1997 Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · VA

While driving at night the high beams go out and the interior light will not turn off when the doors are closed or the switch turned off.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · MN

Vehicle starts but then stalls out restart but amp gauge showing low

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 79,300 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. While driving at an unknown speed, the ABS warning light illuminated and the front brakes locked up intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS pump and electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,300.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving over a bump in the road, the instrument cluster lights suddenly flickered and dimmed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 25,100 miles · OH

97 blazer with original low miles had engine stop both on and off the highway several times but it would start back up. In jan while driving down the highway the service engine light came on and rpms went up. We pulled off and found the transmission was stuck in 3'rd gear. Also key would not release to remove. Errors came up p1860 p0785 and p740 that refer to transmission. The problem was not transmission but ignition switch contact block commonly called the ignition switch, it is the contact section and not the key or lock cylinder. This ignition switch had already been replaced once. Gm has a service bulletin #17006264 on the ignition switch and this appears to be a big problem across many years and models but no recall was issued. An ignition switch problem can cause engine to die, lights to go out and other problems but the contact for the transmission power seems to be a common failure point. I replaced the ignition switch and everything worked fine for one month and then the problem recurred with errors p1860 p0758 p0753 p0740 and p0785. I tested the ignition switch power from red/white to white wire and got no power when switch was on so the new switch failed. I tested by temporary jumping a fused line to fuse 24 output and then transmission worked fine and the key released. I again replaced the ignition switch contact block under warranty and new switch worked fine except the errors came back on p0740, p0785 and p1860. Transmission worked ok though so I took the blazer to a chevy dealership to check it. They reset code errors , checked wiring, connections and switch. The technician said my work was correct and everything checks out fine and he was not sure why codes came back. Now ok. I examined the original switch and there was no problem with contacts or wires evident. This could be a switch design issue or there is another issue causing this.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Electrical · NC

1997 chevrolet blazer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems. *smd the consumer stated she had to continuously charge the battery and the clock light stayed on.

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 170,000 miles · IN

I was going through a roundabout and put my right turning signal on and the vehicle shut off. I was able turn my hazard lights on and pull over. After putting it in park it did start. After that I parked it at a gas station turned it off went to leave and the SUV would not start. I took the steering column cover off and starting knocking on things and I was able to get it started. I later found that it was a wiring harness that failed. It was replaced after that everything ran great.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · IL

I had an issue where my truck did not want to start but the engine would turn so I knew it was not the battery because my headlights did work. I then noticed my interior dashboard lights were not on so I found that very strange. After so many times trying to start my truck I noticed my truck would only turn on if the interior dashboard lights were on. One night after work I was driving on route 83 in illinois and I was going to make a right turn on to route 53 and suddenly my vehicle just turned off completely. Luckily I w,a able to pull over and restart vehicle. It was at midnight, there were no vehicles at the time and I was not going at high speeds. I did some research on the internet and I found out that it was a faulty ignition switch. I had the ignition switch replaced and my vehicle works perfectly fine now.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 175,000 miles · KY · fire

Abs wire caught fire on my 1997 chevy blazer after turning it off. And caught antifreeze reservoir on fire. Luckily I could catch it before it burned the truck up. Called dealer and they said that there was no recall on the problem.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · MI · fire

After only 70,000 miles I had to get a new engine. It also never wanted to start when it was cold and wet out. Then just yesterday I was driving down the road when smoke started to come in through the heat vents. The electric wires caught fire under the hood on passenger side of car near firewall. Went up in a matter of seconds. Destroyed the car.