1998 Chevrolet Blazer: won't start

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · PA

Consumer stated that at one point headlights and flashers were not working properly. Consumer took vehicle to dealer and found that the wait was too long. Then, consumer decided to take vehicle to a private certified mechanic, and was told by him that multi-function switch was defective. Had this replaced, but hazard lights did not work half the time. Also, something was draining battery because vehicle will not start. Went to the web, and found that there had been a recall on vehicle. Consumer called the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not in the recall. *ak the vehicle ball joints were also replaced.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Visibility · 92,000 miles · AR

I have a 1998 chevrolet blazer, my windshield wipers will not start, or if they do start. They will stop with warning. In addition to this my air conditioner does not hold coolent.

Filed Nov 3, 2003 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · MI

Vehicle stalled when driving and would not re-start. The engine would turn over but there didn't seem to be any spark. Car had fuel and I didn't notice any excessive fuel smell so ruled out flooded engine. Waited 20 minutes but still would not start. Battery was nearly drained after just a few minutes of trying to start the vehicle. Suspect electrical problem (alternator? Short?) but haven't been able to diagnose. Latest in a string of electrical problems including: wipers not working consistently or getting stuck, horn relay failing during routine driving, rear speakers weak/intermittent. Overall dissatisfaction with vehicle for price.

Filed Dec 2, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · WI

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

Filed May 27, 1998 · Electrical · IN · fire

Have notified gm, nothing so far, have ask for a different blazer, nothing so far, we stopped for a traffic signal and would not start. Than smoke came out from under hood, than 3 feet of flames, I think gm should look at this very close. If the guy hadn't came along with coke it would had burn to a crisp. I am unhappy with gm respond time, they said it would take 10 to 14 days to let me know waht they will to. I don't want that blazer back!!!!!