1997 Chevrolet Blazer steering problems

Filed Aug 28, 2005 · Steering · KS

I purchased my 1997 chevy blazer ls in february of 2005. Since the purchase I have had the alignment done twice. After the second alignment the mechanic stated they found the reason my blazer was continuing to pull the right was because the gear box needed to be replaced because it was stuck to the right. This procedure is going to cost me 470.00. The mechanic said this is a common problem with gm vehicles. The steering wheel turns to the right when I start the vehicle and pulls severely to the right making my driving effort more difficult and also causing unnecessary wear on my tires.

Filed Jan 26, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · VA

My 1997 blazer dies when I am driving it. I can drive it for 2 weeks with no problems and then it will die several times in one day. It doesn't matter how fast I am going...I can be going 50 MPH or coming to a stop when it dies. The steering and brakes go out and I'm afraid I am going to have an accident. I took it to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it and of course it didn't cut off when the mechanic drove it. I have also had to replace the alternator, battery, thermostat, and water pump within the last 6 months.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 89,218 miles · OH

I took my 1997 chevrolet blazer in to my mechanic to have all tires replaced. I was called about an hour later to be informed by him that both lower ball joints were bad, also the idler arm needed replaced. I was informed that there was a re-call some time ago that the manufacturer would replace at no cost to the consumer. After calling general motors, I was informed that the recall did not include the "VIN #" for this recall.

Filed Apr 9, 2003 · Electrical, Steering · WI

The windshield wipers, upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, cap rotor and coil wire were replaced. *ph

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · OK

Gm won't reimburse ball joints due to replacement not by gm dealer. Dt

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · MI

Vehicle has lose steering, when vehicle hitting a bump it felt real hollow. This was a result of bad lower ball joints.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · MN

While getting an oil change technician informed consumer that upper and lower ball joints and idle arm needededto be replaced. Dealer notified, and informed that consumer that upper ball joint is cover edunder a recall, but not lower ball joint and idle arm. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Steering, Transmission · MI

My '1997 chevrolet blazer lost its control after failing its right front upper ball joint of knuckle assembly. Right front tire was off the ground and the rh frt knuckle scrubbed the inside of tire rim. The chevrolet dealer inform me to replace the upper ball joint as a recall item. And they charge me for all the other damaged parts. Second problem: the gear shifting lever did not go to the right position on the prindle during my driving. I asked the chevy dealer to fix it. They open the instrument panel and they told me they fixed it. The same day, my transmission was engaged into different gears against my intention during drving condition. The transmission began to make a kicking sound on the road besides shifting into any gearas and making serious metallic noise on the free way. The chevy dealer recommended me my vehicle needed a new transmission and I had to pay for it after paying for instrument panel fix, replacement of torque converter and towing from tennessee to detroit.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · MI

Re: recall id 3's 01l08000 & 01v200000, dealer claims my vehicle is not included in these recalls. Independent review shows that ball joints and idler arm needs replacing at less than 50k miles. Will recall be expanded?

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Steering · PA

Idler arm failed pennsylvania state inspection at 22,000 miles!! Cost me $106 to replace. Mechanic said he has replaced a few of these on other blazers, but never with such low miles on it