Anti-freeze coolant clogged engine. *ak the dex-coolant was replaced with regular anti freezer but the problem was not solved.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer engine complaints
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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.
Consumer tried to stop at an intersection and idler pulley/serpentine belts were replaced. Then, steering locked up, and brakes failed, consumer stated that recall 98v193000 concerning ABS brakes was never done.
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Air conditioner starts blowing cold, when idle engine overheats and air cond. Blows hot...when driving about 2000rpm constantly, engine cools and air cond. Blows cold.
Engine cooling system failed do to the dexy cool coolant used in the engine. It is suppose to be good up to 100,000 miles. The coolant jelled at 84,605 causing the heater core and the radiator to become rusted and clogged. The dealer estimated the repair to cost 1795.00
Heater failure; heater/defroster blows cold air; thermostat, sensor, and connector replaced with no improvement; hoses and coolant levels tested ok.
No heat in vehicle; was told that this could be due to faulty dex-cool antifreeze. Gm has issued a service bulletin but no recall has been done. No heat means fogged windows in the winter and in the rain. Flushed the radiator and the entire system was completely clogged with the defective, broken down antifreeze in the form of thick brown sludge.
Windshield wipers works intermittently, they turn off and on . Dealership is aware of the problem. Also, pulley belt had to be replaced.
Engine coolant has turned into mud. A technical service bulletin has been issued.
It is a problem with pink cooland in 9 months it happened again.
Engine overheated,oil pressure increased, I brought it salisbury chevrolet. They advised me that engine needed to be replaced. There were not any warning signs prior to incident. Dealer advises that engine should not be disassembled due to cost of job and"strain on bearings".
2nd time this happend.at 30000miles .now at 67000. No safety defec tlisted within summary.
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
My son has a 1996 gmc jimmy that has had the same problems. He has had to have his radiator removed and cleaned out twice and have the water pump replaced once. General motors knows of this problem but has not issued a recall. There is a label in front of the radiator that states that the coolant does not require service for 100,000 miles. This coolant causes some of the engine components to rust ( ex. Heater nipple) someone at the dealership admitted that they see many vehicles every day with this problem.
Both o2 sensors have been replaced (at seperate time in past 4 months). Upper/lower ball joints are in need of replacement. According to dealership (desantis chevrolet) should have never passed inspection in april. Have had problem with ABS since purchase of the vehicle. First recall did nothing to fix problem. Abs can't tell difference from wet & dry pavement. Abs will kick in when slowing down on gravel at 20mph, but not at faster speeds on wet pavement.
We are having a problem with the blazer overheating. And also it wont blow hot air from the heater. When the air conditioning is on it also overheats. We had it to the garage and got an estimate of $350.00 to repair this and we were also told that they had alot of other 96 blazers coming in with the same problem. I think there should be a recall on this and it shouldnt be up to us the people to pay for this problem if it is gms fault for this!! Could you please do something about this!!
Radiator clogged at 75000 miles(car is 4 years old). Radiator fluid is not scheduled to be replaced until 100000 based on owners manual.
Three of the fuel injectors started leaking at the same time causing the oxygen sensors to burn out, which should have been detected when the vehicle was in for drivability problems on previous occasions with no correction. All the front ball joints had to be replaced before 35000 miles due to failure, which resulted in severe noises and vibration in cab of vehicle.
Vehicle experienced the situation which is stated in sb #99-06-02-012b, radiator cap had rust and gritty material lodged under it.
At 33000 miles radiator malfunction causing the vehicle to overheat, coolant was corroded. The radiator and engine was flushed and the water pump replaced and new coolant put in.
Sewell cadillac ,chevrolet dealer,@ 701 baronne at girod, new orleans, louisiana. Quoted me $2900.00 to fix, said a valve failed and have to replace whole system. The replacement looks nothing like what I had. Am I the only one this has happened to? Also I was in new orleans at the time of the failure, I was in the middle of mardi gras parade traffic, for 2 1/2hrs. Of stop and go cars,& people walking in front of my blazer. I was extremely lucky that no one was hurt because of this failure, with the exception of my nerves.I don't feel that the system should have failed, on such a young vehicle. God forbid it would have gone while on the highway. Thankyou for hearing me out. Also, I presently have a file # with chevy about this situation, the number is 000107487.quinta daniels was the representative I spoke with, on monday, march 6,2000.
Radiator plugged with rust and grit, causing car to overheat. Consumer told by dealer that the rust and grit could be due to a manufacturing error in which foundry core sand was left in the block after castings. Correction of problem not under warranty, but consumer wants chevrolet to cover the cost of repairs. *ak
Coolant,rusty appearance in reservoir/radiator,dealer claims contamination of dexcool.this is a sealed system,gm contaminated system let them fix.claim denied 2/19/00 ball joints breaking? Sloppy,loose sensation in turns,popping of tire/wheel area
I know of four other people with the same complaint of their vehicle radiator core being plugged. They were all serviced at shottenkirk's and upset about having to pay a cost of $294.09. I had previously had the same vehicle to shottenkirk's because of no heat and they put in a new thermostat. That did not solve the problem, and I had to pay $64.00 for the thermostat and labor. Besides taking two days off ,driving sixty miles one way to shottenkirk's and having to pay for the services because the extended warranty would not cover the cost, I am a little upset with chevrolet. I went thru the proper channels to give my complaints and this is where joel, from the executive office at general motors instucted me to complain. It is not fair to the consumer to have to pay for a faulty core.
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
Engine developed knocking sound because of head gasket problem. Yh
The vehicle was being driven and a hesitation or power surge was felt and the vehicle then caght on fire. The fire was thought to have been put out after the occupants got out of the vehicle and then the fire started again. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames and burnt up. At this time it is unknown of the reason for the fire.
A/c compressor failed causing A/C to not blow cold air. Nlm
Belt failed at 18000 and has been replaced 6 times and failed again
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