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
1997 Chevrolet Blazer: sudden loss of power
6 of the 767 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
When air conditioner is on, and vehicle is going down a hill or small incline , engine will die, causing loss of power.
While driving engine suddenly shut down, causing a loss of all power in this vehicle. Also, brakes woudl not respond, almost causing an accident. Vehicle was repaired by the dealer. Problem occurred again after a month. Dealer was then contacted again.
The vehicle stalls while driving without warning resulting in loss of power brakes and steering, dealer has been unable to find the problem nlm
While driving vehicle at any rate of speed vehicle begins to lose power and eventually stalls. *ak consumer stated also stalled when idling, when restarted, starts right up and engine revs up to 1500-2000 RPM, then goes back down to idle at 600 RPM, when driving on highway, sometimes vehicle looses all power in gas pedal, if the gas pedal is stepped on there is a loud popping noise that can be heard.
When exiting the highway at 15-25 MPH and when attempting to make a turn off the highway consumer lost all power. Vehicle became very hard to steer and operate. Also, noticed all lights illuminated on the dashboard. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer stated problem was due to the serpentine belt and tensioner which needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine and engine cooling
- Rattle noise in engine
- 4.3 L35 LU3 rattle or buzz noise from engine
- Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment
- Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 RPM
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
6 of 767 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (1%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
Wipers 114Ball joint 95ABS 46Brake failure 34Fuel gauge 33Fire or smoke 20No deployment 19Fuel pump 19Stalling 19Transmission failure 15Grinding brakes 13Won't start 13Check engine light 12Headlights 12Adaptive cruise 11Jerking 10Slipping 8Airbag light 7Engine failure 7Seat belt 7Overheating 6Premature wear 6Door locks 5Won't shift 5
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