1998 Chevrolet Blazer: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Acceleration · 247,000 miles · AZ

After using the cruise control the first time on the highway at 65mph , it stuck and would not shut off. The vehicle accelerates to a dangerous speed and the breaks barely helped. Even after turning the car off taking out the battery and putting it back, it did not reset. Cruise will not disengage.

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 140,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While driving with the cruise control activated at 50 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle. In addition, while the vehicle was in park, it unintentionally accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 4, 2009 · Electrical, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · IN · 2 injuries

Wipers don't work then work won't shut off for a long time, usually shut off during a downpour, cruise control quit working, flashers sound erratic won't shut off unless brake is pressed, passenger side seat adjustment handle broke off, I have cut my leg numerous times as well as others. Passenger side seat belt won't lock just pulls out. Drivers side seat recline broke off only used that about 5 times. Now one of the rear hatch shocks broke off the bracket that holds the shock in place cracked off, hatch door is really heavy. The right flasher flashes real fast even though it still works. I will never ever buy a chevy blazer again or anything even close this vehicle has been nothing but a pain in my butt for 10 years. I absolutely hate it!! It's becoming a hazard to drive because of the wipers acting sporadic all the time and with winter coming early it's scary. I hope something is done about this soon. I been reading about other peoples problems and their exactly like mine. Somebody said something about a multifunction board to repair it. Yeah their 200.00 dollars and have to take apart the steering column. I shouldn't have to pay one penny for all my repairs that I need.. Shame on gm.

Filed May 25, 2005 · Acceleration, Suspension · 115,000 miles · ME · crash

Dt: without warning the cruise control stuck and increased in speed over about two miles. He tried to stop the car, and it would not slow down. Driver burned up the brakes trying to stop, and crashed into a house. The speed censor wires burned. Manufacturer sent an inspector to look at the car, and he indicated because of wheel bearing problem he could not drive it. They never looked at the cruise control ,and they said there was nothing wrong with the car. Caller took someone from dealership out in car and it happened again.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · CA

The accelerator stuck while pulling out of a parking lot at 10 MPH consumer made her way back into the empty parking lot, turned the vehicle off while still in gear. Cruise control was off. Consumer heard a loud noise prior to the occurrence.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Visibility · TN

#1.windshield wipers fail to come on and it seems that if the cruise control is on that's when they don't work. Could be a coincidence??heard 97's had same problem and they were under recall. #2.inside of car always feels like you have heater . Have to run A/C to feel cool. #3 interior overhead light fails to come on or to go off. #4 had my transmission fluid changed 6 months ago and next day my check engine light came on and dealer said my transmission needed repaired for about $1200.00 and I had no money to do it. What's strange is my car drives beautifully and I've never felt any gear slippage. Is there some sort of reset button for this?

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Acceleration · 42,000 miles · WI

The cruise control was engaged for 60 MPH. The consumer attempted to disengage the cruise control, but it locked up, therefore the consumer had to remove the key from the ignition in order to get the vehicle to stop.

Filed Jun 24, 2002 · Acceleration · PA

While driving on highway put cruise control on, but it wouldn't disengage. Had to put vehicle in neutral, and cut vehicle off to solve problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2001 · Electrical · ID · fire

Our blazer caught on fire while driving down the interstate. We were traveling at 75 MPH using the cruise control. The steering wheel jerked a little and we immediately saw black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. White smoke was coming out of the passenger side under the hood. We pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. As we were pulling off the road the computer controlled dash instruments started to malfunction, but at no time did the engine appear to have problems. As soon as we pulled over we realized we had a fire & immediately called 911. Someone stopped with a small fire extinguisher to try a stop the flames. The fire appeared to be located towards the dash on the passenger side down in the middle or lower area of the engine compartment. The fire was so hot that it went through the passenger side below the dash board and entered the cab of blazer. At that point we had nothing left to extinguish the fire and shut all the doors and the hood to try & contain & smother the fire. We then waited for help. We were 150 miles from home when this happened on a rural stretch of interstate (the nearest town was 18 miles away). We would like an investigation to find our what happened to our vehicle. Our insurance company won't help. We have contacted the dealer and we are still waiting for the general manager to call back. We contacted gm and got as far as the product allegation resolution team. They sent a letter stating "our investigation revealed no evidence to support product allegation". We called them back and they admitted that they never looked at the vehicle. He said he followed procedures according to company policy (we have requested a copy of that policy). Our vehicle is still where it was originally towed in march. We would appreciate your help in this matter. Thank you.

Filed Mar 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · MD

Loud "clunk" noise is heard from the exhaust system under vehicle during start-up and engine shutoff, cruise control shuts off during operation at 55+ MPH, front passenger seat recliner handle broke off without force, handle on the cargo shade in the rear broke during cold temperatures, driver side mirror shakes while driving, fog lamps keep blowing out on both sides, gas pedal sticks often, causing a safety hazzard in traffic.

Filed Jan 6, 2001 · Lights · MI

The interior lights flash when using the left turn signal during daylight hours.while driving at night the left turn signal does not work,and the cruise control does not work.

Filed Jun 2, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI · crash · 1 injury

While driving on wet pavement at 35-40 MPH, vehicle accelerated by itself, brakes applied, would not disengage, cruise control went on by itself. Driver turned it off and applied brakes again, foot applied to gas, nothing happened, drove for one mile trying to slow down, approached turn lane with foot on brake, turned wheel, vehicle still would not disengage. When approaching left turn lane, tried to apply brakes more firmly. The right passenger tire lifted up over the curb and took vehicle into southbound traffic. Upon approaching a 4-lane highway, turned wheel to the right, and vehicle went ove rgrassie medium. Driver applied brakes again, but vehicle still wouldn't stop. Drive rpushe ddoor open, released seat belt and pushed herself out of the vehicle. Vehicle was totalled. Driver sustaine dinjuries.