1995 Chevrolet Blazer: windshield wiper failure

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 Nov 26, 2003 · Visibility · 72,000 miles · MD

The windshield wipers failed intermittently while in use. There was a recall for this problem (03v15900) but the trucks VIN number was outside the remedy scope.

Filed Aug 29, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning, the egr valve failed, which caused the brakes to fail. Dealer notified. *ak the mixing with the fuel was the biggest problem. (when there was carbon build up in the egr valve, it would leave it open and caused no vacuum hard pedal and brake failure. When it rained or was cold the truck ran rough. The service light came on when the vehicle had run rough more than once, noise was present and there was a smell of burnt wires and the ignition switch was replaced, the brake pedal seemed soft on more than one occasion and the master cylinder and other brake components were replaced to try and solve the problem, the cd player had not worked since the ignition switch was changed, the rear windshield wipers had become inoperative, a noise would occur when turning but was not duplicated, and the muffler tail pipe had fallen off and rusted due to carbon build-up. The egr valve was cleaned but the problem persisted. The mechanic stated that in order to perform a proper job, the excessive carbon build up in the upper and lower intake manifold which effected the egr pendel, and the 02 sensor could cause a problem with the exhaust system, catalytic converter, fuel pump, the brakes, etc. The brakes squeaked, there were no dash lights, no air conditioning, and no 4-wheel drive. The fuel injections needed to be checked, and there were two recall stickers on the engine. *scc the rear wiper motor, fuel injectors and brakes were replaced.

Filed Apr 23, 2003 · Visibility · 100,450 miles · MA

The vehicles windshield wiper experienced the same defect as stated in recall 98 v 150 000. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Visibility · OH

The vehicle experienced the same problem with the windshield wipers as stated in recall # 98v150001, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Electrical · NY

On several occasions rear hatch window opens by itself, wipers stop in rain, door locks jam shut, exterior mirrors work intermittently, windows do not open at times, and interior lights work intermittently, possible electrical problem.

Filed Nov 29, 2001 · Visibility · MN

Windshield wipers intermittently work, causing consumer to lose visibility there is a recall, 98v150001, for this problem, but this VIN is not included.*ak

Filed Oct 18, 2001 · Visibility · MN

Windshield wipers work only sporadically. They regularly stop at all settings. I have had to pull over and manually start them by moving them with my hands. I understand there has been a recall on other blazers for this problem but mine is not included. I would like to find out if my vehicle is included or why it is not.

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · WV

We have had repeated problems with this vehicle from approximately 4000 and going forward. The first indication of problems with electrical was when the emergency flashers were used the first time and it blew the electrical system at approximately 4000 miles we had owned the blazer less than 6 months at this time. We have had service engine check light indicator problems repeatedly and was told every time but 1 that it was "nothing" and later we have problems that are conveniently not covered under the warranty any more. The soft plugs blew in the engine in 9-1999 and we were told by the garage that repaired this that he had seen this before ... The antifreeze used deteriorates the plugs and they eventually leak and the engine overheats. The gm dealer that we took the blazer to on this occasions for a second opinion 11-2000 --this dealer had another 1995 blazer in the shop at the same time with the exact same problem. I thought this was odd for a town of 25,000 people and of course the 800 line to gm customer services advised me that it wan't anything that could be covered. We also had the leather seat replaced on driver side 2 times but continue to have problems with leather splitting and of course this is not covered.. All we are able to get from gm is the answer "no" whenever we feel that something should be covered... We have put over 2000 .00 in repairs in the engine and wipers and fuel injection system in the past from 9-1999 thru 11 28 2000.... And the problems continues.. The service engine soon lifht comes on and the air bag light goes off and on and stay s on for long periods of time... And of course when I called last week on the air bag... Lite it was.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Visibility · CA

Windshield wipers were working intermittently and then finally stopped working all together. I took the vehicle in to have it checked and they tried to fix it with a part and that didn't fix the problem. They then input my information into alldata and saw a recall for most 1995 blazers for the windshield wiper motor. Unfortunately chevrolet is saying that it does not include my VIN #. They say this particular recall starts with 103 and mine is 102. I would like to have this information updated to include my vehicle. I am getting my car fixed but would like to have a reimbursement happen at some point.

Filed Jan 24, 2001 · Engine, Visibility · GA · crash

I have already made one report but since have had windshield wiper problem and dealership would do nothing and they failed and cause me to wreck my new engine that was put in 13,000 miles ago tore up...I had every rep from gmc on phone and customer service because dealership wouldnt warranty then after gmc rep came to dealership they called and told me to bring in I did and they found catalytic convertor in pieces and gaskets and clamps leaking they repaired and I picked iot up on 01/24/2001 at 7:30 am proceeded to work 50 miles from there and the engine lost all oil and caused vehicle to shut down...a man pulled me over thinking my truck was on fire....I am so mentally disturb I cannot function normally no more.....the gentlemen checked oil and said there was none in it......my truck has had numerous more problems...door controls dont work I put a new wind shield in it... My air conditioner broke after first motor....back in of truck rattles....my truck has not run proper since the day I bought it.. I have talk to everyone possible and no one will listen or help me....I have almost been killed many times ...I have paid for almost all of the problems plus missed work plus had to rent cars...and mentally distroyed....please someone talk to me....bill heard want lieten ..al garcia want listen...service people want listen...factory want listen....help please if nothing else talk to me about this...I know I probably dont make alot of since right now but my truck shutting down and almost one more time killing me I'm a little upset.....

Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Fuel system, Visibility · NY

Fuel system replaced twice within 10 months of one another. Windshield wiper motor replaced once at my expense then again after it failed a second time finally through a recall campaign I feel it will fail again due to the same soldering problem.