Steering became hard to steer even though power steering. I was told by dealer p/s pump was leaking and lack of fluid made steering difficult. I feel with the low milage of 53,000 this should not be a problem and could have resulted in more severe problems if pump had completely leaked empty causing loss of power steering.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer steering complaints
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No major safety problems. However, signficant mechanical problems with very moderate mileage. Mechanical problems include steering linkage, water pump, starter, head gasket.
Steering started getting tight, had to jerk it to steer. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said that lower ball joints and idler arm were bad. Consumer replaced ball joints, and they only lasted for 38000 miles. They should have lasted longer than that.
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.
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.
I've owned 25 vehicles, its time to switch to a dodge. No safety defect (s) mentioned.
While driving on the highway there was a loss of power steering due to the power steering pump going out. Dealer replaced steering pump.
1&2) lower left ball joint and idler arm have been replaced, lower right ball joint is showing signs of wear and will require replacement in the near future. 3) 4x4 electric shift just failed last week. Preliminary troubleshooting indicates a #2 failure code which point to either the encoder/shift motor assembly or the transfer case control module (tccm). 4) this is a continuing problem. Whenever the gas gauge indicates 1/8 tank or less and the vehicle stands for more than 2 hours it is difficult to start. It takes 4-5 tries and requires that the gas pedal be pressed about 1/2 travel in order to start. When taken to the dealer for repair with a nearly empty gas tank, dealer claimed that they could not duplicate the problem. Yet, the day before the hard starting problem occured at least 6 times.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Idle arm failed and replaced.
In 15 mos. This car has left me more than all others together !!! Have lost thousands of dollars in income . Most unreliable unsafe car I've ever owned . I see hundreds of people in my feild of work and I tell them all not to get a blazer !! It can't stay on the road and the co. Is unwilling to help . Very unhappy with the product and handling of complaint. Read e-mail sent to get the jest of problems this car has had . If my daughter or I die as a result of this faulty car you can be assured you will be sued !!! I've tryed to let someone know since 1-2 mos. After purchase that it was a problem . To no avail chevy does'nt care !!!!!
Ball joint failed. Mjs
Oil cooling lines rub against oil pan.
Power steering failed.
While parking the vehicle in the garage for four hours, the vehicle caught on fire around the steering column.
Steering failed causing driver to lose control and vehicle exited roadway rolling five times.
Intermittently, while coming to a stop to make a turn, the steering wheel becomes uncontrollable and there is no braking ability. Dealer is unable to state problem.
Idle arm/pittman arm/left axle malfunctioned, causing loss of steering/accident.
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