I chose a chevy blazer because I know that chevy is known for the quality of their trucks. Unfortunately I couldn't be any more disappointed with my purchase and also with my dealer. Ever since I owned my 1996 chevy blazer I've had problems with it and the dealership has continued to take advantage as me as a customer. I can't believe how unprofessional a dealership can be and also how a new vehicle can be so unreliable. The 4th day I had this truck 4 -wheel drive went out, I took it to william chevrolet and they took 2 weeks to fix it, not only that, but they told me to rent a car knowing that I was under 25, instead of lending me a replacement car. In last 3 years the brakes have gone out on me 8 times, and the dealership wouldn't once cover it. My wiper motor went out just before the wiper piece recall went out, I paid for them to fix it, and give me a new motor. But then, when I went to the dealership with the recall they wouldn't reimburse me for the motor just the piece. I don't understand if that piece caused my wiper motor to go out that why do I have to pay for it? My heater is now not working to it's fullest and it's the middle of winter. We just got 21 inches of snow and my 4 wheel drive is not working again. I was unaware that my 4 wheel drive was not working 2 days ago, I turned onto indianapolis blvd, and my blazer did a 360 in the middle of a busy intersection, almost causing a 4 car accident. After that I checked to see if my front wheel were moving, and ofcourse they weren't, therefore I only have rear wheel drive on a $25,000 4x4. The last 2 days have been hell, first I could not get my truck out of its parking spot after I'd shoveled for an hour, after I finally got it out, it got stuck in the snow about 7 times, while 1989 escorts are driving around effortlessly. It's so ridiculous, I have to be afraid to take my truck around the block because it gets stuck in an inch of snow. I'm sitting here now because my vehicle can't get me to work.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer transmission complaints
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Rust has appeared in the transmission fluid due to a problem that occurred within the tube that houses the dip stick, which could cause the transmission to malfunction . Please give any further details.
Front axle and left wheel hub failed.
Transmission failure.
Transmission interlock system failed several times causing vehicle to roll.
Differential seal leakage. Mjs
Ball joint failed. Mjs
Serpentine belt replaced twice. Also, front brake rotors/differential/alternator and front axle failed. In addition, engine sluggish/hesitates.
A faulty/defective transmission cannot be repaired after six attempts.
Four wheel drive control computer failed.
Speedometer failed.
Transmission failed three times to engage, once resulting in loss of control, almost caused an accident.
Transmission slipping when weather becomes hot the problem gets worse. Attempting to pass someone vehicle may slowly accelerate, and may not even start from stop signstraffic lights. Also cooling fan clutch lockes at 200 degrees fahrenheit. Removing h.p. From engine so there is not enough power to accelerate vehicle. Fire burned A/C compressor/clutch.
Brakes: since owning the vehicle, it has been towed three times for transmission. Transmission replaced once, computer chip for transmission, but they say there is nothing wrong with transmission. Engine check light is constantly coming on, and the light for the ABS is also coming on.
Drive line failed, causing a loud whinning noise while driving at 50-60 MPH, also noisy engine.
While driivng vehicle about 45 MPH, vehicle shifted itself from 2 wheel drive into 4 wheel drive and driver lost control of vehicle and crashed into a concrete embankment. The vehicle is being repaired.
Upon accelerating, the rear end vibrates.
Under normal vehicle operation transmission disengages and would not return into gear.
While driving about (65) MPH in two-wheel drive setting, the vehicle changed into four- wheel high all by itself and could not change out of it. Vehicle is at dealership being repaired.
Drive shaft locked up, causing fire.
Transmission failed.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Difficulty shifting transfer case into or out of neutral and 4 wheel drive.
The transmission fluid is leaking , please describe.
Faulty starter resulted in vehicle catching fire under hood, replaced starter and the next day the vehicle caught fire again,possible electrical system problem.
Vibration noise from drive shaft/rear housing.
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