Automatic transmission filler tube is heavily rusted on the outside and inside. Flaking paint is falling into the transmission.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer transmission complaints
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Transmission started to jerk when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Tried to check the transmisison fluid but the dip stick could not be taken out because it was entirley rusted. The whole dip stick and holder is rusted. There was a tsb put out by gm but they will not pay to have this fixed. They stated they found something else wrong with the transmission that the extended warranty will have to cover. My suspisions are that the rust caused the problems. Dealer stated that I would have to pay for the dip stick ad dip stick holder. Still waiting on the extended warranty people to see if they will cover fixing the transmission. Should not have to pay anything due to a faulty transmission dip stick holder that rusts!
Took the car in repeatedly for acceleration problems and transmission problems.
Transmission has no reverse, and also it bangs at start up and it has high rpms when shifting
Transmission does not have reverse,and transmission bangs during acceleration.
Rust developed on the dip stick. Also, windshield wipers operated intermittently, caused by the wiper pulse circuit board. Dealer /manufacturer notified. *ak
Engine check light has been coming on frequently. Dealership replaced the switch, they said that it is nothing to worry about. On long trips (about an hour) the light comes back on, and now the transmission starts to shift very rough.
Noise from underneath very annoying. Brakes replaced by dealer when bought now sqeaking after only 9500 miles the transmission dipstick has rusted and particles are going into the transmission. Dealership does not care the radiator was full of slug had to be flushed out of pocket for me now there is a burning smell after I accelerate smells like burnt toast. This car nothing but problems since I purchased it and will never buy this brand again thank you for listening
Consumer stopped and then tried to continue, but vehicle stalled without a warning. There was a transmission failure before.
Transmission dip stick rusted - filling tube needed to be flushed and dip stick replaced. I was told that the o-ring gasket on these dip sticks are defective.
The transmission had rain water run down the tube from the grates in the hood ben mynett chevrolet drained the fluid and changed the filters and replaced the dip stick and tube thy said this would do enough but now there is rust particles in the transmission and it was taken back for that they said it was nothing .the air conditioner has went out twice they said it was just a hose clogged two times in just a few months .the heater core was replaced twice in a 2 week time period the dex cool coolant has had a reputation of clogging up the heater core in all gm cars .the 4 wheel drive has went out twice this was from a vacuum hose around the transmission .the windsheild wipers have went out once .tbattery was replaced 3 times in a 2 month time period this had us stranded in 95 degree heat .turned out it was a bad alternator.the factory uniroyal 50000 mile tires only lasted 30000 miles and they would not stand behind there product .the vehicle cut off one day like it was out of gas while moving at 45 MPH my wife barely got the vehicle off the road .the fuel tank had to be replaced along with the computer in the tank .( dot number: tire size: p205-75-15 )
Failed first at 38,280 repaired under extended warranty. Dealer not involved in 1st or 2nd failure/repair. Chevrolet says that 76k on repaired transmission is reasonable -- I disagree.
While driving transmission overheated causing vehicle to slip and leak oil. Transmission showed no signs of problems prior to this incident. The dealer has been notified.
Luddy chevrolet denies that problems with transfer case and transmission are engineering defects. Transmission fluid smelled burned, and also constantly slipped. Transfer case made a noise when in motion, was a bent shaft and worn bearing. Both of these problems should not be happening to a highway driven vehicle with 61500 miles.
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Transmission does not shift to 3rd or overdrive. Dipstick is full of particles. Dealer rebuilding.
Transmission dipstick has rusted, reverse is gone, starting to slip in drive gears.
The differential caught on fire while traveling on the freeway at 60 MPH., no problems prior to this malfunction with the vehicle, the dealership has no explaination for the incident.
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Transmission falure for a chevrolet blazer 1997--want a refund for repairs
Transmission slips from 2-wheel drive into 4-wheel drive. Took to car dealer at 31k+ miles. Told dip stick rusted. Transmission slipped on 3 occasions previously from 2 wheel to 4 wheel drive at speeds between 45 -55 MPH. At dealer now with just over 52k miles and told transmission will probably be replaced, estimated cost $1800. Believe this occurs more frequently than reported and unsuspecting owner are shelling out excessive money for faulty transmissions.
Vehicle was parked without a key on the ignition switch when two kids were playing inside of vehicle and they move the pawl without stepping on the brakes pedal, as specified on the owner manual that brakes pedal should be press to move pawl.
Engine check light comes on. Vehicle would lurch forward after shifting into 2nd gear. Been to dealer. Informed transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. Took to transmission shop & had it replaced w/rebuilt transmission which is slipping. Taking vehicle back to dealer.
Shop determined an intermittent internal problem with transmission causing 2nd and 3rd gears to remain in neutral while engine revs in 1st before reaching the shift speed into 4th. Plrblem first appeared at 12000 miles and was reported to dealer who determined "there was no problem." situation continued to get worse over time until temp in engine began to run high causing alarm. Owner had vehicle inspected by an independent transmission specialist to have problem detected. Now with approximately 32000 miles on the vehicle, the transmission is shot.
Transmission failed. Yh
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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.
On three separate occasions the brake pedal went to the floor. The brakes are in good shape and the fluid level is fine. The brake pedal always feels spongy and its hard to stop the vehicle. The other complaint deals with the rear end. After the car has be en driven for about fifteen minutes the rear end will vibrate and make a grinding noise when the car takes off from a stop light or stop sign. I am the second owner of the car and it had 17000 miles on it when I bought it.
Why would the transmission fail at this mileage? I have never towed anyhing or been off road. Am upset that I had to pay $668.98 in repairs on a two year old vehicle.
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