Since I bought the truck with 33 miles, I have spent app. $2,000 on it, above the wty's and maint. 12/96 - passenger side got flooded, 9/97 recall done, sucking air sound ( not found by tech.),1/98 - complete mait 15k + 4x4 service($235), 2/98 -f. Brakes + machined rotors ($162), gas gauge not working took, removed dash( broke hazard light) replaced gas tank sensor -3 days(rental given) 1 day later, filled the tank and the gas ran out ( a day lost at work), 1/99 - 4x4 switch replaced, 7/99 - replaced f.brakes ,2 ball joints, new rotors,2 rear axle seals + cleaned oil out of rear brake($540), 9/99 - car doesn't start once replaced battery, serpentine belt($248), 1/00 - wipers work off+ on- replaced wiper board, replaced starter with rebuilt + wty, 2 cooler lines($799). Now when I bought the car the sales person agreed to give a rental, a new service man starts and says" I'm new and you don't get a rental unless it;s in over night" just to let you no I"m a medical assistant and just can't miss work at any time the car is in for repairs. Very disappointed.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer engine complaints
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When making a left turn vehicle completely shut down, causing loss of steering control and brakes which has resulted in two collisions. Cause unknown. Dealer could not correct the problem.
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.
I was driving on the tollway and approximatly 1 mile before the toll, I felt my car accelerating without my foot on the gas. I thought the cruise control was on, but it wasn't.as I approached the toll and had my foot on the brake, my car was not slowing down, I almost crashed into the car ahead of me. I put the car in neutral and shut it off. After putting it in park, I was told by the toll authority to try to start the car. When I did, it revved up all the way into the red zone,8000 rpms. I took the car to the dealer and was told nothing was wrong with it. About 2 weeks later, my engine was deemed ruined. The rod, pistons and bearings were shot, not due to lack of maintanence. The cause of the engine problem was due to the throttle. None of this should of occurred in a car that is still somewhat new. Please respond.
When starting engine starts and car just sputters along. Sometimes consumer can go only 20mph, and if on a highway, it may cause an accident.
Engine oil leak looks as if the oil filter is leaking but is coming from the oil filter adapter lines service advisors and managers all know of the problem and told me what it was without looking at vehicle they said it was common on all blazers chevrolet denied any problem fuel gauge stopped recording below half and would go back up to full at times gas pedal would be hard to press and finally would stick at various speeds engine coolant coolant looks rusty in the overflow tank and corroded around radiator cap directly behind the sticker that reads no matience required for 5 yrs. 150,000 miles
When filling the fuel tank, there is a strong odor in the engine compartment, and the vehicle may have a no start condition. Dealer replaced fuel canister and alternator.but problem is still occurring.
The engine shuts off without notice at random. When this happens on the freeway, it is rather un-nerving, as I must get to the shoulder to stop. Once turned off for ten seconds, the engine restarts as if nothing happened... Until the next time. Firestone charged me to replace the alternator with no improvement. It has sence been to the tom jumper chevrolet dealership three times. They keep replacing small parts, but have yet to identify the problem. Each time they keep the truck one to two weeks, but the problem returns. I'm afraid to drive it in its present condition, but have to drive to work. I feel like they will not correct the problem until someone gets hurt as a result of this failure. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
The vacuum and egr valve caused the problem with brake failure. Brakes felt like pushing on a brick when going downhill. Was making squealing noises. Had no brakes. Vehicle went over an embankment & flipped. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealer informed owner of intermittent problems with brakes. Driver has back problem due to accident.
Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure. Mjs
When coming to a stop, vehicle idle speed surges to 1200 RPM, instead of its usual 700 RPM, causing car to move forward into car ahead. This is intermitant, @ only occurs when car is in gear. Problem is handled by shifting to neutral when preparing to stop..
The vehicle stalls while driving without warning resulting in loss of power brakes and steering, dealer has been unable to find the problem nlm
Well so far the encoder motor, the drive belt,trans. Dipstick rusted,sensor in ses light,whining fuel pump, vibration in rear when leaving from stop,now the car stalls while driving along.and you never know when it will ,it may go several miles before doing so and it may only go a couple before doing so. I feel that it is very dangerous not knowing whether you can get out of the way or not.the dealer tells me he is pretty sure that it is the fuel pump.but can not tell me for sure that it will take care of the problem....and the part alone is 518.00 we have a van with 142k miles and a truck with 262k miles so we feel like we maintain our vehicles or would not get the mileage..really concerned with this vehicle.....which was a fleet vehicle purchased from auction....and we were told differently.....I want to be able to get satisfaction from somewhere....please help.
While traveling at any speed or when coming to a complete stop vehicle will stall and cut off without prior warning. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts.
The oil dipstick has rusted completely. Dealer has been notified.
Numerous failures of electrical components...gas gauge varies reads excessively high.....electronic temp gauge / compass malfunctions during rain
Daytime running lights not working properly.
While driving at 55 MPH the transmission went out, the gear was stuck in 3rd gear, and the gears were shifting very hard. Consumer took the vehicle in for service, and the dealer test drove the vehicle and couldn't determine. Dealer replaced the transmission tube, and engine valve body. Also, the accelerator slips.
Transmission has been repairs four times due to metal in transmission unit causing jerking and sticking of gears.
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.
Electrical sysyem failure was causing fuses to blow out.
Oil regulator failed, resulting in oil leakage.
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