While driving and coming to complete stop automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first to the second gear, won't shift, and makes loud noise. Dealer notified.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer: stuck in gear or won't shift
5 of the 767 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
Transmission failed in driveway when placed vehicle in reverse it bucked forward causing my son to be pinned against the garage injuring his right leg and foot, the vehicle would not go into reverse and engaged in 4wd by itself. My son could have been killed. I have had several problems with this vehichle since I purchased it with the transmission and transfer box failure. Currently in the repair shop estimated at $1200. Plus to repair this time. Transfer box cost out of pocket expense in excess of $800. I was not surprised to see so many complaints about the same probelm with this year make and model vehicle. The repair shop tech told me he has replaced many transmissions in this vehicle and is surprised there has not yet been a recall.I am a widower living on a fixed income and these unexpected and unnecessary expenses have hurt. I expect the incidentals with keeping up my vehicle, I have my vehicle taken in for regular maintenence but this goes far beyond regular wear and tear. Gmc should make good on the problem because it is obviously, based on the number of customer complaints, a manufacturer defect. Please advise as to further steps to take to hopefully resolve this matter. Gmc has to be shown that consumers dont have to be victims.
Vehicle will not shift into reverse. Unable to shift into higher gears. Had contacted a dealership.
Transmission does not shift to 3rd or overdrive. Dipstick is full of particles. Dealer rebuilding.
When applying the brake the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Dealer has adjusted brakes 4 times, and problem still exists. Dealer also replaced master cylinder. In addition, gears were stuck in park.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
5 of 767 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (1%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
Wipers 114Ball joint 95ABS 46Brake failure 34Fuel gauge 33Fire or smoke 20No deployment 19Fuel pump 19Stalling 19Transmission failure 15Grinding brakes 13Won't start 13Check engine light 12Headlights 12Adaptive cruise 11Jerking 10Slipping 8Airbag light 7Engine failure 7Seat belt 7Loss of power 6Overheating 6Premature wear 6Door locks 5
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