1997 Chevrolet Blazer engine problems

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MI · fire

For three years in the summers I could not drive far without smoke trickling up by the passenger side windshield. Never happened in the winter. Took it to several mechanics and transmission shops, no one could find the problem. This year it caught on fire and I had to junk the vehicle. My neighbors 2000 blazer is doing the same thing now.

Filed Feb 21, 2009 · Engine, Seat belts · CA

I have occurying multiple issues with my 1997 chevy blazer which include the back seat seat belts not working correctly,suspension control arm and bushings, corrosion of intake gaskets due to dexcool required coolant.

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the engine failed on three different occasions. After waiting 5-10 minutes, the vehicle restarted. The failure has occurred while making a turn, driving downhill at approximately 15 MPH, and another time while driving approximately 55 MPH. After the most recent failure, the vehicle was taken to a repair shop the next day. The mecahnic was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the contact to wait until it occurs again. The vehicle has been driven for almost a month and the failure has not recurred. The failures were intermittent and no warning indicators were present. Once the failure occurred, the key could not be turned or removed from the ignition and everything failed. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj updated

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · MI

Owning this vehicle has been a nightmare and a financial drain. Windshield wipers worked when they chose, replaced wiper motor due to defective part. Upper and lower ball joints all had to be replaced. Wheel bearings had to be replaced. A/c stopped working, had it looked at and recharged and it still doesn't work. Fuel gage didn't work, replaced fuel sensor and sending unit. Rear wiper quit working, replaced rear wiper motor, a few days later it does not work again. Replaced water pump, have replaced ABS only to get a recall after the fact with no reimbursement. Wears through brake pads entirely too fast. Replaced alternator and battery twice. Rear hatch does not unlock with key. Headlights are so dim they might as well not exist. Water leaks into interior on drivers side due to a bad seal. Idler arm needs to be replaced. Gas pedal sticks. Now heater fan works sometimes. Reading through the complaints we are all experiencing the same problems and nothing is being done about it. Recalls issued on some vehicles but not all? Now I hear gm put a bad intake manifold gasket on these as well as several other cars (1997) and did not issue a recall because it is not a safety matter! This causes antifreeze to leak into the engine and ultimately ends in a repair of at least 1500.00. After my experience with this vehicle I will be purchasing soon and it most likely will not be gm. Sad since my dad worked for them for 30 years. They should be held accountable for putting a bad product on the market and leaving us to dry.

Filed Oct 3, 2005 · Engine · 80,334 miles · WA · 1 injury

Driving south on I-5. Heard loud rattling noise which became loud banging noise, followed by boom and white smoke pouring out from under the hood. Car spun around several times before I could gain control. Engine blew. This car has cost me $4490 in repairs from 1/1/04 to 9/26/05. Car well maintained - I have all receipts for work. Aaa auto svcs team conducting independent investigation as to cause of this incident. *nm updated 12/12/05.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 59,000 miles · OH

Ball joint upper control arm broke as I was driving today. Since I purchased this 1997 blazer I have had nothing but problems-the windshield wipers fail,the water pump has been replaced the fuel pump has also been replaced. This vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. I just found out that most of these problem have been recalled I was never notified. I purchase the vehicle used at a local dealership,whom by the way did not tell me of any of these recalls. I have had very serious and dangerous problems with this vehicle.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine · NV · fire

Chevrolet blazer 4x4 1997, caught on fire and burned while driving. *bf

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NY

While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled. This caused a lost of steering and brakes. An independent shop and dealer could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak *sc

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Engine · 83,878 miles · GA

I have had coolant leakage in my 1997 cheverolet blazer and have talked to people at different dealers to no avail no one recommended that I have a systems check now I find out there is a technical bulletin that I stumbled upon at jasper engines that shows that the 1992 through 1997 gm 4.3l VIN r&w engines have the problem that coolant loss has been associated with cracks that may develop in the lifter valley area of the block. Until I came upon this nobody could give me a answer is there any thing that can be done to help me resolve this issue.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · DC

In november I took my car into the chevy dealer and had the intake manifold gasket replaced. A month later my engine (4.3l v6) was dead, as a result of dexi-cool in the block. My chevy dealer's service dept. Wanted $5000 for a new engine. I donated the car to charity.