1995 Chevrolet Blazer: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 29, 2007 · Fuel system · 206,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet blazer. While driving 63 MPH, the fuel injector stopped working and the engine began to stall. There were no warning indicators before the failure occurred. There was a loss of power steering and the engine eventually shut off when the contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to the mechanic. The weather was not a factor. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 06e041000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The mechanic stated that the fuel injection valve failed and the vehicle was repaired with the new parts. The incident occurred again several months later. The contact received an invoice. The current mileage was 219,000 and failure mileage was 206,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Acceleration · MI · crash

Had problems with engine stalls and occasional surging took car to firestone (auto mechanics) lafter talking with people who had similar problems thought maybe it was bad gas, changed to premium gas and used gas additive. Problem still persisted went to firestone had tune up, injectors cleaned. Problem came back the next day after I picked it up.went back had engine diagnostic check.they did not find anything couple days later problem cropped up again decided to make a appointment with dealer with reservation because I've taken it there for varios different problems, but before I made appointment had accident. Going down a city street with a slight hill approx thirty degree tilt engine stalled,when this happened brakes had very little or no response, steering became stiff . Only thing that seemed to work correctly was lights. Ran through stop sign as I was trying to push on brakes and turn, finally ending up hitting a telephone pole at about 5 to 7 MPH. Pole did not have much damage, airbag didn't deploy but had $8000 in front-end damage.told repair shop of cause of problem (engine stall)they found no problem. The morning after I picked up noticed stalling again. Took back to shop, they found egr valve bad and replaced (4/11/01)recieved recall notice 8/01 on egr valve called chevy for compensation for insurance deductible and for money spent in trying to locat problem.told me no because I didn't take to a dealer.took it there many times for other problems;fuel tank,windshield wippers window not working, back lock not working. Engine light now back on notice while idling car will occasionally surge then idle down rocking from side to side.what can I do to have chevy live up to "chevy tough" tired of run around just want my money back for serevices paid for and have my car fixed to where I feel safe I feel very fortunate that this didn't happen coming off a highway.what avenues must I pursue to eliminate this problem and get back monies spent including my insur ded

Filed Aug 18, 2000 · Engine · NV

Engine stalls while driving causing loss of steering and braking, the vehicle was towed to dealer but the found nothing wrong. Nlm

Filed Jul 27, 2000 · Engine · NY

This is a complaint relating to probable design deficiency as opposed to a component failure. When the fuel gauge is in the red zone, the engine will stall when the vehicle is stopping, turning or attempting to go uphill. This causes sudden and unexpected loss of steering control and braking power. Nothing is wrong with the fuel pump or tank, other than the fuel is permitted by the poor design of the tank to flow away from the intake tube when the vehicle is slowing or turning or oriented such that the fuel is concentrated in the forward part of the tank. The engine will restart when the vehicle comes to rest and is on a level or downhill grade. Of course, keeping the tank less empty obviates the problem, but there should be no reason not to operate the vehicle when the gauge still registers the presence of fuel.

Filed Jun 10, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Vehicle will stall when braking hard if fuel tank has less than 1/4 tank of gas. Originally reported to dealer while vehicle still under warranty, dealer said this was 'normal' for this vehicle. The dealer explained that when the fuel tank is low it is possible for the fuel pump to go 'dry' under certain braking conditions causing the engine to be starved of fuel thereby stalling the engine. To date vehicle has stalled a total of five times under these circumstances, I do not feel that it is 'normal' for a vehicle to stall when there is fuel left in the tank. The incident reported here almost caused an accident, I was braking and making a right turn at the time, when the engine stalled I lost power steering and power brakes, this made the vehicle almost impossible to control in the turn. Fortunately the vehicle behind me was able to maneuver around my stalled vehicle.

Filed Jun 7, 1999 · Engine · KY

Egr valve failed causing vehicle to stall resulting in loss of power steering and braking ability. Nlm

Filed Mar 18, 1999 · Engine · MI

I received a recall notice from chevrolet motors division and it said that they would repair the egr valve at no charge as long as the vehicle had less than 75,000 miles on it. The faulty egr valve causes the engine to run rough, idle poorly and possibly quit running altogether. We now have over 75, 000 miles on the vehicle and we have contacted chevrolet co. And they said that they will not take care of the problen even though they admit that the egr valve is faulty. This is really a safety issue because when the egr valve sticks, the vehicle brakes do not work and neither does the steering! A rough or poor idle will cause a decrease in vacuum and this causes the brakes not to function. Steering is also affected because when the engine does not run, the power steering belt does not move, therfore we lose power steering. My wife has had numerous problems with this and our dealer, and chevrolet motors division admit that the egr valve is at fault. We have had a lot of trouble with this and most of it occurred before the vehicle had 75,000 miles on it. We feel that if chevrolet can replace them in vehicles with less that 75,000 miles on them, they should replace them on vehicles with more than 75,000 on them also since they admit that the valves are faulty.

Filed Jan 27, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Ie98077, the egr valve had too much carbon which made it malfunction, causing brakes to have extended stopping distance. No power steering and shaking in the vehicle which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced egr valve 3 times. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 17, 1998 · Steering · KY

Steering is defective, excessive steering is necessary when driving.the vehicle is hard to steer. It seems like the vehicle has no power steering. The pump was replaced, and the power booster was added to 96 models, the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.