The alternators have to keep being replaced. Since I've bought the truck, it has had 5 alternators put on. Ac delco brand. The truck has 81,000 miles on it so far. When the alternators go bad there are no warning lights that come on and once it dies the truck cuts off.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer electrical complaints
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Consumer received several recalls for 1996 chevrolet s10 blazer. *mr the vehicle's heating/cooling system and transmission failed prematurely. During a routine check the consumer noticed that the dex cool coolant had turned into a reddish clay-like substance. Given the condition of the coolant the consumer proceeded to flush the system. After the system was flushed both the radiator and heater core began to leak. The transmission also failed and as a result only first gear and reverse were operational. The dealer replaced the transmission with a rebuilt one and replaced the vcm.
1996 chev blazer, we have replaced the alternator twice, the battery 3 times and if it is not started and or driven every day, then we have to jump it ? What can the problem be. It only has 55,000 miles on it. I drove it all week and on saturday, did not drive it on sunday and monday morning I had to get it jumped. This has been going on for sometime ? I have taken it to my local dealer and another mechanic and all they want to do is put another alternator on it. I don't want to pay for a 3rd alternator ????? Help !!!!! We have check all interor lights and they have not been left on. What is draining the batery and or alternator ??? We also have the gurgling noise in complaint # 735807. Thanks alice m. Eads.
I was driving down the highway when my 1996 chevy blazer began to smoke under the hood. The temperature gauge showed the car was not over heating. I pulled off the highway to allow the smoke to clear and pulled the hood release. After 5 minutes the car continued to smoke. I got out of the car to check under the hood. I noticed a black spot on the hood and had the sense to realize the car was on fire without trying to lift the hood. I yelled to my mother to get out of the car. I called 911 to reach the police. When they came they could not put out the fire. The policeman called the fire department to put out the fire. I thank god my 3 year old was not with me strapped in his car seat as he usually travels with me. The car was a total loss in a matter of minutes.
Mirror control switch fire on a 1996 chevrolet blazer.
While driving the vehicle caught on fire and large flames came from under the hood.
The heater switch started to smoke, because the electrical system failed.
Twice, 2 different batteries have leaked acid from the positive terminal melting the battery cable. Both batteries were AC delco/part no. 19001628. 2nd battery was installed 01/12/00. Ph
Vehicle has a continual problem with battery going dead, dealer can not find the problem even after disconnecting everything to see what was draining the battery.
I wanted to report this defect on my 1996 blazer because it is the exact same defect I have just reported on my 2001 blazer. What are the odds this only happened to me on my vehicles five years apart? This electrical wiring defect could cause a vehicle to catch fire anong other things. I have had the repair completed on my 1996 blazer but it appears parts are not readily available to repair my 2001 blazer. I would guess several 1000 other blazers are having the same problem. Please help get this defect a recall so potential accidents can be avoided.
Relay in engine compartment malfunctioned, resulting in a fire that spread to air conditioning unit, and into passenger's compartment.
While parked a fire started on right side of vehicle. Local fire department arrived to extinguish fire. They believed that fire was caused by an electrical short. Feel free to provide any further information.
I am seriously concerned about enguine fires on these vehicles. We also lost a 1995 blazer to a fire approximately 6 months ago. I have learned of many similar losses to others through informal contact with car owners, mostly by mentioning this in conversation and finding out that there was a friend or relative with a similar problem. This should be investigated. I am extremely thankful that during both fires my 3 and 5 year olds were not in the car and strapped into their car seats. The smoke was horrible and filled the car quickly. This could have been disasterous.
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I think that the proper way to address this situtation is to not buy another chevrolet. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Recall 99i006000 was repaired by the dealership. However, after defect was repaired brake system will lock up, and consumer will lose control of steering. *ak vehicle stalled 2 times after driven, then shut off for 15 minutes then restarted, dealer reprogrammed ECM. Front brake pads replaced, resurfaced rotors, replaced worn out brakes, during light braking during light rain, ABS kicks in. Rear tires worn on outside edges, consumer did not give any specific information regarding tires.
Battery leaked acid onto 4 wheel drive cable. Front wheel drive failed. Cable had corroded actuator cable.caused cable to break.failure occured on trip to mountains. Had to get chains to get out of snow. It cost 203.13 to replace actuator cable and 226.61 to replace battery cable and battery. Battery was only one year old. Service manager said they have similar problems with delco batteries. Same problem has already been reported to the federal safety agency. Reference odi id 554064,724743,717883,885560
No major safety problems. However, signficant mechanical problems with very moderate mileage. Mechanical problems include steering linkage, water pump, starter, head gasket.
While driving at 50 MPH heard a muffled pop looked out driver side view mirror to see flames shooting out left rear of car. Turned around to see entire rear of car engulfed in flames. Pulled over, flames at rear tire, got family out and in 5 minutes entire car was totally engulfed in flames. Have contacted gm who refused to give me any idea of what a problem cause was. Help.
This blazer has offered nothing but problems. We have replaced the alternator, brake pads three times, the battery three times, the air conditioner went out in july, 1999, and even after having it repaired twice, it still doesn't work. We took it to the dealership for repair because of a "gurgling" noise, but they couldn't find what was causing it, (it was still under warranty at that time). Now gas fumes flood into the vehicle at various times, after filling up, and even while driving. They claim that a $1,000.00 valve needs to be replaced, but I sure wish they had known that while the warranty was still good! The wipers work sometimes, the brakes allow me to slide to a stop any time there is moisture, the left radio speakers only work sometimes, dome light cover falls off, hood won't open without force, pwr. Windows only work when they want to, locks stopped working before warranty expired, and they "fixed" them, but they still didn't work. Is there any way they will take this lousy excuse for a vehicle back? I can't afford to drive my children around in something that offers the possibility of explosion due to gas leakage, not to mention that the smell and fumes make us all nautious. I wonder how many more problems we will have with it, the transmission now seems to be slipping. Please help!!
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Several times this blazer will not start- I have had it to the dealer and was told they could not find anything wrong- this time I saw that when the blazer was running and you turned on the headlights it would die and you would have to jump it to get it started again- the interier lights would come on while driving (for no reason)- at one point the a c stopped working- the problems started a few years ago but the dealer could never find anything wrong.
The positive battery cable of the AC delco battery was leaking acid, consumer disconnected the negative terminal and acid flowed out, the leaking acid deteriorated the wiring harness. Nlm
Anti-lock brake warning indicator light came on . Took to rothrock chevrolet, springfield , pa. They stated that the ECM module needed to be replaced and stated that it would cost in excess of $1,000.00. No problems prior . Is this related to the recent recall regarding the anti-lock system computer possibly?
Battery will not hold charge,battery acid leaking from battery,positive battery terminal frozen to bolt cannot be removed, battery holder damaged from acid,additional acid damage may also be found upon dealer inspection. Case file opened with chevrolet file# c00769550
The alternator failure happened slowly enough that I could get off the road before it the vehicle died completely. Had it failed faster, well, there's no telling. I was doing 45 MPH in tourist traffic when the lights began to dim. As for the battery, I knew it was dead, but the corrosion to the frame comes thanks to a sharp eyed mechanic. Surface corrosion is apparent, and I shall have to pull the tire, sand, prime, and paint the frame to stem the corrosion. I'm wondering how many other people have serious battery acid leaks causing frame corrosion, and how many of them will fail with catastrophic result in the future. Further on the alternator, I have anecdotal information that a number of gm trucks and suvs had alternators that failed just over the 40,000 mile mark. I learned this when I went to buy a new one, and no one had one because of a recent demand on them. The demand is strong again this summer here, I'm told. Is gm selling unsafe vehicles? Need more info? Please email. Please let me know if you need the VIN. Thank you. Gerry bishop, niceville florida.
Operating tilt steering causes wires in harness to bend or crimp causing wire to break and therefore loss of headlights,also shorts out other circuts in harness.could possibly cause a fire.
Battery is leaking acid and is causing corrosion, and eating away at the connectors. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Battery leaked acid spray onto the 4- wheel drive cable, which may have caused a fire. Please provide further information.
Servo cable has internal defect due to battery acid leakage in fall of 99.
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