Dealership originally serviced at lousy and unfinished work 5 returns for same thing s&j chevrolet.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer engine complaints
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Dex coll is an antifreeze that was put intovehicle. Radiator had a red clay substance in it because of dex cool. Has contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Radiator fluid gummed up due to leak caused by faulty silicon; trans dip stick rusted due to placement of wiper fluid line (elbow)
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.
Vehicle was parked and consumer's husband lifted hood up to look inside, and noticed that radiator was filled with rust. Dealership was aware of problem.
Brakes squeak, idler arm not attached properly causing rattling and pulling while driving, windshield wipers stop working intermittently during use causing problems seeing outside, rear defrost does not work, fuel gauge gives incorrect readings and bobs back and forth, dex coolant turned to sludge causing blockages in heating core, engine block, and radiator
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Consumer had found a couple oil drops on ground. Then, took vehicle for an oil change.dealer found oil leak on engine cooling unit line. Could not repair it because part could not be found.
Oil leak at oil line could cause damage to engine, and in some cases when driving, engine could lock up without prior warning. Consumer has contacted dealer, parts on back order. Please provide any further details.
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Transmission lost 3rd an 4th gear causing car to overheat and cause pump leak.
Engine coolant had to be replaced. Manufacturer put in red coolant that turned to a thick mud. Also, windshield wiper motor had to be replaced.
While checking radiator, radiator operated poorly, no cooling turned into jell. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Radiator overflow dry filled with what looks like dirt radiator filled with what looks like mud caused by dex-cool coolant should not have to be serviced for 6 years or 100,000 miles.
Battery replaced, leaking fluid.
Driver side rearview mirror fell off when the door was being shut.
Dex-cool turned to gel causing no heat from heater. Required special system flush, new thermostat and radiator cap
Vehicle has 92k miles, but its 99% highway miles. The tranission failed as well as the sensor module, gas gauge failed, water pump failed, cracks in the exhaust system, windshield fluid leaked into the vehicle when rear washer was activated, bad battery which was never replaced (trying to sell me a new one all the time), constant resurfacing of front rotors due to unevean wear and a defective gas gasket to the evaporative system. I can supply exact mileage and dates of repair. If I didn't have an extended warranty, I would have taken chevrolet to court by now for a new vehicle. I don't think my next vehicle will be a gm.
Evap. Canister tank leaking causeing the ses light on.
While driving about any speed up a hill engine will overheat,and the temperature gauge will rise up to its limit. Thermostat had been replaced, and flushed twice. *ak this problem has been clogging radiators and heater.
When air conditioner is on, and vehicle is going down a hill or small incline , engine will die, causing loss of power.
Cooliant system filled with slugs caused by dex coolant product. Breakdown. Dex is suppose to be good for 100,000 miles, at 53,000 took vehicle in for tranmission hose leak, dealer opened radiator cap and said this is a on going problem with blazers. Recommended a flush be done, which the dealership did. Now vehicle has an indication (spike) of over heating. Now dealership states block needs to be pulled, freeze plugs pulled and a complete block flush , along with radiator recored and heater core replaced. Is there any information on the breakdown of dex coolant fuilds that is causing this problem or that has been sent out from the manufacter of this product. I am now looking at $1,300.00 of repairs to correct this problem.
Intermittently, while driving at any speed, truck shut off without warning. Dealership able to duplicate this problem, but unable to determine cause. Owner experienced the same problem about two years ago, but problem went away. Currently, it is happening more frequently. *ak
Noise from underneath very annoying. Brakes replaced by dealer when bought now sqeaking after only 9500 miles the transmission dipstick has rusted and particles are going into the transmission. Dealership does not care the radiator was full of slug had to be flushed out of pocket for me now there is a burning smell after I accelerate smells like burnt toast. This car nothing but problems since I purchased it and will never buy this brand again thank you for listening
Contamination of cooling system due to dex-cool. Entire system must be flushed and heater core replaced. Chevrolet motor div. Has offered to pay for half the cost, although it is no longer under their 36,000 mile warranty. My concern is that there is a major problem with dex-cool and they are not responding to it, as they claim that it should not need to be changed for 5 years or 150,000 miles. I found out about the contamination after bringing my car in for a sloshing, gurgling sound under the dash.
In various situtations vehicle will stall and shut down with no apparent reason. Dealrr cannot determine cause.
While driving vehicle just cuts off without warning. Dealer is not able to locate the exact problem, but fuel pump has been replaced twice, and will be replaced a third time. This will be three times in one month that fuel pump has been changed. Please provide any further information.
While driving down road engine check light came on. At the same same time oil was pumping on the left front rotor, and lost all oil. Pulled over. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, and had vehicle towed. Engine cooling line was rubbing against something which caused a hole in the line. Dealer replaced cooling line. *ak
The engine continues to cut off if the vehicle has been drived for more that 30 minutes and the A/C is running. The engine light does not come on nor are there any warnings that the vehicle is going to die. Dealer cannot identify any problem because computer isn't registering any issues. The egr valve was replaced but problem continues.
Anti-freeze goes bad and looks like mud. Lots of people having this problem according to repair shops.
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