1999 CHEVROLET Blazer Problems & Complaints
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SUSPENSION
53 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 55,000.
Sep 13, 2011
I WAS DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN I HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT END THEN A SEVERE PULL TO MY LEFT WHICH VEERED ME OFF THE ROAD , LUCKILY THERE WAS A GRASSY KNOLL TO MY LEFT AND NOT A GUARD RAIL. WHEN I EXITED I FOUND MY FRONT LEFT WHEEL OFF . THE SHOP SAID MY WHEEL FELL OFF DUE TO A BAD BEARING. I FOUND THIS ODD DUE TO MY REPLACING BOTH BEARINGS A YEAR BEFORE. APPARENTLY ITS A COMMON PROBLEM. VEH. HAS 147K AT THIS INCIDENT AND ONLY 126K WHEN REPLACED PARTS THE FIRST TIME. IN ADDITION HAD 4X4 ACTUATOR REPLACED, FUEL PUMP, OIL COOLER LINES REPLACED, AND PITMAN ARM...ALL APPARENTLY COMMON AND FREQUENT REPAIRS WITH THIS VEHICLE !! *TR
Mar 27, 2009
WHILE DRIVING (AT ABOUT 5 MPH) THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE CAR DROPPED TO THAT SIDE, AND STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS SLOWING TO A STOP BEFORE ENTERING A HIGHWAY. IT APPEARED AS THOUGH THE WHEEL HAD BEEN SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. AFTER TOWING TO A MECHANIC, I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE LOWER BALL JOINT THAT HAD FAILED, AND THE BRAKE LINE HAD ALSO BEEN SEVERED. AS A RESULT THE SHOCKS ON THAT SIDE WERE BENT OUT OF SHAPE, AND THE SHOCKS ON THE OTHER SIDE WERE STRETCHED OUT (AS IT WAS PULLED BY THE WEIGHT OF THE DROPPED SIDE). HAD I BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY OR TRAVELING AT A HIGHER SPEED, I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED WITH POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. *NM
Mar 21, 2006
SUSPENSION FRONT CONTROL ARM BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE WELDED BACK TOGETHER
Oct 25, 2005
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH LOWER RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED CAUSING WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. THERE WAS NO NOISE AT FAILURE, ONLY THE FEELING THAT A TIRE MIGHT HAVE GONE FLAT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REMAINING 3 BALL JOINTS WERE ALL "LOOSE" AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. ALL 4 BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 93000 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. *JB *NM
Sep 16, 2005
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
52 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY, CAUSING AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK) BUT DID NOT RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Feb 23, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER LS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP. AS THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES ABRUPTLY. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
Sep 14, 2010
ON SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2010 MY 1999 CHEVY BLAZER FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. LUCKY NO ONE WAS HURT. THIS IS A MAJOR DEFECT THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *TR
Jul 06, 2010
TODAY I TOOK MY 1999 CHEVY. BLAZER XL IN FOR A STATE SAFETY INSPECTION-I JUST GOT A CALL FROM MERCHANTS TIRE AND AUTO IN CULPEPER, VA THAT IT'S GOING TO COST: $1200.00 TO PASS INSPECTION. UP TO THIS POINT I'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BRAKING? OF ANY KIND? THEN FOR MY VEHICLE TO "FLUNK" DUE TO BRAKE ISSUES? I WENT ONLINE -TYPED 1999 CHEVY BLAZER---RECALLS ETC... COMES TO FIND OUT---THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE MANY YEARS AGO ACCORDING TO THE HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION. DO I HAVE A LEGAL CLAIM HERE-SINCE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED W/RECALL? *TR
May 17, 2010
ON A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE ON MY 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, MY MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED, AND HE WAS CONCERNED THAT I WOULD LOSE THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. HE TEST DROVE THE CAR, AND THE BRAKES GAVE OUT. HE WAS NOT DRIVING FAST AND TOLD ME THAT IF I KEPT THAT CAR THE BRAKE LINES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. WAS THERE A RECALL? FOX NEWS TOLD ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL ON APRIL 9, 2010. *TR
Apr 20, 2010
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
44 complaints
AFTER HAVING DRIVEN THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS ON INTERSTATE ROADS (CONSTANTLY MONITORING THE COOLANT GAUGE - STANDARD FOR ANY TRIP I TAKE). I STOPPED TO GO TO THE REST ROOM AND WHEN I RETURNED AND STARTED THE VEHICLE IT MADE A HORRIBLE LOUD METAL BANGING NOISE. I MOVED THE VEHICLE TO THAT IF IT NEEDED TO BE TOWED IT WOULD BE READY. I CHECKED THE COOLANT GAUGE AND IT WAS AT THE VERY END OF THE HOT ZONE, CHECKED THE COOLANT AND FOUND ALMOST NO COOLANT IN THE RESERVOIR. I HAD TO PUT WATER IN TO GET IT HOME (ANOTHER 3 HOURS ON THE ROAD). AT NO TIME DURING THAT TRIP DID THE COOLANT GAUGE INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. I HAVE CHANGED THE OIL PER THE RECOMMENDATION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL AND HAVE DONE MOST OF THE OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAVE HAD NO OTHER MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. ON JULY 12TH I HAD THE MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET REPLACED, OIL CHANGED AND TIRES ROTATED IN PREPARATION FOR THE TRIP.*JB
Aug 08, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE REPLACED THE PART, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO HAVE ITS SPARK PLUGS REPLACED OR CLEANED. THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY THREE DAYS LATER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED THE UNIT, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND BECAME INCREASINGLY WORSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 150,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Jun 14, 2007
COOLING SYSTEM-I REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND FLUSHED SYSTEM. DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. LEAKS OIL-INSERTED DIE REPLACED GASKET AND STILL LEAKS. *NM
Jan 12, 2007
DURING MAINTENANCE, OWNER NOTICED COOLANT GETTING DIRTY. HAD IT FLUSHED FOUR TIMES. HEATER QUIT WORKING AFTER FIRST FLUSH. BROWNISH-GRAY SLUDGE WAS BLOCKING THE HEATER CORE. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS DUE TO A SMALL LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSING SMALL AMOUNTS OF DIRTY AIR AND OIL TO MIX WITH COOLANT. SINCE HAVING GASKET REPLACED, COOLANT HAS NOT GOTTEN DIRTY AGAIN. VORTEC ENGINES 1999-2003 WERE PRONE TO THIS GASKET FAILURE. DEXCOOL DOESN'T MIX WELL WITH DIRT OR OIL. *NM
Nov 29, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTICED AND THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, THEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A FAILED OIL COOLER LINE AND "O" RINGS. THE LINE AND RING WAS REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE NOT THE ISSUE AS MUCH AS THE ENGINEERING CAUSING EXPENSIVE LABOR COSTS FOR A SMALL PART TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.
Nov 28, 2006
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POWER TRAIN
35 complaints
THIS JUST STARTED ONE DAY WHEN WE WERE COMING BACK INTO TOWN. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN CRASHED. IF YOU DRIVE AROUND TOWN I DRIVES FINE BUT ONCE YOU ACCELERATE ABOVE 55 MPH SOMETHING CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR THE TRANSMISSION WILL WORK FINE. I KNOW ANOTHER PERSON WHOSE CHEVY BLAZER DID THE SAME THING. *TR
Dec 08, 2008
1999 CHEVY BLAZER TRANSMISSION SLIPS. THE VEHICLE HAD 101635 MILES WHEN PURCHASED AND HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN AN ADDITIONAL 21604 IN THE LAST 2 1/2 YEARS. *TS *NM
Feb 07, 2006
I AM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. MY BLAZER HAS <75,000 MILES, WITH NO LEAKS OR ANY INDICATION THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A VERY LOUD THUMP. I GOT OUT TO SEE IF I RAN OVER SOMETHING (LIKE MY CAT), NOTHING WAS THERE SO I GOT BACK IN AND TRIED TO CONTINUE BACKING UP BUT THE BLAZER WOULD NOT MOVE. *JB
Aug 09, 2005
CHEVY BLAZER TRANMISSION WENT OUT. RPMS REV UP AND NO REVERSE GEAR.
Jun 28, 2005
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE BLAZER BEGAN SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR VERY HARD. I EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER AND HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. A DIAGNOSTICS TEST SHOWED A P1870 CODE. I HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM CHECKED BY A MECHANIC, WHO STATES THAT MY TORQUE CONVERTOR AND THE CLUTCHES WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS A SWITCH, TO THE COST OF $2000. AFTER READING NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR OR IDENTICAL IN NATURE, I WONDER IF PERHAPS IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT OR DESIGN PROBLEM? ONE OF THE MECAHNICS I SPOKE WITH SAID THAT CHEVROLET BLAZERS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Jun 18, 2004
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SEATS
26 complaints
SEATING AT RED LIGHT WHEN LADY THOUGHT IT TURNED GREEN REARENDED US MY NECK WENT OVER HEAD REST AND NEEDED NECK SURGERY. *TR
Jul 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE RECLINING THE BACK SEAT, THE HEAD REST RECLINED, SMASHED AND BRUISED HER FINGER. THE FINGER INJURY WAS SEVERE AND CAUSED THE FINGER NAIL TO BE REMOVED. THE HEAD REST RECLINED PREVIOUSLY AND HIT HER HAND WITHOUT CAUSING AN INJURY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 65,416. UPDATED 10/31/07 *TR
Oct 15, 2007
DRIVER SEAT RECLINER HANDLE BROKE OFF. LOOKS LIKE JUNK METAL WAS USED. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE SEAT POSITION COULD HAVE THE DRIVER IN THE WRONG POSTION IN THE EVENT THE AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED.
Aug 21, 2005
1999 CHEVROLET S-10 BLAZER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT RECLINER HANDLE ASSEMBLY. *MR THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT RECLINER HANDLE FAILED UNDER NORMAL USE. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT RECLINER HANDLE SEEMED TO HAVE FALLEN OFF. THE POT METAL SPLINE SHAFT HAD BROKEN DUE TO THE SPLIT NOTCH IN THE SHAFT WHEN THE HANDLE ATTACHED. BOTH HANDLES WERE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. *SC *JB
Apr 28, 2005
WHEN RECLINING DRIVER'S SEAT, THE METAL POST HOLDING THE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE BROKE OFF. HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH SEAT IN RECLINING POSITION FOR MY HUSBAND TO FIX. HE HAD TO USE A WRENCH TO RAISE SEAT BACK UP. HE SAID THE BOLTS ARE MADE OUT OF CHEAP POT METAL AND THAT'S WHY THEY DON'T LAST. THE POST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE SEVERAL YEARS AGO. WE RARELY ADJUST THE SEAT BACKS. GUESS WE WON'T AT ALL NOW. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY AND THE FUEL GAUGE BOUNCES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY ALL THE TIME.*AK
Feb 01, 2005
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24 complaints
THE BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL DON'T WORK ON UNTIL YOU MOVE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOWN FOR THE LEFT SIDE TO WORK THEN IT WORKS FOR A BRIEF MOMENT.
Oct 23, 2019
BOUGHT A BLAZER FROM LEE XARS IN FORT MYERS. WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE SO I TOOK IT TO A AUTO REPAIR CLOSE TO MY HOUSE BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT ALL THE WAY BACK TO TOWN. WHEN I BOUGHT IT THEY OUT A RELAY SWITCH SO THE AC WOULD BLOW COLD. HERES WHATMY MECHANIC FOUND WHAT WAS WRONG.A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE A/C CLUTCH CONTROLRP RELAYWAS BYPASSED IMPROPERLY AND NOT FUSED WHICH COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. WHEN I WENT UP TO GET MY TITLE AND TAGS THE GUY WHO RUNS THE REPAIR SHOP WANTED TO KNOW WHAT I WANTED HIM TO DO ABOUT IT. THE OWNER WASNT THERE SO I LEFT A COPY OF MY INVOICE. HE WAS SUPPOSE TO CALL ME BUT HASN'T. THEY NEED TO BE CHECKED OUT. THERE DEAL IS IF SOMETHING BRAKES ON THE CAR THEY CAN GET CHEAP PARTS AND THEY CHARGE CHEAP LABOR. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE AS I BEEN READING ON THERE REVIEWS.
May 03, 2017
BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM LEE AUTO IN FORT MYERS. WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. TOOK IT TO A CLOSE MECHANIC TO CHECK THE PROBLEM BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BACK THERE TO GET CHECKED OUT. THIS IS WHAT MY MECHANIC SAID. A/C COMPRESSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE A/C CLUTCH CONTROL RELAY WAS BYPASSED IMPROPERLY AND NOT FUSED WHICH COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE. WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE SALESMAN TOLD ME HE WAS GOING TO PUT A RELAY SWITCH IN BECAUSE IT WAS T BLOWING COLD AIR. TOLD LEE CARS ABOUT IT AND HAVE T HEARD BACK. ITS NOT GOOD TO SELL UNSAFE CARS.
May 01, 2017
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE FLASHER RELAY CLICKING NON STOP / APPLY BRAKES IT STOPS WHAT ELSE IS MALFUNCTIONING THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS? OTHER VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED WITH SAME ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE, CONSUMERS NEED REPAIR OPTIONS THAT ARE NOT EXCESSIVELY COSTLY.
Aug 27, 2016
PASSLOCK FAILURE CAR WILL NOT START AND HAVE TO WAIT EXACTLY 10 MIN AND TRY AGAIN.
Aug 27, 2016
+ 19 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
20 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FOUR TIMES AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000. UPDATED 8/10/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. UPDATED 08/25/25*JB
Jun 09, 2015
HAD DRIVER SIDE IMPACT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ALSO HAD TO USE JAWS OF LIFE TO GET DASH OF LEFT LEG. *TR
Aug 19, 2014
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NOTIFIED GMAC. NOT SATISFIED WITH RESULTS. MATTER OF FACT, THERE WAS NO "RESULTS". *TR
May 30, 2008
1999 CHEVY BLAZER AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER MIGHT NOT HAVE THOSE INJURIES IF THE AIRBAGS WORKED PROPERLY. *KB
Apr 04, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE IMPACTED A TREE, HEAD ON. THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES OF THE CONTACT'S LEFT KNEE, ELBOW AND HEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE JUNKYARD. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS DETERMINED BY THE INSURER TO BE TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. 08/04/06 CHEVY DRIVER HIT A CAR IN HER LANE FIRST, THEN RICOCHETED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. NEITHER TIME DID AIRBAGS DEPLOY. *TT
Jul 06, 2006
+ 15 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20 complaints
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH IN MY 1999 CHEVY BLAZER LS IS MALFUNCTIONING. DURING DRIVING, THE BLINKER SOUND IS CONSTANTLY CLICKING WHETHER OR NOT I AM MAKING A TURN OR ENABLING MY SAFETY HAZARD LIGHTS. WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES ON THE CAR, THE CLICKING SOUND TEMPORARILY STOPS. WHEN I DRIVE AGAIN, THE CLICKING SOUND STARTS AGAIN. THIS MALFUNCTION GIVES THE DRIVER THE FALSE INDICATION THAT THEIR TURN SIGNALS IS ON, WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY NOT ON, AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Jan 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HAZARD SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,506.
Jan 04, 2010
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH ON 1999 BLAZER JUST COST US $591.23 TO FIX AND IS RECALLED ON OTHER YEAR MODELS. *TR
Jun 15, 2009
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY BLAZER WITH 89,000 MILES AND IT SEEMS THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH IS FAILING. MY TURN SIGNAL BEEPING DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN I NOT USING THE TURN SIGNAL. I HEARD THIS ALSO WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A DELAY WITH THE TURN SIGNAL THAT COULD EVENTUALLY BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Jan 17, 2009
THERE IS A CONSTANT BLINKING NOISE COMING FROM MY GLOVE BOX. WHEN PRESSING ON THE BREAK IT QUITS. BY LOOKING UP INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET I FOUND OUT IT IS THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. THERE WERE RECALLS ON OTHER YEARS BUT NOT 1999 BLAZERS. ITS VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THERE WAS ONE ON 1998 BLAZERS I BELIEVE. I HAVE A 99 CHEVY BLAZER. HAS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT IT. *TR
Sep 18, 2008
+ 15 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
15 complaints
THE HEATER CORE IN MY 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER HAS BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE HEATER CORE PROBLEM CAUSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK. WHEN FAILING, THE HEATER CORE CLOGS AND THEN EVENTUALLY BURSTS SPILLING BOILING HOT WATER INTO THE BLAZER. THE RADIATOR AND ALL OF ITS CONTENTS DRAIN INTO THE FRONT INTERIOR OF THE BLAZER. THE STEAMING HOT WATER PLACES ME AND MY FAMILY IN DANGER OF BEING SEVERELY BURNED. I HAVE BEEN VERY LUCKY TO DATE, IN THAT THE HEATER CORE HAS NOT BURST WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. SO FAR, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND QUICKLY GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE I AM BURNED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE HEATER CORE BURSTS THE BLAZER FILLS WITH STEAM AND THE CHEMICALS CONTAINED WITHIN THE RADIATOR. THE STEAM AND CHEMICALS MAKE IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE AND IMPAIRS THE DRIVER''S ABILITY TO GET ALL PASSENGERS AND THE VEHICLE OUT OF HARMS WAY. I HAVE BEEN VERY LUCKY TO DATE IN THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO QUICKLY GET THE BLAZER OFF OF THE ROAD. I WONDER EVERYDAY WHETHER THE HEATER CORE WILL BURST AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT HARMS MY CHILDREN, MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK OF THE BLAZER I AM VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING IT AND WILL NOT DRIVE IT LONG DISTANCES. I FEEL UNSAFE WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND I HAVE COACHED MY CHILDREN ON WHAT TO DO IF IT BURSTS AND OFTEN FORCE THEM TO SIT IN THE BACK SEAT. WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I ALWAYS STAY IN A LANE THAT ALLOWS EASY ACCESS TO THE SHOULDER SO I CAN QUICKLY GET OFF OF THE ROAD WHEN NECESSARY. THE HEATER CORE PROBLEM POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK TO ME AND MY FAMILY. IF, GENERAL MOTORS REFUSES TO RE-PURCHASE MY BLAZER FROM ME, I WILL HOLD GENERAL MOTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THE ONGOING HEATER CORE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE GENERAL MOTORS TO BE A RESPONSIBLE COMPANY, ONE THAT IS NOT WILLING TO PUT MYSELF OR MY FAMILY AT CONTINUED RISK OF BEING SEVERELY BURNED OR INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *JB
Oct 25, 2005
MY 1999 CHEVY BLAZER FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY ALSO CHANGE SPEEDS ON THEIR OWN. WHEN USING THE WIPER FLUID, THE WIPERS CONTINUE TO RUN INDEFINITELY.
May 20, 2005
DEXCOOL RELATED PROBLEM, NO HEAT IN 1999 CHEVY BLAZER. HEATER CORE BLOCKED. *JB
Jan 17, 2005
CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
Aug 05, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS NO HEAT, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE HEATING SYSTEM THAT THE MANUFACTURER USED FOR THE PERIOD OF 1996-2000 WAS A DEXCOOL SYSTEM THAT WAS TO BE MAINTENANCE FREE FOR 100,000 MILES, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE SYSTEMS IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS CAUSED CONSUMER MAJOR REPAIR BILLS.*JB
Dec 31, 2002
+ 10 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
14 complaints
(1) I PURCHASED THE USED 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER FROM QUIRK CHEVROLET IN QUINCY, MA IN JUNE 2003. I WAS UNDER A 30 DAY WARRANTY IF THERE WAS STRICTLY ANYTHING WRONG TO BRING IT BACK TO THEM TO BE FIXED. THE PROBLEM WITH THE GAS GUAGE STARTED IN THE WINTER OF '03-'04. (2) WHEN THE GAS LEVEL WOULD FALL BELOW THE HALF MARK LINE IT WOULD STOP READING THE CORRECT LEVEL. THE NEEDLE ON THE GUAGE WILL TICK BACK AND FORTH BOUNCING FROM EMPTY TO FULL RANDOMLY, IT WILL DO THIS ALOT ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AND RUNNING. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THIS. (3) AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS IS QUITE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS. NOT ONLY FAMILLIAR PROBLEMS, BUT THE SAM EXACT PROBLEMS. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO DRIVES A 2001 GMC JIMMY, WHICH IS ESSENTIALLY THE SAME BODY, WHO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN I CONTACTED GM THEY HAVE NOT RECALLED THIS, AND ARE CHARGING $400 FOR THE PART, NOT INCLUDING THE MONEY FOR LABOR.*AK
Dec 06, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. MECHANIC WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. *AK *NM
Jun 14, 2004
WHEN FUEL TANK IS BELOW A HALF OF TANK VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. FIRST TIME IT BROKE DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT. THE SECOND TIME AT 45 MILES AT BLACK MOUNTAIN OF ASHERILL, THE THIRD TIME 221 SOUTH WITH A TRAILER LAND OF WOODEN PALLETS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *CB
Jul 25, 2003
THE VEHICLES FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. *NLM
May 19, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ON CLEAR DRY EXPRESS, THE GAS LINE BLEW OFF AT THE GAS TANK. ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER VIN # [XXX]. AS A RESULT GAS WAS SPRAYED OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK, THE ENGINE CUT OFF AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 25, 2003
+ 9 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
10 complaints
DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS VERY BAD IF GO OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMP SEEMS LIKE DOOR WILL FALL OFF OR BLOW OPEN. *TR
Jul 05, 2008
I HAVE 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER WITH 60000 MILES THE DRIVE SIDE DOOR HAS FALLEN DOWN ABOUT 1 INCH IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS SOMETIMES I HAVE TO LIFT UP ON THE DOOR TO GET IT TO SHUT IF THIS KEEPS UP THE DOOR MAY FALL OFF.*AK
Dec 08, 2003
DUE TO LOCATION OF DRAINAGE HOSE, THE TOP PIN HINGE ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS RUSTED OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE HINGE BUSHINGS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, THE DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN LOCATIONS, CONSUMER STATES WITH THE CORROSION PRESENT ON THE HINGE PINS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING. *SLC
Nov 07, 2001
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO LOOSE BODY MOUNTS, THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED ON TWO OCCASIONS. NLM
Aug 03, 2001
I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND THEY WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FRAME WELD FAILING. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BUT OFFER NO REMEDY OTHER THAN REPLACING THE FRAME AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE ME WITH A COST TO DO THIS TYPE OF REPLACEMENT. I FEEL THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING OTHER OWNERS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHEVROLET TAKE RESPONSIBILTY FOR WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I REALIZE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF MILES, BUT IT IS A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WHICH A REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD EXPECT THE FRAME TO LAST BEYOND THAT TIME.*AK
Jan 31, 2001
+ 5 more complaints for this component
TIRES
9 complaints
THE SPARE TIRE CABLE ON 1999 BLAZER HAS CORRODED CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE. I PURCHASED A NEW SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE AND STRAPPED INSIDE THE CARGO COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Aug 08, 2010
THE TREAD ON THE TIRE UNEXPECTEDLY WORE OFF WHEN TIRE WAS FIRST PUT ON AND INFLATED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE AND NEEDED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE. TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BY CONSUMER.*AK
Dec 21, 2004
PASSENGER BACK TIRE TOTALLY DISINTEGRATED ,TREAD CAME COMPLETELY CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO SHOULDER AFTER GETTING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. IF TRAFFIC WAS MORE HEAVY I DON'T THINK THE OUT COME WOULD HAVE BEEN AS GOOD. CALLED LES SCHWAB TO REPLACE TIRE ON SITE. DAMAGE FROM TIRE RESULTED IN CUTTING INTO SIDE OF VEHICLE AND INSIDE WHEEL WELL. *LA
Apr 30, 2004
PASSENGER BACK TIRE TOTALLY DISINTEGRATED ,TREAD CAME COMPLETELY CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO SHOULDER AFTER GETTING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. IF TRAFFIC WAS MORE HEAVY I DON'T THINK THE OUT COME WOULD HAVE BEEN AS GOOD. CALLED LES SCHWAB TO REPLACE TIRE ON SITE. DAMAGE FROM TIRE RESULTED IN CUTTING INTO SIDE OF VEHICLE AND INSIDE WHEEL WELL. *LA
Apr 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.*AK
Oct 21, 2003
+ 4 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 complaints
THE INTAKE GASKET IN THE ENGINE HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND IT'S LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, GASOLINE (MAYBE), AND OTHER FLUIDS REALLY BADLY.
Feb 26, 2015
THE RECLINER LEVERS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SEATS HAVE BROKEN TWICE. THE DEALER REPLACED ONCE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. ALSO, THE SEALS ON THE WINDOW AND DOORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE BY THE DEALER AND ARE COMING OFF ONCE AGAIN.
Feb 15, 2003
I HAVE REPLACE 2 TIMES AND DEALER ONES I THINK THAT THIS IS A DEFECT PRODUCT. DT
Nov 19, 2002
ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON FOR NO REASON. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX. *AK
Mar 05, 2001
DEALERS DO NOT WORK. TURNED OFF DUE TO SOME TEST AND NEVER TURNED BACK ON. WOULD LIKE THIS SAFETY FEATURE.NO SAFETY DEFECT DISCUSSED IN SUMMARY. AK
Jul 17, 2000
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING
7 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE BECAME LOOSE IN THE STEERING AND A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE IDLE ARM NEEDED REPLACED. THE IDLE ARM HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES IN 6 MONTHS. UPDATED 4/11/2006 - *NM
Mar 27, 2006
WHILE GETTING OFF THE HIGHDWAY ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO I HEAR A POP AND MY TRUCK STARTED TO SLIDE TO THE RIGHT ALMOST STRIKING THE DRIVER NEXT TO ME. I MANANGE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GOT OUT,TO FIND OUT THAT MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS HALF OFF.TOW TO THE SHOP AND FOUND OUT IT WAS TIE ROD FAILURE. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HSD TO HAVE THE SHORT SHAFT REPLACED,THE TIE ROD REPLACED AGAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE. ALSO WHEN IT FIRST FAILED THEY ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE PART THAT CONTROL THE ABS ON THE LEFT SIDE. AND IT STILL WONT STAY IN ALIGNMENT.I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO NOTE THAT THE TRUCK AT THIS TIME HAS LESS THAN 90.000 MILES ON IT ,WHEN I PURCHASE IT HAD 40.000. THE TRUCK IS A 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, IN THE PAST I HAVE HAVE GOOD LUCK WITH CHEVY CARS, BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD THE PROBLEMS ITH ANY CAR I HAVE EVER HAD OVER THE PAST 27 YEARS. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. I HAVE THE WORK PAPERS IN MY HOUSE AS WELL AS BEING ABLE TO OBTAIN THEM AGAIN FROM THE SHOP,SO THE DATE IS AN ESTIMATE. I AM WRITING THE NOW AS I PAST ANOTHER BLAZER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH IT LEFT WHEEL IN THE SAME CONDITON. I GUESS IT MAY BE BEST TO STAY OFF THE HIGHWAYS. I WAS JUST LUCKY I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF WHEN MY WHEEL FAILED
Jun 14, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH POWER STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED A HOLE WAS PRODUCED IN THE GEAR BOX, WHICH CAUSED ALL POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK. *AK
Oct 22, 2004
I HEARD A CLICKING LIKE MY TURN INDICATOR WAS ON BUT IT WASN'T. SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. A CO-WORKER OF MY FATHER'S HAS HAD THIS COMPONENT REPLACED TWICE (SAME SYMPTOMS) IN HIS 1998 BLAZER AND THE GENTLEMAN'S SISTER-IN-LAW HAS HAD THIS COMPONENT REPLACED ONCE. ALSO, ANOTHER CO-WORKER OF MY FATHER'S HAD IT REPLACED ONCE (UNDER WARRANTY) ON HIS 2001 BLAZER. I WOULD THINK THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE SMOKE CAME OTU OF THE STEERING COLUMN.*AK
May 22, 2002
VHICLE HAD BEEN PULLING TO SIDE AND THE STEERING HAD TOO MUCH PLAY, DEALER DETERMINED STEERING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Apr 12, 2002
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
6 complaints
THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND/OR STARTED FLUCTUATING. IT DIDN'T SHOW HOW MUCH FUEL WAS LEFT IN THE TANK AND STILL DOESN'T. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND RAN OUT OF GAS, LUCKILY I MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER AND WASN'T HIT. NOW IT STILL DOESN'T WORK AND SHOWS EITHER A FULL TANK OR COMPLETELY EMPTY ALL THE TIME. *AK
Oct 19, 2004
GAS SENDING GAUGE IS IRRATIC, CAUSING ME THE INABILITY TO KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WHICH I UNDERSTAND IS VERY COSTLY. ACCORDING TO THE SEVERAL MECHANICS THAT I OBTAINED AN ESTIMATE FROM THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THEY WERE ALL VERY MUCH AWARE OF THIS DEFECT IN THE CHEVY BLAZER.*AK
Aug 23, 2004
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. THIS OCCURRED AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES. ULTIMATELY HAS RESULTED IN RUNNING OUT OF GAS TWICE. APPARENTLY, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP ARE AN INTEGRAL SYSTEM, COSTING ANYWHERE FROM $400 TO $600 TO REPAIR.*AK
May 05, 2004
1999 CHEVROLET S-10 BLAZER: DESIGN FLAW. THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT IS MADE AS ONE ASSEMBLY WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THE SENDING UNIT GOES BAD, BUT FUEL PUMP IS STILL IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION. THE COST OF REPLACEMENT IS $600. THE SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP SHOULD BE SEPARATE UNITS. AS MY FUEL GAUGE IS NOT READING CORRECTLY, I MUST KEEP UP WITH MY MILES DRIVEN BY THE ODOMETER.
Apr 20, 2004
OIL LINES ARE LEAKING. SEEMS THIS IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH GM OVER THE PAST DECADE. WHY HAS THERE NEVER BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.. AND WHY ARE THE NEWER MODELS (AFTER 2000) COMING OUT WITH THE SAME DEFECT ?!*AK
Jul 02, 2003
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE SET AT 65 MPH, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TO 75 MPH. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP ACCELERATION . *AK THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *SC *JB
Jun 14, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR STICKS UNEXPECTEDLY, MAKING IT HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. TS *JG
Jan 03, 2003
AT START OFF THE THROTTLE PEDAL STICKS AND REQUIRES A GREAT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE. THIS RESULTS IN A SUDDEN START AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. TAKEN TO DEALER WITH REPORTED PROBLEM. DEALER REPLIED THAT THEY HAVE REPLACED NUMEROUS THROTTLE BODIES ON THESE VEHICLES.*AK
Feb 15, 2002
GAS PEDAL IS HARD TO DEPRESS. CONUSMER WOULD HAS TO APPLY FORCE TO PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Feb 22, 2001
POOR GAS CAUSED FUEL BUILD UP ON THROTTLE BODY AND BUTTERFLY VAVLE TO STICK. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN,CAR LURCHED FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS ALMOST HAD A COULPLE OF ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK *SLC
Oct 20, 2000
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS RUN OFF THE ROAD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A CURB AND FLIPPED THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED THIRTY NINE FEET FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRAIN INJURY, LEFT ARM DAMAGE, AND WAS IN A COMA FOR THREE WEEKS. THE CHILD PASSENGER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SHOULDER, RIBS, AND A LUNG INFECTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V287000 (SEAT BELTS). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 173,456.
Sep 19, 2008
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVERTHE PAST TWO YEARS, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR SEATBELTS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE BELTS NOT RETRACTING. THE FAILURES OF THESE SEAT BELTS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE UNABLE TO SECURE A CAR SEAT IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. GENERAL MOTORS HAS CHARGED ME FOR THE REPAIRS TO THE SEAT BELTS. GIVEN THAT THREE OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT IN THE PAST TWO YEARS, I FEEL THAT THERE IS A DESIGN OR OTHER DEFECT WITH THE BELTS THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I DO NOT KNOW HOW SIGNIFICANT THE PROBLEM MAY BE, BUT IF IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON THREE OCCASIONS IN TWO YEARS, IT MAY BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. I ASK THAT YOU LOOK INTO IT.*AK
Sep 21, 2004
REAR SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.*AK
Sep 15, 2003
THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, AND THE SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DIDN'T HOLD THE PASSENGER WHO WAS THE CONSUMER'S MOTHER, IN WHICH SHE SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER NECK AND ARMS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER STOPPED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND WAS REAR ENDED. THE CONSUMER'S MOTHER WAS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND HAD TO PLACE HER ARM ON THE DASH TO CATCH HERSELF AND TORE HER ROTOR CUFF. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED COMPENSATION. *SCC *JB
Jul 28, 2003
FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELT IS FAULTY! I WAS IN A COLLISION AND REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER DRIVER. MY MOTHER WAS WITH ME AND IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HER SEAT BELT AT THE SHOULDER DID NOT LOCK AND AS A RESULT SHE WAS THROWN FORWARD, CAUSING A TORN ROTATOR CUFF. SHE HAS DOCTORS DOCUMENTS TO BACK THIS UP. SURGERY WAS SCHEDULED WITH NO ADVAIL. WE HAD OTHER COMPLICATIONS ARISE AND THE DOCTOR CANCELED SURGERY IN THE OPERATING PREP. ROOM. WE HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO SPECIALIST AND ARE NOW AWAITING FOR THEM TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO AGAIN SCHEDULE SURGERY. IN THE MEAN TIME, THE WAVE 3 TROUBLE SHOOTER, SUGGESTED I CONTACT YOUR OFFICE. ANY HELP THAT YOU CAN BE IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE APPRECIATED. MY MOTHER REMAINS IN PAIN ON MEDICATION, AND CHEVROLET OFFICIALS WON'T HELP MY MOTHER IN ANY WAY. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER, 4 DOOR, 4X4. INITIALLY, ALL WE ASK CHEVROLET FOR WAS A NEW SEATBELT. HOWEVER, THROUGH THE INTERNET AND CNN NEWS, I KNOW THAT THERE HAS BEEN OTHER REPORTS FOR THIS PROBLEM. SO I FEEL THAT CHEVROLET SHOULD COMPENSATE ME FOR MY INJURIES THAT I HAVE AND WILL SUFFER PAIN FROM. *NLM
Mar 30, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
5 complaints
ABS ENGAGE EARLY DUE TO CORROSION BUILD UP ON ABS SENSORS. CAUSES EXTREME STOPPING TIME WHEN 10 MILES AN HOUR OR LESS. CONTACTED GM ANY HELP REFUSED, SAID PROBLEM DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS IN AREA
May 11, 2005
I HAVE A1999 CHEVERLOT BLAZER, IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS FALLING OFF. I STOPPED WHEN I HEARD THE NOISE,AND HAD THE CAR TOWED. IF I HAD NOT STOPPED WHEN I DID I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A ACCIDENT WITH MY YOUNG DAUGHTER. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE LEFT TIRE WAS DANGEROUS AND NEEDED TO BE FIXED> IT COST ME 1200.00 AND I FEEL MY CAR IS A LEMON AND I WOULD LIKE SOME TYPE OF REIMBURSEMENT.
Mar 25, 2003
COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE, DUE TO TURNING STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO BRAKE HOSE AND LOSS OF FLUID. MJS
Jan 21, 2000
WHEN SLOWING THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPY ROADS, THE ANIT-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ROAD CONDITIONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DRY WITH GOOD TRACTION.
Aug 20, 1999
SPEED SENSOR FAILED, VEHICLE COULD NOT TRAVEL OVER 25 MPH, REPLACEMENT PART FAILED ALSO. MJS
May 28, 1999
WHEELS
4 complaints
MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 83000 MILES. I'M HAVING TO REPLACE THE HUB BEARINGS FOR THE 3RD TIME. WHY NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE.
May 11, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRE HUBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY SPECULATED THAT THE HUBS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE HUBS. THE CONTACT HAS ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO HAS POSSESSION OF THE FAILED COMPONENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81,200.
Jul 02, 2008
THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. I AM THE SECOND OWNER ON A 1999 CHEVROLET, BLAZER. MY HUSBAND NT TO PUT NEW BRAKES AND TIRES ON FOR THE FIRST, THE SHOP COULDN'T GET THE TIRE OFF. THE REASON--THE RIMS WERE MANUFACTURED ALUMINUM WHICH COOL FASTER THAN STEEL BEHIND THE RIMS.IT PRODUCES A SUBSTANCE THAT MAKES IT STICKY, WHEN IT DRIES. IT CAUSES THE BRAKES AND TIRES TO BREAK THE RIM AND PAY FOR THE BROKEN RIM. I FEEL THAT GMCSHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND FIX THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Jun 02, 2003
FRONT WHEELS ARE HIITING FIREWALL WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK
May 28, 1999
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 complaints
MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE DOOR LATCH CAN BREAK BECAUSE OF THE DOOR HINGES OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT BECAUSE THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE EASILY AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE LATCH ON THE DOOR JAM. *TR
Aug 21, 2008
THE METAL BEHIND THE "HOOK" ON THE FRAME WHERE THE DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH CRACKED, CAUSING SEVERE RATTLING AND RUNNING RISK OF THE DOOR OPENING UNINTENTIONALLY. THE DOOR HINGES AND THE HOOK HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE FRAME WELDED AT A COST OF MORE THAN $500. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 45,000 MILES WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED.
Apr 13, 2004
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY BLAZER THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS WEAKENED, AND SLIPPED DOWN ABOUT AN INCH. THIS MAKES THE DOOR EXTREMLY HARD TO CLOSE SINCE YOU NEED TO LIFT UP ON IT.*AK
Mar 10, 2004
WHILE DRIVING TAILGATE HATCH WILL FALL OPEN ON ITS OWN WITHOUT BEING RELEASED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Feb 01, 2000
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. AFTER TURNING ON THE HEATER, SMOKE POURED FROM THE INTERIOR VENTS AND VISIBLE FLAMES WERE BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. AFTER THE INITIAL PURCHASE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP SUSPECTED IT COULD HAVE BE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SIGNALING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG SENSOR INDICATING AIRBAG FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP CLEARED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE SEEN BY A TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP. CONTRARY TO THE DEALERS SUGGESTION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ALSO RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP. TWO DAYS LATER, THE VEHICLE BURNED AND WAS TOTALED BY THE EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE. *JB
Jan 19, 2006
WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF 2-WHEEL HIGH INTO 4-WHEEL LOW. CONDITIONS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID TWO CAR LINKS BEFORE STOPPING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR AND THE ELECTRONIC MODULE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
Aug 31, 2004
4-WHEEL DRIVER FAILED. DEALER INDICATED ELECTRONIC MODULE FAILED. *AK
Mar 26, 2004
VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN PARK. IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, REPAIRED OPEN WIRE TO NEUTRAL START SWITCH. *AK
Sep 15, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL IN AUGUST 20, 1999 FOR 2000 CHEVY BLAZERS: THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FITTINGS THAT FEED THE VARIOUS BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS MAY LEAK AND CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING FUNCTION AND NEED AN ADDITIONAL STOPPING TIME. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACE THE UNION IF NECESSARY. OUR VEHICLE IS A 1999 BLAZER THAT APPEARS TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT CHEVROLET CLAIMS THERE WASN'T A RECALL ISSUED FOR OUR VEHICLE. WE THINK IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. OUR VEHICLE DOESN'T STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, BUT NEEDS A LONGER STOPPING TIME AND DISTANCE. IT IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION. ORIGINAL RECALL FROM THE NHTSA MANUFACTURER'S REPORT DATE: AUGUST 20, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V220000
Dec 08, 2016
APPLIED BRAKES & PEDAL SUDDENLY STARTED SINKING TO THE FLOOR. WAS ABLE TO STOP DUE TO SLOW SPEED. SCARED ME TO DEATH & NEARLY HIT A CAR. IF HAPPENED ON FREEWAY IT COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE. LATER FOUND THAT A REAR DRIVER SIDE STEEL BRAKE LINE MOUNTED METAL ON METAL, HARD TO FIND BEHIND WHEEL WELL & ON FRAME, HAD RUSTED THROUGH. ALL OTHERS NEAR IT ARE ALSO IN EQUALLY BAD CONDITION. NO MOVING PART TO WEAR OUT & THERE'S NO EXCUSE FOR SUCH CHEAPNESS ON SUCH A SAFETY RELATED ITEM. *TR
Aug 19, 2014
BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, UPON INSPECTION FOUND LINES RUSTED IN REAR. *TR
Jul 30, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT - MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH (COMMON PROBLEM!) IS MALFUNCTIONING. TURN SIGNAL/FLASHER RELAY IS CONSTANTLY CLICKING WHETHER SIGNALS ARE IN USE OR NOT -- UNLESS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. GOOD SIGN OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE IS THE GREASE INSIDE THE SWITCH, APPLIED AT THE FACTORY, RUNNING FROM CONTACT TO CONTACT. THIS SWITCH INCLUDES THE WIPERS, CRUISE CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS, HAZARDS, AND CAN ALSO CAUSE VEHICLE LIGHTING (HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS) TO MALFUNCTION. MANY CASES INCLUDE NON-WORKING BRAKE LIGHTS! OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SWITCH AS THE CONTACTS ARE SHORTED BY THE GREASE. I INHERITED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY GRANDFATHER, WHO COULDN'T HEAR THE RELAY FIRING -- IT IS THE ONLY INDICATOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAT SOMETHING MAY BE GOING WRONG. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE INDICATORS INSIDE THE VEHICLE LETTING A PERSON KNOW THEIR LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. AS THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS YEAR OF BLAZER (THOUGH I UNDERSTAND OTHER YEARS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM RECALLED), I WILL BE REPLACING THE SWITCH ON MY OWN. DEALER QUOTED THE PRICE FOR THE PART ALONE WELL OUT OF MY PRICE RANGE (NEVERMIND LABOR), SO I'M GOING TO HAVE TO SHOP AROUND TO GET THE VEHICLE IN SAFE DRIVING CONDITION. THANKS FOR READING. I APPRECIATE IT! *TR
Nov 07, 2012
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR CLICKS WHEN TURN SIGNALS NOT IN USE. *TR
Feb 14, 2012
THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE UNDER THE DASH IS PROBLEMATIC. THE FAILURE OF THE SWITCH RESULTS IN THE RAPID CLICKING NOISE THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM I CAN NOT BELIEVE THERE IS NOT A RECALL. THIS IS THE SECOND GM OF THIS MODEL THAT MY FAMILY HAS OWNED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 09, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
1999 CHEVY BLAZER SUDDENLY DIES WITHOUT WARNING - AT SLOW AND HIGH SPEED. MAY NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY. CLOCK RESETS, AND ON ONE OCCASION THE REAR WINDOW UNLATCHED.*JB
Jan 10, 2003
IGNITION COIL AND MODULE BURNED UP ON FREEWAY CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF PARTS REPLACED PICKED UP CAR AND WENT FOR A DRIVE STARTED HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS MISSFIRING ETC. PULLED OFF FREEWAY HAD CAR TOWED BACK TO SHOP. CATILIC CONVERTER COMPLETELY PLUGGED.
Sep 25, 2002
VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITION WIRING/HARNESS WIRING ,AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 28, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEATS
3 complaints
COOLANT SYSTEM CONSTANTLY PRODUCES REDISH BROWN SLUDGE AND CLOGS SYSTEM. RECLINING HANDLES BROKE OFF BOTH FRONT SEATS. DT
Dec 04, 2002
SEAT RECLINER BRACKET BROKE AS CONSUMER WAS ADJUSTING SEATBACK. CONSUMER CANNOT POSITION SEATBACK FOR COMFORT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RADIATOR COOLANT CAUSED RADIATOR TO FAIL.*YD
Mar 29, 2002
NO SUMMARY
Aug 26, 2000
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I HAD TO HAVE THE DRIVESHAFT IN MY 1999 CHEVY BLAZER REPLACED IN MARCH 2011. EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER MY SON WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL CAYUGA-ONONDAGA BOCES IN AURBAN WHEN THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OUT CAUSING THE BLAZER ENTIRE REAR-END TO SEIZE UP THROWING THE VEHICLE ALMOST MAKING MY SON GO DOWN OVER THE BRIDGE. THE SCHOOL CAME AND TOWED HIM BACK AND LOOKED AT IT' THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVESHAFT IN WAS NOT THERE, AS IF THEY FORGOT TO TIGHTEN IT OR FORGET TO PUT IT ON ALL TOGETHER. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE BOLT WAS PULLED OFF OR BROKEN, YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE BY THE TREADS. I HAD THE TRAINED AUTO MECHANICS AT THE SCHOOL CALL OVER TO PULLEN'S AND THEY WERE RUDE, SAID THEY DID THEIR JOB AND THERE WAS NOTHING TO DO TO HELP US.. VERY RUDE' ALSO, THE DRIVESHAFT DIDN'T HAVE ANY GREASE FITTINGS SO IT WOULDN'T HAVE LASTED 6 MONTHS TOP. THIS GARAGE DID A BAD JOB AND NEED TO LEARN HOW TO DO THEIR JOB RIGHT' I DIDN'T PAY OVER $500 TO HAVE MY VEHICLE FIXED FOR ONE WEEK. *TR
Apr 06, 2011
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER (59000 MILES) AND ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER COMMING TO A STOP, MY VEHICLE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS SWITCHING INTO 2ND GEAR. WHEN I GOT HOME THE TRUCK WAS FINE. THEN A FEW DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND WITH NO WARNING I COULD NO LONGER GO INTO REVERSE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A COUPLE OF SHOPS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD BY EACH ONE THE THE TRANSMISSIONS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE KNOWN TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I NO LONGER HAVE A WARRENTY AND IT IS GOING TO COST ME OVER $2,000 TO HAVE IT FIXED. AFTER REVIEWING SIMILAR REPORTS ON THIS SITE, I AM BOTHERED THAT THERE IS NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE.*AK
Jun 07, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS. THIS IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 60,000+ MILES ON IT AND IT WON'T BE PAID OFF UNTIL 2007 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A MANIFOLD GASKET, BATTERY, WATER PUMP, I HAVE HAD TO PUT A USED TRANSMISSION IN. YOU CAN NOT CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BECAUSE THERE IS NO DIP STICK YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A PROFESSIONAL TO HAVE THAT DONE. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMES ON OFF WHENEVER, WHEN YOU PUT GAS IN THE CAR YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT GAS BEFORE IT WILL STAY RUNNING. I HAVE HAD BEARINGS REPLACED IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS, TIRES KEEP GOING BAD AS DO THE THE BRAKES. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE VERY SAME COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE CARS AND NOT ONE RECALL HAS BEEN MADE. I WILL NEVER NEVER BUY A CHEVROLET AGAIN LET ALONE A MALIBU. MY NEXT CAR WILL BE A HONDA. I AM STILL TAKING THE CAR BACK FOR THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THIS WILL BE THE 4TH TIME IN LESS THAN A WEEK. NOT ONLY IS IT STILL LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT NOW I CONVEINTLY HAVE A COOLANT LEAK THAT I DID NOT HAVE UNTIL THE 3RD TIME OF TAKING IT BACK TO THE CHEVY GARAGE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FIXED. THIS CAR SUCKS.*AK
Dec 07, 2004
TRANSMISSION VALVE IS STICKING WHICH CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jun 24, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S WHEEL BEARING, FRONT IDLER AND PITMAN ARMS. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WHICH REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE HUB KIT. THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING FAILED AS WELL, ALONG WITH THE RIGHT FRONT IDLER AND PITMAN ARM. *SC *JB
Sep 14, 2004
VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO SIDE AND STEERING WHEEL HAD TOO MUCH PLAY. DEALER REPLACED IDLER ARM. DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ON 10 APRIL 2002 RIGHT FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. REPORTED BY DAVID BLUMAN.*AK
Apr 12, 2002
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH,ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND AND SLAM INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NOR DID THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCK. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Aug 05, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DIDN'T HOLD, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.*AK
Mar 04, 2002
POWER TRAIN,SEATS
2 complaints
HAVE A 99 BLAZER,2 WD. THE RECLINER HANDLE BROKE OFF THE FIRST WEEK I OWNED IT( MY KID BROKE IT BY SIMPLY TOUCHING IT!) VEHICLE HAD 32000 MI AT THE TIME. HAVE NOT FIXED IT BECAUSE OF COST.SINCE THEN I HAVE DISCOVERED AN OIL LEAK ON THE OIL LINE COOLER,A $300 FIX(TO REPAIR BOTH LINES),AND TO TOP THINGS OFF I'M BEING TOLD THAT THE INTAKE GASKET HAS THE POTENTIAL OF GIVING WAY. I HAVE 58000MI ON THIS VEHICLE SO FAR. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE S-10 BLAZER ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THESE PROBLEMS, AND SO FAR G.M. HAS NO RECALL ON ANY OF IT. INCENDENTLY A MECHANIC I KNOW HAS A S-10 BLAZER SIMILAR TO MINE, HIS OIL LINES LEAKED, AND FINALLY BLEW,COSTING HIM A NEW ENGINE. MINE HAVEN'T BLOWN -----YET. I CAN STILL DRIVE IT, BUT IT WORRIES ME. I'VE BEEN A G.M. FAN FOR MANY YRS. BUT THIS CRAZY BLAZER IS STARTING TO MAKE ME RECONSIDER WHAT MY NEXT VEHICLE WILL BE. CAN ANYTHING BE DONE ABOUT THIS????? THANKS. *AK
Aug 14, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME. IT NOW HAS 46,200 MILES. THE FIRST TIME IT WENT OUT IT HAD 13,000 MILES. SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BACK ADJUSTORS. THE CAST GEAR BROKE ON EACH SEAT AT LEAST TWICE. *TT
May 31, 2003
CHILD SEAT
2 complaints
THE SPLITTER BEHIND THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT HOLDING THE STRAPS IN POSITION. *MR. THE STRAPS BECAME LOSE AFTER THEY WERE ADJUSTED OR PULLED FIRMLY. *JB
Jun 17, 2003
I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY NEW BLAZER, IN THAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL SAYS THAT YOU CANNOT PLACE A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE CENTER BACK POSITION. HAD I KNOWN, I WOULD'VE NEVER BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT THE ISSUE IS AND HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS DIFFERENT ANSWERS FROM CHEVY'S CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE MOST OBNOXIOUS BEING THAT THE CENTER SEAT BELT ISN'T THAT STRONG SO THEY DON'T WANT KIDS TO USE IT. ADULTS CAN USE IT THOUGH BECAUSE THEY CAN BRACE THEMSELVES IF IT BREAKS. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY I CAN'T KEEP THE CHILD SEAT IN THE CENTER, WHY CHEVY WOULD PRODUCE A CAR THAT DOESN'T ALLOW A CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO GO IN THE SAFEST POSITION, AND WHO I CAN REPORT THEIR HORRENDOUS CUSTOMER SERVICE FOLKS TO. WOULD APPRECIATE A RESPONSE. THANKS. *AK
Jul 03, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEATS
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Sep 07, 2002
VEHICLE IS NOT OVER TWO YEARS OLD, BUT OVER 36,000 MILES, AND OWNER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TRUCK WOULD PULSTATE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. BRAKE ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WAS THE WORST. ROTOR SEEMED TO HAVE CHUCKS OF STEEL MISSING. *AK DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK HANDLES STEM BROKE INSIDE. *YH
Oct 18, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
VEHICLE WAS SET ON CRUISE CONTROL AT 65MPH. ENGINE REVVED AND SUDDENLY SPED UPTO 80 MPH PLUS. CONSUMER COULDN'T DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AND HAD NO BRAKES. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO FLOOR. EMERGENCY BRAKE AND FOOT BRAKE FINALLY KICKED IN TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD 2 KIDS IN VEHICLE, AND ALMOST REAR ENDED 1 VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED ,AND A GMC REPRESENTATIVE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THERE WAS OVER $2300 WORTH OF REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEM. ALSO, CALIPES/ROTORS, SHOES AND PADS WERE REPLACED 1 MONTH BEFORE INCIDENT.*AK
Jul 10, 2001
WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A STOP AND UPON APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER STATED PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A BUILD UP AROUND FUEL: THROTTLE LINKAGE AND CONTROL. *AK DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM. *SLC
Mar 02, 2001
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS FAILED REPEATEDLY SINCE ABOUT 35,000 MILES; SIMON MOTORS, AN AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND SERVICE CENTER, HAS REPAIRED IT FOUR TIMES. THEY REPORT THERE IS A LEAK SOMEWHERE IN THE SYSTEM AND THAT IT IS LEAKING FREEON (SP?) "BUT THEY CANNOT FIND IT." MOST RECENTLY, THEY REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. AFTER RUNNING COOL FOR A TIME, THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGINS BLOWING HOT AIR. THIS IS USUALLY ACCOMPANIED BY A CONCENTRATION OF MOISTURE IN THE AIR INSIDE THE VEHICLE, OFTEN WITH A FOUL ODOR. ARE WE IN DANGER OF ANY TOXIC EXPOSURE FROM THIS LEAK? WHAT OTHER REPORTS OF CHEVY AIR CONDITIONERS DO YOU HAVE ON FILE? IT GETS EXTREMELY HOT HERE IN THE DESERT AND THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO GET FIXED, BUT IT IS NOT BEING FIXED. PLEASE ADVISE.*AK
May 06, 2001
THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER ON FRIDAY JUNE 25. AFTER THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES THAT DAY. ON THE FOLLOWING DAY THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AN ADDITIONAL 25 MILES AND RETURNED HOME. AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, I WAS SUMMONED FROM MY HOME BY A NEIGHBOR WHO REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HAD THE DEALER REMOVE THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE FIRE WAS NOT CAUSED BY THEIR REPAIR. DAMAGE TO THE UNDER HOOD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED $ 4,500 IN REPAIRS.THE REPAIR WORK TOOK OVER FOUR WEEKS.
Aug 21, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
WHEN PUTTING GAS INTO VEHICLE AND AFTER GETTING BACK INTO VEHICLE, CONSUMER CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. THEY USALLY STAY IN VEHICLE FOR A FEW MINUTES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER REPLACED A CANISTER, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXITS. *AK
Feb 28, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jan 01, 2001
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR CLUNKING NOISES. DEALER CAME BACK WITH BALL JOINT AND AXLE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. DEALER IS GETTING TOGETHER WITH DISTRICT MANAGER IN THAT AREA TO START RECALL. DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO SEND BACK EVERY BALL JOINT AND AXLE. NOISE IS COMING FROM PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE. AXLE HAS A CLAMP THAT'S NOT SELF ADJUSTING, A MACHINE IS NEEDED. GREASE IS LEAKING OUT OF AXLE. BALL JOINTS HAVE TO PLAY. IF REPAIRED DEALER SAID PROBLEM WILL REOCCUR LATER ON. *AK
Feb 23, 2001
VEHICLE SHAKES AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. TIRES AND DRIVESHAFT HAS BEEN REPLACED, NO EFFECT.
May 31, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE ABS SYSTEMM IS NOT WORKING AND THE IS A SHORT IN THE FRONT END,..CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DIE. AMAZINGLY AFTER THE BATTERY WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE THE LIGHTS ON THE BUMPER THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO LIGHT UP THE LICENESS PLATE WAS STILL ON. LONG WITH OTHER LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE.,,UNLESS THERE IS AN ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE THAT I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF. THE IS POLICE DOCUMITATON ON THIS.
Jan 22, 2018
ENGINE
1 complaint
1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER WITH A V6 ENGINE HAD A PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE AT 87K MILES. A HAIR LINE CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A CYLINDER USING A DYE TEST. THE MACHINIST WHO INSPECTED THE ENGINE BELIEVES IT WAS CREATED AS THE RESULT OF THE CORROSIVE ACTION OF COOLANT USED BY GM. CHEVROLET SHOWED NO INTEREST IN INSPECTING THE ENGINE. WITHOUT THE AFOREMENTIONED, I INVESTIGATED MYSELF, AND CAN ONLY CONCLUDE THAT A HEAD BOLT WAS NOT PROPERLY SEALED DURING MANUFACTURING, ALLOWING COOLANT TO PENETRATE THE BOLT AREA AROUND THE REAR CYLINDER IN QUESTION. THIS CONDITION CREATED A WEAKENING OF THE CYLINDER WALL OVER TIME CAUSING THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. I'VE BEEN COMMUNICATING WITH CHEVROLET FOR OVER TWO YEARS WITH NO SUCCESS.
Oct 08, 2016
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I AM SHOCKED TO FIND OUT THAT THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS BRAKES AND THE FRONT END BALL JOINTS. I AM ACTUALLY AFRAID TO DRIVE MY BLAZER AFTER READING ABOUT THE PROBLEMS. I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN IN THE MOUNTAINS AND HAVE TO DRIVE MOUNTAIN ROADS AND ALONG A RIVER TO GET TO A BIGGER CITY. I AVERAGE ABOUT ONCE A MONTH THIS TRIP AND IF I MY BLAZER WAS TO HAVE A WHEEL FALL OFF BECAUSE OF A BAD BALL JOINT SYSTEM I AND MAYBE OTHERS WOULD BE DEAD OR SERIOUSLY HURT. I HAVE OVER THE YEARS REPLACED MY BALL JOINTS SEVERAL TIMES AS THEY KEEP GOING BAD, MUCH MORE THAN JUST NORMAL WEAR IT APPEARS. I ALSO HAVE FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS OR SO HAVE HAD THE ABS LIGHT COME ON AND THE ABS BRAKES COME INTO PLAY WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A STOP ON DRY ROADS. THERE ARE TIMES THE LIGHT IS ON WHEN I FIRST START MY BLAZER AND HAVEN'T EVEN MOVED YET. A MECHANIC THAT LOOKED AT IT SAID THAT IT APPEARED THAT THE SENSOR WOULD NEED REPLACING. I DID NOT HAVE IT DONE AS IT WAS GOING TO BE SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE A RECALL? HOW CAN PEOPLE TELL YOU OF THE PROBLEMS THEY TOO ARE HAVING, WHEN THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA THAT IT IS NOT JUST THEIR VEHICLE. LIKE ME, I HAD NO IDEA THERE WERE THESE PROBLEMS GOING ON FOR OTHER PEOPLE TOO. LIKE I SAID I NOW AM AFRAID ABOUT HAVING A MAJOR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINT/SUSPENSION PROBLEM THAT IS TALKED ABOUT ON THIS WEBSITE. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW VEHICLE. CAN'T WE GET HELP BEFORE SOMEONE HAS TO BE HURT OR KILLED? *TR
May 09, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT MY WIFE TRIED TO STOP AND THE BRAKES JUST MADE THAT ABS BUZZING NOISE AND WAS NOT STOPPING. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE WHEEL BEARING ABS SENSOR BEING BAD NOT THE WHEEL BEARING ITSELF THIS SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HAPPEN AS IT IS A DANGER/ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN!
Jan 07, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
NO EVENTS JUST AFTER I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A WHILE EVERY DAY ALL LIGHTS INCLUDING DASH FLICKER AND THEN WHEN I SHUT OFF FUEL PUMP WON'T PUMP UP. THIS HAPPENS ONCE A DAY AND WILL NOT RESTART TILL NEXT DAY. *TR
Dec 01, 2010
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
THE TREAD FROM A UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRE CAME OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE MOMENTARILY UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO COUNTERSTEER TO CORRECT THE WEAVING AND UNSTABLE DRIVING OF MY VEHICLE. AS THE TREAD CAME OFF IT DAMAGED MY WHEEL WELL, UNDERCARRAIGE BEHIND THE WHEEL, REAR BUMPER AND BODY TRIM. I HAD MY SON AND THREE OF HIS FRIENDS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME.
Mar 24, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I HAVE 2 BLAZERS 1999 AND BOTH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM A FAILING MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH THAT MAKES AN ANNOYING CONSTANT CLICKING SOUND THAT COME FROM BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX. I HAD ONE REPAIRED LAST YEAR THAT COST ME OVER 600$ AND NOW MY OTHER BLAZER IS HAVING THE ME THE SAME PROBLEM .THE PART THEY HAVE CHANGE IS THE ARM FOR THE FLASHER RIGHT /LEFT IN WITCH INCLUDES THE CRUISE CONTROL HIGH BEAM LIGHT. *TR
Jan 26, 2010
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
'99 BLAZER ZR2 MY DAUGHTERS FIRST CAR, SHE PAYING FOR HERSELF. HAS THE MOST ANNOYING BLINKER NOISE UNDER PASSENGER SIDE DASH. IN RESEARCH HAVE FOUND THAT 100S OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME VERY EXPENSIVE FIX. IT CONSISTS OF A MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WITH THE COST OF UPTO $700. I FEEL THAT CHEVROLET (GMC) SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SOME OF THIS REPAIR--IT OBVIOUSLY IS A PROBLEM WITH A DESIGN OR A DEFECTED PART. IF YOU CHECK THE INTERNET IT IS JUST LOADED WITH PEOPLE DEALING WITH THIS. IN ADDITION TO THIS THAT SAME YEAR BLAZER SEEMS TO HAVE SOME TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND BEARINGS AT THE 70,000 MIL RANGE.....SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT HERE. WE JUST DID THE BEARINGS FOR THE $400 PRICE TAG. PLEASE HELP THIS YOUNG GIRL, SHE IS TRYING TO THE RIGHT THING, LETS HELP HER DO IT. *TR
Feb 17, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY ON MY VEHICLE. OUT OF THE BLUE I STARTED HEARING THE BLINKER INDICATOR NOISE WITHOUT ACTUALLY USING MY BLINKERS. THE NOISE AND THE BLINKER WORK TOGETHER WHEN THEY SHOULD, BUT NOW THE NOISE COMES ON RANDOMLY REGARDLESS OF THE ACTUAL SIGNAL. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE ENGINE IS ON AND WHEN JUST THE ACCESSORY SWITCH IS ENGAGED, GOING STRAIGHT, TURNING, FORWARD, BACKWARD, NEUTRAL...AT ALL TIMES. THE BLINKING LAST ANYWHERE FROM A SINGLE CLICK TO A MINUTE STRAIGHT. MY MECHANIC REPLACE THE RELAY AND I HAVE CHECKED ALL MY FUSES, THE PROBLEM HAS REMAINED. THE ONLY OPTION LEFT IS TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE SWITCH WHICH MY MECHANIC HAS QUOTED AT ABOUT $400, WHICH IS WHAT IT APPEAR OTHERS HAVE PAID. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS NOW. THIS WAS A RECALLED ITEM ON OTHER VEHICLES AT THIS TIME BY THIS MANUFACTURER BUT NOT MY SPECIFIC YEAR/MODEL. *TR
Nov 24, 2008
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING TO PICK UP MY KIDS ON JANUARY 30, 2007 I WAS APPROACHING A 3 WAY STOP TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON THE SIDE STREET THAT RUNS ALONG MARCH AIR FORCE BASE IN MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AND ALL THE SUDDEN I COULD NOT STOP I WAS TRYING TO HOLD MY BRAKES DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD BUT THEY ARE ANTILOCK BRAKES AND I SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF A HONDA ACCORD MY CAR DIDN'T STOP THERE I HIT MY FOREHEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND I BLACKED OUT WHEN I CAME TO MY CAR WAS IDLING WANTING TO STILL GO AND SO I TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK AND IT SCARED ME SO I TURNED MY CAR OFF I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT I ASKED THE PEOPLE I HIT TO CALL THE COPS I DIDN'T HAVE A PHONE THEY JUST WANTED TO EXCHANGE DRIVER INFO AND LEAVE I WAS UPSET I TURNED MY CAR ON AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST PHONE PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL EVERYTIME I CAME TO A STOP MY CAR IS AUTOMATIC. MY DAD CAME AND PULLED ME HOME. MY DAD IS AN AUTOMOTIVE TECH AND HE LOOKED AT MY CAR IN THE MORNING HE CAME AND WOKE ME UP AND TOLD ME THE CAUSE OF MY GAS PEDAL GETTING STUCK WAS THAT MY THROTTLE CABLE FOR THE GAS JUST SNAPPED AND THAT GM MADE A FAULTY DESIGN FOR THE GAS CABLE IT SUCKED AND CAUSED MY CABLE TO SLICE AND SNAP I COULD HAVE LOST MY LIFE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT..IM SHOCKED THAT I COULD HAVE DIED.!! THE NIGHT THAT THIS HAPPENED I WAS SO UPSET THAT I CRIED MYSELF TO SLEEP AND IM 28 YEARS OLD SO YOU CAN SEE HOW TRAUMATIZING THIS WAS FOR ME. I ALSO FORGOT TO INCLUDE THAT ON IMPACT MY AIR BAG DID NOT EVEN OPEN TO PREVENT ME FROM SLAMMING INTO MY STEERING WHEEL IT HURT ALL THE WHOLE NEXT DAY. *NM
Feb 01, 2007
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 1999 CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER IN MARCH 2002. SINCE THEN, I HAVE REPLACED A FRONT END, A REAR END AND A TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR END AGAIN. I HAVE 143000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE AND I AM NOT HAPPY WITH IT ALL. I WOULD LIKE SOMETHING DONE BY GM IN REGARDS TO MY PLIGHT. I HAVE HAD GM CARS MOST OF MY LIFE AND NEVER HAD ONE AS BAD AS THIS. I AM READY TO GO TO A FOREIGN VEHICLE. THIS IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. *NM
Jul 11, 2006
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
(1) MY GAS PEDAL WILL STICK AND WILL NOT RELEASE (2) OUR BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND OUR DRUMS HAD BEEN WORN DOWN BUT THE PADS WERE STILL GOOD. (3) I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE JOINT IN FRONT FOR MY TIRES - 2 TIMES NOW. *JB
Jun 27, 2006
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON A DAMP ROAD THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE SAFELY TO THE CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND REALIGNED THE WHEELS. LATER, HE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE OTHER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP. THE MECHANIC STATED THE HEATER CORE BROKE AND THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING. THE HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED. N ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING. THE MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL INJECTOR. THE STARTING PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED. *AK
Dec 19, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE ACTUATION MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE HEATER CORE BECAME BLOCKED AND WAS FLUSHED BY THE DEALER. THE STEERING BOX AND PITMAN ARM WERE REPLACED. ALSO, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME DIM. THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED NUMEROUS REPAIRS, AND COULD NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE IS REMAINED AT THE DEALER AWAITING REPAIRS ON THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER. ALSO, REPLACED LOOSE FRONT HUBS. *AK
Dec 05, 2005
STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
DT: THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS FALLING OFF. THE WAY THE DOOR WAS DESIGNED MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HINGE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. EACH TIME IT WAS REPAIRED IT DID NOT LAST FOR MUCH MORE THAN A YEAR. CONSUMER HAD THE DEALERSHIP GIVE HER AN ESTIMATE. WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID THEY MIGHT DO SOMETHING FOR HER AFTER SHE HAD THE REPAIR DONE. THE CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AND THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THERE WERE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE OTHER PARTS OF IT THAT EITHER BROKEN OR WERE BREAKING. *AK
Aug 04, 2005
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY 1999 BLAZER "USED" IN 5/03, TWO MONTHS LATER THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING HORRIBLY, HAD IT REPLACED. ANOTHER MONTH LATER IT COMPLETELY DIED ON MY IN THE MIDDLE OF MORNING RUSH HOUR, FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS COMPLETELY SHOT, AND THE BATTERY WAS NOT GOOD...AT THE SAME TIME. EARLY LAST MONTH I WAS TOLD THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINES WERE LEAKING BADLY, AND ALSO THAT THE IDLER ARM ON THE FRONT RIGHT IS BAD. NOW AS I AM RESEARCHING THE CHEVY BLAZER MORE AND MORE, I'M FINDING OUT THAT MANY CONSUMERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS IN ALL MODELS. CHEVROLET SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MANY OF THESE RECURRING PROBLEMS, AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!*JB
Apr 22, 2005
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
1)COMPONENT: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, )SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT LEVEL. 3)COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:HEATER , 4)STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS,(HAND WAS SMASHED BY DOOR TRYING TO GET IT TO CLOSE RIGHT.THESE PROBLEM HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE APRIL OF 2004. *AK
Apr 07, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE GOING DONE THE ROAD AT 45 MPH, SUDDENLY THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF. TIE RODS AND RIMS WERE DESTROYED. THE BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, EFFECTIVELY ON 3-20-05. *AK
Mar 21, 2005
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS ASKING FOR $1200.00 TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. *AK THE HINGES ON THE DRIVERS DOOR HAVE RUSTED EXTENSIVELY CAUSING THE DOOR TO SAG WHEN OPENED. *SC *JB
Jan 26, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE CHEVY BLAZER HAD MULTIPLE DEFECTS. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *BF THE VEHICLE HAD AIR AND WATER LEAKS AROUND THE WINDOWS, OIL WAS BEING CONSUMED ABNORMALLY, THE SEAT BELT HAD COME LOOSE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN WRECKED. THE CONSUMER HAD THREE ACCIDENTS IN WHICH ALL WERE FRONTAL IMPACTS. *SC
Jan 13, 2005
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOORS,DOOR BUSHINGS WENT OUT,CAUSING THE DOORS TO DROOP AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FRAME LATCH...ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE BUSHINGS NEED REPLACED AND WELDING WORK NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THE FRAME. *AK
Aug 26, 2004
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
1999 BLAZER UNDER 60K, HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING, OIL COOLER LINES, FRONT SEAT RECLINER HANDLE, CONDENSATE WATER LEAKS ONTO FLOOR WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. HAVE READ SAME PROBLEM ON COMPLAINT WEB-SITE. WHY NO ACTION BY GM? *JB
Aug 17, 2004
SUSPENSION,SEATS
1 complaint
THE CABLE ON THE LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER BROKE ON DRIVER'S SIDE FROMT SEAT. LUMBAR SUPPORT IN NOW NON-FUNCTIONAL. ALSO, CLUNKING IN SUSPENSION OF PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION. AWARE OF RECALL FOR CONTROL ARM BUSHING AND BALL JOINTS. APPARRENTLY, EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO LACK OF OR POOR LUBRICATION.*AK
Dec 12, 2003
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED INJURY TO THE DRIVER CHEST. THIS SHOULD NEED TO BE FIXED ASAP BY GM. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A CHEVY AGAIN. AIRBAGS THAT DO NOT DEPLOY WHEN YOU HIT HEAD ON AND ROLL SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED. *LA
Dec 07, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SEAT HANDLES KEPT BREAKING OFF. COOLING SYSTEM MAKES GURGLING SOUNDS AND SOUND LIKE WATER RUNNING. NO AIR CONDITIONING. *LA
Nov 26, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLES FRONT BRAKES, WHEEL HUB AND STEERING DAMPNER. *MR THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE HUB ON THE FRONT WHEEL WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE STEERING DAMPNER WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE AND THE FRONT ABS WERE INTERMITTENT. *SCC *JB
Nov 04, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
LOWER BALL JOINTS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS FIFTH SET OF LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IT SIXTH IDLER ARM. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE GRILL GUARD WAS LOOSE, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKED, THE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE DOOR WAS READJUSTED DUE TO A VIBRATION, THE LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, THE EXHAUST MADE A NOISE, THE TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, THE FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKED AND THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKED. *JB
Oct 01, 2003
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED BALL JOINTS COLLAPSED. *AK
Sep 22, 2003
SUSPENSION,SEATS,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
MY CAR HAS HAD TWO RECLINER MECHANIZMS BREAK IN 2 YEARS. MY SECURITY LIGHTS COME ON FOR NO REASON,MY PAINT IS CHECKING AND PEELING.NOW IT APPEARS THAT MY CONTROL ARM AND LOWER BALL JOINT WERE FAILING AT 85,000 MILES.*AK AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES MY 4WHEEL DRIVE WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT AT FREEWAY SPEED. I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY BLAZER,4DR, COMPLETELY MAINTAINED AND DRIVEN WITH CARE.
Aug 24, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
RADIATOR HEATING AND COOLING DUE TO ENGINE COOLANT SLUDGES UP CREATING PROBLEMS WITH HEATER CORE AND OTHER PARTS. HAVE REPLACED PARTS AND EVEN ADDED A FILTER BUT STILL NOT GETTING THE PREFORMANCE FROM HEATER AS IT SHOULD. HAVE HEARD FROM TECHS AND COMPLAINTS.COM AND OTHERS ALOT OF COMPLAINTS PUT IN WHY NO RECALL.
Dec 27, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CHARGE ME $70.00 PER HOUR TO CHECK OUT THE BLAZER. DT
Nov 07, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
FRONT WHEEL HUB ON ON FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO A GRINDING NOISE WHEN DRIVING.*AK IDLER ARM AND BALL JOINT WERE ALSO REPLACED. *SLC
Aug 12, 2002
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, EVEN AFTER ADJUSTMENT. THE DEALER ADMITS THAT THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE BLAZER DOES NOT WORK AND SAYS THAT IS THE WAY THEY ARE BUILT. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE BLAZER AT ALL, IT IS ALL MOST LIKE YOU DID NOT SET THE PARKING BRAKE.*AK
Jul 29, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER REPORTING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, FROM 17,614 TO 35,500 MILES THERE WERE THREE SETS OF BRAKE ROTORS AND TWO SETS OF BRAKE PADS REPLACE ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, DRIVER SIDE DOOR RATTLES GOING OVER BUMPS, BOTH FRONT WINDOWS OUTER MOLDING COMES OFF, MOLDINGS REPLACED, HUMMING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, WHEEL BEARING / HUB REPLACED. *TT
Mar 28, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS UPON FILLING FUEL TANK WITH GAS, SMELL CONTINUES TO ENTER INTO VEHICLE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK DEALER TIGHTENED LOOSE GAS CAP, ADVISED CONSUMER NOT TO CONTINUE FILLING VEHICLE AFTER PUMP CLICKS OFF, REPLACED EVAPORATIVE CANISTER AND EVAPORATIVE VENT SOLENOID, FUEL TANK MODULE, REMOVED LEFT QUARTER TRIM AND SEALED, REMOVED FUEL TANK SENDER, AND FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY, DIAGNOSED FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, DEALER FOUND BODY SEAMS IN FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY LEAKING FUMES, CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN, DOME LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME, DEALER REPLACED RIGHT AND LEFT DOOR JAM SWITCHES, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING NOW HOT AT TIMES OR TOO HOT, DEALER REPLACED RAD CAP AND POLISHED NECK, SERPENTINE BELT NOISY, REPLACED SERPINTINE BELT, WIPERS WON'T CLEAR AND ARE NOISY, REPLACED WIPER INSERTS. *TT
Feb 19, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
COOLING SYSTEM DEVELOPED A SLUDGE, A 5HR SUPER FLUSH WAS REQUIRED COSTING NEARLY $400, THERE IS A PARTIAL BLOCKAGE IN THE HEATER CORE AND THE ENGINE BLOCK, THERE ARE NO GUARENTEES THAT THIS WILL NOT OCCUR AGAIN. CHEVROLET WOULD NOT COVER.*AK
Jan 30, 2002
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Oct 31, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FOR 4X4/2X4 BEGAN FLASHING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS IN NORMAL MODE. ALSO, SERVICE 4 WD DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO COUNTRY CEHVROLET IN WARRENTON, VA-ADVISED OF 4WD PROBLEM ALSO ADVISED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, HEADLIGHTS DIM OCCASSIONALLY WHEN DRIVING. IN ADDITION, WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND RADIO REMAINS ON, BATTERY DIED 2 TIMES. MECHANIC FOUND CIRCUIT 1133 SHORTED TO STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, REPLACED WIRE. PROBLEM REOCCURRED IMMEDIATELY. RETURNED TO COUNTRY CHEV-RECHECKED AND REPLACED WIRING. 4WD LIGHTS STILL FLASH. UNABLE TO DETERMINE TROUBLE.*AK
Sep 26, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
REGARDING COMPLAINT ON BATTERY: AT 26,000 MILES THE ORIGINAL BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT BATTERY BEGAN LEAKING AT APPROX. 38000 MILES; HOWEVER, BATTERY DID NOT FAIL UNTIL 39000 MILES. DEALER SAYS SINCE BATTERY WAS REPLACED IN 36000 MILE PERIOD, THE REPLACEMENT BATTERY CARRIES NO WARRANTY. THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. REGARDING HANDLES TO RECLINE SEAT BACK: THEY BOTH BROKE OFF WHERE CONNECTED TO CHAIR. SOFT METAL USED. THERE WAS NO HEAVY USAGE OR FOCE APPLIED. I FEEL THAT GM IS USING INFERIOR PARTS AND MATERIALS AND SEEK ASSISTANCE.*AK
Sep 04, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM, INCLUDING DASH, INTERIOR LIGHTS, HEAD LIGHTS, ETC, WILL BLINK ERRADICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND HAS INDICATED THAT IT COULD BE THE ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING, OR SOMETHING ELSE, THEY ARE UNSURE. I HAVE CONTACTED GM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR UPDATES. THEY PROVIDE NOTHING.*AK
Mar 12, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STALLING, AFTER STALLING THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, CRANK SENSOR, MAP SENSOR, PCM, FUEL PUMP MODULE, VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCES STALLING, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SES LIGHT FLASHED AT TIMES, DEALER REPLACED COIL WIRE. KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED RECEIVER, REMOTE MODULE, AND REPROGRAMMED TRANSMITTERS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE ON BOTH SIDES. THERE IS A CLUNK WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. OVERHEAD PANEL GOES BLANK IN MORNING, WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, DASH AND GAUGES WILL NOT LIGHT UP, AND OVERHEAD COMPASS WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER STATES GAS MILEAGE IS NOT AS GOOD AS IT USED TO BE. SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC
Feb 27, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
FLOOR VENTS UNDER DASHBOARD PUT OUT VERY HOT AIR, WHEN CONTROLS ARE SET TO OFF. ALSO, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERRIDE SWITCH, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE DRIVER TO TURN LIGHTS OFF. *CJ
Nov 01, 2000
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DEALER STATED ON 9/26/200 THAT FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY. REPLACED THIS...AUTO STILL DID NOT WORK. DEALER STATED MAYBE A FAULTY FUEL PUMP WAS SENT, ORDERED A 2ND, PUT THIS ONE IN. AGAIN, AUTO DID NOT RUN. AFTER THE 1ST ONE WAS INSTALLED, VEHICLE WAS RELEASED TO ME, 1.5 HOURS LATER, I WAS AGAIN STRANDED. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A CPI, SOMETHING WITHIN THE FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM. THAT WAS REPLACED. IT WASN'T THE PROBLEM. THEY FINALLY STATED IT WAS 3 INJECTORS WITHIN THIS UNIT. THOSE WERE REPLACED AND MY VEHICLE RETURNED TO ME. AUTO WAS IN THE SHOP FROM 9/26/2000 UNTIL 10/10/2000. ON 10/12/2000, ON ROUTE 33 WESTBOUND, MY ACCERLERATOR STUCK, MY BRAKES DID NOT WORK, VEHICLE WAS DOING 95 MPH. I GAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND GOT IT STOPPED. IT WAS TOWED FROM LOGAN, OHIO TO COLUMBUS WHERE I LEASED IT FROM. AS OF RIGHT NOW, IT'S DRIVEABLE, BUT NOT FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP DID SECURE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE AWAY FROM ACCERLERATOR SO THAT I COULD DRIVE IT. I HAD TO PAY FOR A RENTAL FROM 9/26/2000-10/10/2000. THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME A LONER CAR OR RENTAL FROM THEM. I AM STILL AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS, I'VE HAD TOO MUCH BAD LUCK THE LAST FEW WEEKS WITH IT. I'M FIGHTING WITH GM TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE RENTAL, TOTAL AMOUNT IS $533. I WOULD LIKE TO GET OUT OF THIS LEASE, HAVE MY LEASE TRANSFERRED TO SOMETHING ELSE. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THE 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZERS, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY. IT JUST SEEMS ITS FALLING APART ON ME!!*AK
Oct 17, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS COULD HAPPEN FROM TIME TO TIME. *AK
Jun 07, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DRIVING ON WET ROAD LESS THAN 25MPH HIT BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WOULD NOT STOP CAUSED ACCIDENT. 2ND DRIVING 65MPH STARTS TO SHIMMY NO POWER DEALER SAYS RUNNING AT DESIGNED SPECS. NO FIX. 5SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *AK
Apr 07, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
BRAKES PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT WHEN SUDDEN STOPS OCCUR. AC/HEAT BLOWS OUT THE DEFROSTER, PULLS POWER FROM ENGINE HAS BEEN TO SHOP 3 TIMES STILL FAILS
Jan 19, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2 MONTHS INTO OWNING THIS VEHICLE THE UPPER CONSOLE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE READ OUT WENT BAD. UPON REPLACING IT TWICE IT IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING. THEY HAVE EVEN REPLACED THE SENSOR ON THE FRONT GRILL TO NO AVAIL. AT ONE OIL CHANGE THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME WITH A CROOKED HOOD. THE LOCK ASSEMBLY HAD SLID OVER 1/2 INCH. IT CAUSED THE HOOD AND THE FENDER TO MEET AND THE TWO METALS SLAMMED TOGETHER CAUSED A SCRATCH ON BOTH PARTS IN THE PAINT. THE LOCK ASSEMBLY WAS RETURNED TO IT'S ORIGINAL POSITION. UPON INFORMING THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS "SLIPPING" WHEN IN GEAR I WAS GIVEN A VERBAL DRIVING LESSON. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CHEVROLET S-10 BLAZER SINCE 1992 AND THIS IS THE 3RD ONE I HAVE AQUIRED. AFTER BRINGING IN A THIRD PARTY THE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL, ALL FLUIDS, AND SEALS WERE REPLACED, THUS FIXING THE ISSUE. AT 4000 MILES MY ENGINE "BURNED OUT" 3 OF 6 FUEL INJECTORS WITH NO EXPLAINATION. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL BEING BROUGHT IN FOR THE SAME ISSUES. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER SMALL ISSUES, LITTLE BUTTONS FALLING OUT, COVER PLATES POPPING OUT OF PLACE, ETC. BUT YOU DO NOT HAVE A BOX FOR THESE ISSUES. THE OWNER OF THIS DEALERSHIP IS VERY AWARE OF THE ISSUES I HAVE COME ACROSS AS I HAVE BEEN A CUSTOMER OF THIS DEALERSHIP FOR 3 YEARS AND HAVE REMOVED 3 VEHICLES FROM THIS DEALERSHIP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *AK
Dec 08, 1999
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
PULLEY MAKES SQUEALING SOUND AND COULD CAUSE DRIVE BELT FAILURE.... TIRE WOULD RUB ON INER FENDER WELL WHEN MAKING TURNS. FRONT SUSPENSION MAKE A SQUEEKING OR CREEKING SOUND AT ANY SPEED WHEN GOING OF ANY TYPE OF BUMP.....DRIVER SIDE SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHEN TRYING TO ADJUST FRONT SEAT POSITION.
Nov 19, 1999
STEERING,AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND GOING AROUND A CORNER WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT ON HALF OF THE PAVEMENT, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, IT ROLLED OVER ABOUT THREE TO FOUR TIMES. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BROKE OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO BREAK THREE OF THE WINDOWS TO GET OTHER CONSUMER'S OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 20, 1999
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer have?
The 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer currently has 453 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer?
The most common problems reported for the 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer?
You can report safety problems with your 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1999 CHEVROLET Blazer. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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