1997 Chevrolet Blazer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · MN

Vehicle starts but then stalls out restart but amp gauge showing low

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 Dec 22, 2003 · Electrical · PA

I own a 1997 chevrolet blazer ls that has had repeated electrical problems including stalling while driving. The car stalls, though the headlights, radio, heater/air conditioner continue to work. The steering wheel locks, and I have to stop the car completely, put it in park, and try to restart the engine. Sometimes it starts right away, sometimes not. I'm afraid this will happen in heavy traffic and will cause an accident. Although it's been checked at least seven times, the dealer can't locate the problem. It happened to me three times today, so tomorrow morning it will be back at the dealer. I'm listing the most recent date (12/22/03) as the incident date below, though it's happened many times (I'm guessing at least 12).

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Engine · 106,000 miles · AK

While driving at 35 MPH vehicle overheated and stalled, vehicle was towed to independent shop, technician diagnosed that coolant turned into acid and damaged the intake manifold/water pump/ thermostat, and radiator. Dealer notified.

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · NY

Primary: electrical failures! Ignition switch; multiple electrical failures with interior lights for which no one can figure out what is happening; check engine light has come on since I purchased the vehicle even after dealer worked on it; vehicle stalling out while driving almost caused accident; alternator replacement; multiple batteries -drain for unidentified reason; fuel injection system and pump; unexplained noises in the front end; front ball joints loose for which the dealership would not replace when I bought the vehicle because they said it was within factory limits even though my mechanic said that they were not; at this point I have become afraid to drive the vehicle due to the electrical problems and stalling but feel that I have no choice because the costs to maintain the vehicle is that of the payments and sometimes more and I cannot afford the required money down to replace it. Bottom line -I am getting rid of it as soon as I can since I have spoken to other owners who have had similar recurrent problems. I need a reliable vehicle. This is not one and from what I have seen and dealt with -1997 chevy blazers are not. The rule out there is you either have a good one or a bad one and I cannot afford on many fronts the one I have. At least chevy should own up to the electrical problems particularly since it is tied to a moving vehicle stalling out and putting peoples lives at risk. I will not own another chevy once I can get rid of this one. The incident date refers to the period starting with the electrical equipment failures.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

Vehicle stalls while driving and has caused power steering and power brakes to produce a deadly out of control object.

Filed Jun 16, 2003 · Engine · PA

For about a week vehicle has stalled four times. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Electrical · CA

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

Filed Nov 17, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Engine · AZ

Periodically vehicle would stall whether at 65 MPH or 25 MPH. Dealer has not found specific cause of defect or remedy, but had admitted to stalling. Please add additional information.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Fuel system · ME

While driving 60 to 70 MPH consumer stated vehicle stalled in middle of highway without warning. When engine stalled engine check light came on. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it was a module in fuel tank.

Filed May 5, 2000 · Transmission · AR

Consumer stopped and then tried to continue, but vehicle stalled without a warning. There was a transmission failure before.