The inside of the radiator erupted and caused the transmission fluid and antifreeze to mix. This caused water to flow in the transmission. The radiator, resevoir and the transmission had to be replaced. The alternator had to be replaced due to this failure. I was traveling on I-95 when this incident happened with no warning. There must be a defect in the raditor to erupt inside, please investigate, if requested, I can provide repair bills.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer engine complaints
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Check engine light has been on constant. Yh
The housing around the condenser is broken and crumbles at the slightest touch. I am worried engine fumes are getting into my car via the hole. The front passenger automatic lock unlocks about 30% or less when the door is shut. It seems to try but not beable to unlock the door, but when door is open it works fine.
Cooling fan blade disentegrated and parts caused damage to radiator, hood insulation, misc. Other parts in engine compartment
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.
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.
Abs system locks up continually, several incidents of vehicle not stopping properly. Mjs
Intermittently vehicle stalls and dies, giving the driver no warning. Dealer has replaced the alternator/battery and fuel pump and the problem still exists.
Engine cooling line had a leak/crack which caused oil to leak and may result in a fire. Common problem. These parts are high demand. Please provide further information.
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?"
At time of deliver the weather stripping on driver's side door missing and wiper blade cover. Mjs
Serpentine belt tensioner came apart.
I had to replace the front brakes and get new rotors after 30,000 miles. Brakes are very loose, takes a lot of pressure to get them to stop. Dealer said my brakes were worn out, and needed to be replaced just 15k miles after the first service. Anti-lock feature kicks in when I drive over potholes or ice, and did not use the brakes. Also, windshield wiper problem. Wipers stop working intermittently. Dealer replaced the motor. Dealer said motor had shorted out, but the problem started to occur again. When the wipers stop and later start, after manipulating the controls, the overhead digital temperature guage turns off and on. Power window stuck in down position. Has been replaced twice. These three electrical problems (wiper, window, digital guage) seem related as they all cause a battery drain as indicated through the volt meter. Battery went dead after 6 hour road trip. Approx 50k miles on vehicle at time. Had been running the A/C the whole time, which seemed to drain battery.
On april 14, 1997, (18,9113 miles) vehicle had front calipers rebuilt and new pads and rotors installed. On september 25, 1997,(27,585 miles) belt tensioner and belt were replaced. On october 23, 1997, (29,2116 miles) front brake pads were replaced. On november 11, 1997, (30,216 miles) service engine light on. Code po442 found. Vacuum line off pulse valve they said. On january 13, 1998, (34,102 miles) service engine light on. Code p1870 for transmission slippage. Cleared code, that was all. On february 16, 1998, (35,514 miles) service engine light on, and front brakes squeeling , found code p1870. Found water in connector on transmission. Replaced front brake pads and turned rotors. Dealer stated that no further brake work would be done on warranty. February 24, 1998 (36,059 miles) service engine light, front brake squeeling. Transmission level low they said, and advised braked performing as designed at this time. March 5, 1998, (36,562 miles) service engine light on. Found code p1870. Replaced transmission tcc pulse solenoid. March 18, 1998, service engine light on again, dealer refused to work on it. Vehicle was driven home and has remained unmoved since.
Anti-freeze used in engine turns to a solid jell. It will not circulate through the lines. It's a 100,000 miles anti-freeze & it burned the engine. Vehicle would still run, but the fluid is rusty. Also, transmission is burned . Taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.
The altenator went out and the lights on the car had gotten dim. Also, dealer says the belt tensioner needs to be replaced.
Car had no heat brought to dealer said sys was all clogged up and was due to someone putting in foreign substance but was not case anti freeze failed I've heard 5000 cars had same complaint but gm not responding to mine problem is with this dex cool please let me know if u have any info on this situation
Vehicle continually stalling.
Radiator dip stick and tubing is rusting out, and causing rust to go into the radiator. Dealer contacted, there is no recall and cannot duplicate the problem.
Intermittently, while driving the vehicle at any speed, the blazer dies. The blazer has been to dealership 5 or 6 times for this problem. The egr valve was cleaned once and changed. The computer replaced twice, and a new coil wire replaced. Consumer still experiencing problem with blazer.
Engine stalled five times w/out warning, on one occasion almost resulting in vehicle collision.
Serpentine belt replaced twice. Also, front brake rotors/differential/alternator and front axle failed. In addition, engine sluggish/hesitates.
Vehicle experienced starting failures numerous times.
Oil cooling lines rub against oil pan.
Engine failed.
Engine: check engine light comes on, vehicle stalls and cuts off in the middle of the street.
Valve seal failed.
Fan became loose due to failed bolt.
Fan belt failed.
Speedometer failed.
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