I have owned the vehicle 4 months and have had to have 2 transmissions replaced, gmc has had more time with my blazer than I have.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer transmission complaints
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Tube and dip stick houses to tube to the transmission rusted which could eventally cause transmission failure. Please give any further details.
The dip stick for the tranmission is rusted and is causeing a transmission failure. Dealer refused to replace stick because not under warrenty.
While traveling unable to shift gears. Povide further details. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Erratic performance of ABS has caused consumer to downshift in order to stop vehicle which in time, has affected transmission. Transmisson needed to be replaced. It took 45 days for the vehicle to be repaired, and the consumer had to pay for most of the costly repairs. Consumer wants to be reimbursed. *ak
Transmission replaced by owner 4x4 not working
Transmission dip sticks and tubes are rusted. Metallic rust is leading to transmission failure.
I've owned 25 vehicles, its time to switch to a dodge. No safety defect (s) mentioned.
Vehicle did not go into reverse. Dealer has repaired the vehicle.
While driving home from the airport I noticed the sos light was illuminated, I stoped the blazer and checked the oil level it was okay. Upon starting and when the transmission shifted to 2nd gear it slammed on the shift. After taking it to the dealer, they told me thar I would have to have it rebuilt. I asked the mechanic that serviced the truck what failed he told me that water was found in the transmission and that rust was the problem, after asking him how it got there he told me that gmc was having problems with the transmission dip stick tube and that they were leaking water to the transmission,and a service bulletin # 99-07-30-004 was out on the truck and if they did not do the work asap that this is what hade caused many failures. Repair cost is $1400.00.
Was driving vehicle when it took off. Gears had changed,but later failed to work. Vehicle started to slow down. Was making a whinning noise. Took vehicle to mechanic & was informed that transmission went out & would check for the cause.
While leaving a traffic light the car died. This could have caused an accident.
Speedometer/odometer failed.
When in 4- wheel drive mode, I turned into a drive to change direction of travel. As I backed out of the drive, the engine bogged down ands almost stalled. As I fed more gas, the engine still labored and I could feel a binding in the drive train and the steering. Not until the wheel was straightened was I able to feel the normal response and power of the vehicle. During this period of binding, it is extremely hard to steer and move the vehicle. The dealer analysis is that this is normal. It happens on dry, wet, snow and ice conditions. It should also be noted that the wheels are not on the stops when this occurs.
1) the front lower ball joints wore out prematurly causing the vehicle to wander as if it were misaligned. 2) front differential bearing on the 4x4 powertrain failed causing loss of 4x4 engagement.
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Dip stick within the transmission rusted.
I have had two major problems with this vehicle since it's purchase date. The transmission has experienced two major failures and the dealer said he replaced them both times. I have continued to experience shifting problems and occassional lockup of the transmission when shifting from park to drive. The transmission dip stick and filler tube have had to be replaced twice for rust which leads me to believe that engine cooolant is getting into the transmission fluid. The second problem is naturally the ABS brake system. This is the sorriest excuse for brakes on a vehicle that I have seen. I must almost stand on the brake pedal with excessive pressure to get the vehicle to stop. I also experienced premature brake pad wear out on the front which damage the rotors. Chevrolet refused to fix this under warranty even though the vehicle only had 20,000 miles on it. The ABS system locks up sometimes when I push hard on the brakes. I have experienced several near accidents because of the poor braking system on this vehicle. I would appreciate any help you could be to leverage chevrolet to correct these problems.
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.
The transmission seals and gaskets had to be replaced at a very low mileage.
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Consumer stated that the application for his title indicated that the odometer had 466 miles on the vehicle .the following day, the title was recorded as 22 miles.dealer was contacted and no actions were taken.
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Transmission failed when consumer tried to backup. Nm
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.
Water has been entering windshield nozzle & dripped onto the dip stick for the transmission, causing the transmission to slip. When dip stick was checked, it was rusted & corroded. Had taken to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong.
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.
This is my first chevrolet blazer, I have a ford ranger that has 210,000 miles with no problems, however, this blazer has spider gears that are out at less than 45,000 miles on it. So I'm hoping that there is a assembly flaw or manufacturing discrepency involved to correct this matter. I know that there are some problems with the chevy and gmc full size trucks, I have a couple of friends that have gone through a few rear ends already. It was found that there was a discrepency in the machining of the axle. I'm hoping that this is a related incident and that other people are having this same problem? I don't hardly ever use 4wd and I'm not hard on my vehicles, so I just don't understand why these spider gears would be going out on a 2 year old vehicle.
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 !!!!!
Leased vehicle. Vehicle was put in reverse and made a terrible noise. Transmission went out. Vehicle towed. Dealer contacted and not under warranty. Repairs were done at consumer's cost. *ak.et.
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