While driving and moving from a stop vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. *ak the dealer attempted to repair at least seven times, but was unable to find the real cause of the problem.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer engine complaints
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Vehicle experienced problem with oily/ muddy substance getting into radiator and coolant reservior. Cooling system was flushed out on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details onthis matter.
Left front electric window motor failed and the regulator failed.
The remote air filter hoses and pipes failed.
Flushed radiator system and found it to be corroded and clogged with rust. Currently, heater is inoperable. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
I have contacted gm several times to no avail.here are my problems.the right side latch on the seat has been replaced three times by apple valley cherolet. Now the one on the left has broken.this is a two door vehicle and the only way to get in and out of back seat.this car is not mistreated to have this happen.three times it has left me sitting and wont start sometimes you can tell when its going to happen because the lights will dim and the charging gage will drop they have tried to repair this but havent,the windsheild wipers now will delay for about five times then they just stop in the middle of the windsheild or keep running as fast as they can until you turn them off and start over,the four wheel drive system kicks in on its own and you have to stop to get it back to two wheel drive,not the light on the dash it stays in two,the brakes are spongee and go almost all the way to the floor,gm said my blazer wasnt in the recall for the brakes because of where it was made,the exhaust smells like sewer I dont know if I have an exhaust leak or not,when I received this vehicle I ordered it in december of 97 and received it in feb. Of 98.the bolt was missing off of the strut,they replaced that and alligned the front end and it still will not stay in allignment,since the warranty has ran out 4,000 miles ago we have replaced a belt tightner and a water pump
Gas petal sticks.
Intermittently, while driving the vehicle stalls, the dealership is not able to determine what is causing this problem.
Dex-cool apparently changes state from a semi clear oragnge liquid to a muddy murky corrosive material. Chevrolet has issued a service bulletin 99-06-02-012b...coolant is suppose to last 150,000 miles it was flushed 30 days ago and it has again changed to the muddy corrosive liquid...it also has eaten through my radiator core. Why if they are aware of this problem as indicated by their issuance of a service bulletin why do they not recall and repair or replace engines and other components damaged by this corrosion.
Reporting the pulley fail while traveling at hwy speed of 55 MPH; causing lost of power steering. Dealer/ mfr's notified and informed that part was out of warranty and not cover under a recalls. Please provide further details:
On 2/9/00, ruck was taken to james martin chevrolet-buick dealership due to emission problems. The truck was not repaired until 3/7/00 because it was "difficult" to determine where the evaporation leak was coming from. Less than 6,000 miles later, another emission problem happened on july 29th. I was driving on the expressway when I started to smell gas fumes. It brought me to the point of chocking and I had to get off the expressway and get out of the truck to breathe. The problem was fixed on 7/31/00, however, I still feel that a recall should be issued on the chevy blazer 1998 edition. The botton of my invoice states that further diagnosis will be done once the driver notices any other problems. This concerns me because each time, the emission problems is becoming worse than the last one.
Second set tires worn out at 39000 miles due to unidentified frt sus.problem.due to unusual amount of dealer verified concerns and past title history,even though most occured before factory w/added gmpp all attemts to have local gm dealers repair any of the problems acknowlaged, have been refused at presant time car sits in my driveway and we are using a rental paid for by me. The dealers,and factory have passified me through 3/36 coverage and made me think some conserns were not valid,because I was forced to drive vehc.all complaints have been duplicated and varified,documented by many gm techs. As well as passengers,private shops and the same dealer who questened concerns.my job,marrage,and daily life have been affected and saftey was and is disregaurded by what I once considered the greatest auto manufacturer in the world,there are many problems that exist to date and were recorded before 3/36 *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 )
Oil pump failed causing the oil pressure to be erratic. Nlm
Defective engine cooling system: radiator, causing vehicle to overheat.
The manual adjustments broke of both the right and left front seats. One month after purchasing my vehicle, parts of the muffler had to be replace car. The emergency brakes stick. The passenger side airbag lights comes on for and extended period for no reason.
Tensioner belt broke, and engine shut off. Cause unknown. Also, driver and passenger side seats slide up and down when braking and accelerating. *ak
Vehicle burned over 9 qts of oil in 3-4 months. First noticed 12/98, dealer began checking and testing. Finally, in april - may 1999, it was determined that vehicle was burning about 1 qt every 300-400 miles. They finally agreed to replace entire engine because they could not locate source of problem. The night before carrying it for service, vehicle lost transmission power. The dealer had to tow the vehicle in the next day. At this time, they not only replaced the engine, but also the entire drive train/transmission system. They still have no idea what caused the failures on such a new vehicle. I tried to get a replacement vehicle since the first failure was around 5,000 miles, but the gm representative refused and only offered to replace the engine and transmission. I don't think I'll ever fully trust my vehicle now, but can't afford to trade at the moment.
The HVAC system cannot be set to shut out fumes from other vehicle causing them to enter the cabin of the vehicle and resulting in driver and passenger discomfort while driving. Nlm
Engine oil filter is leaking oil onto the engine. Consumer had the problem repaired three times, dealer can't determine the cause.
Had tried to start vehicle the 1st time & it failed to catch. Retried the 2nd time & finally caught. Weather was not a factor in starting vehicle. Had taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic replaced the battery. Also had fuel pump checked & replaced it. The new fuel pump terminal was broken & needed to be replaced. The computer chip was also replaced. In addition, pcv hose was not insulated & the windshield wiper washer was not working.
Front end noise required repair. Mjs
Belt.
Radio failed. Yh
Abs brake pedal goes all the way to the floor when applied. Extended stopping distance occurs intermittently. Dealer contacted eight times and problem still exists. Cosmetic muffler system had to be replaced. Lower control lever on front drivers side broke off and was replaced. Short in the rear windshield wipers. Rear windshield wiper switch fell out of the dash.sunvisor hinges on mirror on passenger's side broke. Provide further information.
Dex-cool coolant observed very low, with some debris - was subsequently flushed by dealer and has not been noted again; engine lacked power, computer chip missing program - computer chip memory re-flashed and has not been noted again
Engine fire.
Intermittently while driving at any speed, the check engine light begins to flash and the blazer just cuts off. This has happened once when first starting the vehicle. The owner has had the blazer at the dealer (5) times for this problem. 3 times the vehicle was towed. The dealer is not able to find out what is causing the blazer to stop running.
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