1998 CHEVROLET Blazer Problems & Complaints
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VISIBILITY
211 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Jun 19, 2015
INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER. FAULT DUE TO FAULTY CIRCUIT BOARD WHICH FIXED PROBLEM. GM WAS AWARE OF DEFECT BUT REFUSED TO GUARANTEE REPAIR ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL SINCE THEY ONLY COVERED UP TO YEAR PRIOR TO 1998. *TR
Jul 18, 2009
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUALLY FAIL. SOMETIMES THEY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CYCLE, OTHER TIMES THEY DO NOT TURN ON AT ALL. THIS HAS HAPPENED DOZENS OF TIMES, OFTEN WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR
Apr 16, 2009
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WITHOUT NOTICE. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 1998 IT ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES. THE WIPERS HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE 2003. WHEN WIPERS QUIT WORKING WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY AND THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE READ ABOUT OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THIS REPAIR DONE BECAUSE I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET KNOWS ABOUT. IF THIS DEFECT SHOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT I WILL ACQUIRE AN ATTORNEY AND FILE SUITE AGAINST CHEVROLET FOR FAILURE TO REPAIR SAID DEFECT. *TR
Mar 20, 2009
WIPERS FAILED TO WORK. *TR
Oct 17, 2008
+ 206 more complaints for this component
SEATS
61 complaints
LEVER TO ADJUST PASSENGER SEAT BROKE OFF, IT WAS LIKE THIS WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2004. I SEE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR SEAT LEVERS AS WELL. THIS JUST AFFECTS MY PASSENGER SEAT, AS THE DRIVERS SEAT IS ELECTRONIC. *TR
Oct 08, 2008
MY POWER SEAT SHORTED OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND SET MY SHORTS ON FIRE, VEHICAL COMPLETLY BURNED TO THE GROUND DESPITE THREE FIRE TRUCKS SHOWING UP IN ABOUT 5 MIN. , REPORTED TO GM , BUT THE SAID SINCE VEHICAL WAS DESTROYED THEY ARE NOT TO BLAME. *TR
Sep 09, 2008
1998 CHEVY S10 BLAZER SEAT RECLINER HANDLE TOO WEAK FOR USE NEEDS BETTER PRODUCT. *TR
Jul 07, 2008
MY 1998 BLAZER'S DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER BROKE OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST SEAT. I AM UNABLE TO ADJUST THE SEAT FOR PROPER DRIVING POSITION. THE DRIVER'S SEAT LEVER BROKE AT 30,000 MILES AND THE PASSENGER SEAT LEVER BROKE ABOUT 40,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UTILIZING VICE GRIPS TO HOLD THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND PASSENGER SEAT IN PLACE. THESE SEATS ARE NO LONGER ADJUSTABLE AND PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. INQUIRIES FROM OTHER INDIVIDUALS THAT OWN THIS VEHICLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT AT SOME POINT THE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTED A SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THIS DEFECT. I AM CONCERNED AS TO WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL AND WHY I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS ONGOING PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY, NUMEROUS CONSUMERS OWNING THE BLAZER ARE FACED WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THE LEVER SHOULD BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER SINCE IT IS APPARENTLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Aug 20, 2007
CONSUMER WAS INJURED BY THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE ON THE 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER.*MR THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE INCIDENT WITH THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE OCCURRED. *JB
Aug 12, 2005
+ 56 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
50 complaints
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE, SLIPS. CANNOT MOVE VEHICLE WITHOUT TOW. DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWS CODE 1870. *JB
Nov 04, 2007
DT: CONTACT STATES THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THEN TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. HE WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE HOME ,AND THERE HE COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK
Oct 17, 2005
MY 1998 CHEVY BLAZER HAS NEEDED EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TO THE TRANSMISSION AND ULTIMATELY I HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION PLACED IN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH A FEW OTHER CHEVY BLAZER OWNERS AND THEY HAVE INFORMED ME OF THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR VEHICLES. ALSO PROBLEMATIC IS THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER -- NEVER HAS WORKED AND I'VE HAD TO GET IT REPAIRED TWICE. *JB
Oct 04, 2005
I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND OVERHEATING IN MY 1998 CHEVY BLAZER. I INSTALLED A TRANSMISSION COOLER HOPING THAT WOULD STOP THE PROBLEM, BUT IT HASN'T EVEN TOUCHED THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE SOMETHING NONE ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS IN BLAZERS.
Aug 23, 2005
THE SUN SHELL BREAKS ON BLAZERS, MINE BROKE AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER HE SAID IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. NOW THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE WONT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING, ONLY AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30+ MINUTES. WHY ARE THERE NO RECALLS WHEN THE DEALERSHIPS SAYS THESE THINGS HAPPEN ALL THE TIME AND THERE ARE FORUMS ONLINE WITH HUNDREDS OF OTHER BLAZER OWNER WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Apr 19, 2005
+ 45 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
42 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE RADIATOR AND THE HEAT AND COOLANT THERMOSTAT WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE WASN'T CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Aug 12, 2010
1998 CHEVY BLAZER CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER AND CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION AND HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING PREVIOUSLY, BUT IT WAS FIXED. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0315-90. *JB UPDATED 04/15/10 *BF REMAILED 05/27/10 *BF
Jun 17, 2008
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP. AFTERWARDS, THE THERMOSTAT CONTINUED TO ELEVATE, AND SHE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND ADDED COOLANT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN HOT. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR IT BY FLUSHING THE INTAKE AND ADDING MORE COOLANT. ALTHOUGH MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM IT CONTINUED TO PERSIST. *AK
Dec 01, 2005
I OWNED A 1996 CHEVY BLAZER. THE SEAL ON THE ENGINE WENT AT 70K MILES. HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE. I NOW OWN A 1998 CHEVY BLAZER, REPLACED THE SEAL IN DEC '04 AND THE ENGINE BLEW AT 67K MILES. HAD TO REPLACE (REBUILD) THIS ENGINE. I HAVE SERVICE RECORDS FOR BOTH VEHICLES. NO REASON TO HAVE TWO ENGINES GO. I WROTE GM AND GOT NO ANSWER. *JB
Sep 03, 2005
LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING. DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE 3.4L ENGINE. REPLACED INTAKE GASKET.
Jan 15, 2004
+ 37 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
41 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE KEY CODE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT START. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TO A DEALER. THE DEALER REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,573.
Oct 26, 2015
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE AND WEBT 35 MILES AWAY FROM HOME AND MY VEHICLE SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON AND I CALLED THE DEALERS AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO COME TO GET A DIAGNOSIS FOR $109.00 WELL ON MY WAY HOME MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE SECURITY LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND IT WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON SO I GOOGLED A RESET AND RESET IT SND THE VEHICLE TURNED ON BUT AGAIN SHUT DOWN ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY. I FEEL ITS VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AND VEHICLE SHUTD DOWN WHEN SECURITY LIGHT IS BLINKING AND A ANOTHER VEHICLE ALMOST STRUCK ME WHEN MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. I HAVE READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SECURITY LIGHT THAT JUST APEARS FOR NO REASON AND CANT GET RID OF IT. NOT EVEN A MECHANIC CAN FIX IT , ONLY THE DEALERS THEM SELF CAN FIX IT. I FEEL THEY NEED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. THANK YOU *TR
Sep 12, 2014
ON 3-17 EXPERIENCED LOUD SCREECHING SOUND WHEN IGNITION WAS ENGAGED TO START ENGINE, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE CONSOLE ALERT LIGHT BLINKED OFF AND ON . ON 3-19 MECHANIC INVESTIGATED AND FOUND A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
Mar 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A BUZZING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE MULTI-SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Jul 29, 2011
1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. UNIT #1 WAS TRAVELING EAST ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE CENTER LANE. DRIVER OF UNIT #1 STATED HE HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION COME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UNIT #1 PULLED OVER TO THE LEFT BERM WHERE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *LN ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY DOWN TO THE METAL AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO DETERMINE WHAT STARTED THE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0450-90)*JB
Jul 26, 2011
+ 36 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
36 complaints
I HAVE A 1998 S-10 CHEVY BLAZER THAT HAS AN ABS PROBLEM. THE BRAKES ARE UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT A SAFE DISTANCE. 90% OF THE TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL RESISTS PRESSURE BEING PUT ON IT AND PUSHES BACK. I HAD THE ABS FUSE REMOVED TO DISCONNECT THE SYSTEM AND THE PROBLEM CEASES. MY MECHANIC SAYS THE ABS SENSORS WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OVER $1000.00. THIS VEHICLE IS UP FOR INSPECTION THIS MONTH AND WILL NOT PASS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *NM
Mar 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT 4 MPH THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A MAILBOX. THIS OCCURRED DURING NORMAL BRAKING ON A ROAD COVERED WITH SNOW. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER THEREFORE, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Feb 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. BOTH WHEEL SPEED SENSORS OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WERE REPLACED. *AK
Jan 12, 2006
DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A CHEVROLET BLAZER NEW ON 01/28/98 FROM MASSE CHEVROLET OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. THE CONSUMER ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE AT THE PROPER SERVICE INTERVALS. HAS ALL THE RECORDS. ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 THE BRAKES FAILED. IT HAPPENED WHEN TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY AND GOING BACK DOWN THE DRIVEWAY TOWARD THE ROAD. WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY RUNNING INTO THE TREES ALONGSIDE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A GARAGE, WHERE THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED SO SUDDENLY. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BEFORE. ALL GM TRUCKS FROM 1999 UP HAVE BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE OF BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER DID NOT THINK THERE WAS ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A 1999 MODEL AND A 1998 MODEL. . IT WAS DEFINITELY A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION, WHICH WAS WHY HE WAS TRYING TO CONTACT THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL.*AK THE HYDRAULIC LINES THROUGHOUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WERE CORRODED AND REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS SOME SCRAPES ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, BUT DIDN'T CONSIDER IT A CRASH. *JB
Sep 29, 2005
1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4WD SUV - UNWANTED APPLICATION OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. *NM
Sep 01, 2005
+ 31 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
35 complaints
I HAD A WRECK HIT A DEER ON MY DRIVER SIDE FRONT BUMPER MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON ITS MAKE A POPPING SOUND EVER SINCE THAT HAPPEN AND IT SCARES MEY LIGHT STAYS ON.
Jul 18, 2019
I WAS A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER IN A 1998 CHEVY BLAZER SUV BELONGING TO MY DAUGHTER,WHEN AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IT WAS A BAD CRASH, BUT I WAS THE ONLY PERSON INJURED. AFTERWARDS IT WAS A STUNNING REVOLUTION TO FIND THIS OUT ABOUT THE AIRBAGS AND IT HAS LEFT ME WONDERING HOW MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE THINK THEY ARE PROTECTED WITH AIRBAGS, WHEN THEY MAY OR MAY NOT WORK ANYWAY. THIS AUTO HAD A PREVIOUS OWNER AND IT SEEMS TO ME THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LETTING THE NEW BUYER KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS WORK OR DON'T WORK. THANKS. *JB
Aug 10, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DEER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154000.*AK
Mar 20, 2007
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY GOING ON AND OFF. THE DEALER HAD SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEM, BUT IT IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP, NOW THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I WAS TOLD THAT WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK. *JB
Sep 04, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
May 19, 2005
+ 30 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
34 complaints
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 98 BLAZER FOR RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARMS SAYING THAT THE BOLT COULD BREAK. THAT HAPPENED TO MINE BUT IT WAS THE LEFT-HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM BOLT AND THE REPAIRS COST ME $1000
Aug 12, 2008
WHEEL BEARING GO OUT ABOUT EVERY 6 MONTHS. IT FEELS LIKE THE TIRE IS FALLING OFF. REPLACE WHEEL BEARING AT 200.00 A SIDE. ABS LITE ON TAKE THE FUSE OUT THEY WORK PUT THE FUSE IN THEY KICK BACK.RUNS HOT WHEN YOU USE AC,SOUNDS LIKE TURN SIGNALS ARE ON WHEN THERE NOT. *TR
Jul 08, 2008
1. TWO DAYS AGO, AT 50 MPH, I STARTED HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS (QUICKLY STEERING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT TO STAY ON ROAD). IT IS IN THE SHOP (ONLY 84K MILES) TO THE TUNE OF $600 TO REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINTS. *NM
Nov 24, 2004
RIGHT SIDE FRONT WHEEL HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED A 3RD TIME D/T BEARING WEAR. MECHANIC FELT THAT THE NUMBER OF REPLACEMENTS IN THIS SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WAS NOT COMMON. SUGGESTED THAT I REPORT TO GM. PHONED GM, TOOK REPORT. STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A RECALL-ABLE ISSUE.*AK
Sep 02, 2004
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE IS A VIBRATION AND A LOUD GROANING SOUND. THIS BEGAN IN MARCH 01, AND CONTINUES. AT THIS POINT IT IS ALMOST CONSTANT. A GM SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS THE BALL JOINT AND THAT HE WAS SURPRISED THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL. WE HAVE TRIED TO KEEP UP WITH THE RECALLS, BUT THERE HAVEN'T BEEN ANY REGARDING THIS MATTER. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT IT MIGHT BE A SAFETY HAZARD, BUT AT THIS POINT WE HAVE NO OTHER OPTION THAN TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. *LA
Jan 12, 2004
+ 29 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
21 complaints
AFTER USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE FIRST TIME ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH , IT STUCK AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO A DANGEROUS SPEED AND THE BREAKS BARELY HELPED. EVEN AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF TAKING OUT THE BATTERY AND PUTTING IT BACK, IT DID NOT RESET. CRUISE WILL NOT DISENGAGE.
Oct 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING LOT AT 20 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE SPEED INCREASED TO 45 MPH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF A BUILDING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND DROVE OUT OF THE BUILDING, BUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STALLED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FOUR FRACTURED RIBS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP BY A TOW TRUCK (PAID FOR BY THE MANUFACTURER) AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING AN INVESTIGATOR TO RENDER A DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 884883. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
Jan 03, 2018
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLES THROTTLE BUTTERFLY FRACTURED OFF AND LOCKED THE THROTTLE OPEN, WHICH PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM SLOWING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER.
Aug 11, 2006
THE THROTTLE, ON MY 1998 BLAZER, STICKS WHEN FIRST DEPRESSED AND THEN ENGAGES, WITH THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, SO THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME CHEVERLOT ISSUED A LETTER TELLING ALL REPAIR SHOPS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AS IT HAPPENS ON ALL OF THESE VEHICLES ALL THE TIME WHEN STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP. I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVERLOT SEVERAL TIMES AND OFFERED TO FIX THE PROBLEM MYSELF IF THEY WOULD TELL ME WHAT TO DO BUT THEY REFUSE. THEY TELL ME TO TAKE IT TO A GM SERVICE CENTER, WHICH I DID, AND WAS TOLD IT WILL COST $65 AND THE REPAIR WILL NOT BE PERMANENT. MY CONCERN IS SOMEONE WILL BE INJURED WHEN ONE OF THESE BLAZERS OR S10 VEHICLES LURCHES FORWARD IN A PARKING LOT. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD DO. *JB
Feb 04, 2005
WHEN DRIVING ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Nov 12, 2004
+ 16 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
16 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CONTINUES TO OPERATE AFTER SHE MANUALLY TURNS OFF THE SWITCH. THE FAILURE COULD PREVENT HER FROM WARNING THE DRIVER'S IN THE REAR THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR STOPPED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V231000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
Mar 26, 2009
CONSTANT TURN SIGNAL CLICKING NOISE WHEN SIGNAL IS NOT ENGAGED. NO LIGHTS FLASH. CLICKING ONLY STOPS WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. *AK
Feb 01, 2005
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS STOPPED BY POLICE DUE TO THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS BEING OUT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON A RECALL. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS WERE IN-OPERATIVE. *TC
Aug 24, 2004
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER UNIT CONTINUES TO "CLICK" WHEN TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT IN USE. LIGHTS DO NOT FLASH. CLICKING STOPS WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. APPEARS THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING IN GM SUV'S SINCE MID 80'S. RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SOME 2000-2002 GM SUV'S. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WITH THE LUBRICANT USED IN THE TURN SIGNAL MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. GM FIX IS TO REPLACE SWITCH AND WAIT FOR NEXT FAILURE. *AK
Mar 01, 2004
I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY BLAZER 2-DOOR S10. I HAVE A PROBLEM W/ MY TURN SIGNALS. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK FINE, BUT THE CLICKING SOUND THAT GOES W/ THE TURN SIGNAL IS CONSTANTLY CLICKING, IT BEGAN WHEN THE TRUCK ONLY HAD ABOUT 35,000 MILES ON IT, JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY ENDED. I'VE REPLACED 2 DIFFERENT PARTS ON IT AND IT HAS STILL CONTINUED. *JB
Feb 17, 2004
+ 11 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
16 complaints
I OWN A 1998 CHEVY BLAZER LT (4WD). THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR BEGAN TO DROP AN INCH OR TWO SEVERAL MONTHS AGO EVERY TIME IT IS OPENED. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT THE DOOR WON'T SHUT, BECAUSE THE LATCH IS HITTING THE FRAME AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE EVERY TIME IT IS CLOSED. SEVERAL DIFFERENT BODY SHOPS HAVE STATED THAT THE DOOR IS TO THE POINT THAT IT HAS TO BE WELDED BACK ON. I HAVE ANOTHER GM TRUCK IN MY FAMILY (1997 GMC JIMMY) THAT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH SEVERAL OTHER BLAZER/JIMMY OWNERS AND THEY ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED AND DEALT WITH BY GM. I WILL ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO SUBMIT SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. IN COMPARING THIS AREA OF THE VEHICLE TO OTHERS, IT APPEARS AS THOUGH PROPER SUPPORT FOR THE DOOR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN MANUFACTURING. I REQUEST THAT THIS PROBLEM BE LOOKED INTO AND PROPER RECALLS ISSUED. *NM
Jan 24, 2005
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WITH VIOLENT VIBRATION WHEN GOING OVER 45 MPH. HAVE REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS, NEW TIRES AND HAD VEHICLE ALIGNED 2 TIMES. TWO SHOPS STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THEY COULD DO. BOTH FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BASE WAS OFF. THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE IS 1/4" SHORTER THAN THE LEFT. HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED TO SEE IF IT HAD BEEN WRECKED. TWO BODY SHOPS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISUAL SIGNS OF A WRECK. THE CARFAX REPORT CAME BACK THAT THERE HAD BEEN NO WRECKS. BODY SHOPS ALSO STATED THAT PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON A FRAME PULLER WOULD NOT HELP BECAUSE AFTER TAKING IT OFF THE FRAME WOULD MOST LIKELY GO BACK TO THE WAY IT WAS. WENT AHEAD AND TRIED AND THE WERE BOTH RIGHT. HAVE SPENT TOO MUCH MONEY TRYING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND AM IN THE PROCESS OF SPEAKING WITH CHEVROLET HEADQUARTERS. ANY IDEA ON WHAT TO DO? THINKING OF CONTACTING MY LAWYER.*AK
Aug 04, 2004
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER DOOR LOCKS, THEY WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, WITH THE ENGINE ON OR OFF.*YH
May 14, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED A SEMI TRUCK HAD JACK-KNIFED, CONSUMER WENT AROUND THE TRUCK AND THE FRONT WHEEL HIT A DITCH CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP UPSIDE DOWN, ANOTHER SEMI ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND THE DISABLED TRUCK WHEN IT TOO JACK-KNIFED HITTING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SENDING IT 175 FEET, THERE WAS NO ROLL BAR IN VEHICLE WHICH WOULD HAVE HELPED IN THE SITUATION, CONSUMER WAS INJURED (MINOR) IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Feb 22, 2001
WHILE CLEANING CAR CONSUMER NOTICED BUMPER PEELING, AND IT LOOKED LIKE ALUMINUM FOIL PEELING OFF BUMPER. *SLC
Jan 18, 2001
+ 11 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15 complaints
STRONG GAS SMELL ON AND OFF SINCE AUGUST 2005. LOOKED OVER BY MECHANIC - WAS TOLD I HAVE A INTERNAL GAS LEAK - AND THAT I WAS DRIVING A "FIRE HAZARD". GAS LEAKING IN ENGINE - SMALL CUP IN AREA OF ENGINE - FILLED WITH GASOLINE. *NM
Nov 15, 2005
1998 BLAZER FUEL INJECTORS CLOG, ENGINES CUTS OUT, NO RESPONSE, STALLING, BACK FIRES, SHUTS DOWN, THREE TIMES FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED, TOLD "THAT MODEL KNOWN FOR THAT." ARIZONA CAR ON ARIZONA GAS; ALSO DRIVER SIDE SEAT ADJUSTER LATCH BROKE OFF. COST $1500 EACH TIME TO REPLACE INJECTORS, SAME PROBLEM WITH NEW INJECTORS, UNRELIABLE VECHILCE, DRIVER IS 76 AND TRAVELS TO SUMMER HOME IN MOUNTAINS, 500 MILE STRETCH, STRANDED ON ROAD, 50 MILES FROM NEAREST TOWN IN 100+ TEMPERATURES
Jun 02, 2005
CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ON THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS LEAKING FUEL INTO THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE MAIN COMPUTER CHIP. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. *AK
Apr 15, 2004
TRUCK IMMEDIATELY STALLED WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS 65-75 MPH DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP FAILING. THE TRUCK WAS PUT IN THE SHOP TWO TIMES BEFORE A DIAGNOSIS WAS MADE. CONSUMER WAS APPALLED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING DEVICE TO ACKNOWLEDGE TO THE OWNER THAT FUEL PUMP FAILED.*AK *TS *JB
Oct 21, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICED GAS TANK WAS LEAKING AFTER SEEING GASOLINE ON DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER STATES" GAS TANK IS RUSTED AND DEVELOPED A HOLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Jun 25, 2003
+ 10 more complaints for this component
STEERING
15 complaints
I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. TO DATE IT HAS LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. THERE IS AND HAS BEEN "SOMETHING WRONG" WITH THE FRONT-END OF MY CAR. IT SEEMS THE "CLUNKING" SOUND THAT ONE CAN FEEL AS BEEN THERE FOR QUITE AWHILE. WHILE DRIVING(ON FLAT, STRAIGHT FORWARD, PAVEMENT)(BETWEEN 32 AND 37 MPH) MY CAR WILL VEER, "BOUNCE" TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL MOVING(AS IN TURNING). I HAVE DESCRIBED THE/THIS SITUATION TO A CERTIFIED MACHINIST/MECHANIC, WITHOUT HESITATION PROCEEDED TO EXPLAIN RACK AND PINION STEERING. I HAVE FOUND IT NECESSARY AND ESSENTIAL, IN REGARDS TO SAFETY, TO RENT A VEHICLE IN ORDER TO LEAVE MY SMALL AND SOMEWHAT ISOLATED HOME TOWN. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 02, 2005
I CONTACTED GM CORP WHEN I FIRST HEARD OF THE RECALL ON RACK AND PINION ON THE 1998 CHEVY MALIBU BECAUSE I HAD MOVED TO ANOTHER STATE AND WAS CONCERNED I WOULDN'T GET THE NOTICE. THE YOUNG MAN I SPOKE WITH SAID IT WASN'T ON MY CAR, HOW CAN THAT BE. I TOLD HIM I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE AND HITTING THE BRAKES. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND I STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHAT SHOULD I DO? *JB
Feb 13, 2005
VEHICLE NOT STEERING PROPERLY AND IDLER ARM WAS REPLACED AT ABOUT 65,000 MI. *NM
Nov 24, 2004
RE: 1998 CHEVY LUMINA-LS - RECALL, VIN# [XXX], STEERING PROBLEMS. *AK UPDATED 07/30/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Feb 26, 2004
STEERING PULLS SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. UNSUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING AN ALIGNMENT TO PRECLUDE THE SITUATION. *NLM
Jun 21, 2003
+ 10 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
14 complaints
THE BACK SEAT MIDDLE BUCKLE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES AND NOW IT IS BROKEN, THEN THE RIGHT SIDE BACK SEAT BUCKLE IS IN SOME KIND OF LOCKING MODE AND THEN THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER BELT LOCKED UP TOO A FEW DAYS LATER. NOW I HAVE ONLY TWO SEAT BELTS THAT WORK IN THE SUV. I HAVE CALLED THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERS HOPING THAT THEY COULD HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY SAID IT WOULD BE ALMOST 400.00 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. MY BROTHER OWNED A 1990 HONDA CIVIC AND BROUGHT IT TO A HONDA DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT AT NO COST BECAUSE BELTS ARE SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE A LIFE TIME WARRANTY. I THOUGHT CHEVY WOULD HAVE THE WARRANTY BUT THE CHEVY DEALER INFORM NO AND NEVER WILL THAT HAPPEN. PLEASE HELP TRY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IF IT POSSIBLE TO DO MYSELF, I AM WILLING TO DO IT, BECAUSE THIS IS MY OWN ONLY TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO WORK AND SCHOOL FOR OUR FAMILY AND I CAN NOT USE MY SUV UNTIL I HAVE GET THIS SAFETY ISSUE WORKED OUT. PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME. I HAVE PURCHASED FOUR BELTS FOR MY PULLEY FOR MY SUV AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ITS SOUNDS LIKE A SQUEAKING AND WHISTLING. I HAVE HAD REPLACEMENT IT MYSELF THE FIRST TIME BUT IT STILL DID THE SAME THING SO I BROUGHT MY CAR TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND STILL NO LUCK, SO I BOUGHT IT TO CHEVY IT WORKED FINE FOR A FEW WEEKS THEN STARTED IT AGAIN, SO NEW ONE WAS PUT ON. THEN A COUPLE MONTHS LATER IT STARTED AGAIN, SO THEY PUT ANOTHER NEW BELT, THEN IT STARTED UP AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER BUT THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY TIME WAS UP,BUT IT STILL DOES IT. IS THIS NORMAL? *TR
Oct 05, 2012
SEAT RECLINER HANDLES JUST BREAK OFF THIS IS COMMON ON ALL BLAZER WITH THE SAME RECLINING BUCKET SEATS THE PART IS 70 BUCKS A SIDE 2 HOURS LABOR PER SIDE! AND THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS HARDLY EVER BEEN USED THAT JUST BROKE OFF I HAVE ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM WITH GM AND THEY COZ MY CAR IS A 98 THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO THIS IS A BIG SAFTY ISSUE AND EVERY BLAZER PERSON I HAVE TALKED TOO HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM
Jan 15, 2004
LEFT REAR SEAT BELT NOT WORKING. *LA
Nov 07, 2003
THE REAR SEAT BELT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO FASTEN THE SEAT BELT, AS A RESULT OF THE BUCKLE BEING INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE DID NOT GO INTO THE BUCKLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART. (PART UNKNOWN). *TS *JB
Jun 26, 2003
SEAT BELT ADJUSTER ARM BROKE OFF. *AK
Feb 03, 2003
+ 9 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
12 complaints
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH TWO VERY TROUBLING ISSUES. ONE WAS THAT MY WINDSHEILD WIPERS WOULD QUIT WORKING. OF COURSE YOU ONLY USE THEM WHEN IT RAINS, SO IT CREATED A TERRIFYING SITUATION. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT! I MISSED GOING OFF A BRIDGE BY A MERE FOOT! I REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR AND HAVE NOT HAD TROUBLE SINCE (THOUGH I STILL HAVE THE OLD WIPER MOTOR). THAT WAS WHEN I LEARNED OF ALL THE TROUBLES EVERYONE ELSE WAS HAVING! WITH SO MUCH TROUBLE, WHY HASN'T SOMETHING BEEN DONE! I SPENT MY HARD EARNED MONEY ON FIXING IT WHEN IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO HAVE THIS FAULT ALL ALONG. I FEEL SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILY THAT WILL LOSE A LOVED ONE DUE TO THIS....AND IT WILL HAPPEN BECAUSE NO ONE WANTS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS. MAYBE YOU CAN'T HELP ME SINCE I'VE HELPED MYSELF IN THIS ISSUE, BUT THE LEAST YOU CAN DO IS PREVENT HARM TO SOMEONE ELSE. THE SECOND ISSUE I AM HAVING THAT I HAVE AS OF YET BEEN UNABLE TO FIX IS THE TURN SIGNAL CONSTANTLY CLICKING. I'VE NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I JUST NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT! PLEASE ADVISE!! ONE MORE PERSONAL NOTE....I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO READ ANYMORE OF THE COMPLAINTS ON MY VEHICLE. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT WITH SO MANY PROBLEMS, WITH ONE PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL THAT SOMETHING CAN'T BE DONE. I JUST THINK IT'S BETTER TO BE PROACTIVE THAN HAVE TO DEAL WITH CONSEQUENCES AFTER THAT FACT.*AK
Oct 18, 2004
WHEN THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE LADDER TO GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE PLASTIC PART WHICH HELD THE STEP TOGETHER BROKE OFF. *JB
May 20, 2003
RADIO RATTLED, RADIO WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. *SLC
Nov 13, 2000
RIGHT REAR LICENSE PLATE LIGHT LOOSE AND CORRODED. YH
Aug 03, 1999
CD PLAYER MALFUNCTIONED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
+ 7 more complaints for this component
TIRES
9 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED A POPPING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I STOPPED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE I NOTICED A WHELP IN THE TIRE, THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL WAS PROTRUDING FROM THE BACK PASSENGER TIRE. AS I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD AND TAKE CARE OF MY VEHICLES I KNOW THAT IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND NOT OVER TIME. I AM REPLACING THE TIRE BECAUSE I WILL NOT CHANCE AN ACCIDENT AND AM THANKFUL THAT IT DID NOT BLOW AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 8 MONTH OLD IN THE VEHICLE. *JB
Jul 03, 2006
MY CAR STARTED TO SHACK AND SHIMMY I INSPETED THE FRONT TIRES AND FOUND THAT BOTH TIRES HAD BROKEN STEEL BELTS IN THEM AND WERE NOTTED UP. *AK
Sep 11, 2003
SOFT SPOT/BELT/TREAD SEPARATION SLIGHT BULGE/SPLIT ALONG EDGE OF TREAD. *AK (DOT NUMBER: PJHL3PKR04 TIRESIZE: R235-75-15)
Mar 18, 2002
FIRESTONE, AFFINITY, P21560R15; WHILE LOOKING OVER TIRES NOTICED ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES GROVE HAD CRACKS AROUND TIRES.*AK CONSUMER STATED UPON LOOKING AT TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THEY CONTAINED CRACKS IN ALL 4, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMERS T HAT TIRES WERE OK.*SLC
Oct 19, 2001
DURING INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS ON TIRES NEAR OF RIMS WHERE COULD HIT TIRES AND AIR WILL LEAK.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE STRESS CRACKS ABOVE THE LETTERS ON ALL FOUR TIRES, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P215/75/R15.*JB
Jul 13, 2001
+ 4 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER FOUR TIMES. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE BODY INJURIES, WHICH INCLUDED ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN STITCHES AND HAD TO BE HOSPITALIZED FOR ELEVEN DAYS. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *LA
Jul 20, 2004
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY STOP WORKING AT THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIMES...LIKE WHEN THERE IS A RAIN FALL AND THEY ARE NEEDED FOR SAFETY AND VISIBILITY. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO WARRANT A RECALL. THE RECALL IS AVAILABLE ON 94 TO 96 MODELS. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURE DATE ON MY VEHICLE IS 2/17/1997. IN A TORRENTIAL RAIN FALL, GOING 50 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE W/S WIPERS STOPPED, IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN AN 18 WHEELER PASSED MY SON, WHOM WAS DRIVING AND SPLASHED EXTRA WATER ON THE VEHICLE. LUCKLY HE MAINTAINED CONTROL AND HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
Jan 15, 2004
2 YEARS AGO IN THE FALL, I WENT TO FIRESTONE WITH A COMPLAINT OF NO HEAT. WITH NO HEAT, THE DEFROSTERS ARE SLOW OR DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD IN A QUICK OR SAFE MANNER. FIRESTONE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND I HAD SUFFICIENT (NOT HOT LIKE IN THE PAST) HEAT UNTIL THIS PAST NOVEMBER. AGAIN WITH NO HEAT OR EFFICIENT DEFROSTERS, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO WILSON'S AUTO SERVICE. THEY SAID MY THERMOSTAT WAS COMPLETELY OPEN--THE SPRING WAS CAUGHT. THEY PERFORMED SERVICE TO THE EXTENT OF REPLACING THE THERMOSTAT AND BACKFLUSHING THE HEATER CORE. THIS SEEMED TO HELP SOME UNTIL IT PROGRESSIVELY GOT COLDER WEATHER. LAST WEEK WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACHED 15 DEGREES IN THE MORNING AND I LET MY VEHICLE "WARM UP" FOR 20 MINUTES, THE INTERIOR WAS STILL VERY COLD AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS BARELY CLEARED OF LIGHT FROST. WILSON'S IS NOW WORKING ON REPLACING THE HEATER CORE AT A COST TO ME TO THE TUNE OF ALMOST $800. WILSON'S SERVICE MANAGER WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND THAT WORKS OR WORKED FOR GM THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH BLAZER OWNERS AS THE DESIGN AND THE PLACEMENT OF THE HEATER CORE IN THESE VEHICLES ARE SUCH THAT WHEN THE HEATER IS NOT IN USE--LIKE IN THE SUMMER--THE CORROSION AND SEDIMENT FROM THE COOLANT CLOGS UP THE PASSAGES AND BLOCKS THE HOT AIR TO HEAT THE VEHICLE. APPARENTLY THE PART IS NOT TOO EXPENSIVE BUT THE LABOR INTENSIVE REPAIR IS THE MAJORITY OF THE COST OF REPLACING THE PART. I KNOW OF AT LEAST 2 OTHER BLAZER OWNERS--DIFFERENT MODEL YEARS--THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM AND INCURRED SIGNIFICANT COSTS AT THE RISK OF SAFE VISIBILITY. IF THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST THE 3 MODEL YEARS THAT I KNOW OF AND OTHER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM, THEN WHY HASN'T THIS DESIGN BEEN CORRECTED AND/OR REPAIRS COMPENSATED FOR?
Jan 13, 2004
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 17, 2001
COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING WRONG. *SLC
Nov 13, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5 complaints
MY '1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER'S ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STARTED LOCKIN G/UNLOCKING THEMSELVES 3 MONTHS AGO. HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING, VEHICLE ON/OFF. ALSO HAS PREVENTED MANUAL LOCK/UNLOCK AT TIMES PREVENTING EXIT/ENTRY TO VEHICLE. DEALER HAS HAD FIVE TIMES NOW AND STILL CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM.*AK
Nov 05, 2003
THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE UNLATCHED AND FLEW BACK ONTO THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, WINDSHIELD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TRAVELING AT 40MPH. AT THE TIME, AND I HAD JUST FINISHED A TRIP OF 130 MILES AT AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 70-75MPH. WORK HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FOR THAT DAY.*AK
Jul 01, 2002
WHILE UNLOCKING PASSENGER DOOR INSIDE DOOR LATCH BROKE, UNABLE TO CLOSE PASSENGER'S DOOR. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER COST DUE TO VEHICLE B EING OUT OF IT WARRANTY, AND NO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL ON THAT PART. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Aug 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HOOD FLEW UP AND DROPPED BACK DOWN. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED DRIVER TO CRASH. DAY BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, OWNER COULD NOT GET HOOD TO OPEN. INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO CHEVROLET'S CUSTOMER SERVICE. PLESAE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Nov 06, 2000
REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED. YH
Feb 01, 1999
STEERING,SUSPENSION
5 complaints
THE VEHICLE PULLED REALLY HARD TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE TIRES AND HAD A FRONT END ALIGNMENT BUT IT ALREADY SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING BACK. *JB
May 13, 2003
LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AT 800 MILES ON VEHICLE. THIS WAS NOTICED WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK DEALER ALSO FOUND IDLER ARM LOOSE. DEALER ADJUSTED CAMBER AND CASTER ON BOTH SIDES AND SET TOE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED BUT WILL NOT OPEN A RECALL UNLESS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS GIVEN COMPLAINT NUMBER SI-4462134. *TT
Jun 25, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION ON MY TRUCK. I HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN IT O PINKERTON CHEVROLET AND WANTED THEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM . AT THIS TIME I DID NOT KNOW OF ANY RECALL ON THE 1996 AND 1997 MODELS. I THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR. BUT THE GUY AT THE PLACE INFORMED ME THERE MAY BE A RECALL, BUT HE WANTED TO LOOK AT IT AND CALL ME BACK. WELL A FEW HRS LATER HE CALLED ME AND SAID THAT IT WAS NOT MY BALL JOINTS IT WAS THE IDLER ARM SO I HAD IT REPLACED AND THOUGHT I WAS DONE. WELL 3 DAYS LATER MY TRUCK IS WORSE THAN IT WAS BEFORE .SO I HAVE SINCE CALLED THE DEALER AND I AM GOING TO TAKE IT TODAY TO SEE IF WE CAN COME TO TERMS ON THIS. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 96 AND 97 MODELS, IS MY TRUCK AFFECTED? WHY DID THE MECHANIC TELL ME HE CHECKED BALL JOINTS WHEN HE DIDN'T . HE SENT ME ON THE ROAD UNSAFE WITH MY CHILD. AND PROBABLY FIXED SOMETHING NOT BROKEN. WAS I SCAMMED? IS THE A WAY TO ABSORB THE COST OF A RECALL AT THE PUBLICS EXPENSE? NOT GOOD BUSINESS. WERE LEFT OVER PARTS USED ON 98 VEHICLES? IS THIS CONSIDERED WHEN A RECALL IS DETERMINED NECESSARY? ARE THE PARTS STAMPED TO DETERMINE MANF. DATE ON PARTS? *AK
May 08, 2002
DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, HOWEVER SECOND SET OF LOWER BALL JOINTS ONLY LASTED 11,000 TO 12,000 MILES. WHEN GETTING THE VEHICLE ALIGNED I WAS TOLD THE PITMAN ARM AN IDLER ARM ARE WORN EXCESSIVELY. I AM BEING TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. I AM CONCERNED WITH THE HIGH RATE OF WEAR ON THESE STEERING COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE IS NOT "OFF ROADED". IT IS USED AS A COMMUTER VEHICLE BY MY WIFE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL TIRES AND THE SUSPENSION HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED. AT THIS POINT MY DEALER HAS NOT YET BEEN ABLE TO INSPECT THE LATEST PROBLEM DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS I HAVE HAD, NOT THE DEALERS FAULT. I HAVE RECENTLY NOTIFIED CHEVROLET OF MY CONCERN, BUT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM THEM. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM? I DO BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN.
Jan 23, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS ALOT OF CLUNKING ANDLOOSENSS IN FRONT END. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER DEALER STATED THAT IDLER ARM MALFUNCTIONED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Apr 07, 1999
WHEELS
5 complaints
THE SPARE TIRE THAT IS ON THE BACK OF THE 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER ZR2 , BLOCKS YOUR VIEW. ESPECIALLY TO SMALL VEHICLES. I HAVE HAD 1 ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS. *NLM
Mar 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE 5 BOLTS WERE BROKEN, ALL 5 BOLTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, EXAMINATION OF THE WHEEL LUG HOLES SHOWED NO EVIDENCE THAT THE WHEEL WAS LOOSE PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE.*AK *NLM
Aug 13, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 29, 2001
WHEEL COULD COME OFF AT ANY TIME. MECHANIC FOUND A DESIGN PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 12, 2001
HEARD GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, MOSTLY WHILE MAKING TURNS. TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Dec 04, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
4 complaints
1998 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER WITH 97K MILES AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS WOULD UNFORTUNATELY OCCUR WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BUTTON WOULD BE PRESSED LEAVING THE WINDSHIELD COMPLETELY COVERED IN SOAPY SOLUTION AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. AFTER VISITING SEVERAL WEBSITES THE ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEM WAS ON THIS LINK HTTP://WWW.AUTOMOTIVEHELPER.COM/TOPIC130258.HTM. THE CONTROL CIRCUIT CARD ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAD CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON 7 PINS OF THE HARNESS CONNECTOR. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SOLDER FATIGUE PROBLEM DUE TO VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING AND THE FACT THAT THE HARNESS CONNECTOR BODY IS LONG AND MADE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL THAN THE CIRCUIT CARD LEAVING THE SOLDER JOINTS UNDER STRESS DUE TO MISMATCH OF THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENTS. CONSEQUENTLY, AFTER TEN YEARS THE SOLDER JOINTS FINALLY GAVE UP. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THE CIRCUIT CARD IS EASY TO REMOVE (3 TORQUE SCREWS) AND THE SOLDER JOINTS CAN BE SIMPLY REFLOWED WITH A SOLDERING IRON AND FRESH SOLDER. THE SOLDER JOINT CRACKS ARE EASY TO SEE USING A MAGNIFYING GLASS. THE WIPERS ARE NOW WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN. *TR
Oct 12, 2008
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY WANT. AT TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM AT OTHER TIMES THE STOP IN MID CYCLE AND AT OTHER TIMES THE SPEED CONTROL WON'T ALLOW THEM TO SHUT OFF. THIS NORMALLY OCCURS DURING A DOWNPOUR. I HAVE LOOKED AT THE OTHER COMPLAINTS AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY IT TAKES BEFORE NTSB DECIDES TO MAKE GM REPAIR AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. *JB
Jul 30, 2007
I HAVE A 1998 4X4 CHEVROLET BLAZER. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST OF 2002. SINCE THEN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE QUIT OFF AND ON. IF THE QUIT, I HAVE TO TAPE THE WIRING HARNESS WHERE THEY PLUG IN. IT APPEARS THAT THE HARNESS BEGINS TO SAG AFTER TIME AND PULLS THE PLUGS OUT. *AK
Aug 06, 2003
CHEVY'S MOTTO FOR THEIR TRUCKS ON THEIR WEBSITE IS...... " THE MOST DEPENDABLE LONG LASTING TRUCKS ON THE ROAD " I BOUGHT A 1998 CHEVY BLAZER IN DECMBER 2001 ...........THIS TRUCK IS NOT DEPENDABLE NOR IS IT LONG LASTING. I HAVE BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHEVY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLES VIN # WAS NOT PART OF THIS RECALL. IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN VERIFY THIS WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY FOR IT? MY VIN # IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 21, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
4 complaints
ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE IN LIGHT RAIN. WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN ON. ON A LATER OCCASION, FRIENDS WERE FOLLOWING BEHIND MY VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WAS WORKING). ALSO NOTICED THAT HAZARDS LAMPS WERE NOT WORKING EITHER. *TR
Aug 19, 2007
1) WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING CONSISTENTLY IF THEY WORK AT ALL. HAVE HAD TO STOP DRIVING DURING THE RAIN OR SNOW BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO SEE. 2) TURN SIGNAL MAKES CLICKING SOUND EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE. *JB HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE PROBLEMS REPAIRED TO NO AVAIL. THEY BOTH CONTINUE TO MALFUNCTION.
Feb 20, 2005
WIPERS ARE WORKING RARELY AND DIRECTIONAL SOUNDS WHEN DIRECTIONALS ARE OFF.*AK
Mar 23, 2004
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR CONTINUES TO "CLICK" AFTER TURN SIGNAL HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. IT CLICKS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL HAS NOT BEEN ACTIVATED. AS WITH OTHER 1998 BLAZERS, THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, USUALLY THEY DO NOT SHUT OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES.*AK
Dec 02, 2003
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD BE ACTIVATED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Dec 09, 2015
THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK. THE WIPER MOTOR SEEMS TO HAVE AN ISSUE. IT GETS REAL HOT WHEN CONNECTED. AND I HAD JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON 11/19/2015
Nov 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO GO UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Sep 17, 2014
PARKING BRAKE
3 complaints
ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED DUE TO PLASTIC PART POORLY DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE PEDAL ENGAGES, BUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT LOCK. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THAT IT WAS WEAR AND TEAR. *AK *NLM
Nov 18, 2003
CONSUMER BACKED HIS BOAT TRAILER INTO THE LANDING, APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK, CONSUMER BEGAN LOADING THE BOAT, WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE, HE PLACED IT IN DRIVE AND THEN PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND ALSO APPLIED THE FOOT BRAKE, THE FOOT BRAKE HELD FOR A SECOND THEN WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL INTO THE LAKE, CONSUMER HAD TO GIVE THE VEHICLE A LITTLE GAS IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE ONTO LEVEL GROUND. *SLC
Jun 05, 2002
PARKING BRAKE RUSTED. YH
Aug 03, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
MY ABS LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AS WELL AS MY GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING
Dec 17, 2019
1998 CHEVY BLAZER DOES NOT BRAKES DO NOT PUMP UP AND HOLD THEY ARE SPONGY.
Jan 15, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONTACT FURTHER STATED THAT THE DIMMER SWITCH FAILED TO WORK, WHICH RESULTED IN A LACK OF VISIBILITY WHEN USING THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V220000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
Jul 23, 2014
BLINKER NOISE PERSISTS EVEN WHEN BLINKERS ARE TURNED OFF. SOUND DISAPEARS AFTER ENGAGING BRAKE PEDAL THEN PERSISTS WHEN BREAK PEDAL IS RELEASED. IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM, HAD TO USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF USE WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. TALKED TO A GM MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD CAUSE MY AIRBAG TO DEPLOY - A REAL LIABILITY. CALLED GM TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM & POSSIBLE LIABILITY OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT (CASE #1-333564043) & WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF THE BLAZER BEING A 1998 THERE MAY BE NONTHING THEY CAN DO. THE SAME MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS MADE IN MEXICO FOR 1998-2001 MODELS AND IF IT DISFUNCTIONS CAN CAUSE BREAK LIGHTS NOT TO WORK AS WELL AS MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES LIKE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR FIRE - WOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL FOR ALL MODELS THAT HAVE THE PART?
May 07, 2005
CHILD SEAT
2 complaints
WE WERE RECENTLY IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. THOUGH WE WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 30 MPH OUR CHILD'S ANCHOR STRAP RIPPED FREE FROM THE SCREW THAT SECURED THE STRAP TO THE CAR SEAT BASE. THIS CAUSED MY CHILD TO BE THROWN SIDEWAYS IN THE SEAT. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=1998, MAKE=CHEVY, MODEL=[XXX] ) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 12, 2010
WE HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD BOY THAT SLID THE CHEST HARNESS APART. (IT IS EASY) TO TAKE OFF HIS CHEST PROTECTOR IN THE CAR SEAT. HE WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR BEACUSE OF FRONT AIR BAGS. HE THEN ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW BECAUSE I FORGOT TO LOCK THE WINDOWS OUT AGAIN. HE THEN HAD HIS HEAD AND SHOULDERS OUT THE WINDOW. ALL THIS HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. I HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAVE MY OLDER SON SIT IN THE BACK WITH HIM. THE CHEST CLIP ON THE COSCO TOURIVA SLIDS APART ON ONE SIDE EASILY. THEN THE CHILD CAN TAKE THE STRAP OFF THE SHOULDERS AND PULL THEMSELVES UP AND OUT. IT IS NOT A SAFE DESIGN FOR A CURIOUS TODDLER. ALSO ON MY CENTURY IT HAS THE SAME CLIP. THEY BOTH HAVE OVERHEAD PADS TO PUT THEIR ARMS ON. I HOPE THIS PROBLEM CAN BE INVESTIGATED. THANKS.*JB
Jul 25, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL FROM APPROXIMATELY 2-5 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT THE FAILURE STILL REMAINED. IN ADDITION, THE WIPER BLADES WIRING MECHANISM DID NOT WORK EFFECTIVELY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE WIPERS WOULD NOT OPERATE. SHE HAD THE WIRING SPLICED AND WAS ABLE TO USE THE WIPERS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 7/3/08 *CN UPDATED 07/03/08
May 02, 2008
FIRST THE ABS WARNING LIGHT STARTED ILLUMINATING EVERY SO OFTEN STARTING IN 2002, NOW THE WIPERS HAVE BECOME VERY ERRATIC. IT HAS NOW GOTTEN SO BAD THAT IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT SETTING ( DELAY, SLOW OR FAST) THE WIPERS ARE SET AT THEY REACT ON THEIR OWN. SOMETIMES THEY STOP COMPLETELY WHICH CAUSES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN. YOU COULD HAVE THE SETTING ON SLOW DELAY AND THEY WILL BEGIN GOING VERY FAST OR MEDIUM SPEED, THEN CHANGE AGAIN FOR NO REASON. THEY ALSO CONTINUE TO RUN WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED COMPLETELY OFF. THIS STARTED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AND HAS INCREASED IN INTENSITY WITH EACH USE DUE TO RAIN. I UNDERSTAND PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR A VERY SIMILAR PROBLEM AND I AM WONDERING IF THIS YEARS MODEL HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST? *NLM
Jun 04, 2003
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY BECAUSE THE AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, AT 30,000 MILES THE WINDSHIELD WIPER TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE FOR THE EARLY MODEL YEAR. *AK THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE THE WIPER CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG SENSOR, WHICH THEY PERFORMED BUT THE AIR BAG IS STILL INOPERATIVE. *BF *NM
Mar 28, 2005
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT A FIRST CAME ON PERIODICALLY BUT NOW STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD COST ME FOR REPAIRS ON A SAFETY ITEM. WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOW OPERATE ON THEIR OWN. ON, OFF SETTING, SOMETIMES THEY OPERATE. ON DIFFERENT RUN SETTINGS THEY STOP COMPLETELY OR VARY SPEEDS. BOTH ARE VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS BY THE WINDSHIELD FUNCTION OR IF SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS FAIL TO DEPLOY, THERE WILL BE A SERIOUS LAWSUIT ON SOMEONE'S HANDS. *PH
Sep 14, 2003
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE TURN SIGNAL ON MY1998 CHEVY BLAZER WON'T STOP CLICKING. I'VE ALREADY REPLACED THE COMBINATION FLASHER/SIGNAL PART THAT'S BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX WITH NO RESULT. TODAY I SAW WISPS OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING CONSOLE. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND THEY ARE FINE. I'M AFRAID MY CAR IS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE!*AK
Nov 03, 2004
UNABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ALIGNMENT, NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES WORK HAS BEEN SONE ON IT. SIGNAL ALSO CONTINUES TO MAKE SOUND EVEN WHEN THE BLINKER IS NOT ON.
Apr 13, 2004
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT START, OR IF THEY DO START. THEY WILL STOP WITH WARNING. IN ADDITION TO THIS MY AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT HOLD COOLENT.*AK
Jun 25, 2004
WITHIN 1 MINUTE OF TURNING ON MY REAR DEFROSTER, THE REAR WINDSHIELS EXPLODED. MY CAR WAS ALREADY WARMED UP AND WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES BEFORE TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. *AK
Feb 08, 2004
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TWO THINGS: 1. CONSISTANT KNOCKING NOISE IN FRONT END. HAD IT FIXED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT CONTINUED AT A LATER DATE. 2. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTION. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AT TIMES WILL NOT TURN OFF MAKING DRIVING IN SNOW OR RAIN DANGEROUS. *AK
Jul 24, 2003
MOLDING ON BOTH SIDE-REAR WINDOWS IS WRINKLED AND TEARING WEATHER STRIP OFF DOOR. POPPING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE(4WD) WHEN STARTING TO MOVE FORWARD.
Nov 28, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS,INTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
AS REPORTED IN "ODI ID NUMBER : 758908" I ALSO AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DOME LIGHT COMING ON FOR NO REASON, THE NOISE FOR THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD COME ON WITHOUT THE TURN SIGNAL BEING ON (MY TURN SIGNALS WORKED PERFECTLY FINE) AND THE HANDLE YOU USE TO ADJUST THE SEAT BACK BROKE OFF ON PASSENGER FRONT SEAT.*AK
Jun 03, 2003
DOME LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON, THE NOISE FOR THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD COME ON WITHOUT THE TURN SIGNAL BEING ON (MY TURN SIGNALS WORKED PERFECTLY FINE)AND THE HANDLE YOU USE TO ADJUST THE SEAT BACKS BROKE OFF ON BOTH FRONT SEATS. ALSO, THE LATCH ON THE INSIDE ON THE VEHICLE WHICH YOU PULL TO RELEASE THE HOOD BROKE. WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.
Mar 04, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
OIL LINES RUBBING AGAINST POWER STEERING LINES. WIPERS SWEEP TOO LONG AND/OR QUIT MID-CYCLE IN THE WORKS 1/2 THE TIME. DT
Nov 04, 2002
FLUSHED RADIATOR SYSTEM AND FOUND IT TO BE CORRODED AND CLOGGED WITH RUST. CURRENTLY, HEATER IS INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.
Dec 12, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
AFTER TURNING A CORNER, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF, CAUSING ME TO COAST THROUGH A RED LIGHT. IN DOING SO, I WAS STRUCK BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOTALED IN THE ACCIDENT. THREE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE INJURED, INCLUDING MYSELF. IN A SEPERATE INCIDENT, THE RADIATOR BLEW APART, LEAKING COOLANT AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. DEALERSHIP FOUND VEHICLE LEAKING FROM TOP OF TRANSMISSION LINE FROM RADIATOR. THEY REPLACED COUPLER FITTING AND O-RING AND ADDED 6 QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID (AT THEIR EXPENSE).
Dec 22, 2001
VEHICLE BURNED OVER 9 QTS OF OIL IN 3-4 MONTHS. FIRST NOTICED 12/98, DEALER BEGAN CHECKING AND TESTING. FINALLY, IN APRIL - MAY 1999, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WAS BURNING ABOUT 1 QT EVERY 300-400 MILES. THEY FINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT LOCATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. THE NIGHT BEFORE CARRYING IT FOR SERVICE, VEHICLE LOST TRANSMISSION POWER. THE DEALER HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE IN THE NEXT DAY. AT THIS TIME, THEY NOT ONLY REPLACED THE ENGINE, BUT ALSO THE ENTIRE DRIVE TRAIN/TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. THEY STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURES ON SUCH A NEW VEHICLE. I TRIED TO GET A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE SINCE THE FIRST FAILURE WAS AROUND 5,000 MILES, BUT THE GM REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED AND ONLY OFFERED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. I DON'T THINK I'LL EVER FULLY TRUST MY VEHICLE NOW, BUT CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE AT THE MOMENT. *AK
Dec 13, 1999
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 50-55MPH AND WENT AROUND A CORNER; ROAD HAD UNEVEN SHOULDERS. TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO A DITCH. NOTICED AND TRIED TO CORRECT, AND VEHICLE HIT DITCH AND CRASHED. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH AN INJURED BACK, CRUSHED 2ND VETERBRAE. *AK
Oct 09, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE BECAME AIRBORNE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jan 22, 1999
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING IN 2-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE WILL JUMPS INTO 4-WHEEL INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED WIRING HARNESS FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT, AND THEN REPLACED TRANSFER CASE SHIFT MODULAR. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED FOR THIRD INCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Sep 24, 2001
DUE TO A FAULTY WIRING AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WILL SHIFT LOWER GEARS UNEXPECTEDLY, LURCHING THE VEHICLE AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
Dec 15, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH WHEN USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK,AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.*AK
Jan 06, 2001
WHEN A BUMP IN THE ROAD IS HIT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jun 19, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
ENTERING HIGHWAY AND GETTING PREPARED TO MOVE INTO ANOTHER LANE, ANOTHER TRUCK PULLING A TRAILER PULLED IN FRONT OF THE CAR AHEAD OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. HE HIT THE BRAKES AND SO DID THE CONSUMER, BUT BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER WAS ON HER WAY TO THE COBBS CHEVROLET BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
Dec 21, 1999
WHILE GOING AROUND A TURN AT 13 MPH REAR TIRES LOST TRACTION. ABS KICKED IN, BUT DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HIT A CURB AND FLIPPED OVER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Sep 29, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
THE HVAC SYSTEM CANNOT BE SET TO SHUT OUT FUMES FROM OTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THEM TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND RESULTING IN DRIVER AND PASSENGER DISCOMFORT WHILE DRIVING. NLM
Oct 29, 1999
GAS GAUGE FAILED. YH
Feb 01, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
BRAKE SHOE IS NOISY.
Sep 08, 1999
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. YH
Feb 01, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT 35-40 MPH, VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, BRAKES APPLIED, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, CRUISE CONTROL WENT ON BY ITSELF. DRIVER TURNED IT OFF AND APPLIED BRAKES AGAIN, FOOT APPLIED TO GAS, NOTHING HAPPENED, DROVE FOR ONE MILE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, APPROACHED TURN LANE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, TURNED WHEEL, VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. WHEN APPROACHING LEFT TURN LANE, TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES MORE FIRMLY. THE RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE LIFTED UP OVER THE CURB AND TOOK VEHICLE INTO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC. UPON APPROACHING A 4-LANE HIGHWAY, TURNED WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, AND VEHICLE WENT OVE RGRASSIE MEDIUM. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AGAIN, BUT VEHICLE STILL WOULDN'T STOP. DRIVE RPUSHE DDOOR OPEN, RELEASED SEAT BELT AND PUSHED HERSELF OUT OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DRIVER SUSTAINE DINJURIES. *AK
Jun 02, 1999
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT INTO RESUME AND FAILED TO LET ME SLOW DOWN OR STOP VEHICLE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, AND I ALSO APPLIED THE GAS, WHILE HOLDING BOTH FEET OVER THE BRAKES, VEHICLE STILL WOULDN'T DISENGAGE. I DROVE THE VEHICLE IN THAT POSITION FOR ABOUT ONE MILE, TRYING TO GET IT TO STOP. WHEN I APPROACHED MY TURNING INTERSECTION AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE RIGHT TIRE LIFTED OVER THE CURB, AND TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE PATH OF THE SOUTHBOUND ONGOING TRAFFIC. I THEN TURNED MY WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID RUNNING INTO THE TRAFFIC, AND THE VECHICLE WENT OVER THE GRASSIE MEDIUM. I THEN APPLIED MY BRAKES AGAIN, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL WOULDN'T DISENGAGE. AT THAT TIME I REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE WASN'T GOING TO STOP. I THEN RELEASED MY SEAT BELT, PUSHED THE DOOR OPEN, AND THEN PUSHED MYSELF OUTWARD OF THE VEHICLE. I FELL ONTO THE GROUND, AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL NORTHBOUND AND ACROSS A FOUR-LINE HIGHWAY, AND HIT A COMERICA BANK POLE. TWO POLICEOFFICERS WERE SENT TO THE SCENE, AND I WAS GIVEN A TICKET. THE TICKET WAS FOR FAILING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I TRIED NUMBEROUS TIMES TO STOP MY VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULDN'T DISENGAGE. PLEASE CONTACT ME!
Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. INSTEAD, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 27, 2016
ENGINE
1 complaint
THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION REGARDING THE DEXCOOL COOLANT ISSUES THAT DEGRADED THE ENGINE GASKETS. I HAD NOT KNOWN OF IT AS THE MANUFACTURE OR OTHER DID NOT NOTIFY OF IT. THE ONLY WAY I FOUND OUT WAS SEARCHING FOR ANOTHER CAR ISSUE ONLINE A FEW YEARS AFTER THE SAID ISSUE. WHAT IS THIS, 'KEEP ALL A SECRET SO WE DO NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT.'? THIS HAS BEEN A FEW YEARS AGO, HENCE THE JAN 2010 DATE ENTRY AS GUESS TO THE DATE OF ONLINE KNOWLEDGE. IF A CLOSER DATE NEEDED; I CAN RESEARCH.
Jan 31, 2016
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPIDER FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, A PEDESTRIAN OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS A SUBSTANCE LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WIRE IN THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jan 29, 2015
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE PAVEMENT. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE BOLTS SHEARED OFF, THE LUG NUT WAS MISSING, AND THE ROTOR WAS DESTROYED. THE QUARTER PANEL AND THE BUMPER WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RE-ATTACH THE TIRE TO THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE STUDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 10/03/14*LJ UPDATED 3/10/2015 *JS
Aug 05, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE OR STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 145,000. UPDATED 8/19/13 *CN THE CONSUMER SATED THE BRAKE LINE WAS SO RUSTY, IT HAD A HOLE IN IT. ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Jun 04, 2013
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES THERE IS SOME ROUGHNESS UNDER THE VEHICLE BRAKES HAS BEEN CHANGED AND SOME TIME GETTING JAMMED. *TR
Mar 03, 2012
VISIBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
FIRST NOTICED EXCESSIVE ACTIVATION OF ABS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON ICY PAVEMENT. NOW INTERMITTENT ACTIVATION OF ABS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON DRY PAVEMENT & ON WET BUT NOT STANDING WATER PAVEMENT. FAULTY ABS ACTIVATION IS OCCURRING SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. HAVE NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM. INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. OCCURS OCCASIONALLY. THEY WILL NOT WORK AT ALL & THEN WILL START WORKING AT SOME POINT LATER. HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *TR
Jun 29, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
WIPERS DON'T WORK THEN WORK WON'T SHUT OFF FOR A LONG TIME, USUALLY SHUT OFF DURING A DOWNPOUR, CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING, FLASHERS SOUND ERRATIC WON'T SHUT OFF UNLESS BRAKE IS PRESSED, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE BROKE OFF, I HAVE CUT MY LEG NUMEROUS TIMES AS WELL AS OTHERS. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T LOCK JUST PULLS OUT. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT RECLINE BROKE OFF ONLY USED THAT ABOUT 5 TIMES. NOW ONE OF THE REAR HATCH SHOCKS BROKE OFF THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE CRACKED OFF, HATCH DOOR IS REALLY HEAVY. THE RIGHT FLASHER FLASHES REAL FAST EVEN THOUGH IT STILL WORKS. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY A CHEVY BLAZER AGAIN OR ANYTHING EVEN CLOSE THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A PAIN IN MY BUTT FOR 10 YEARS. I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT!! IT'S BECOMING A HAZARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE WIPERS ACTING SPORADIC ALL THE TIME AND WITH WINTER COMING EARLY IT'S SCARY. I HOPE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS SOON. I BEEN READING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLES PROBLEMS AND THEIR EXACTLY LIKE MINE. SOMEBODY SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A MULTIFUNCTION BOARD TO REPAIR IT. YEAH THEIR 200.00 DOLLARS AND HAVE TO TAKE APART THE STEERING COLUMN. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY ONE PENNY FOR ALL MY REPAIRS THAT I NEED.. SHAME ON GM. *TR
Jan 04, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
1998 CHEVY BLAZER WITH TIRE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES BLEW OUT AND WHEN HE WENT TO GET THEM REPLACED THE MECHANIC SAID THEY WERE DRY ROTTED. HE SAID THE BRAKES ENGAGED ON HIS WAY HOME. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. AFTER THE TIRE REPLACEMENT, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKES BY ANOTHER DEALER. THE FIRST DEALER STATED EVERY THING CHECKED OUT AND THAT MAYBE THE MASTER CYLINDER THAT WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS DEALER MAY HAVE PARTIALLY FAILED. THE REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACED, THE REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER GLUED IT BACK TOGETHER.
Dec 20, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
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
Jun 15, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ISSUES ONE WOULD NOT EXPECT FROM A 20K PLUS VEHICLE INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE FAILURE TODAY ("NEAR MISS" ACCIDENT FROM HEAVY RAIN AND TRAFFIC), SMOKE EMITTING FROM STEERING COLUMN, CONTINUOUS INTERMITTENT REPETITIVE SOUNDS EMITTING FROM TURN SIGNAL CONTROLLER(S). SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS HAVE ALL PREVIOUSLY BEEN DESCRIBED IN GREAT DETAIL BY OTHER OWNERS AS: AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ISSUE, WIPER CONTROL BOARD, VARIOUS CONNECTORS AND OR HARNESS, MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, SMOKE CONCERNS ETC. LISTED FROM COMPLAINTS FROM ODI CASE NUMBERS: 743685, 10014026, 10023129, 10030946, 10036610, 10045357, 10060630, 10066061, 10086138, 10086896, 10098912, 10103977, 10112458, 10137415, 549079, 847885, 866953, 874993. *JB
Aug 27, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
1998 CHEVY BLAZER WITH MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, WHICH CHEVY DENIES. INCLUDING WIPER FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, COMPLETE CORROSION OF ANYTHING TOUCHED BY DEXCOOL, AND ON AND ON. VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE!!!!! *NM
Jul 23, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
SUSPENSION - RIDES ROUGH: REPLACED SHOCKS ELECTRICAL - INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE HORN, HEADLIGHTS, DIRECTIONAL, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND CAUTION LIGHTS. REPLACED: ELECTRICAL UNIT INSIDE STEERING COLUMN AND OXGEN SENSOR. STEERING - REPLACED: WHEELS, TIRES, ROTORS, BALL JOINTS, AND SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO BALANCE TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENTS WITH NO REAL DIFFERENCE. IDLES - ROUGH. *JB
Jun 05, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
LOTS TO LIST... 1998 CHEVY BLAZER ZR2 FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN, LEVER FOR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BROKE OFF. NOW STARTING TROUBLES CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. HELP ME. *NM
Dec 29, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
VEHICLE: 1998 CHEVY BLAZER 4DR 4X4 4.3L VORTEC V6 EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS FAILURE(S): THERE ARE TWO PRIMARY CONCERNS WITH THIS VEHICLE: 1) FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK, IT WILL REPORT COMPLETE FULL AND WHEN VARYING AMOUNTS OF FUEL THE FUEL GAUGE BOUNCES AROUND(USUALLY BETWEEN HALF AND FULL, BUT SOMETIMES BETWEEN E AND FULL) I AM FORCED TO USE TRIP ODOMETER AND APPROXIMATE FUEL ECONOMY TO DETERMINE TANK LEVEL. I HAVE HEARD SEVERAL TO MANY ANECDOTAL STORIES OF OTHER CHEVY VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS. 2) THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SPORADICALLY. CURRENTLY WHEN OPERATING IN 'INTERMITTENT' MODE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL BEGIN TO OPERATE IN CONTINUOUS, REGULAR SPEED AND WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN SWITCH TURNED TO 'OFF' POSITION. SITUATION WILL OCCASIONALLY CORRECT ITSELF AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. OTHER TIMES I AM REQUIRED TO STOP, PARK, AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE BEFORE RESTARTING IT TO TURN THE WIPERS OFF. OCCASIONALLY THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL IN ANY POSITION. USUALLY THIS ONLY HAPPENS FOR A SHORT PERIODS OF TIME, WHILE I AM TRYING TO TURN THEM ON BY SCRUBBING THROUGH ALL THE POSITIONS OF THE SWITCH. I OWNED A 95 GMC JIMMY PRIOR TO THIS VEHICLE AND EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS MODEL YEAR WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL THAT ENDED WITH, I BELIEVE, THE 97 MODEL YEAR. CORRECTIONS/REPAIRS: I HAVE HAD NEITHER PROBLEM REPAIRED. THEREFORE, I STILL HAVE THE OLD PARTS. INSTEAD OF REPAIRING, CURRENTLY FINANCIALLY UNFEASIBLE, I AM USING RAIN-X FOR THE WINDSHIELD AND THE ODOMETER FOR A FUEL GAUGE. *INCIDENT DATE IS APPROXIMATELY THE LAST TIME THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE USED. I HAVEN'T DRIVEN IN THE RAIN MUCH THIS SUMMER. *JB
Aug 31, 2005
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: WITHOUT WARNING THE CRUISE CONTROL STUCK AND INCREASED IN SPEED OVER ABOUT TWO MILES. HE TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, AND IT WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. DRIVER BURNED UP THE BRAKES TRYING TO STOP, AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE SPEED CENSOR WIRES BURNED. MANUFACTURER SENT AN INSPECTOR TO LOOK AT THE CAR, AND HE INDICATED BECAUSE OF WHEEL BEARING PROBLEM HE COULD NOT DRIVE IT. THEY NEVER LOOKED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ,AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. CALLER TOOK SOMEONE FROM DEALERSHIP OUT IN CAR AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK
May 25, 2005
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE CONSUMER COULD STILL HEAR THE CLICKING NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE HEATER WAS LEAKING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WERE INOPERATIVE, THE REAR END HAD GONE OUT AND THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. A NEW SWITCH WAS PLACED ONTO THE TRANSFER CASE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. *SC *JB
Apr 28, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WE BOUGHT A 1998 CHEVY BLAZER ON DECEMBER 1, 2204, THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD, THE WIPERS WON'T WORK, WIPER MODULE, AND OIL LEAKS FROM THE OIL COOLER. DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LEAKS AIR BADLY. *NM WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF A SNOW STORM, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK THE VEHICLE.
Jan 19, 2005
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
VEHICLE TENDS TO CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING EVEN AFTER THE STEERING COMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE SWERVES UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT ABOUT 50-55 MPH. *AK THE STEERING VEARED TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. BRAKE POWER BOOSTER PUMP WENT OUT LEAVING THE VEHICLE BRAKELESS. *TC
Dec 08, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD TO MAKE MAJOR REPAIRS TO OUR 1998 BLAZER. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP ($294.55) IN OCTOBER 2002. THEN, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND GOT WORSE. WE TOOK IT TO AAMCO, WHERE WE WERE INFORMED THAT IT HAD TO BE REBUILT. THIS WAS IN JULY OF 2002. THE TOTAL COST WAS ($2077.37). I INQUIRED THAT SAME MONTH AT CHEVROLET ABOUT RECALLS, AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WERE NONE. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS MINOR PROBLEMS WITH THE LAME SUV, INCLUDING BROKEN RECLINER HANDLES, STEERING THAT PULLS AND GRINDS, AND A MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CLICKING SOUNDS FROM UNDER THE GLOVE BOX, THREE BATTERIES REPLACED). I SAW A REPORT LAST WEEK ABOUT THE USE OF DEXCOOL AND ITS POSSIBLE LINK TO PROBLEMS IN GM VEHICLES. ARE THERE ANY REMEDIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME? *AK
Nov 15, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER, LT MODEL INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SUDDENLY LOST READINGS ON FUEL GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND SHIFT SELECTION. BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, THE REAR WINDOW RELAY STOPPED WORKING AND SO DID THE FIRST SPEED OF THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER. HAD VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. THIS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER DIAGNOSIS AND FOUND COMPUTER AND WIRING HARNESS TO BE OK. ALL GROUNDS WERE CHECKED. VEHICLE OPERATES BUT WITHOUT A FUEL GAUGE, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY SHIFT SELECTOR.*AK
Oct 05, 2004
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED THAT AT ONE POINT HEADLIGHTS AND FLASHERS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND FOUND THAT THE WAIT WAS TOO LONG. THEN, CONSUMER DECIDED TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE CERTIFIED MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD BY HIM THAT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. HAD THIS REPLACED, BUT HAZARD LIGHTS DID NOT WORK HALF THE TIME. ALSO, SOMETHING WAS DRAINING BATTERY BECAUSE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. WENT TO THE WEB, AND FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO REPLACED. *NM
Oct 01, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. ALSO, THE HANDLES ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS BROKE, AND WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
Aug 24, 2004
STEERING,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. I WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT IF THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOMING DEFECTIVE, THEN WHY DON'T THEY SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF BALLJOINTS THAT HAVE NEEDED TO BE INSTALEDL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST SET ALONG WITH THE PITMAN ARM WENT DEFECTIVE AT 29,000 MILES AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THEM UNDER THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY.
Aug 12, 2004
WHEELS,SEATS
1 complaint
AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE DEALER COULD NOT GET BOTH SIDES OF THE BACK SEATS TO LAY FLAT ONLY THE RIGHT SIDE. ANOTHER COMPLAINT IS I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE SHOP BECAUSE IT SOUNDED LIKE THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS WARPED AND WHEN THE MECHANIC DID THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE FRONT THE HUB ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS WONDERING IF ANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE OR IS THERE PENDING RECALLS FOR THESE. *AK
Aug 04, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
10/10/2001 REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR - IT WAS OVER CHARGED AND WENT BAD! NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TOO! 12/20/2001 WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING IN HEAVY RAIN. THEN WHEN MOTOR TURNED OFF AND ON AGAIN THEY WORKED, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OFF SINCE THAT TIME, BUT TODAY 06/26/2004 THEY JUST STOPPED ALL TOGETHER - NOTHING HELPED. HAD TO HAVE THE SAME SOLDERING REPAIR DONE AS IN THE 1995 -1997 CHEVROLET S-10 / BLAZERS - WHICH I MIGHT ADD WAS A RECALL. THE SAME PARTS ARE USED IN MOST 1998'S AS WELL. THE RECALL NEEDS TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE COMPONENTS, NOT JUST A FEW OF THEM! ALSO I HAVE HAD SEVERAL DASH PARTS BREAK LOOSE - LIKE THE HATCH DOOR RELEASE / BACK WIPER CONTROL IS JUST SITTING THERE - NOTHING HOLDING IT IN. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE FELL OFF - HAD IT PUT BACK ON AT DEALER - THEN IT BROKE OFF. (MAKES BEING A PASSENGER IN MY BLAZER VERY UNCOMFORTABLE) I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TOO! THE DRIVERS OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE - ONE OF THE SCREWS THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE IS NOT ABLE TO PUT BACK DUE TO PLASTIC IS STRIPPED- SO THE DOOR HANDLE WABBLES. THE HEAT FROM THE SUN HAS BOWED UP THE FRONT WINDSHEILD VENT UNTIL IT IS CRACKED AND BROKEN NOW TOO. I HAVE ALWAYS DRIVEN CHEVROLET'S - BUT HERE LATLEY WITH ALL OF THE PLASTIC THEY ARE USING - I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER IF MY MONEY WOULDN'T BE BETTER SPENT IN ANOTHER MAKE OF VEHICLE. I LOVE THE DESIGN AND ECT. OF THE BLAZER - BUT THE PLASTIC IS NOT HOLDING UP - THIS IS SOME EXPENSIVE PLASTIC TO BE MADE SO CHEAP. IF YOU SHUT THE DOORS HARD AT ALL THE WHOLE TOP OF THE ARM REST POPS UP AND HAS TO BE POPPED BACK IN PLACE.*AK
Jun 25, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
1. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER LEVERS HAVE BROKEN OVER LAST FEW YRS, DRIVERS SIDE REPLACED 3 TIMES, I HAD TO PAY 100. DEDUCTIBLE TO FIX EACH TIME. 2. FUEL GUAGE INDICATOR SHOWED FUEL TANK 1/'2 FULL, NO GAS IN THE TANK,CAR STOPPED IN A DARK STREET IN AN UNSAFE PART OF TOWN, HAD TO PAY $100. DEDUCTIBLE TO FIX, NO WARNING LIGHTS TO SHOW GAS EMPTY, CAR JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED. 3.REAR TRUNK LATCH WOULD NOT WORK, HAD TO PAY DEDUCTIBLE FOR DEALER TO FIX. 4. WINDSHIIELD WIPER MECHANISM STOPPED WORKING, DEALER REPLACED AFTER WE PAID DEDUCTIBLE. 5. CURRENTLY THERE IS A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED, CAR NO LONGER UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER'S ATTN SEV TIMES BEFORE WARRNTY EXPIRED, DEALER MECH COULD FIND NO PROBLM. *AK
Jun 13, 2004
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH DUE TO THE BODY OF THE STRIKE PLATE ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAVING IN. *AK THERE WAS A CRACK AROUND THE STICKER PLATE. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE DRIVER SIDE STICKER PLATE. THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME AFTER ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE. TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR RATTLING ON THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE, THE ENCODER MOTOR HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE AFTER THE MODULE SHORTED, THE STABILIZER LINK NUTS WERE MISSING, THE LEFT DOOR WOULD RATTLE WHEN DRIVEN OVER BUMPS, WHEN BRAKING, A SQUEALING NOISE WAS HEARD, THERE WAS A HESITATION IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN CHANGING THE REVERSE, THE "TRIP METER" WAS INOPERATIVE, THE WAS A RATTLE IN THE DASH WHEN DRIVEN OVER BUMPS, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVEN OVER BUMPS, THE LEFT REAR DOOR WOULD OPEN BY ITSELF, AND THE TAIL GATE RATTLED. *SC *JB
Jun 04, 2004
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER PURCHASED NEW TIRES AND WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM PUT ON. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT THEY COULD NOT ALIGN HER VEHICLE UNTIL SHE HAVE THE IDLE ARM, THE BALL JOINTS AND THE LOWER AXLE REPLACE. SHE STATES THEY TOLD HER IT COULD COST APPROX $500.00. SHE STATES SHE IS ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WITH HER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE INTERIOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON ANY MORE. *NM
May 26, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
-- PASSENGER SIDE RECLINER HANDLE BROKE -- FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN THE 6YRS OF OWNERSHIP -- WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS ERRATICALLY (STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW) -- THE EXTRA HEAVY DUTY BATTERY DIED AFTER 3 YRS OF OWNERSHIP -- THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Feb 05, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS IN DANGER DRIVING THE TRUCK WHEN SHE BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER ROUTE (ANOTHER SHOP), WHICH WAS HUTCHENS CHEVROLET. THEY TOLD MY WIFE AND GAVE HER THE PAPER WORK STATING THAT, THE TRUCK WAS UNSAFE AND SHE COULD HAVE BEEN IN DANGER IF CONTINUED DRIVING IT. WHEN HE WAS TOLD OF THE BRAKE PROBLEMS, (THE CAR DEALERSHIP OWNER) HE INSTRUCTED MY WIFE TO TAKE IT TO HIS OWN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WHEN MY WIFE GOT THE TRUCK BACK, IT WAS IN THE SAME STATE NOT EVERYTHING WAS FIXED. THE WORK WAS COMPLETED AT HUTCHENS. THE WORK HAD TO HAVE COST ABOUT $378.00. AND THERE ARE MORE TROUBLES WITH THE TRUCK, I SEE SIGNS OF RUST AND CORROSION, THERE ARE VIBRATIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES.
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WITHOUT ANY WARNING DRIVER COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT THE RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Jan 09, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER LEVER BROKE OFF, REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT SEAL LEAKING, TEMPERATURE DISPLAY CHANGES TO CELSIUS WHEN RAINING, TAILGATE COVER BROKE. *LA
Nov 07, 2003
POWER TRAIN,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER LEVER BROKE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING. *LA
Nov 07, 2003
STEERING,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER LEVER BROKE , EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING (STEERING GEAR SHOT). *LA
Nov 07, 2003
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER LEVER BROKE, 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE (ENCODER MOTOR) ALTENATOR LIGHT IS ON (REPLACE). *LA
Nov 07, 2003
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WIPERS DO NOT WORK AT TIMES, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH NOT WORKING, ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, LOUD SOUND DURING ACCELERATION, FRONT END LOOSE. *LA
Nov 07, 2003
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
LOUD SOUND DURING ACCELERATION (CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHOT AGAIN NOT REPLACED, CONTACTING GM, NO ASSISTANCE), OIL LEAK ON FRONT OF ENGINE (POWER STEERING PULLY SHAFT SEAL), NOISY AC COMPRESSOR(REPLACE), FLUID LEAK ON FRONT OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL (REPLACE YOKE AND SEAL [2ND SEAL]), REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUNKS ON ACCELERATION (CHANGE CASE AND SHAFT BEARING), DASH GRILL CRACKED, IDELER ARM REPLACED AGAIN. *LA
Nov 07, 2003
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TEMPERATURE CHANGES TO CELCIUS WHEN RAINING (REPLACED OUTSIDE SENSOR), REAR AXEL NOISE (NOT FOUND), BINDING IN FRONT END (NOT FOUND), SHIFTING CONCERN (NOT FOUND), COOLENT MISSING (PRESSURE TESTED,NO LEAKS), LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTING (REPLACE STARTER), LEFT MIRROR VIBRATES (REPLACE MIRROR). *AK
Nov 07, 2003
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
COMPLAINT 1: HOOD LATCH PROBLEM!!! THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM GM VEHICLES HAVE BEEN HAVING FOR AT LEAST 25 YEARS!!!!! THE HOOD WILL NOT RELEASE UNLESS YOU PULL THE RELEASE LEVER AND POUND ON THE HOOD. YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD BORROW OR USE FORDS SYSTEM OF BETTER PARTS!!!!-----COMPLAINT 2: THE DOOR PANELS HAVE A WEAK AREA WHERE THE KNEE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH IT ON TURNS, MINE CRACKED REAL BAD!!! COMPLAINT 3: MAIN COMPLAINT:--THE HEATER CORE STARTED LEAKING AND FOGGED MY WINDSHIELD UP SO BAD I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. COULD HAVE CAUSED A BAD ACCIDENT!!! I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON HWY. 69 AT MCALESTER OK. AND HAD TO PULL OFF AND WOUND UP CUTTING THE HOSES AND SPLICING TO KEEP FROM RUNNING INTO HEATER CORE, THIS WAS ON LABOR DAY 2003. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A PROBLEM THE CARMAKER WILL CORRECT FOR ME FOR FREE. I KNOW THAT HEATER CORES SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 10 YEARS IF NOT MORE. THIS CAUSED ME A LOT OF PROBLEMS!!!! I CHECKED INTO A NEW HEATER CORE AT 2 AUTO PARTS STORES, AUTO-ZONE AND O'REILLEY'S AND THEY BOTH SAID IT WAS UNAVAILABLE .????? PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS. THANK YOU, REGGIE HOLLAND. *JB
Oct 06, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT COLLAPSED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/TIRE DAMAGE, AND NEAR COLLISION.*AK
Aug 15, 2003
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS
1 complaint
THE HANDLE CONTROLLING THE RECLINE FUNCTION ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS HAS BROKEN. THE DRIVER SIDE WAS REPLACED ONCE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BOTH SEATS ARE NOW IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. AROUND APRIL, 2003, THE HOOD LATCH BROKE AND IT TAKES FOREVER TO MANEUVER TO GET THE HOOD UP TO CHECK THE OIL. *NLM
Aug 10, 2003
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE SEAT BACK, TRANSFER CASE, AND WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ALL FAILED. *AK *CB THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ADJUSTED, THE AIR CONDITION BLEW WARM AIR, AND THE OIL COOLER LINES WERE REPLACED.*JB
Aug 07, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THERE WAS A RECALL ON OUR 1995 S-10 TRUCK AND OUR 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZIER HAS THE EXACT SAME PART AND IS ALSO DEFECTIVE ALSO. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON OUR 1998 BLAZIER DONOT WORK SOME TIMES THEY WON'T WORK OTHER TIMES AND SOMETIMES THEY WON'T SHUT OFF. OUR GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN YOU TRY TO TAKE OFF.*AK
Aug 04, 2003
VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPIER DO NOT COME ON SOMETIMES AND AT OTHERS WILL NOT TURN OFF, ALSO WILL GO FROM ITERMITTENT TO FULL SPEED WITHOUT BEING SELECTED. FRONT SEAT RECLINER HANDLES BOTH HAVE BROKEN OFF, LEFT SIDE TWICE.*AK
Jun 30, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEATS
1 complaint
MY ABS LIGHT GOES ON FREQUENTLY. I HAVE BEEN IN A COUPLE OF ALMOST COLLISIONS. IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC, THE SENSOR GOES ON AND FREEZES MY BRAKES. MY CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP AND TO REPAIR CENTERS AND ALL COMPANIES SAY THEY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THE SOLUTION EACH TIME WAS JUST TO REPLACE THE SENSOR, HOWEVER, EVEN DRIVING OUT OF DEALERSHIP THE ABS LIGHT WENT ON. I HAVE READ IN THE PAST SIMILAR INSTANCES WITH ABS PROBLEMS, IS THERE EVER GOING TO BE A RECALL, OR IS IT GOING TO TAKE A SERIOUS LAWSUIT/ACCIDENT BEFORE THE PROBLEM GETS FIXED? I ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT HANDLE BREAKING, AND IT IS STILL BROKEN. *JB
Jun 27, 2003
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
BOUGHT CAR BRAND NEW. DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR CONSISTENTLY VIBRATES - HAD REPLACED TWICE - DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE A THIRD TIME DUE TO BUG SHIELD BEING INSTALLED. IT STILL VIBRATES. JUNE 2001 - DOOR LOCKS WENT NUTS. THEY WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR WHILE PARKED - WITH KEYS IN IT. MARCH 2003 - BLINKER SWITCH WENT CRAZY. IT WOULD NOT STOP CLICKING - WHOLE DASH HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT TO REPLACE SWITCH - NOT A CHEAP THING! MAY 2003 - ALTERNATOR WENT OUT AND RUINED BATTERY. ALMOST CAUSED A CAR FIRE. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. NOT YET FIXED BECAUSE OF UNKNOWN CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *NLM
May 22, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS
1 complaint
HAD TO REPLACE ALTENATOR. HANDLE OF PASSENGER SEAT FELL OFF IN HAND, CAUSING RIDING AND SITTING DIFFICULT. PUTS ME RIGHT UP TO THE AIR BAG. PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TO TAKE MY HUSBAND TO NASHVILLE, FOR HIS HEART TRANSPLANT VISITS, NEEDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. ON THE LAST TRIP THERE, 70 MPH, IN HARD RAIN, NO WINDSHIELD WIPERS, JUST QUIT ON THE EXPRESSWAY, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. GAS PEDAL ALSO STICKS, AND PUSHES WITH FORCE, WHEN IT RELEASES. (WONDER WE HAVEN'T HIT SOMEONE). BEING ON SOCIAL SECURITY,WE THOUGHT PAYING EXTRA, FOR AND EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD PROTECT US. (A WASTED $1800.00) THE PAYMENT TAKES ALMOST HALF OUR INCOME, WE CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THE MANUFACTURERS MISTAKES. BY LOOKING AT THE OTHER COMPLAINTS, WE'RE NOT THE FIRST WITH THE ABOVE PROBLEMS. VERY UNHAPPY CONSUMER. OUR FIRST PAYMENT ON THE BLAZER WAS 1-14-02, WE BEGAN HAVING THESE PROBLEMS 6 MONTHS LATER. *TT
May 02, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
NAR 03-31-2003 *MR CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH WHEEL BEARING, HEATER CONTROL SWITCH, GAS GAUGE, RIGHT DOOR LOCK, BRAKES, AND OIL SENDING HOSES. *CB
Mar 31, 2003
SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FRONT BUCKET SEAT RELEASE PIECE HAS COME OFF ONCE ON BOTH FRONT SEATS, ALREADY OFF FOR SECOND TIME FOR DRIVER SIDE (AND NOT THAT I USE IT THAT MUCH EITHER!). CANNOT MOVE THE LOCATION OF THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEAT, MAKING SITTING STRAIGHT UP VERY TIRING AND AGGRAVATING FOR DRIVING!*JB
Mar 07, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
OIL COILER LINES LEAKED FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT FROM THE DEALER. DEALER DEFINITELY KNEW AND CLEANED IT UP BEFORE I GOT IT. 1ST SET OF LINES FROM RADIATOR TO OIL FILTER REPLACED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN 2001. SECOND SET FROM FILTER TO MOTOR NOW NEED REPLACING. EVIDENTLY, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WIPERS HAVE THEIR OWN AGENDA. WITH THE MIST SETTING TO CLEAN WINDOWS, WIPERS STAY ON FOR AS LONG AS THEY WANT. WITH THE SECOND MIST, THEY DON'T STAY ON AS LONG. BY THE THIRD MIST, WIPERS ACT NORMAL. ALWAYS HAPPENS. TURN SIGNAL FLASHER SOUND STARTED WITHOUT THE USE OF THE TURN SIGNAL. IT STAYS ON FOR RANDOM LENGTHS OF TIME, AND MAKES THE SOUND IN REGULAR, AND IRREGULAR PATTERNS. REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH - AS SEVERAL HAVE BEFORE ME. DEALER KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. TRANFER CASE LEAKS LUBE. 4-WHEEL DRIVE MESSED UP BECAUSE OF EMPTY CASE. ADDED LUBE AND HOPE NO TRANMISSION PROBLEMS ARRISE. CV JOINT REPLACED 4 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. HOOD LATCH ABOUT TO BREAK. WHEN PULLING ON LEAVER, BARELY IS ABLE TO POP HOOD. FEELS LIKE WIRE IS GOING TO SNAP. WAITING FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM TO OCCUR - IT HAS BEEN NONSTOP. GM DESIGNED A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED AND I REGRET EVER BUYING IT.
Feb 12, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WIPER STOPPED WORKING INTERMEDIATELY. REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARM, CAP, ROTOR AND COIL WIRE. PH
Jan 06, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SOUNDED AS IF SOMEONE WAS TAMPERING WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR HATCH OPENED ON ITS OWN, WHEN THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE LOCKS CONTINUED TO CLICK. TS PER-INVOICE; ELECTRICAL REPAIR-RELAY, FOUND THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FAULTY-REPLACED THE BCM BATTERY, FOUND THE THE SWITCH FOR THE ENDGATE GLASS INOP/SHORTED REPLACED. SCC
Oct 22, 2002
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHEN TURN LEFT OR RIGHT OR STOPPING OR GOING DRIVING FOWARD MAKES CLUNKING NOISE SOMETIME IT REALLY LOAD...I HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID ITS MY FRONT JOINTS AND SAID IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY.. SO I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER .. AND HE SAID IT WASN'T, SO I CALLED CHEVROLET. *AK
Aug 07, 2002
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 28, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE IS PLAGUED WITH PROBLEMS. REPLACED BOTH FRONT & REAR SHOCKS AT 51,800 MILES AT A COST OF $342.00. AT 50,800 MILES, REPLACED DISC PADS, DISC BRAKE SHIMS AND REAR ROTORS AT A COST OF $290.00 - REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. FOUR NEW TIRES AT A COST OF $440.00 WERE PUT ON THIS VEHICLE AT 48,610 MILES. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE ALIGNED AND TIRES BALANCED THREE TIMES IN TEN MONTHS - ONE WAS A FORCED BALANCE AT A COST OF $160.00. THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT STRAIGHT AND THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER SIDE SITS 1" TO 1 1/2" LOWER THAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THIS VEHICLE. NEXT REPAIR IS TO ADJUST THE TORSION BAR AND RE-ALIGN IT TO SEE IF THIS FIXES THE PROBLEM. EVERY TIME I GO OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMP, THE WHOLE BODY OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES! IT FEELS AND SOUNDS LIKE THE FENDERS AND DOORS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 13 MONTHS, PUT 8,600 MILES ON IT AND HAVE SPENT $2,385.00 IN REPAIRS SO FAR. I AM NOT A HAPPY PERSON.*AK
Jun 11, 2002
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION REPLACED AFTER 2 YEARS OF HASSLE, NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD BUT DEALER STATES ALL TRANSMISSIONS RUN THAT WAY. TURN SIGNAL/WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE REPLACED TWICE, TURN SIGNAL CONTINUED TO CLICK AFTER TURNED OFF, WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED ON BY ITSELF. DRIVER'S MIRROR REPLACED TWICE DUE TO VIBRATION AND CONTINUES TO VIBRATE, DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE A THIRD TIME DUE TO A BUGSHIELD BEING INSTALLED EVEN THOUGH MIRROR VIBRATED BEFORE BUGSHIELD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AT GRUBBS CHEVROLET BUT HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS AT LOWE CHEVROLET IN WAYNESVILLE MO.
Jun 07, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED ONTO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS INSIDE THE ENGINE. ALL OF THE WIRES MELTED. THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS CONFIRMED THAT THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. I WAS REFERED TO GENERAL MOTORS. ESTIMATED REPAIRS FOR $1600.00 INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRING HARNESS, FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL REGULATOR KIT, FUEL BODY KIT AND UPPER INTAKE GASKET. GM HAS AGREED TO PAY 50% OF THE BILL. SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 42,000 MILES, HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PROPERLY WITH OIL CHANGES AND TUNE UPS, I FEEL THAT GM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT.*AK
May 19, 2002
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
REPLACED BOTH SEAT ADJUSTERS. REPLACED BATTERY AFTER IT BROKE AND LEAKED ON THE CABLE OPERATING THE 4WD. REPLACED THE CABLE OPERATING THE 4WD. REPLACED BOTH BACK WINDOWS, (2-DOOR) THE SEALS KEPT COMING OUT IN FRONT OF THE DOORS MAKING IT HARD TO OPEN THE DOORS. REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WAS STAYING ON. LASTLY THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD ENDS, PITTMAN ARM AND IDLER ARM HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ALL DONE UNDER WARRANTY EXCEPT THE FRONT END COMPONENTS. WHAT A CRAPPY CAR!
Feb 26, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A STOP, PEDAL IS HARD AND WILL NOT GO DOWN. IF I KEEP MY FOOT ON PEDAL EVENTUALLY IT STOPS BUT IT REQUIRES LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE. WHILE DRIVING MAKES HUMMING, MOANING NOISE UNTIL ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND PROBLEM STOPS. BRAKING BECOMES EASIER. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARING IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WAS TOLD THIS MAY CLEAR UP ABS/BRAKING SITUATION. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. SHOWS HALF TANK WHEN NEAR EMPTY. AS FUEL LEVEL GOES DOWN, GAUGE GOES UP.FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Nov 29, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. ALSO, DOORS ON DRIVER'S SIDE RATTLE LIKE THEY ARE GOING TO FALL APART. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. *AK
Sep 24, 2001
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH VEHICLE WENT TOWARDS LEFT AND WAS HARD TO CONTROL, AFTER PULLING OVER, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS SIDEWAYS. A BROKEN UPPER BALL JOINT. NO ACCIDENT.*AK AFTER TAKEN TO MECHANIC FOR REPAIR HE NOTICED THE OTHER SIDE WAS ALSO BAD. REPAIRS INCLUDED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES. WHEEL WAS ALSO DAMAGED. *YH
Aug 22, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR BRAKE PADS AND THE INSTALLER SAID THE DRUMS WERE WORN DOWN TO ALMOST NOTHING. THEY SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT THAT FAST. THE BACK IS FINE JUST THE FRONT. I ALSO WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT A 1992 CADILLAC THE ALLOY WHEELS OF OUR FLEETWOOD ARE BAD. WE HAVE PUT MANY DIFFERENT TIRES ON AND THEY ALL GO FLAT BECAUSE OF THE ALLOY WHEELS. YOU WILL BE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TIRES GO FLATE. NOONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE ALLOY. *AK
Apr 23, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS
1 complaint
LOUD "CLUNK" NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNDER VEHICLE DURING START-UP AND ENGINE SHUTOFF, CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF DURING OPERATION AT 55+ MPH, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER HANDLE BROKE OFF WITHOUT FORCE, HANDLE ON THE CARGO SHADE IN THE REAR BROKE DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SHAKES WHILE DRIVING, FOG LAMPS KEEP BLOWING OUT ON BOTH SIDES, GAS PEDAL STICKS OFTEN, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZZARD IN TRAFFIC.*AK
Mar 10, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE GAS PEDAL CONSTANTLY STICKS. EVERYDAY, I HAVE TO REALLY PUSH ON THE PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO GO. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. LAST, THE PASSENGER SIDE LEVER HAS BROKEN OFF THREE OR FOUR TIMES, WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT IT STILL BREAKS OFF. NO OVERLY APPLIED PRESSURE HAS BEEN PUT ON IT AT ANY TIME.*AK
Jan 15, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
I HAVE CONTACTED GM SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL.HERE ARE MY PROBLEMS.THE RIGHT SIDE LATCH ON THE SEAT HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES BY APPLE VALLEY CHEROLET. NOW THE ONE ON THE LEFT HAS BROKEN.THIS IS A TWO DOOR VEHICLE AND THE ONLY WAY TO GET IN AND OUT OF BACK SEAT.THIS CAR IS NOT MISTREATED TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN.THREE TIMES IT HAS LEFT ME SITTING AND WONT START SOMETIMES YOU CAN TELL WHEN ITS GOING TO HAPPEN BECAUSE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AND THE CHARGING GAGE WILL DROP THEY HAVE TRIED TO REPAIR THIS BUT HAVENT,THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS NOW WILL DELAY FOR ABOUT FIVE TIMES THEN THEY JUST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHEILD OR KEEP RUNNING AS FAST AS THEY CAN UNTIL YOU TURN THEM OFF AND START OVER,THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM KICKS IN ON ITS OWN AND YOU HAVE TO STOP TO GET IT BACK TO TWO WHEEL DRIVE,NOT THE LIGHT ON THE DASH IT STAYS IN TWO,THE BRAKES ARE SPONGEE AND GO ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR,GM SAID MY BLAZER WASNT IN THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKES BECAUSE OF WHERE IT WAS MADE,THE EXHAUST SMELLS LIKE SEWER I DONT KNOW IF I HAVE AN EXHAUST LEAK OR NOT,WHEN I RECEIVED THIS VEHICLE I ORDERED IT IN DECEMBER OF 97 AND RECEIVED IT IN FEB. OF 98.THE BOLT WAS MISSING OFF OF THE STRUT,THEY REPLACED THAT AND ALLIGNED THE FRONT END AND IT STILL WILL NOT STAY IN ALLIGNMENT,SINCE THE WARRANTY HAS RAN OUT 4,000 MILES AGO WE HAVE REPLACED A BELT TIGHTNER AND A WATER PUMP
Dec 02, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER OFF/ON AT WILL. HEADLIGHTS & RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC PROBLEM CANNOT BE RESOLVED. COMPONENTS HAD BEEN CHANGED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT NOT THE WIRING. STILL HAS ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEM. *AK
Nov 15, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN HOOD FLEW UP AND DROPPED BACK DOWN. DAY BEFORE HOOD FLEW UP, OWNER COULD NOT GET HOOD TO OPEN. OWNER REPORTED INCIDENT TO CHEVROLET'S CUSTOMER SERVICE. *AK A MODULAR RELAY SWITCH FAILED. GROUND WIRE WAS NOT INSTALL. ANOTHER GROUND WIRE WAS NOT INSTALL AT FUEL INJECTOR CAUSING NOT ENOUGH GAS TO GET INTO INJECTOR. BREAK PEDAL FAILED. BREAKS LOCKED AFTER MAKING SCREENING NOISE. TAPE PLAYER FAILED. *YH
Nov 06, 2000
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SECOND SET TIRES WORN OUT AT 39000 MILES DUE TO UNIDENTIFIED FRT SUS.PROBLEM.DUE TO UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF DEALER VERIFIED CONCERNS AND PAST TITLE HISTORY,EVEN THOUGH MOST OCCURED BEFORE FACTORY W/ADDED GMPP ALL ATTEMTS TO HAVE LOCAL GM DEALERS REPAIR ANY OF THE PROBLEMS ACKNOWLAGED, HAVE BEEN REFUSED AT PRESANT TIME CAR SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND WE ARE USING A RENTAL PAID FOR BY ME. THE DEALERS,AND FACTORY HAVE PASSIFIED ME THROUGH 3/36 COVERAGE AND MADE ME THINK SOME CONSERNS WERE NOT VALID,BECAUSE I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE VEHC.ALL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN DUPLICATED AND VARIFIED,DOCUMENTED BY MANY GM TECHS. AS WELL AS PASSENGERS,PRIVATE SHOPS AND THE SAME DEALER WHO QUESTENED CONCERNS.MY JOB,MARRAGE,AND DAILY LIFE HAVE BEEN AFFECTED AND SAFTEY WAS AND IS DISREGAURDED BY WHAT I ONCE CONSIDERED THE GREATEST AUTO MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD,THERE ARE MANY PROBLEMS THAT EXIST TO DATE AND WERE RECORDED BEFORE 3/36 *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/70R15 )
Jul 08, 2000
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS BROKE OF BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT SEATS. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE, PARTS OF THE MUFFLER HAD TO BE REPLACE CAR. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES STICK. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHTS COMES ON FOR AND EXTENDED PERIOD FOR NO REASON. *AK
Feb 01, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEATS
1 complaint
TENSIONER BELT BROKE, AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS SLIDE UP AND DOWN WHEN BRAKING AND ACCELERATING. *AK *ML
Jan 27, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
HAD TRIED TO START VEHICLE THE 1ST TIME & IT FAILED TO CATCH. RETRIED THE 2ND TIME & FINALLY CAUGHT. WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR IN STARTING VEHICLE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY. ALSO HAD FUEL PUMP CHECKED & REPLACED IT. THE NEW FUEL PUMP TERMINAL WAS BROKEN & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE COMPUTER CHIP WAS ALSO REPLACED. IN ADDITION, PCV HOSE WAS NOT INSULATED & THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER WAS NOT WORKING. *AK
Oct 07, 1999
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
RING AND PINION GEAR AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL WERE REPLACED TWICE. ALSO STEERING IDLER ARM AND THE SPEED SENSOR HAV E BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Sep 27, 1999
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MAKES LOUD POPPING SOUND. FIXED 1X IN AUG. SAID IT WAS CONTROL ARM. WORKED AT FIRST, NOW IT'S BACK. HELP!
Sep 21, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED A NOISE WAS HEARD. DEALER CONTACTED,AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, EMERGENCY BRAKE RUSTED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, REPAIRWORK NOT DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jul 22, 1999
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT SOON COMES ON & AT 35 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR VIBRATES UPON STOPPING THE CAR ALMOST SHUTS OFF. *AK
Mar 29, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 60MPH VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP, AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE WENT LEFT TO RIGHT AND HIT A HILL WITH THE FRONT END. THEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE FRONT END. DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NO DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 10, 1999
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ABS BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED EIGHT TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. COSMETIC MUFFLER SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. LOWER CONTROL LEVER ON FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BROKE OFF AND WAS REPLACED. SHORT IN THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS. REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FELL OUT OF THE DASH.SUNVISOR HINGES ON MIRROR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jan 08, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY BLAZER IS 2 DR WITH ZR2,, FUNNY SOUND FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHEN IT BUMP, AND ENGIN CUT OFF AT BACKING UP CAR WITHOUT WARM UP, AND MAKE BONE CRACKING NOISE OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM DASH OR BRAKE, EVERYTIME I TURN OR STOP OR GO. VERY POOR FITTING FOR BOTH OF 2 DOOR AND FRONT AND REAR BUMPER AND ETC,,
Dec 30, 1998
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE STEERING SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND REAR AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Aug 24, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH AND THE BLAZER JUST CUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER HAS HAD THE BLAZER AT THE DEALER (5) TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. 3 TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE BLAZER TO STOP RUNNING. *AK
May 19, 1998
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