCCURS AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR ALMOST A MONTH AND THE FAILURE HAS NOT RECURRED. THE FAILURES WERE INTERMITTENT AND NO WARNING INDICATORS WERE PRESENT. ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED OR REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND EVERYTHING FAILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB
Nov 13, 2007
A SPARK PLUG ELECTRODE PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH PISTON, WHICH CAUSED AN ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE HAS PHOTOS OF THE DISASSEMBLED MOTOR SHOWING THE DAMAGE. *JB
May 15, 2001
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS MAKING A POPPING NOISE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT, WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ALIGN THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GRIND WHEN ACTIVATED. SHE STATED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR WORKS, BUT THE ARMS DO NOT. IF SHE JIGGLES THE ARMS, THE WIPERS WOULD WORK TEMPORARILY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Oct 04, 2007
DT: OWNER NOTICED AFTER WASHING THE CAR THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. OWNER HAS TO STOP AND GET OUT AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IN ORDER TO GET THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK. SOMETIMES THE OWNER HAS TO GET OUT AND WIPE OFF THE WINDSHIELD. THE AUTO PARTS STORE TOLD THE OWNER THAT THERE WAS NO SEAL IN THE MOTOR OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THIS ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE MOTOR. THE OWNER HAS CHECKED WITH CHEVROLET AND THEY STATED OWNER WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE REPAIR. *NM THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS INFERIOR BALL JOINTS. *NM
Aug 30, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR SWITCH WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE. MY HUSBAND HAD TO TEAR THE DOOR PANEL UP TO KEEP MY BLAZER FROM BURNING UP. GM REFUSES TO FIX THIS UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT FALL IN THE SEQUENCE OF THOSE THAT WERE RECALLED FOR THIS DEFECT. MY INTERIOR DOME LIGHT CAUGHT ON FIRE AS WELL. MY HUSBAND HAD TO PULL OFF THE COVER AND BREAK THE BULB OUT OF THE HOUSING TO KEEP THE BLAZER FROM BURNING. DEALER WILL PROBABLY REFUSE TO FIX THIS AS WELL. *TR
Apr 22, 2007
FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. THE MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN BUT THE WIPERS DO NOT MOVE. HAVE TO GET OUT OF CAR & MANUALLY TRY TO GET THEM MOVING. ALSO THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. HAVE HAD THIS FIXED @ 1 YR. AGO BUT STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN. DOES NOT SEEM AS BAD IN THE REAL COLD WEATHER.*AK
Jan 21, 2004
WHEELS
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ALL FIVE WHEEL STUDS SHEARED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Oct 12, 2004
AT APPROXIMATELY 5 AM WHILE DRIVING EAST ON I-84 IN OREGON I WAS NEGOTIATING A CURVE IN THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN A HEARD VIBRATION AND SECONDS LATER MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BECAME DETATCHED COMPLETELY. A STATE PATROL OFFICER STOPPED AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK FOR ME TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. AFTER 2 DAYS OF REPAIRS I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE BACK HOME. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIR WAS$798.95. THE WORK THAT WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE WAS: RELACED ROTOR, REPLACED BALL JOINT, REPLACED SPINDEL (STEERING KNUCKLE), LUGS, LUG NUTS, CAPS, WHEEL AND TIRE.*AK
Apr 08, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ENGINE REVVED VERY HIGH. CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SHOULDER, AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. A REBUILT ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT BY THE DEALER.*AK
Oct 31, 2003
I WAS DRIVING ON THE TOLLWAY AND APPROXIMATLY 1 MILE BEFORE THE TOLL, I FELT MY CAR ACCELERATING WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS. I THOUGHT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, BUT IT WASN'T.AS I APPROACHED THE TOLL AND HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY CAR WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN, I ALMOST CRASHED INTO THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT IT OFF. AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK, I WAS TOLD BY THE TOLL AUTHORITY TO TRY TO START THE CAR. WHEN I DID, IT REVVED UP ALL THE WAY INTO THE RED ZONE,8000 RPMS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER, MY ENGINE WAS DEEMED RUINED. THE ROD, PISTONS AND BEARINGS WERE SHOT, NOT DUE TO LACK OF MAINTANENCE. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE THROTTLE. NONE OF THIS SHOULD OF OCCURRED IN A CAR THAT IS STILL SOMEWHAT NEW. PLEASE RESPOND. *AK
Jan 15, 2000
CHILD SEAT
2 complaints
CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE STRAPS TO SECURE BABY INTO CAR SEAT ARE WORN DOWN.*MR *TS *JB
Oct 22, 2003
CHILD SAFETY BOOSTER SEAT (COSCO) DID NOT FIT PROPERLY WITH REAR SEAT BELTS RESULTING IN DEATH, RESTRAINT FAILURE.
Aug 20, 1998
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDS REPLACED. UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED WITH THE 2001 RECALL FROM GM. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 31,000 MILES
Sep 24, 2003
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 14, 2002
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TRANFER CASE HAVE FAILED.*AK
Jun 17, 2003
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 15, 2001
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGH SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL START TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, VEHICLE WILL SHUTDOWN AT TIMES TOO. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS OF VEHICLE, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION; BUT, NOTHING HAS WORKED YET. *AK
Jun 04, 2002
TOOK THE CAR IN REPEATEDLY FOR ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
Jul 06, 2000
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER COULD NEVER CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE POWER WINDOWS, AND ALSO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED.*YH
May 14, 2002
RUST DEVELOPED ON THE DIP STICK. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSED BY THE WIPER PULSE CIRCUIT BOARD. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
Jun 07, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
CAR ACCELERATED TO 70MPH WHEN I WHEN TO DOWNSHIFT TO GET OFF A MAJOR HIGHWAY RAMP. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AND LOST MY BRAKES. I TURNED OFF THE KEY TO STOP. I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN MARYLAND AND AT THAT TIME OF DAY TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT. I COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS ACCELERATION PROBLEM AND KILLED SOMEONE OR BEEN KILLED MYSELF. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW!!!!!!!*AK
May 03, 2002
FAILURE OF ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS TO REDUCE IDLE RPM ON DECELERATION IS CAUSING UNDUE STRAIN ON BRAKING SYSTEM AND PREMATURE WEAR OF COMPONENTS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY WHILE IN GEAR AND EVEN DOWNSHIFTING DUE TO THE ENGINE'S DELAY IN REDUCING THE IDLE SPEED HAS FORCED THE DRIVER TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO DURING BRAKING TO DISABLE THE ENGINE FROM THE DRIVE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM MAY BE LINKED TO OTHER MODELS WITH FAULTY EGR VALVES BUT HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY MY DEALER. THEIR ONLY SOLUTION IS TO DOWNLOAD A NEW PROGRAM INTO THE ECM, BUT IT HASN'T WORKED.*AK
Jun 05, 2000
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. FROM BAD DEXCOOL, WITCH CAUSED A MAJOR OVERHAUL OF THE COOLING SYSTEM AT APPROX. 37000 OR 3 1/2 YR. YET CHEVROLET STATES THE COOLANT IS GOOD FOR 5YR OR 150,000. THE FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROX. 35,000. JUST OVER THE 3YR WARRANTY WITH NO HELP FROM CHEVY DESPITE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS FAILURE. ALSO HAVE HAD TWO BATTERIES IN THE SYSTEM ONE AFTER ONLY 3000 MILES AND THE SECOND ONE IS NOW OUT AT 38000 MILES. THERE IS A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM THAT STILL HAS NOT BEEN FOUND. THE SHIFT LEVER HANDLE HAS BEEN A CHANGED 3 TIMES AND STILL RATTLE AFTER APPROX. A MONTH OF USE. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR SHAKES TO THE POINT IT IS HARD TO SEE OUT OF WHEN DRIVING. THE HOOD RATTLES WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, WHICH CAN BE FIXED BY ADDING A SOLID RUBBER GASKET AT THE TOP OF HOOD TO KEEP THE HINGE STOPS FROM BOUNCING ON THE FRAME. THE FRONT BRAKES HAD TO BE REDONE AT 28,000. *AK
Jan 10, 2002
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. FROM BAD DEXCOOL, WITCH CAUSED A MAJOR OVERHAUL OF THE COOLING SYSTEM AT APPROX. 37000 OR 3 1/2 YR. YET CHEVROLET STATES THE COOLANT IS GOOD FOR 5YR OR 150,000. THE FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROX. 35,000. JUST OVER THE 3YR WARRANTY WITH NO HELP FROM CHEVY DESPITE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS FAILURE. ALSO HAVE HAD TWO BATTERIES IN THE SYSTEM ONE AFTER ONLY 3000 MILES AND THE SECOND ONE IS NOW OUT AT 38000 MILES. THERE IS A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM THAT STILL HAS NOT BEEN FOUND. THE SHIFT LEVER HANDLE HAS BEEN A CHANGED 3 TIMES AND STILL RATTLE AFTER APPROX. A MONTH OF USE. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR SHAKES TO THE POINT IT IS HARD TO SEE OUT OF WHEN DRIVING. THE HOOD RATTLES WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, WHICH CAN BE FIXED BY ADDING A SOLID RUBBER GASKET AT THE TOP OF HOOD TO KEEP THE HINGE STOPS FROM BOUNCING ON THE FRAME. THE FRONT BRAKES HAD TO BE REDONE AT 28,000. *AK
Jan 10, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
ENGINE COOLANT HAD TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER PUT IN RED COOLANT THAT TURNED TO A THICK MUD. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Dec 05, 2000
CONTAMINATION OF COOLING SYSTEM DUE TO DEX-COOL. ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FLUSHED AND HEATER CORE REPLACED. CHEVROLET MOTOR DIV. HAS OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF THE COST, ALTHOUGH IT IS NO LONGER UNDER THEIR 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. MY CONCERN IS THAT THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH DEX-COOL AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONDING TO IT, AS THEY CLAIM THAT IT SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED FOR 5 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE CONTAMINATION AFTER BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR A SLOSHING, GURGLING SOUND UNDER THE DASH. *AK
Apr 23, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT AFTER BLOWING. TRANSMISSION NOW JERKS INTERMITTENTLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND. BRAKE PADS WEAR EXTREMELY QUICK. WIRING HARNESS UNDER DRIVERS SEAT HAD MULTIPLE SHORTS, CAUSING NO POWER SEATS, POWER LOCKS, AND FLAHING INTERIOR LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Nov 17, 2000
TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT AFTER BLOWING. TRANSMISSION NOW JERKS INTERMITTENTLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND. BRAKE PADS WEAR EXTREMELY QUICK. WIRING HARNESS UNDER DRIVERS SEAT HAD MULTIPLE SHORTS, CAUSING NO POWER SEATS, POWER LOCKS, AND FLAHING INTERIOR LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Nov 17, 2000
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
2 complaints
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED. HE HEARD A SLIGHT NOISE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL HAD CAME OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE INCIDENT, AND INSISTED THAT VEHICLE WAS DRIVEABLE. HE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED.*AK LEFT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATED DAMAGING THE RIM. THE CUSTOMER STATES THE PART IS DEFECTIVE. *YH
Sep 29, 2000
WHEN DRIVING RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND THE RIGHT WHEEL COMPLETELY COLLAPSED/BROKE IN HALF WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Jul 31, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. AT THE SAME SAME TIME OIL WAS PUMPING ON THE LEFT FRONT ROTOR, AND LOST ALL OIL. PULLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. ENGINE COOLING LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST SOMETHING WHICH CAUSED A HOLE IN THE LINE. DEALER REPLACED COOLING LINE. *AK *ML
Mar 03, 2000
THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO CUT OFF IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVED FOR MORE THAT 30 MINUTES AND THE A/C IS RUNNING. THE ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON NOR ARE THERE ANY WARNINGS THAT THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO DIE. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM BECAUSE COMPUTER ISN'T REGISTERING ANY ISSUES. THE EGR VALVE WAS REPLACED BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. *AK
Feb 19, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
WAS COMING TO RED LIGHT AFTER TRAVELING 40MPH & PROCEEDED TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AT TIME OF IMPACT. *AK
Aug 27, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MHP, WENT TO APPLY FOR THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Jan 11, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Throttle stuck brakes could not stop vehicle. Lost control and rolled. Lucky I was on my property and not a public road. No report. Can be inspected. Available anytime. This is not the only year of this model I have had this problem I have had two 2002 that have had same problem.
Jan 14, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I WAS GOING THROUGH A ROUNDABOUT AND PUT MY RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TURN MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND PULL OVER. AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK IT DID START. AFTER THAT I PARKED IT AT A GAS STATION TURNED IT OFF WENT TO LEAVE AND THE SUV WOULD NOT START. I TOOK THE STEERING COLUMN COVER OFF AND STARTING KNOCKING ON THINGS AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT STARTED. I LATER FOUND THAT IT WAS A WIRING HARNESS THAT FAILED. IT WAS REPLACED AFTER THAT EVERYTHING RAN GREAT. *TR
Mar 21, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER, I WAS TURNING TO THE LEFT OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. I APPLIED MY BRAKES WHICH STARTED MY DECELERATION, SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL ONE MORE TIME WITH NO RESISTANCE. I HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND STARTED MAKING LARGE S-TURNS TO BURN OFF THE SPEED AND MANUALLY DOWNSHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER I FINALLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE I CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE METAL BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS SPRAYING BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE PLACE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 3 MONTHS THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAVE BURST ON THIS 1997 CHEVY BLAZER. THE LAST TIME THE REAR MAIN BRAKE LINE BURST. *TR
Jun 05, 2013
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I JUST PICKED UP MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER OCT 31, 2012 WITH 79000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF CORROSION BUILDUP ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY YESTERDAY, WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. UNDER CLOSER INSPECTION, I FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND HAD BURST. NOW I CANNOT DRIVE MY BLAZER UNTIL I GET THIS FIXED. WITH THIS LEAK, I INSPECTED THE REST OF MY BRAKE LINES TO WHICH I'VE FOUND BOTH MY FRONT BRAKE LINES IN A SEVERELY CORRODED STATE AS WELL WAITING TO BURST. THIS IS A GREAT SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Feb 11, 2013
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I HAVE OCCURYING MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER WHICH INCLUDE THE BACK SEAT SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY,SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND BUSHINGS, CORROSION OF INTAKE GASKETS DUE TO DEXCOOL REQUIRED COOLANT. *TR
Feb 21, 2009
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I OWN A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. A FEW YEARS BACK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM ON A HIGH TRAFFIC EXPRESSWAY. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THERE WAS NO VISIBILITY DUE TO THE WIPERS STOPPING. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND REPAIRS WERE MADE AT A DEALERSHIP. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008, I WAS DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM AND ONCE AGAIN THE WIPERS FAILED. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND THEY GAVE ME A SERVICE REQUEST CLAIM NO. AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THEY TOLD ME THAT I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE AND NO GUARANTEE THAT THEY WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR CHARGES. I BELIEVE THIS IS A HAZARDOUS PROBLEM TO MYSELF, PASSENGERS, OTHER MOTORISTS, AND PEDESTRIANS. THIS IS THE 2ND INCIDENT. I CHECKED FOR RE-CALLS ON THIS AND THERE ARE NONE. *TR
Dec 16, 2008
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
OWNING THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE AND A FINANCIAL DRAIN. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED WHEN THEY CHOSE, REPLACED WIPER MOTOR DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART. UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. A/C STOPPED WORKING, HAD IT LOOKED AT AND RECHARGED AND IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. FUEL GAGE DIDN'T WORK, REPLACED FUEL SENSOR AND SENDING UNIT. REAR WIPER QUIT WORKING, REPLACED REAR WIPER MOTOR, A FEW DAYS LATER IT DOES NOT WORK AGAIN. REPLACED WATER PUMP, HAVE REPLACED ABS ONLY TO GET A RECALL AFTER THE FACT WITH NO REIMBURSEMENT. WEARS THROUGH BRAKE PADS ENTIRELY TOO FAST. REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY TWICE. REAR HATCH DOES NOT UNLOCK WITH KEY. HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM THEY MIGHT AS WELL NOT EXIST. WATER LEAKS INTO INTERIOR ON DRIVERS SIDE DUE TO A BAD SEAL. IDLER ARM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. GAS PEDAL STICKS. NOW HEATER FAN WORKS SOMETIMES. READING THROUGH THE COMPLAINTS WE ARE ALL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. RECALLS ISSUED ON SOME VEHICLES BUT NOT ALL? NOW I HEAR GM PUT A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON THESE AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER CARS (1997) AND DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE IT IS NOT A SAFETY MATTER! THIS CAUSES ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND ULTIMATELY ENDS IN A REPAIR OF AT LEAST 1500.00. AFTER MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS VEHICLE I WILL BE PURCHASING SOON AND IT MOST LIKELY WILL NOT BE GM. SAD SINCE MY DAD WORKED FOR THEM FOR 30 YEARS. THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PUTTING A BAD PRODUCT ON THE MARKET AND LEAVING US TO DRY. *NM
Mar 08, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
STARTER WENT, GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING, REAR WIPER DON'T WORK, BALL JOINTS BAD, ALTERNATER WENT, SHOCKS WENT MANY TIMES, ANTI LOCK BREAKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. TIRED OF THE PROBLEMS!
Jun 06, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY RIG UNDER A YEAR AGO AND HAVE BEEN HAVEING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRASMISSION,I HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS MANY TIMES BECAUSE IT DOESN'T REGISTER,MY AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK RIGHT,MY BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP A FEW TIMES AND WHEN I TURN A CORNER IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING CRAHING UNDER MY RIG.I HAVE HAD NOTHING DONE YET BECAUSE IT IS GOING TO COST ME A WHOLE LOT TO HAVE ALL THIS REPLACED.MY STEREO WENT DEAD ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT IT ALSO.I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING A GOOD RIG BUT,NOW I AM FINDING OUT DIFFERENT AND I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR AND AM STILL PAYING FOR IT.I HAVE REPLACED THE HEATER CORE IT WENT OUT 3 WEEKS AFTER I GOT IT,THE WINDOW WENT OUT A FEW DAY'S AFTER I GOT IT AND FORD BARELY REPLACED THAT FOR ME.*AK
Apr 25, 2005
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
BALL JOINT UPPER CONTROL ARM BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING TODAY. SINCE I PURCHASED THIS 1997 BLAZER I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS-THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL,THE WATER PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MOST OF THESE PROBLEM HAVE BEEN RECALLED I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE USED AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP,WHOM BY THE WAY DID NOT TELL ME OF ANY OF THESE RECALLS. I HAVE HAD VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *JB
Nov 12, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FUEL GUAGE OCCASIONALLY READS ERRATICALLY . *AK
Jun 08, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND WAS RECALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. THE RADIO WOULD GO OFF AND ON, THE OVERHEAD DISPLAY AND MAP LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AND ON, THE CD PLAYER NO LONGER WORKED, THE REAR WINDOW LATCH FAILED, THE MIRRORS WOULD ONLY MOVE TO THE LEFT AND THERE WAS RUST IN THE TRANSMISSION. *LA *NM
Feb 19, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 1997 BLAZER DIES WHEN I AM DRIVING IT. I CAN DRIVE IT FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO PROBLEMS AND THEN IT WILL DIE SEVERAL TIMES IN ONE DAY. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST I AM GOING...I CAN BE GOING 50 MPH OR COMING TO A STOP WHEN IT DIES. THE STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT AND I'M AFRAID I AM GOING TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND OF COURSE IT DIDN'T CUT OFF WHEN THE MECHANIC DROVE IT. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, THERMOSTAT, AND WATER PUMP WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. *LA
Jan 26, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. ALSO, RIGHT REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Jan 08, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WIRING BUNDLE HOLDER ABOVE TRANSMISSION ONE OF WHICH GOES TO THE TRANSMISSION SWITCH FAILS AND LETS WIRING BUNDLE FALL ON TRANSMISSION AND RUBS THE COATING OFF OF THE WIRING CAUSING ELECTICAL SHORTS; DAYLIGHT HEADLIGHTS, TRANSMISSION FAILURE ( NOTHING WRONG WITH TRANSMISSION)INTERIOR LIGHTING GOES OUT OR STAYS ON ALL THE TIME CAUSING BATTERY TO GO DEAD OVERNIGHT, BURNING OF WIRING ESPECIALLY UNDER DASH AND AT FUSE BOX AND TRANSMISSION SWITCH (NO FIRE RESULTED, UNHOOKED BATTERY REMOVED FUSES,AND HAD WIRE REPLACED TO TRANSMISSION SWITCH THEN TRASMISSION WORKED; NO FAILURE OF SWICTH JUST WIRING,WIPER AND NIGHT LIGHT FAILURES AND MORE. TRANSMISSION AUTO REPAIR SAYS IT IS NUMBER 1 FAILURE AND HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. THE DEALER SAID I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. I STILL HAVE ELECTRAL PROBLEMS I HAVE TO GET FIXED. SOME RECALLS WERE MADE ON THIS AUTO THAT MAY BE DUE TO THIS SHORTAGE CAUSED BY WIRING BUNDLE FALLING ABOVE THE TRANSMISSION.
Dec 23, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
97 BLAZER COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT THE CAR THE COOLING SYSTEM HAD TROUBLE. THE RADIATOR HAD A LEAK ( 34391 MILES), THE COOLING SYSTEM CLOGGED UP AND THE HEATER CORE LEAKED FROM DEX-COOL GELLING UP ( 65265 MILES ), AGAIN HEATER CORE LEAKING FROM BAD DEX-COOL ( 104044 MILES ), HEATER CORE LEAKING (114387 MILES). EACH TIME THE HEATER CORE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE COOLING SYSTEM HAD TO BE ACID FLUSHED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE THE DEX-COOL GELLED UP. ALL THESE REPAIRS WHERE DONE BY GM DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT TELL ME WHY THE DEX-COOL WAS GELLING UP OR THE HEATER CORE KEPT LEAKING. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH GMC (COMPLAINT # 1-152407734) GMC COULD NOT HELP ME. I FOUND OUT FROM A RADIATOR REPAIR SHOP THAT THEY HAVE HAD MANY GM COOLING SYSTEM FAILURES DU TO THE DEX-COOL CAUSING ELECTROLYSIS. THIS IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF MY PROBLEM AND GM AND THE DEALER WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. THE RADIATOR SHOP SAID THE ONLY REPAIR IS TO FLUSH OUT THE COOLING SYSTEM FOR 36 HOURS THE REFILL IT WITH ANTIFREEZE, NOT DEX-COOL. ALSO ADD AN ANTI-ELECTROLYSIS SOLUTION TO IT AND A RADIATOR CAP WITH AN ANODE ROD ON IT. THEY HAVE HAD VERY GOOD RESULTS WITH THIS REPAIR. THERE MANY COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SITE ABOUT THIS AND ALSO MANY ON OTHER AUTO REPAIR WEB SITES. ALL I WANT IS TO BE REFUNDED THE MONEY I SPENT ON REPAIRS FROM DAY ONE AND HAVE GM PAY FOR THE RADIATOR SHOP TO DO THE FLUSHING AND REPAIRS. *LA
Nov 16, 2003
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
PRIMARY: ELECTRICAL FAILURES! IGNITION SWITCH; MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS FOR WHICH NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE EVEN AFTER DEALER WORKED ON IT; VEHICLE STALLING OUT WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT; ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT; MULTIPLE BATTERIES -DRAIN FOR UNIDENTIFIED REASON; FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND PUMP; UNEXPLAINED NOISES IN THE FRONT END; FRONT BALL JOINTS LOOSE FOR WHICH THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPLACE WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS WITHIN FACTORY LIMITS EVEN THOUGH MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT; AT THIS POINT I HAVE BECOME AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND STALLING BUT FEEL THAT I HAVE NO CHOICE BECAUSE THE COSTS TO MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE IS THAT OF THE PAYMENTS AND SOMETIMES MORE AND I CANNOT AFFORD THE REQUIRED MONEY DOWN TO REPLACE IT. BOTTOM LINE -I AM GETTING RID OF IT AS SOON AS I CAN SINCE I HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR RECURRENT PROBLEMS. I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT ONE AND FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN AND DEALT WITH -1997 CHEVY BLAZERS ARE NOT. THE RULE OUT THERE IS YOU EITHER HAVE A GOOD ONE OR A BAD ONE AND I CANNOT AFFORD ON MANY FRONTS THE ONE I HAVE. AT LEAST CHEVY SHOULD OWN UP TO THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS PARTICULARLY SINCE IT IS TIED TO A MOVING VEHICLE STALLING OUT AND PUTTING PEOPLES LIVES AT RISK. I WILL NOT OWN ANOTHER CHEVY ONCE I CAN GET RID OF THIS ONE. THE INCIDENT DATE REFERS TO THE PERIOD STARTING WITH THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FAILURES. *LA
Nov 13, 2003
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
LACK OF ASSISTANCE IN REMEDYING DEFECTS OF RECORD. SOON AFTER THE NOTIFICATION ABOUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE 97 CHEVY BLAZERS (MY SUV ORIGINATED IN DELAWARE, I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY BLEW ME OFF AND WOULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE ONE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. NOW I GET THE SAME THING ABOUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. MY WIPERS ARE NOW INTERMITTENT. THEY WILL STOP GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY RESTART WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. MOST OF THE TIME THEY WORK PERFECTLY. IT IS THE UNEXPECTED STOP THAT IS SCARY. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A NOTICE ON THE DRIVER SEAT BELT. JUST WHO AM I SUPPOSE TO CALL. LINDSAY SURE DOESN'T WANT TO REMEDY THE SITUATIONS.
Sep 23, 2003
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BALL JOINTS,WINSHIELD WIPER BLADES, AND FUEL PUMP.THE FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED ALSO THE WIND SHIELD MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER HAD TO GET A NEW FUEL PUMP FOR THE COST OF $400.00. CONSUMER FELLS DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS. *MR *CB
Aug 06, 2003
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I PURCHASE MY 97 BLAZER IN DEC 2000 WITH 35000 MILES FROM A LOCAL DEALER, I BELIEVE IT WAS A PREVIOUS LEASE VEHICLE. WITHIN ONE YEAR I HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS BUT WAS TOLD THAT I DID NOT QUALIFY FOR A RECALL. IN FEB OF 2003 I LOST MY HEAT AND SPENT CLOSE TO 2000 DOLLARS REPLACING FIRST THE WATER PUMP, THEN THE RADIATOR. AFTER THAT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED WITH A SPECIAL MACHINE THAT WOULD COST ANOTHER 400 DOLLARS. THE SYSTEM HAD TO BE FLUSHED TWICE TO GET MARGINAL HEAT. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE NEXT MOVE IS TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE. NOW THE WIPERS STOP WORKING AND ONLY RESTART BY FLIPPING THE SWITCH BACK AND FORTH. NOT REAL GOOD ON THE HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I RECENTLY HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS OLD AND CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT ACTUALLY HAD LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON IT AS THEY REPLACED IT IN FEBRUARY WHEN THE WATER PUMP WAS DONE, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE COMBINATION OF LOUSY SERVICE FROM 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, A VEHICLE THAT HAS HAD NOTHING BUT ONGOING PROBLEMS WILL BE ENOUGH TO STOP ME FROM BUYING ANOTHER GM PRODUCT AGAIN. *NLM
Jun 16, 2003
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THERE IS A BAD DESIGN IN THE BUNDLE OF WIRING ABOVE TRANSMISSION WITH PLASTIC RING HOLDING BUNDLE, THIS BUNDLE IS NOT ATTACHED TO ANYTHING ALLOWING MOVE RUB TILL THEY SHORT OUT IN THE CHEVROLET BLAZERS, MINE IS A 1997. MY BLAZER WIRING CAUSED MY TRANSMISSION SWITCH TO SHORT OUT AND I WAS FIRST TOLD I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION SO I TOOK IT FOR SECOND OPINION, THE SECOND SHOP CUT THE WIRE FROM THE BUNDLE, REROUTED IT FROM TRANSMISSION SWITCH AND THE TRANSMISSION SWITCH WORKED. OTHER WIRES IN THE SAME BUNDLE CAUSED SHORTS THROUGH OUT ALL WIRING CAUSING A CONSTANT DRAW OF ELECTRIC AND RUNNING BATTERY DOWN. WHEN A FUSE IS REMOVED IT BREAKS THE CIRCUIT AND BATTERY DOES NOT RUN DOWN. THE SHORTED WIRING CAUSED DAY LIGHTS TO NOT WORK, INTERIOR LIGHTS TO STAY ON UNLESS I PULLED THE FUSE AND NUMEROUS OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME THING. THEY ARE NOW DROPPING THE TRANSMISSION TO GET TO THE BUNDLE OF WIRES TO FIX SHORTS AND I AM TAKING PICTURES OF ALL OF THIS. THE SHOP HAD TWO OTHER BLAZERS IN AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I WILL ALSO TAKE PICTURES OF THOSE BLAZERS, ONE OF THE BLAZERS IS THE SHOP OWNERS WIFE. THE SHOPS ARE TELLING ME IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I PLAN TO REPORT THIS TO AS MANY AGENCIES AS POSSIBLE AND INTERVIEW AS MANY SHOPS AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, I BELIEVE IT IS A FIRE HAZARD SINCE IT SHORTS OUT. THE WIRING BUNDLE IS ALSO CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PUMP AT THE GAS TANK. I HOPE CHEVROLET WILL ACT SOON AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS. I HAVE ALSO HAD IT IN NIX CHEVROLET WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THE AC DID NOT WORK, THEY HAVE WORKED ON THE AC 8 TIMES AND TOTALLY REBUILT EVERYTHING AND I STILL DO NOT HAVE AC???? THEY SAID THEY WILL LOOK AT IT AGAIN. I ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS RECALLS I WILL HAVE TO HAVE FIXED. I HAVE HAD SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT, IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE GOT TO DRIVE IT. I WILL NEVER BUY CHEVROLET AGAIN.*AK
Jun 05, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARM, CAP ROTOR AND COIL WIRE WERE REPLACED. *PH *JB
Apr 09, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE VALVE BODY AND IT CAUSED MY TRANSMISSION TO BREAK, I WENT TO THE DEALER WHEN I FIRST HAD THE PROBLEM OF A HARD SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN LONG DISTANCES. THE DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE IS SHIFTING FINE AND TO BRING IT BACK WHEN IT DOES IT AGAIN. THIS WAS BACK ON 08/19/02 AND NOW I HAVE A CODE 1870 ON THE COMPUTER AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT. I FOUND OUT THE TRANSMISSION IS A 4L60E AND IT IS VERY UNRELIABLE. ALSO I ALREADY HAD TO CHANGE MY WATER PUMP AND ALTERNATOR AND MY GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO. *JB
Mar 11, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
1997 CHEV BLAZER S-10 WINDSHIELD WIPPERS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. STOP WORKING WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION TCV SHORTED OUT, CAUSING COMPUTER TO SHORT OUT, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK PAST 1/2 TANK NO WARNING. RAN OUT OF GAS ON INTERSTATE.
Feb 20, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NAR 02/10/2003. THE CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, THE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, THE TURN SIGNALS WENT OUT, 2 BATTERIES FAILED WITHIN A YEAR, THE ALTERNATOR AND BELT FAILED, THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED. *JB
Jan 15, 2003
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
GM WON'T REIMBURSE BALL JOINTS DUE TO REPLACEMENT NOT BY GM DEALER. DT
Oct 29, 2002
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE AND RIM SNAPPED OFF VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 30, 2002
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MY '1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER LOST ITS CONTROL AFTER FAILING ITS RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT OF KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY. RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS OFF THE GROUND AND THE RH FRT KNUCKLE SCRUBBED THE INSIDE OF TIRE RIM. THE CHEVROLET DEALER INFORM ME TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINT AS A RECALL ITEM. AND THEY CHARGE ME FOR ALL THE OTHER DAMAGED PARTS. SECOND PROBLEM: THE GEAR SHIFTING LEVER DID NOT GO TO THE RIGHT POSITION ON THE PRINDLE DURING MY DRIVING. I ASKED THE CHEVY DEALER TO FIX IT. THEY OPEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THEY TOLD ME THEY FIXED IT. THE SAME DAY, MY TRANSMISSION WAS ENGAGED INTO DIFFERENT GEARS AGAINST MY INTENTION DURING DRVING CONDITION. THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO MAKE A KICKING SOUND ON THE ROAD BESIDES SHIFTING INTO ANY GEARAS AND MAKING SERIOUS METALLIC NOISE ON THE FREE WAY. THE CHEVY DEALER RECOMMENDED ME MY VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND I HAD TO PAY FOR IT AFTER PAYING FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL FIX, REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTER AND TOWING FROM TENNESSEE TO DETROIT.*AK
Apr 23, 2002
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED FOR AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL, NOTICED HOWEVER THAT AS A RESULT OF RECALL REPAIRS FRONT TWO TIRES HAVE AN UNEVEN WEAR ON THEM. MANUFACTURER STATED DID NOT HAVE TO DO AN ALIGNMENT ON VEHICLE AFTER REPLACING UPPER BALL JOINT. *AK
Mar 05, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT PROBLEM IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH BOTH CURRENT AND FORMER OWNER. 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS PUT THER SCANNERS ON THE VEHICLE AND KEEP BRINGING UP THE OXYGEN SENSOR AS THE PROBLEM. HAD ONE BAD SENSOR AT THE WIRING HARNESS PLUG WHICH WAS POORLY ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTOR CAUSING WATER TO GET TO THE CONTACTS AND CONTAMINATED THE CONNECTOR. REPLACED ALL 4 O2 SENSORS AND STILL CANNOT GET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO GO AWAY. VEHICLE PERFORMS PERFECT ALONG WITH 24 MPG GAS ONE HIGHWAY DRIVING. THIS IS AN ISSUES OTHER BLAZER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING. GM SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE.*AK
Feb 14, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT FOLLOWING COMPONENTS NEEDED REPLACED: PCM, SIX FUEL INJECTORS, ELECTRICAL HARNESS, FUEL GAUGE, AND AN UNKNOWN GASKET. *AK *YH
Jan 03, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CHEVROLET CONTACTED (REFERENCE # 205786717) IN REFERENCE TO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE INCLUDING: FAILED BALL JOINT WHILE DRIVING, OTHERS BALL JOINTS WORN AT THAT TIME AND REPLACED (THEY WERE OK WHEN CHECKCED IN JULY FOR STATE INSPECTION), FAILED UNIT AVAILABLE; IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND EVENTUALLY NOT START; PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT DISC PADS (CAUSING PADS TO BE REPLACED 5 TIMES IN 48,000 MILES). CHEVREOLET ADVISES THEY ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS CONCERNING THESE PROBLEMS. COPIES OF LETTERS TO CHEVROLET & RECEIPTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.*AK
Nov 17, 2001
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN I WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE IN APRIL OF 2001 I HAD AN ALL POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION DONE. WHEN I WENT TO GET MY VEHICLE THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF MY CHEVROLET BLAZER 4WD. I PHONE THE GM HOTLINE & I WAS TOLD THE MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ON A RECENT RECALL THAT I JUST RECEIVED BY E-MAIL FROM AUTOBYTEL. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME TO FIND OUT IF MY VEHICLE IS PART OF A RECALL? THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONCERN. LISA COOK. *AK
Jul 17, 2001
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT APPROX. 5MPH THE FRONT AXLE AND UPPER BALL JOINT SNAPPED, CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE ABS SENSOR, SLICED THE RIM AMONG OTHER THINGS. TIRES WERE WEARING IN A ODD POSITION DOWN TO THE BELTS, OBVIOUSLY DUE TO PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP IS REPAIRING NOW. ALL UNDER WARRANTY, EXCEPT THE RIM SINCE IT IS A NONMECHANICAL PART EVEN THOUGH MECHANICAL DEFECTS CAUSED THE DAMAGE. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING SPACE AND NOT 50FT. SOONER ON THE 4 LANE HIGHWAY I WAS ON WITH MY 8 YR OLD DAUGHTER. THE WHEEL WAS HALF ON LEANING INTO THE TRUCK. HAD IT HAPPENED SOONER THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING NUMEROUS PEOPLE. THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER IS INTERMITTENT AND ONLY WORKS WHEN IT WANTS, CAUSING DISTRACTIONS IN VISION WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THE WIPER WILL NOT GO DOWN FOR UP TO 30MIN.THAT IS ALSO BEING REPAIRED NOW. CONTACTED GM AND THEY CLAIM THERE HAVE BEEN NO PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS MATTER WITH THE AXLE OR BALL JOINTS BREAKING. *AK
Jun 13, 2001
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
BRAKES SQUEAK, IDLER ARM NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY CAUSING RATTLING AND PULLING WHILE DRIVING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY DURING USE CAUSING PROBLEMS SEEING OUTSIDE, REAR DEFROST DOES NOT WORK, FUEL GAUGE GIVES INCORRECT READINGS AND BOBS BACK AND FORTH, DEX COOLANT TURNED TO SLUDGE CAUSING BLOCKAGES IN HEATING CORE, ENGINE BLOCK, AND RADIATOR
Apr 24, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 15, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
GAS GAUGE UNRELIABLE BELOW HALF TANK, FLUCTUATES UP AND DOWN BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY. NEED TO USE TRIP METER TO GAUGE FUEL IN TANK BY MPG. FRONT BRAKES AND ROTOR RECENTLY REPLACED DUE TO SHAKING IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING. PER DEALER, ROTORS WERE BADLY WARPED. *AK
Oct 31, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
ALTERNATOR FAILURE RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION, THE SEAT BELTS FAILED DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES. *MJS
Aug 31, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS 92K MILES, BUT ITS 99% HIGHWAY MILES. THE TRANISSION FAILED AS WELL AS THE SENSOR MODULE, GAS GAUGE FAILED, WATER PUMP FAILED, CRACKS IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WINDSHIELD FLUID LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE WHEN REAR WASHER WAS ACTIVATED, BAD BATTERY WHICH WAS NEVER REPLACED (TRYING TO SELL ME A NEW ONE ALL THE TIME), CONSTANT RESURFACING OF FRONT ROTORS DUE TO UNEVEAN WEAR AND A DEFECTIVE GAS GASKET TO THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM. I CAN SUPPLY EXACT MILEAGE AND DATES OF REPAIR. IF I DIDN'T HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, I WOULD HAVE TAKEN CHEVROLET TO COURT BY NOW FOR A NEW VEHICLE. I DON'T THINK MY NEXT VEHICLE WILL BE A GM.
Aug 19, 2000
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON FREQUENTLY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SWITCH, THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. ON LONG TRIPS (ABOUT AN HOUR) THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON, AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION STARTS TO SHIFT VERY ROUGH. *AK
May 14, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH VERY ANNOYING. BRAKES REPLACED BY DEALER WHEN BOUGHT NOW SQEAKING AFTER ONLY 9500 MILES THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK HAS RUSTED AND PARTICLES ARE GOING INTO THE TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT CARE THE RADIATOR WAS FULL OF SLUG HAD TO BE FLUSHED OUT OF POCKET FOR ME NOW THERE IS A BURNING SMELL AFTER I ACCELERATE SMELLS LIKE BURNT TOAST. THIS CAR NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED IT AND WILL NEVER BUY THIS BRAND AGAIN THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
May 11, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE TRANSMISSION HAD RAIN WATER RUN DOWN THE TUBE FROM THE GRATES IN THE HOOD BEN MYNETT CHEVROLET DRAINED THE FLUID AND CHANGED THE FILTERS AND REPLACED THE DIP STICK AND TUBE THY SAID THIS WOULD DO ENOUGH BUT NOW THERE IS RUST PARTICLES IN THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS TAKEN BACK FOR THAT THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING .THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS WENT OUT TWICE THEY SAID IT WAS JUST A HOSE CLOGGED TWO TIMES IN JUST A FEW MONTHS .THE HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED TWICE IN A 2 WEEK TIME PERIOD THE DEX COOL COOLANT HAS HAD A REPUTATION OF CLOGGING UP THE HEATER CORE IN ALL GM CARS .THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAS WENT OUT TWICE THIS WAS FROM A VACUUM HOSE AROUND THE TRANSMISSION .THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS HAVE WENT OUT ONCE .TBATTERY WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES IN A 2 MONTH TIME PERIOD THIS HAD US STRANDED IN 95 DEGREE HEAT .TURNED OUT IT WAS A BAD ALTERNATOR.THE FACTORY UNIROYAL 50000 MILE TIRES ONLY LASTED 30000 MILES AND THEY WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCT .THE VEHICLE CUT OFF ONE DAY LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS WHILE MOVING AT 45 MPH MY WIFE BARELY GOT THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD .THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE COMPUTER IN THE TANK .( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205-75-15 )
Apr 03, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE EXACT PROBLEM, BUT FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND WILL BE REPLACED A THIRD TIME. THIS WILL BE THREE TIMES IN ONE MONTH THAT FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 09, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK WITH 33 MILES, I HAVE SPENT APP. $2,000 ON IT, ABOVE THE WTY'S AND MAINT. 12/96 - PASSENGER SIDE GOT FLOODED, 9/97 RECALL DONE, SUCKING AIR SOUND ( NOT FOUND BY TECH.),1/98 - COMPLETE MAIT 15K + 4X4 SERVICE($235), 2/98 -F. BRAKES + MACHINED ROTORS ($162), GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING TOOK, REMOVED DASH( BROKE HAZARD LIGHT) REPLACED GAS TANK SENSOR -3 DAYS(RENTAL GIVEN) 1 DAY LATER, FILLED THE TANK AND THE GAS RAN OUT ( A DAY LOST AT WORK), 1/99 - 4X4 SWITCH REPLACED, 7/99 - REPLACED F.BRAKES ,2 BALL JOINTS, NEW ROTORS,2 REAR AXLE SEALS + CLEANED OIL OUT OF REAR BRAKE($540), 9/99 - CAR DOESN'T START ONCE REPLACED BATTERY, SERPENTINE BELT($248), 1/00 - WIPERS WORK OFF+ ON- REPLACED WIPER BOARD, REPLACED STARTER WITH REBUILT + WTY, 2 COOLER LINES($799). NOW WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE SALES PERSON AGREED TO GIVE A RENTAL, A NEW SERVICE MAN STARTS AND SAYS" I'M NEW AND YOU DON'T GET A RENTAL UNLESS IT;S IN OVER NIGHT" JUST TO LET YOU NO I"M A MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND JUST CAN'T MISS WORK AT ANY TIME THE CAR IS IN FOR REPAIRS. VERY DISAPPOINTED. *AK
Feb 16, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY 1977 BLAZER WOULD NOT TURN OVER THIS MORNING. A CHECK OF THE BATTERY (ORIGINAL) INDICATED THAT THE BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING FROM THE BATTERY AND HAS CORRODED THE BATTERY HOLDER, THE CAR FRAME AND THE BRAKE LINE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL OF OTHER VEHICLES FOR LEAKING BATTERY PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM BATTERIES ARE ALSO IN THE 1977 CHEVROLET BLAZER. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE DAMAGE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED TO THE FRONT BRAKE LINE. I REPLACED THE BATTERY TODAY... AND HAVE KEPT THE OLD ONE IN CASE THE NHTSA WANTS TO SEE IT.*AK
Feb 12, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING A LOSS OF ALL POWER IN THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES WOUDL NOT RESPOND, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AFTER A MONTH. DEALER WAS THEN CONTACTED AGAIN. *AK
Feb 02, 2000
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME LOOSE TWICE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPAIRED AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED SEVERE STEERING DIFFICULTY. ( THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN ALL BLAZERS AND HE'LL SEE ME AGAIN IN ABOUT 15-25K MILES)TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED EARLY BECAUSE THEY WEAR FAST ON THE FRONT. REPLACED BALL JOINT RECENTLY. VEHICLE MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISES IN FRONT END( INCLUDING ENGINE COMPARTMENT) FOR AGE. VEHICLE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHACE TO INCLUDE IGNITION REPLACEMENT, FUEL PUMP AND SENSORS REPLACED, FUEL GUAGE GOING WACKY,LIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM( I HAVE A HARD TIME SEEING AT NIGHT WHEN DRIVING THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE), VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS TO LIST AND TOWED ONCE WHILE ON A TRIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BATTERY SEEMS TO DRAIN FO NO APPARENT REASON. SEATS AND BELTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED ABOUT 4 TIMES. I ONLY DETAIL LISTED ITEMS WHICH I KNOW THE EXACT DATES. WHICH HAPPENED. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER RIGHT NOW FOR ELECTRICAL AND THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NO PROBLEM. MY WIFE AND I ARE CURRENTLY TRYING TO WORK WITH GM ON THESE ISSUES, BUT HAVEN'T RECEIVED MUCH HELP. I AM VERY DISSAPOINTED WITH THE GM SERVICE AND THE DEALERS. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CHEVY PERSON, BUT I DON'T BELEIVE I WANT TO OWN ANOTHER PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD MANY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 199X BLAZER. THE TWO DEALERS WHICH HAVE WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE THE MOST TRY TO TELL MY WIFE THESE PROBLEMS ARE NORMAL. NO VEHICLE OF THIS AGE SHOULD HAVE THIS MANY PROBLEMS. I HAD A 20 YEAR OLD CHEVY TRUCK BEFORE THIS BLAZER AND DIDN'T HAVE NEARLY THE PROBLEMS. SORRY, HAD TO VENT A LITTLE. *AK
Feb 02, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ENGINE OIL LEAK LOOKS AS IF THE OIL FILTER IS LEAKING BUT IS COMING FROM THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER LINES SERVICE ADVISORS AND MANAGERS ALL KNOW OF THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME WHAT IT WAS WITHOUT LOOKING AT VEHICLE THEY SAID IT WAS COMMON ON ALL BLAZERS CHEVROLET DENIED ANY PROBLEM FUEL GAUGE STOPPED RECORDING BELOW HALF AND WOULD GO BACK UP TO FULL AT TIMES GAS PEDAL WOULD BE HARD TO PRESS AND FINALLY WOULD STICK AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ENGINE COOLANT COOLANT LOOKS RUSTY IN THE OVERFLOW TANK AND CORRODED AROUND RADIATOR CAP DIRECTLY BEHIND THE STICKER THAT READS NO MATIENCE REQUIRED FOR 5 YRS. 150,000 MILES
Nov 19, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THERE IS A STRONG ODOR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A NO START CONDITION. DEALER REPLACED FUEL CANISTER AND ALTERNATOR.BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
Nov 12, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW AS IT GREATLY REDUCES VISIBILITY TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE
Oct 26, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE VACUUM AND EGR VALVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM WITH BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WHEN GOING DOWNHILL. WAS MAKING SQUEALING NOISES. HAD NO BRAKES. VEHICLE WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT & FLIPPED. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER INFORMED OWNER OF INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. DRIVER HAS BACK PROBLEM DUE TO ACCIDENT. *AK
Sep 09, 1999
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD AFTER SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR. BEEN TO DEALER. INFORMED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP & HAD IT REPLACED W/REBUILT TRANSMISSION WHICH IS SLIPPING. TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. *AK
Sep 01, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
Aug 20, 1999
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN INTO A HOUSE, EJECTING DRIVER FROM VEHICLE. A SMALL FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE, SOMEONE TRIED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT IT KEPT BURNING , CAUSING DAMAGE TO HOUSE AND TOTALING VEHICLE. FUEL PUMP DID NOT SHUT DOWN. SEATBELT MAY HAVE FAILED; THERE WAS A RECALL TO REPLACE BELTS FOLLOWING COLLISION. *AK
Aug 12, 1999
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
EA94038, IN ICY CONDITION BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO, EFFECTS THE STEERING SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO STEER VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
Aug 02, 1999
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WELL SO FAR THE ENCODER MOTOR, THE DRIVE BELT,TRANS. DIPSTICK RUSTED,SENSOR IN SES LIGHT,WHINING FUEL PUMP, VIBRATION IN REAR WHEN LEAVING FROM STOP,NOW THE CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING ALONG.AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL ,IT MAY GO SEVERAL MILES BEFORE DOING SO AND IT MAY ONLY GO A COUPLE BEFORE DOING SO. I FEEL THAT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS NOT KNOWING WHETHER YOU CAN GET OUT OF THE WAY OR NOT.THE DEALER TELLS ME HE IS PRETTY SURE THAT IT IS THE FUEL PUMP.BUT CAN NOT TELL ME FOR SURE THAT IT WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM....AND THE PART ALONE IS 518.00 WE HAVE A VAN WITH 142K MILES AND A TRUCK WITH 262K MILES SO WE FEEL LIKE WE MAINTAIN OUR VEHICLES OR WOULD NOT GET THE MILEAGE..REALLY CONCERNED WITH THIS VEHICLE.....WHICH WAS A FLEET VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM AUCTION....AND WE WERE TOLD DIFFERENTLY.....I WANT TO BE ABLE TO GET SATISFACTION FROM SOMEWHERE....PLEASE HELP. *AK
Jul 17, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
NUMEROUS FAILURES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS...GAS GAUGE VARIES READS EXCESSIVELY HIGH.....ELECTRONIC TEMP GAUGE / COMPASS MALFUNCTIONS DURING RAIN
May 15, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ABS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS SURGING.REPLACED ABS SENSOR. EXTREMELY POOR GAS MILEAGE. THEN ENGINE CHECK"LIGHT COMES ON. REPLACED ALL 6 FUEL INJECTORS ONCE AND #'S 2&3, TWICE. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WASN'T FLUSH W/CAR. REMOVED DOOR & REWELDED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/70/15R )
Apr 03, 1999
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
COURTESY LIGHT FAILED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
ODOMETER & FUEL GAUGE EXPERIENCING FAILURE. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I HAVE NOT PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. IT IS A LEASE AND I WAS THE FIRST. NOT ONLY HAS THE TRANSMISSION GONE OUT IN THE 53,000 RANGE BUT THE BRAKES AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS. I HAVE EXCEEDED THE ALLOTTED MILEAGE AND SO I'M STUCK WITH ALL OF THE REPAIR BILLS. MY TRANSMISSION MECHANIC TOLD ME HE FOUND THE FLAW IN THE TRANSMISSION THAT IT WAS A FAULTY PART. CHEVROLET TOLD ME TOO BAD AND I FEEL IN A REALLY RUDE WAY. I REALLY FEEL FOR OTHER WHO HAVE TO REPALCE A TRANSMISSION SO SOON AFTER BUYING A VEHICLE. IF YOU CAN HELP MYSELF OR OTHERS I SURE APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU, TRUDY HORRIDGE
Jan 23, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, THE GEAR WAS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR, AND THE GEARS WERE SHIFTING VERY HARD. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND COULDN'T DETERMINE. DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TUBE, AND ENGINE VALVE BODY. ALSO, THE ACCELERATOR SLIPS. *AK
Dec 31, 1998
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVER SEAT NOT MOUNT SECURELY, ALIGNMENT AND STEERING MALFUNCTION, WINDSHIELD SET INCORRECTLY, AND BRAKES MAKE CLICKING NOISE WHEN APPLIED.
Feb 23, 1998
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES FORWARD DURING A STOP AND ALSO CAUSES THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME TIGHT. DEALERS TOLD OWNER THAT THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. *AK
Apr 07, 1997
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The 1997 CHEVROLET Blazer currently has 826 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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The most common problems reported for the 1997 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.
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