1996 Chevrolet Blazer: engine failure

Filed Jan 8, 2000 · Engine · WI

Engine failure at 61000 mi. 2 qts of coolant/antifreeze found in engine. Was told cause was either a head gasket or intake gasket. Needed new engine. Gm refused "goodwill" warranty extension per gm bulletin 57-05-01

Filed Jul 27, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · VA

Car sputtered and lost power on two occasions. First time engine was replaced. Second time distibutor was replaced. Third diagnosis for the "check engine soon" light being on was that the cateletic converter is no good. Dealer is replacing it. This dealer also indicates that both lower ball joints are worn out. Must be replaced. This seems outrageous for a 3.5 yr old truck which has not been off-road. Summary: new radiator system, new engine, new distributor, new cateletic convertor, and soon to have new ball joints -- all prior to 45000 miles. I fear this vehicle may be dangerous.

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · VA

Entire radiator system replaced, 4 mos later entire engine replaced, 7 days later, distributor replaced. No diagnosis for any of these problems. Closed dexcool radiator system was filled with black syrup and had no fluid but showed no signs of leaking!? Engine lost power and sputtered prior to engine replacement(which may have been unneccessary!) and showed identical symptoms 7 days later, for which a distributor replacement fixed symtoms. Now my "service engine soon" light is on for my engine with 600 miles on it! I am getting a 3rd dealer's opinion today. Please help if you can.

Filed May 4, 1999 · Engine · NC

I have been told by the dealership that I purchased my vehicle new from that my entire engine needs to be replaced because of head gasket problems, overheating and rust in my radiator. The SUV is only 3 years old and I have done the best to maintain this vehicle properly. Gm/chevrolet motors said that the warranty on the vehicle was only for 3 yrs/36,000miles. I cannot see paying for a new engine for a 3 year old vehicle when it clearly seems to be defective or a bad design from the beginning if the engine is shot. It has 76,000 miles on it and again only 3 years old. I would like this matter to be investigated and hope to have gm/chevrolet cover this problem that is not my fault whatsoever. Is this issue a reality of "chevy suvs last only 3 years then the engine goes bad?"

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Engine · CA

Engine failed.

Filed Oct 16, 1997 · Electrical · NY

Electrical wire stripped causing engine failure.

Filed Jul 8, 1997 · Engine · CA

Engine failed prior to recall repair.