1997 Chevrolet Blazer: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · UT

The blower motor intermittently quits while the anti-lock brake light similtaniously go on and the cruise controls disengages. Under high humidity conditions the inside of the windshield fogs up and cannot be safely cleared. This condition occurs about 25% of the time.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Acceleration · 174,000 miles · CA

Dt: the contact set the cruise control while going up a hill and vehicle sped up .while going down the hill the vehicle just kept going faster. The rpms were above 4000. He pressed on the brake pedal as hard as possible. This slowed the vehicle a little. He managed to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. He got out of the vehicle and opened the hood to checked the throttle assembly. It was stuck. He worked with the throttle and finally managed to get it released. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealership to duplicate the problem. *ak updated 2/7/2006 -

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Visibility · MO

Wiper failure in cool weather , intermittent wiper mode does not work and wipers won't shut off for a period of time . Have also failed to operate at all along with cruise control failed at the same time on one occasion while raining.

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Acceleration · CT

Cruise control cable/ plastic retainer snapped, cruise control engaged by itself. On approach to an intersection accelerator pedal jammed despite release of foot from pedal. Attempted to brake with both feet on brake pedal with no apparent slowing of vehicle. Given the fact that both of my young children were in the vehicle, and we were quickly approaching the intersection, I put the car in neutral. With both feet on the brake and still no slowing of the vehicle, my concern for the safety of my children became overwhelming. With my engine reving at an audibly 'pending- doom' level, and cars cruising directly across my path, ( crossing traffic did not have a stop sign), I slammed my vehicle into park and prayed for it to stop. I then proceeded to turn off the ignition and it wasn't until an eternity of a second later that the vehicle ceased. The sequence of events that took place, ultimately resulted in the towing of the vehicle, and the replacement of the engine. My biggest concern is for the future safety of the many families who own these SUV's. Please contact me.

Filed Jan 20, 2001 · Acceleration · SD

I reported the problem with my cruise control speeding up two years ago. You failed to respond, confirming that you are in bed with the manufacturers. My cruise control has been in the off position since my first report. While cruise was in off I accidentally hit the middle button on when I tuned on my high beam. The cruise engaged and sped up. Again it wouldn't turn off until I turned the engine off.

Filed Mar 30, 2000 · Acceleration · IL

If gear shift is shifted into neutral, cruise control will not disengage. Engine continues to rev very high, beyond 'redline', engine could explode. Dealer inspected vehicle, and finds nothing wrong with the vehicle. *ak.et.

Filed Jan 15, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · IL

I was driving on the tollway and approximatly 1 mile before the toll, I felt my car accelerating without my foot on the gas. I thought the cruise control was on, but it wasn't.as I approached the toll and had my foot on the brake, my car was not slowing down, I almost crashed into the car ahead of me. I put the car in neutral and shut it off. After putting it in park, I was told by the toll authority to try to start the car. When I did, it revved up all the way into the red zone,8000 rpms. I took the car to the dealer and was told nothing was wrong with it. About 2 weeks later, my engine was deemed ruined. The rod, pistons and bearings were shot, not due to lack of maintanence. The cause of the engine problem was due to the throttle. None of this should of occurred in a car that is still somewhat new. Please respond.

Filed Sep 4, 1999 · Acceleration · SD

My cruise control failed. It sped up on its own and I was unable to disengage it either by the brake or by turening it off. Finally I put the car in neutral and pulled over on the side of the road and turned the car off. I almost got in an accident with a semi. I wouldn't mind if the cruise just stopped working, however, this situation almost killed me. The vehicle got up to in excess of 90 miles an hour before I was able to stop it. I tried to contact you once before and I haven't heard back. Chevy basicly told me I should have died. I am also contacting the consumers union since you don't care if other peoaple die as a result of this defect

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Acceleration · SD

Cruise control jammed and would not disengage with the brake. Brakes failedd completely to slow the car down. I was forced to put the car in neutral and drive off the road and turn the car off in order to manually disengage the gas. I almost collided with a tractor tailer.

Filed Dec 3, 1998 · Acceleration · IL

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.

Filed Jun 3, 1998 · Acceleration · CA

Cruise control knob location is easily activated by consumer.