Vehicle stalls while driving and has caused power steering and power brakes to produce a deadly out of control object.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer electrical complaints
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Consumer stated after turning the vehicle off it caught on fire. Dealer notified. *ak the fire had taken place near the front of the vehicle. *scc
Consumer stated vehicle was parked in garage for an hour when fire started in the engine compartment. Cause unknown.
While driving vehicle caught on fire . Fire started from the front area,underneath the vehicle . Cause of fire unknown.
I purchase my 97 blazer in dec 2000 with 35000 miles from a local dealer, I believe it was a previous lease vehicle. Within one year I had to replace ball joints but was told that I did not qualify for a recall. In feb of 2003 I lost my heat and spent close to 2000 dollars replacing first the water pump, then the radiator. After that didn't solve the problem, the dealership told me that the system needed to be flushed with a special machine that would cost another 400 dollars. The system had to be flushed twice to get marginal heat. According to the dealership, the next move is to replace the heater core. Now the wipers stop working and only restart by flipping the switch back and forth. Not real good on the highway in rush hour traffic. I recently had the alternator replaced and the dealership stated that the serpentine belt was old and cracked and needed to be replaced. It actually had less than 5000 miles on it as they replaced it in february when the water pump was done, there was nothing wrong with it. The combination of lousy service from 2 different dealerships, a vehicle that has had nothing but ongoing problems will be enough to stop me from buying another gm product again.
There is a bad design in the bundle of wiring above transmission with plastic ring holding bundle, this bundle is not attached to anything allowing move rub till they short out in the chevrolet blazers, mine is a 1997. My blazer wiring caused my transmission switch to short out and I was first told I needed a new transmission so I took it for second opinion, the second shop cut the wire from the bundle, rerouted it from transmission switch and the transmission switch worked. Other wires in the same bundle caused shorts through out all wiring causing a constant draw of electric and running battery down. When a fuse is removed it breaks the circuit and battery does not run down. The shorted wiring caused day lights to not work, interior lights to stay on unless I pulled the fuse and numerous other electrical problems. This is the second time I have had it in the shop for the same thing. They are now dropping the transmission to get to the bundle of wires to fix shorts and I am taking pictures of all of this. The shop had two other blazers in at the same time for the same problem. I will also take pictures of those blazers, one of the blazers is the shop owners wife. The shops are telling me it should be a recall. I plan to report this to as many agencies as possible and interview as many shops as possible about this problem, I believe it is a fire hazard since it shorts out. The wiring bundle is also connected to the fuel pump at the gas tank. I hope chevrolet will act soon and take responsibility for this problem. There should be a recall on this. I have also had it in nix chevrolet where I bought it and the AC did not work, they have worked on the AC 8 times and totally rebuilt everything and I still do not have AC???? They said they will look at it again. I also have numerous recalls I will have to have fixed. I have had so much trouble with this vehicle since I bought it, it's been in the shop more than I have got to drive it. I will never buy chevrolet again.
The multi-function switch was defective, which caused the rear brake lights and hazard lights to be inoperable.
The windshield wipers, upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, cap rotor and coil wire were replaced. *ph
The transmission in my vehicle has a defective valve body and it caused my transmission to break, I went to the dealer when I first had the problem of a hard shift from first to second gear when the vehicle was being driven long distances. The dealer said the vehicle is shifting fine and to bring it back when it does it again. This was back on 08/19/02 and now I have a code 1870 on the computer and the transmission is shot. I found out the transmission is a 4l60e and it is very unreliable. Also I already had to change my water pump and alternator and my gas gauge does not work and there is a problem with my windshield wipers also.
Nar 02/10/2003. The consumer had numerous problems with the vehicle. The air bags deployed for no apparent reason, the windshield wipers failed, the manifold gasket failed, the turn signals went out, 2 batteries failed within a year, the alternator and belt failed, the oxygen sensor and A/C compressor failed.
While attempting to start vehicle, the vehicle would not start. Consumer states vehicle was towed to mechanic. Mechanic states that the electrical ignition switch melted the wiring. Which resulted in vehicle not starting. Please provide any further information. Ts
Gm won't reimburse ball joints due to replacement not by gm dealer. Dt
I have tried several times to contact gm website..due to my using webtv im unable to read the small print. I purchased a 93 blazer 4 years ago...I had to have the ignition switch changed..now I have 1997 and the same thing is occurring the orginal key is locking up in the on position..sometime it takes 5 mins before it will turn to off position..my inquiry is if there has been a recall on the switches...thank you for your help
Consumer states that intermittently the engine will stall when driving. Can happen at anytime. Consumer is able to restart once the vehicle is stopped. Consumer has also noticed that the engine was harder to start in mornings. Dealer replaced ignition switch. *tt
At start up, consumer saw smoke on right side of hood, then flames. Dealer determined it was an electrical problem.*ak
My ignition switch burned my wires going to my transmission it had to be rebuilt my main electric box was burnt ihave had problems from day one I bought an extended warranty but they say it does not cover the day after I bought my blazer the gas mileage stoped working I was told the sencior in the tank was burnt and I was told my blazer was in watert before ibought it please if you can help me ?
Electrical system shorted out.
Engine check light problem is an ongoing issue with both current and former owner. 3 different mechanics put ther scanners on the vehicle and keep bringing up the oxygen sensor as the problem. Had one bad sensor at the wiring harness plug which was poorly assembled at the factor causing water to get to the contacts and contaminated the connector. Replaced all 4 o2 sensors and still cannot get the check engine light to go away. Vehicle performs perfect along with 24 mpg gas one highway driving. This is an issues other blazer owners are experiencing. Gm should be held accountable to fix this issue.
This vehicle has had numerous problems. From bad dexcool, witch caused a major overhaul of the cooling system at approx. 37000 or 3 1/2 yr. Yet chevrolet states the coolant is good for 5yr or 150,000. The front ball joints had to be replaced at approx. 35,000. Just over the 3yr warranty with no help from chevy despite numerous complaints of this failure. Also have had two batteries in the system one after only 3000 miles and the second one is now out at 38000 miles. There is a short in the system that still has not been found. The shift lever handle has been a changed 3 times and still rattle after approx. A month of use. The front drivers side mirror shakes to the point it is hard to see out of when driving. The hood rattles when going over bumps, which can be fixed by adding a solid rubber gasket at the top of hood to keep the hinge stops from bouncing on the frame. The front brakes had to be redone at 28,000.
While traveling approximately 60 MPH, vehicle lost all power and had to be towed to dealership. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that following components needed replaced: PCM, six fuel injectors, electrical harness, fuel gauge, and an unknown gasket. *ak
Engine will shut off at random as if the ignition has been quickly turned off (or the electrical system has quickly shut down), which is a cause of major concern to me as I have to pull to the roadside without power brakes or steering which have failed too (without any power). Reading reports from other people here, it appears to be a common complaint, and I would like to know if anyone has had a resolution to this problem. I have not been to the dealer yet, but I will be going in there in the near future and would like to give them an idea of what engine or electrical component is the problem. Thank you.
Chevrolet contacted (reference # 205786717) in reference to problems with vehicle including: failed ball joint while driving, others ball joints worn at that time and replaced (they were ok when checkced in july for state inspection), failed unit available; ignition switch failed causing vehicle to stall and eventually not start; problem with excessive wear on front disc pads (causing pads to be replaced 5 times in 48,000 miles). Chevreolet advises they are not going to take any actions concerning these problems. Copies of letters to chevrolet & receipts available upon request.
My SUV is only 4 years old and I want to why the ignition switch went in it, because it cost me almost $400.00. I want to know if it is defective and if it is I should'nt have to pay for it.
Electrical system malfunctioned. Vehicle has become undriveable. Three wire harnesses have melted. *ak consumer states the melting may have continued over a period of time working through fusible links, this caused problems with the ses sensor, gas gauge, and power steering. Fuel pump and module were also replaced.
A spark plug electrode punched a hole through piston, which caused an engine failure while driving. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. *ak consumer states he has photos of the disassembled motor showing the damage.
While parked vehicle caught on fire under hood due to an electrical short. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer has been notified.
Transmission had to be rebuilt after blowing. Transmission now jerks intermittently from 1st to 2nd. Brake pads wear extremely quick. Wiring harness under drivers seat had multiple shorts, causing no power seats, power locks, and flahing interior lights while driving.
Battery replaced, leaking fluid.
Driver side rearview mirror fell off when the door was being shut.
Fuel injection system repaired at the dealer and the day the vehicle was taken out of the shop it flooded with gasoline and caught fire.
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