1997 Chevrolet Blazer body problems

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 80,500 miles · FL

I just picked up my 1997 chevy blazer oct 31, 2012 with 79000 miles on it. I noticed that there was a large amount of corrosion buildup on the under carriage of the vehicle. Luckily yesterday, while sitting in my driveway, I noticed brake fluid leaking behind the driver's side door. Under closer inspection, I found out that the rear brake line was severely corroded and had burst. Now I cannot drive my blazer until I get this fixed. With this leak, I inspected the rest of my brake lines to which I've found both my front brake lines in a severely corroded state as well waiting to burst. This is a great safety issue.

Filed Jan 25, 2007 · Body · 90,000 miles · OH

Tl*- while driving the 1997 chevrolet blazer through a car wash, water began to enter the front driver's side door. On another occasion, while driving with the windows up, the contact could feel the wind as if the windows were open. A mechanic stated that this occurred frequently in this model truck. The contact feared that the doors will open and he will fall off the vehicle while driving.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 96,194 miles · CA

The consumer experienced multiple problems with the vehicle. The wiper motor failed and was recalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs but they didn't have the parts available. The radio would go off and on, the overhead display and map lights would go off and on, the cd player no longer worked, the rear window latch failed, the mirrors would only move to the left and there was rust in the transmission. *la

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Body · 72,000 miles · VA

While having recall repairs performed, the dealership indicated that the hinge pin on the driver side door was loose, which could result in the door not staying shut and flying open while driving, per dealership.*ak *ts

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Body · 80,000 miles · CA

Most recently we had to replace the hinge on the front door, driver side, it failed and fell on to the ground. To replace it cost us $43 at a body shop, the dealership wanted $300 to replace it. When the blazer was brand new I took it back to the dealership they told me that it was dry and lubricated it, they told me to use wd-40. When we had it replaced the body shop found the door frame at the strike plate had broken and deteriorated making it impossible to lock the door. The body shop told us that the second problem probably cause the first problem. The factory rep said it was my fault because I must of closed the door to hard and that it was our problem. To repair the second problem will cost us $300. The other problem is the passenger door inside panel has broken loose. Also the back passenger door inside panel is also cracked which resulted in the speaker on that door not working. The factory rep said that was our fault also. I feel that these are defects that shouldn't have happened.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Body · NY

While driving , consumer can hear and feel outside air coming from driver's side door. Upon visual inspection, noticed that door hinge is pulling away from frame. Ph

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Body · OR · fire

On march 25, 2002 my 1997 chevy blazer sustained extensive damages from an interior fire. I contacted my insurance company and an adjuster assessed the damages and requested a fire inspector evaluate the vehicle to determine the cause of the fire. The fire inspector, ron campbell 541‑276‑7731, determined that the fire started in the driver side door as a result of an electrical failure. I contacted general motors regarding this problem. They did not respond to my concerns in a timely manner and I felt that I had no recourse but to accept my insurance companies settlement. My insurance company paid "market value" on the vehicle, which left me with a substantial balane due on my vehicle. I not only have to pay-off the remainder of the balance due on the vehicle, but I had to purchase a replacement vehicle. When I was finally able to talk with the person assigned to my case at general motors (mr. Robert st. Pierre), his reponse to me was "... You have already received a settlement from your insurance company regarding this matter. Therefore, general motors is unable to assume responsibility for damages". I find this response unacceptable. This vehicle failed due to faulty manufacturing. I not only feel that they have a financial responsibility to me to cover the costs above and beyond what the insurance company covered, but more importantly they have a responsibility to all of their consumers that own blazers that might sustain similar damage.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Body · DE

Drivers side door is pulling apart from the frame of the body. The welds are broken. Dealer will not fix, says not covered under warranty. Dealer told me to take to body shop. Worried door is going to pop off.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Body · MA

Driver's and passenger's doors are coming off, seem not welded, but glued on.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Body · MN

Doors are falling off. The hinges are tearing off the truck like they were glued on. Passenger door is rubbing and is ready to fall off. Drivers door spring popped off and now that hinge is ready to pull away from the truck.