1996 Chevrolet Blazer transmission problems

Filed Aug 27, 2006 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · LA

Normal driving , hard shifting, eventual transmission burn up. If caught in time simple repair for about 300 if you can find shop that will do it. I left alone. Transmission will burn up and depending on vehicle, 1500 to 2700. Hundreds of thousands vehicles are affected.

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle transmission slipped. There was a flare-up between gears, and a harsh engagement between first and second gear. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the on-board computer was inaccurate. There is a the federal safety agency technical service bulletin # 9774l60e08a, which pertains to the automatic transmission. The contact stated that the work was not performed upon sale of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 26, 2006 · Transmission · 79,775 miles · MD

The transmission failed with no warning. According to tsb 00-07-30-022 the 4l60e a/t will lose reverse, 2nd, and 4th gears. This is caused by a defective part in the transmission called the reaction sun shell, which was returned to me by the transmission rebuilder. The failure was not maintenance related in any way. The failure of the part was due to inadequate strength. There are numerous aftermarket reaction sun shells that are much stronger and durable than the defective gm part. This problem is widespread and could create a dangerous situation. The transmission will only shift from 1st to 3rd if you accelerate quickly in 1st then let off the accelerator. I pulled on to a high speed highway and could only maintain 25 MPH with no place to pull over, until I realized that it would shift to 3rd if you let off the accelerator. Several vehicles had to swerve to avoid hitting mine. This can create a dangerous situation if someone tries to turn around and needs reverse or needs to drive at high speed such as on a limited access highway. Gm should recall all vehicles that the tsb applies to. They know about the situation but do not want to issue a recall because it would cost them too much money.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Transmission · OH

Problem with four wheel drive system on 1996 chevrolet blazer. *bf the vehicle' 4-hi is no longer working. Two year prior to this incident 4-hi would go in an d out on it's own while the consumer was driving. The consumer contacted the manufacturer to see if any recalls existed, but none did.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · OH

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.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Body, Engine · WI

Most of the problems that surfaced had already been repaired at least once. *ph most of the problems had already been repaired at least once under warranty and have recurred. The A/C seal leaked and needed a pump. There were problems with the idler pulley, oil filter lines, crank shaft,door hinges, power steering, throttle positioner sensor 2, left front axle seal, and the differential side covers. *sc *mr

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 71,331 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Brake failure. Brake work done several times including recall of ABS. Which is not included in repair cost. The vehicle was involved in an accident on july 9 2002. The brakes failed without warning at slow speed on surface street resulting in a three car collision one vehicle was totaled. Accident costs not included. Minor injury to drivers of two of the vehicles. Contacted gm and was told that recall work had been done and so would not take any responsiblily etc. Vehicle has been parked since as unable to verify what actual problem is. Brakes failed again when the autobody repair shop took it in for brake check prior to returning to us.

Filed Jul 27, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 85,000 miles · MA

Both rear wheels and axles separated from the rear differential while traveling at 55 MPH on highway. Loss of vehicle control and braking due to severed brake lines and rear wheels separated from rear differential.body damage incurred when rear wheel and axle jammed under rear bumper.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · VA

1996 chevrolet blazer tcc valve on transmission failed while driving on highway once vehicle warmed up after driving for a distance. Appears that the same transmission on many models have similar failures and issues where it switches hard from 1st to 2nd on at. Ses engine service code 1870.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Transmission, Visibility · 78,000 miles · RI

Transmission fluid leaking, causing to leak on exhaust and cause it to smoke. Oily substance smeared on back windshield. Had that fixed and it is still happening.