1997 Chevrolet Blazer: fuel pump failure

Filed May 28, 2006 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · TN

Fuel pump always reads full. I ran out of gas yesterday, and that is enough. I know of two other blazers at my work that are doing the same thing. Time for the sending unit to be recalled.

Filed Jul 31, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

After the ignition switch went out(12-5-04) -the fuel pump went out and had to be repaired. As you try to drive off the car would die out you would have to try to crank it again-mash the peddle it to the floor and it would run a few feet and die again. Car had to be towed(6-12-05)... Car starts but it makes a noise when running.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 59,000 miles · OH

Ball joint upper control arm broke as I was driving today. Since I purchased this 1997 blazer I have had nothing but problems-the windshield wipers fail,the water pump has been replaced the fuel pump has also been replaced. This vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. I just found out that most of these problem have been recalled I was never notified. I purchase the vehicle used at a local dealership,whom by the way did not tell me of any of these recalls. I have had very serious and dangerous problems with this vehicle.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · WI

1997 chevrolet blazer. Fuel gauge stopped working 3 years ago. Truck was out of warranty at that time. Approximate milage was 20,000. Current milage is 30,000. This requires a $350.00 fuel pump, not including labor. *ak also, windshield wipers stop working intermittantly.(another $75.00 for parts)

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Electrical · KY

Electical-ignition switch when I turn on the key,no dash lights or fuel pump doesn't turn on, so I can not start the vehicle. Now, my RPM goes upto 2000-2500 just to get it to move, and asks like it is 2nd or 3rd gear without changing gears. My headlights were going dim, so I replaced the alternator 2 times. I have heard several people say that the ignition switch is bad. I have tried to find a new one, but nobody can get them-they are on back order-why?

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Fuel system, Suspension · 56,000 miles · PA

Problems with front ball joints,winshield wiper blades, and fuel pump.the front ball joints were replaced also the wind shield motor had to be replaced. The consumer had to get a new fuel pump for the cost of $400.00. Consumer fells dealership should be responsible for repairs. *mr

Filed Jun 5, 2003 · Electrical, Transmission · OK

There is a bad design in the bundle of wiring above transmission with plastic ring holding bundle, this bundle is not attached to anything allowing move rub till they short out in the chevrolet blazers, mine is a 1997. My blazer wiring caused my transmission switch to short out and I was first told I needed a new transmission so I took it for second opinion, the second shop cut the wire from the bundle, rerouted it from transmission switch and the transmission switch worked. Other wires in the same bundle caused shorts through out all wiring causing a constant draw of electric and running battery down. When a fuse is removed it breaks the circuit and battery does not run down. The shorted wiring caused day lights to not work, interior lights to stay on unless I pulled the fuse and numerous other electrical problems. This is the second time I have had it in the shop for the same thing. They are now dropping the transmission to get to the bundle of wires to fix shorts and I am taking pictures of all of this. The shop had two other blazers in at the same time for the same problem. I will also take pictures of those blazers, one of the blazers is the shop owners wife. The shops are telling me it should be a recall. I plan to report this to as many agencies as possible and interview as many shops as possible about this problem, I believe it is a fire hazard since it shorts out. The wiring bundle is also connected to the fuel pump at the gas tank. I hope chevrolet will act soon and take responsibility for this problem. There should be a recall on this. I have also had it in nix chevrolet where I bought it and the AC did not work, they have worked on the AC 8 times and totally rebuilt everything and I still do not have AC???? They said they will look at it again. I also have numerous recalls I will have to have fixed. I have had so much trouble with this vehicle since I bought it, it's been in the shop more than I have got to drive it. I will never buy chevrolet again.

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 Apr 9, 2002 · Fuel system · WV

Fuel pump sensor quit working. No warning.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Fuel system · WI

The fuel pump was replaced by an independent repair shop, consumer is requesting reimbursement, but was informed that the only possible way for reimbursement is to have the dealership inspect vehicle at a cost of $240 to see if the part was replaced with a gm part.

Filed Sep 19, 2001 · Fuel system · PA

#1-incorrect reading of fuel guage (failure) of gas tank sending unit. Replace gas tank sending unit 8/28/01 mi. 23,071 @ sylvestor chev. Peekville pa. Total cost $665.89 #2-gas leaks whenever filling up at pump cause-rubber seal sucked in from suction of fuel pump, remedy-reseal sending unit, reglue seal, mi. @ time of this problem 31,283 total cost $115.00 #3-windshiels wipers were intermit. While driving on interstate, started to rain-wipers were inoperable-had to wait out storm on side of road, but the next day wipers were operable. Somedays they worked & otherdays they wouldn't work cause-delay board shorted out-replaced delay board @ cost of $80.98, mi. @ time of failure approx. 28,000. All of the above items were serviced at dealership.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · MN

Electrical system malfunctioned. Vehicle has become undriveable. Three wire harnesses have melted. *ak consumer states the melting may have continued over a period of time working through fusible links, this caused problems with the ses sensor, gas gauge, and power steering. Fuel pump and module were also replaced.