1994 Chevrolet Blazer transmission problems

Filed Jul 30, 2005 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · NJ

At speeds above 40 MPH the 4 wheel drive had been engaging by self the past month, sometimes in low mode. Very loud gear noises, shuddering, vibration & significant sudden decrease in speed. Occurrence is dangerous at any point, but most critical when approaching a toll booth. An inexperienced driver could readily lose control of vehicle. Latest incident (date given) so violent & can't disengage 4 wheel drive, the SUV is parked until repaired. Independent repair shop will examine, & hopefully repair at reasonable cost, the vehicle week of 8/1-5/05.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · NY

Antilock brake system module may malfuntion while vehicle is in 4wd, causing extended stopping distance.

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · AR · crash · 1 injury

Consumer got into vehicle and started it up. Then, realized that she didn't have remote control to garage door. When getting out of vehicle it started rolling backwards. Door knocked down consumer, and vehicle ran over consumer's leg. She suffered a broken leg. State farm insurance advised consumer to call the federal safety agency auto safety hotline. Consumer will also be calling manufacturer.*ak

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

Engine failed due to a faulty regulator on newly installed cpi, which leaked fuel into the engine and presence of silicon in the engine from installation of gaskets, oil change not performed on vehicle when new fuel injection/cpi and gaskets were replaced, this allowed fuel, debris, etc to contaminate the engine, engine replacement compeleted 1/26/01. (attorney for client) cj

Filed Jan 19, 2001 · Transmission · UT · crash

A year old child was able to release gear shift lever from park to reverse which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.

Filed Nov 18, 1999 · Transmission · PA

Recall 94v‑093 000, power train:auto transmission; vehicle experienced a no park condition while engine was running, causing unintentional movement of vehicle without operation action. Dealer notified, and informed that consumer vehicle was not part of recall. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.

Filed Aug 18, 1999 · Transmission · CA

After purchasing used vehicle I noticed a hesitation when put into reverse. Soon after the clutch occasionally slipped when in reversed. 3 weeks after having transmission serviced, reversed was completely out and put a factory rebuilt trans in.

Filed Sep 10, 1998 · Transmission · PA

Transmission failed resulting in slipping in the drive position.

Filed Jul 16, 1998 · Transmission · NY · fire

Transmission cooling unit and lines overheated, causing transmission fluid to leak onto hot exhaust crossover valve, resulting in a fire.

Filed Jan 14, 1997 · Brakes, Transmission · PA

Antilock brakes failed.