While driving in the rain, consumer put on brakes and felt ABS kicking in, but there was a delay in stopping, consumer has also been to the dealer regarding an excessive brake squeak, dealer had replaced brake pads twice and rotors once. Right rear door won't always unlock from inside, dealer found no problem, pins at driver's door hinges rusted. The seal around right rear window holds water after rain. Rear passenger seat will not fold down, dealer found cable binding up. Water collects in rear light lense when washing vehicle, dealer replaced taillight lense, center high mount lense collects moisture, dealer replaced 3rd light brake assembly. Consumer flushed radiator and 12 months later it needed flushed again, dealer performed, consumer paid to have the first flush down and is requesting reimbursement.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer body complaints
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Differential failed. Nlm
Michelin tires did not last 20,000 miles, they lasted 17,000 miles, radiator cooling system clogged up at about 25,000 miles, door light will come on and off at times, possible electrical problem, dealer found not problem
Door panel melted and then caught on fire . The entire driver's side caughton fire and burned.
At time of deliver the weather stripping on driver's side door missing and wiper blade cover. Mjs
Water leaking into vehicle excessively causing extensive damage to components (transmission, engine and lighting).
Tailgate hatch failed.
In november, I noticed an increase in wind/air noise coming from the rear tailgate. Upon investigation, I discovered that the rear windshield is being pulled away from the vehicle; the hinge mechanism, that holds the glass to the vehicle, has failed and there is about = inch gap between the glass and the weather seal. This problem has become worse with continued driving and a dealer has determined that the problem was do to " no fault of my own". Chevrolet has refused to correct the problem which may cause exhaust fumes to enter and/or the rear windshield to be ripped from the vehicle.
While driving the blazer there was a fire on the driver's door, next to the electronic control mirror . Blazer is being repaired.
Crack in frame.
Doors misaligned causing paint to chip.
Drove vehicle while rear windows were down. At speeds over 50 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently. Upon rolling the rear windows up, the shaking stopped. Chevrolet dealer indicated all blazers are experiencing this problem due to a design flaw in body style.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak brake pads prematurely worn out and dealer replaced them and also resurfaced rotors, consumer states an accident resulted because of the faulty brakes. Rear passenger side door panel material came apart, dealer replaced.
Noise developed in floorboard of vehicle. Inherent problem: stress cracks due to metal fatigue. *ak the driver side seat broke.
Tailgate door opens up on its own intermittently. Cause unknown.
After 3 months of consumer's purchase when applying the ABS brakes the vehicle does not stop within feets. The ABS would allow the vehicle 4-5 blazer distances before stopping. On 4-3-97 the seat belts stopped locking. Also, when the engine is running and hood opened one can see a spray mist of gasoline misting from the engine, the smell is penetrating into the inside compartnment and is unconfortable to consumer. Please give consumer a call. Vehicle is parked at this time.
Vehicle rattles.
Consumer complains that there is no warning light to inform driver that rear hatch is open..
The frame in the area of the control arm was cracked causing noise.
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