Engine coolant had to be replaced. Manufacturer put in red coolant that turned to a thick mud. Also, windshield wiper motor had to be replaced.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer visibility complaints
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While turning on windshield wipers they would not work. Cousumer would move wipers by hand, and wipers would start. *ak the wiper failure had happened with the two models of this vehicles.
Night before it was raining and the next day windshield wipers would not work. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said entire wiper unit needed to be replaced.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer last repaired them on oct 18, 2000. Dealer said saulder joint was defective in wiper motor.*ak the wiper malfunctioning is a factory defect and is a reoccuring problem affecting safety. The manufacturer should pay for the cost of repair.
Windshield wipers would spontaneously become intermittant and subsequently stop working after consecutive use until they finally stopped working completely. Independantly replaced circuit board and cover at own expense . Have since discovered that numerous identical complaints exist and recall (the federal safety agency campaign id#: 98v150001) exists for 1996 models. Believe additional investigation should be made to include newer vehicles as well.
Windshield wipers work then do not work. Hear wiper motor making noise but not working. Has happend 4 times now. Have to tap wiper motor to work, but last time tapping did not work. Next day wipers worked.
Windshield wipers intermittently quit working in the middle of operation.
Driver side rearview mirror fell off when the door was being shut.
When four year old child turned rearview mirror to see herself, mirror and a piece of glass from the windshield just popped off, hitting the child in the nose. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle has 92k miles, but its 99% highway miles. The tranission failed as well as the sensor module, gas gauge failed, water pump failed, cracks in the exhaust system, windshield fluid leaked into the vehicle when rear washer was activated, bad battery which was never replaced (trying to sell me a new one all the time), constant resurfacing of front rotors due to unevean wear and a defective gas gasket to the evaporative system. I can supply exact mileage and dates of repair. If I didn't have an extended warranty, I would have taken chevrolet to court by now for a new vehicle. I don't think my next vehicle will be a gm.
Evap. Canister tank leaking causeing the ses light on.
Rust developed on the dip stick. Also, windshield wipers operated intermittently, caused by the wiper pulse circuit board. Dealer /manufacturer notified. *ak
Heater core failure; dealer notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under manufacturer's recall.
Windshield wiper motor just quits .have to turn lever control back and forth untill it maybe work. Bad in heavy rains!
When driving and windshield wipers are needed, the windshield wipers turn of,causing poor driver's visibility . Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Contamination of cooling system due to dex-cool. Entire system must be flushed and heater core replaced. Chevrolet motor div. Has offered to pay for half the cost, although it is no longer under their 36,000 mile warranty. My concern is that there is a major problem with dex-cool and they are not responding to it, as they claim that it should not need to be changed for 5 years or 150,000 miles. I found out about the contamination after bringing my car in for a sloshing, gurgling sound under the dash.
Intermittent operation of windshield wipers. The problem fits the description of recalled and previously reported failures. Problem will be fixed by seller warranty. Reporting failure to help identify manufacturing defect.
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 )
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.
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.
My windshield makes a popping sound almost every day at any time I drive - early morning, mid morning, afternoon, etc. Sounds like glass is contracting or expanding due to temperature. I have never owned a vehicle - previously 4 hondas - that the windshield made that type sound. The popping sometimes sounds loud enough like a rock hitting the windshield - no other vehicles are around. This has been occurring for some time. I mentioned it to the service man when last I had my 'regular' service. I am concerned the glass may become a problem or actually break.
Sunroof module failed. Mjs
Windshield wipers randomly do not turn on. Occasionally stopping the vehicle, turning engine off and restarting engine will allow wipers to start. Sometimes after they start they will stop operating on the upsweep. Sometimes they will start again from that position without any input from the driver. Then there are days when they operate as intended, with no problems at all.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Driver has to tap on the windshield wiper motor before operation continues. Dealer is aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected.
While driving in bad weather condition the solder joint near the wiring harness connector malfunctioned, causing the windshield wipers to become inoperable. Dealer provided only a temporary fix to the problem. Vehicle was not included in recall number 98v150001. Please give any further details.
Wiper arm assembly failed.
Courtesy light failed.
The design of driver's left mirror causes mirror to vibrate, resulting in poor visibility.
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