1997 Chevrolet Blazer: won't start

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 170,000 miles · IN

I was going through a roundabout and put my right turning signal on and the vehicle shut off. I was able turn my hazard lights on and pull over. After putting it in park it did start. After that I parked it at a gas station turned it off went to leave and the SUV would not start. I took the steering column cover off and starting knocking on things and I was able to get it started. I later found that it was a wiring harness that failed. It was replaced after that everything ran great.

Filed Dec 8, 2005 · Electrical · 69,139 miles · FL

Back in 8/04 took car to dealer because blazer wouldn't start all the time,no idiot lights,just crank. Dealer installed starter relay switch and advise to get new key, not real fix,maybe ignition switch needs to be replace, maybe key will help. Problems continues immediately, try new key, problems the same but in 11/05 it is happening more frequent then on 12/02/05 won't start at all. Tow to dealer, tells me I need new ignition switch,tell ok do it. Next day I go to pick up and car not ready,different problem, we found wiring harness melted. Wiring harness is for wipers and ignition. Back in 02/04 had wiper board replace because of short. Board was replaced because I got a letter from general motors stating bad wiper board,safety issue,replace for free. So dealer has charged me for a starter relay and wiring harness when I think it might have been wiper board issue that gm admits to. Dealer has charged over $600.00 and I don't know if car will burn in future.

Filed Jul 31, 2005 · Electrical · FL

Ignition switch went out... Had to have car towed and repaired. Report from shop said" check for no start-found none -traced system found bad ignition electrical switch on steering column-installed new switch with wire harness- ".

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Electrical · 70,980 miles · WI

Car would not start all the time a new ingnition switch was put in. At a cost of 515 dollars

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Electrical · AR

When using windshield wipers, wipers work at random stopping in middle of window interrupting view. When turning key on, dash lights refuse to light up and vehicle will not start; although radio still works. It will eventually start;when ready! Sometimes shortly after first trying, sometimes 30-45 minutes later. Brakes must be pressed completely to floor before decelleration begins. When going over jspeed bumps, sounds like loud dragging noise coming from underneath of vehicle. Back seat passenger side power window does not work, will function using driver side controls. Gas guage does not work properly, causing to run out of gas occasionally. While driving at minimal(55mph) speed, vehicle will die but will sometimes start itself back up, sometimes it must be put in neutral & restarted.

Filed Aug 10, 2003 · Engine · 59,800 miles · MO

Vehicle will not start or quits running while on roadway or in traffic.

Filed Nov 19, 2002 · Acceleration · TN

Consumer attempted to start car smelled gas vehicle would not start. Took to a mechanic and they replaced fuel pump and then found gas in computer. Mechanic stated fuel injectors failed and flooded the computer, which stopped vehicle from starting. Ts

Filed Nov 19, 2002 · Electrical · TN

While attempting to start vehicle, the vehicle would not start. Consumer states vehicle was towed to mechanic. Mechanic states that the electrical ignition switch melted the wiring. Which resulted in vehicle not starting. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Visibility · OH

Windshield wipers stop at mid swipe and won't start again. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer states that the wipers will not start when turned on. Consumer has almost wrecked the vehicle on several occasions. The manufacturer says that there is no problem.

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

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.

Filed Feb 12, 2000 · Body, Brakes · MA

My 1977 blazer would not turn over this morning. A check of the battery (original) indicated that the battery acid was leaking from the battery and has corroded the battery holder, the car frame and the brake line. I understand that there has been a recall of other vehicles for leaking battery problems. I believe the problem batteries are also in the 1977 chevrolet blazer. I am concerned about the damage that may have been caused to the front brake line. I replaced the battery today... And have kept the old one in case the federal safety agency wants to see it.

Filed Feb 2, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

The windshield wipers came loose twice going down the highway. The front rotors had to be repaired and brake pads replaced. This problem caused severe steering difficulty. ( the mechanic told me this is a common problem in all blazers and he'll see me again in about 15-25k miles)tires had to be replaced early because they wear fast on the front. Replaced ball joint recently. Vehicle makes excessive noises in front end( including engine compartment) for age. Vehicle has had electrical problems since purchace to include ignition replacement, fuel pump and sensors replaced, fuel guage going wacky,lights always seem dim( I have a hard time seeing at night when driving this particular vehicle), vehicle would not start on too many occasions to list and towed once while on a trip for this problem. Vehicle had to be jump started on several occasions, battery seems to drain fo no apparent reason. Seats and belts have been repaired about 4 times. I only detail listed items which I know the exact dates. Which happened. Vehicle is at the dealer right now for electrical and they are saying there is no problem. My wife and I are currently trying to work with gm on these issues, but haven't received much help. I am very dissapointed with the gm service and the dealers. I have always been a chevy person, but I don't beleive I want to own another problem. I have heard many people complain about similar problems with their 199x blazer. The two dealers which have worked on this vehicle the most try to tell my wife these problems are normal. No vehicle of this age should have this many problems. I had a 20 year old chevy truck before this blazer and didn't have nearly the problems. Sorry, had to vent a little.