1995 Chevrolet Blazer: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · WA · fire

While driving vehicle caught on fire. Investigation showed that fluid was overflowing out of the transfer case and traveling to the catalytic converter and exhaust system.*ak the fluid overflowed to the hot manifold and exhaust system causing the fire. The consumer stated that the transmission was replaced and the seal that connects the transfer case was not replaced. The consumer stated that when the flammable liquid from the transmission went into the transfer case the seal gave way. The consumer stated that the placement of the vent tube over the hot exhaust is a dangerous design flaw and should be recalled due to fire hazard. The consumer stated the seal was replaced and she was overcharged. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the repair. The consumer stated that if she does not hear the public address of this problem on the news she will take the issue to the news wire personally.

Filed Dec 31, 2003 · Transmission · FL

I bought the vehicle new in 95, within the first two years the transmission went out on a cross country trip in the middle of nowhere over a weekend no less. I had to wait till monday for the dealership to open. I was told that the vacuum seal for the reverse casing was thrown into the other gears leaving me only with 1st & I was on an interstate in the middle of a tunnel under the bay when it went out, not a good place to be. I have since rebuilt the tranmission again. Yes 2 transmissons. I have had 2 egr valves go out a few hundred $ each time. The transmisson mounts and motor mounts have busted (maybe due to a car wreck but not sure). I have also had to replace the combo switch (for hazards, gear shift, blinkers and wipers) twice and now have to due it for a third time. The part alone is $250-$300. The first two times I had to replace it was for the hazard light button braking. The 3rd time the button broke again (just by turning on the hazards) and I have been getting by without replacing it by taping it down (otherwise the hazards are on 24/7) but know I have to replace it because there was a short in it that make my brake lights stop working when I press on the brake pedal. I also can't count how many times the ABS have locked on me. It seems that any time I turn the wheel or hit a bump in the road while braking the ABS locks. I have been blessed to have avoided collisions on these cases but not by much. While looking on this site I have found that there has been a recall on the ABS brakes and a few other things, yet I have never been notified by gmc for any of the recalls listed here. The only thing I ever received was a recall on the back seat belt which I don't even see listed here. I have found that when ever something goes wrong with my car that it is never a simple thing to fix, it is always a major thing. I think that gmc really needs to take more time in effort to test there vehicles. There's a lot of the same complaints on this site alone.

Filed Sep 7, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · MI

Rusty transmission fluid level indicator/oil filler tube as per chevrolet service bulletin id #594999. Chevrolet will not replace even tho' it is a latent defect. Why? Transmission failure could occur at any time.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Transmission · GA

Transmission failed due to dipstick tube being too close to A/C evaporator core which causes condensation inside dipstick tube. This in turn caused rust inside the transmission causing my transmission to go out. We had to have transmission rebuilt which was very expensive!! Mechanic said he sees a lot of blazer come in with transmission failure due to the same problem I had. I think something needs to be done about this. Why should I have to pay for something when the problem is due to poor design?!? I've seen several new commercials for chevrolet say "we'll be there" well I think you should do something about this problem!! It cost me a good bit of money to correct the mistake chevrolet made. Something needs to be done.

Filed May 18, 1999 · Seat belts, Transmission · NJ

Transfer motor failed then the transfer case seal between the transmission failed with no warning or noise. Fluid level in the transmission dropped to below the dipstick and damage occured to the transmission and transfer case. Drivers sealt belt does not fully retract when released causing it to often get caught in the door. Over the past few years the belt shows tears from getting caught in the door. Belt will only fully retract if you mannually assist it.

Filed May 18, 1999 · Seat belts, Transmission · NJ

Transfer motor failed then the transfer case seal between the transmission failed with no warning or noise. Fluid level in the transmission dropped to below the dipstick and damage occured to the transmission and transfer case. Drivers sealt belt does not fully retract when released causing it to often get caught in the door. Over the past few years the belt shows tears from getting caught in the door. Belt will only fully retract if you manualy assist it.

Filed Mar 29, 1999 · Transmission · MD

This vehicle needed 2 transmission replacements. We purchased the car used with 25,000 miles on the odometer. When the transmission failed at 73,000 miles on the odometer, the mechanic that completed replacing the transmission, informed us that the transmission had already been replaced once. The vehicle has had 2 major transmission problems, and the transmissions seemed to fail with only 25,000 to 50,000 miles on them! Any help with this matter will be greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance.

Filed Jul 15, 1996 · Electrical, Transmission · WV · fire

While driving vehicle flames came from under hood/dashboard/runnerboard. Believe it was an engine fire, also transmission failure.

Filed Oct 10, 1995 · Transmission · DE

Will not shift out of gear at times it works fine . Tt consumer states this happened only when the motor was hot or when it was hot outside, new transmission, still does have trouble shifting out of gear, but not as bad as the old one.