While driving at 55 MPH the transmission went out, the gear was stuck in 3rd gear, and the gears were shifting very hard. Consumer took the vehicle in for service, and the dealer test drove the vehicle and couldn't determine. Dealer replaced the transmission tube, and engine valve body. Also, the accelerator slips.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer acceleration complaints
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While driving vehicle will accelerate on its own up to 35mph without pressing the gas pedal. Consumer states this happens three to four times a day. To stop acceleration driver has to put the vehicle in nutural while moving and shut enigine down. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving at 60 MPH, driver eased off the accelerator, about 2 seconds later, the vehicle went full throttle and continued to accelerate pass 100 MPH. The cruise control was not being used. Driver was able to shut of the ignition and coast vehicle to a stop safely. There was no crash or injuries. The blazer was taken to the dealership. The dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.
While driving down the highway at approximately 35mph, the accelerator return spring popped out, and the vehicle accelerated very fast. Had to put the vehicle in the neutral position because the accelerator pedal was stuck.
Cruise control knob location is easily activated by consumer.
Accelerator pedal sticks.
While driving vehicle about 55 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 70 MPH without any reason, causing an accident. Comsumer coudn't stop vehicle. The patrol police said: it was a mechanical deffect; manufacturer was contacted.
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