1998 Chevrolet Blazer fuel system problems

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Fuel system · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spider fuel injection system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, a pedestrian observed that there was a substance leaking from the vehicle. The contact discovered that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the fuel tank and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who stated that an unknown wire in the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 23, 2006 · Airbags, Body · NY

1998 chevy blazer with multitude of problems, which chevy denies. Including wiper failure, brake failure, complete corrosion of anything touched by dexcool, and on and on. Very unsafe vehicle!!!!!

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 68,000 miles · CO

Lots to list... 1998 chevy blazer zr2 fuel system failure cause still unknown, lever for passenger side seat broke off. Now starting troubles cause still unknown at this time. Help me.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Fuel system · 63,500 miles · MD

Strong gas smell on and off since august 2005. Looked over by mechanic - was told I have a internal gas leak - and that I was driving a "fire hazard". Gas leaking in engine - small cup in area of engine - filled with gasoline.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Fuel system, Visibility · 120,000 miles · IN

Vehicle: 1998 chevy blazer 4dr 4x4 4.3l vortec v6 events leading up to failure: normal driving conditions failure(s): there are two primary concerns with this vehicle: 1) fuel gauge does not work, it will report complete full and when varying amounts of fuel the fuel gauge bounces around(usually between half and full, but sometimes between e and full) I am forced to use trip odometer and approximate fuel economy to determine tank level. I have heard several to many anecdotal stories of other chevy vehicles experiencing the same symptoms. 2) the windshield wipers work sporadically. Currently when operating in 'intermittent' mode, the windshield wipers will begin to operate in continuous, regular speed and will not turn off when switch turned to 'off' position. Situation will occasionally correct itself after several minutes. Other times I am required to stop, park, and turn off the vehicle before restarting it to turn the wipers off. Occasionally the wipers will not work at all in any position. Usually this only happens for a short periods of time, while I am trying to turn them on by scrubbing through all the positions of the switch. I owned a 95 gmc jimmy prior to this vehicle and experienced the exact same problem. This model year was covered under a recall that ended with, I believe, the 97 model year. Corrections/repairs: I have had neither problem repaired. Therefore, I still have the old parts. Instead of repairing, currently financially unfeasible, I am using rain-x for the windshield and the odometer for a fuel gauge. *incident date is approximately the last time the windshield wipers were used. I haven't driven in the rain much this summer.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Fuel system · OH

1998 blazer fuel injectors clog, engines cuts out, no response, stalling, back fires, shuts down, three times fuel injectors replaced, told "that model known for that." arizona car on arizona gas; also driver side seat adjuster latch broke off. Cost $1500 each time to replace injectors, same problem with new injectors, unreliable vechilce, driver is 76 and travels to summer home in mountains, 500 mile stretch, stranded on road, 50 miles from nearest town in 100+ temperatures

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 97,000 miles · FL

1998 chevrolet blazer, lt model instrument panel cluster suddenly lost readings on fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and shift selection. Before this happened, the rear window relay stopped working and so did the first speed of the rear windshield wiper. Had vehicle diagnosed and replaced instrument panel cluster. This did not solve problem. Took vehicle for another diagnosis and found computer and wiring harness to be ok. All grounds were checked. Vehicle operates but without a fuel gauge, and temperature gauge and most importantly shift selector.

Filed Jun 13, 2004 · Body, Fuel system · 56,770 miles · TX

1. Driver and passenger seat recliner levers have broken over last few yrs, drivers side replaced 3 times, I had to pay 100. Deductible to fix each time. 2. Fuel guage indicator showed fuel tank 1/'2 full, no gas in the tank,car stopped in a dark street in an unsafe part of town, had to pay $100. Deductible to fix, no warning lights to show gas empty, car just suddenly stopped. 3.rear trunk latch would not work, had to pay deductible for dealer to fix. 4. Windshiield wiper mechanism stopped working, dealer replaced after we paid deductible. 5. Currently there is a rubbing noise from the brake pedal when pedal depressed, car no longer under extended warranty, was brought to dealer's attn sev times before warrnty expired, dealer mech could find no problm.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · AK

Consumer smelled fuel on the outside of the vehicle and on the inside of the garage. Fuel injection system was leaking fuel into the wiring harness and the main computer chip. This could result in an engine fire.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 93,000 miles · VA

My wife was in danger driving the truck when she brought it to another route (another shop), which was hutchens chevrolet. They told my wife and gave her the paper work stating that, the truck was unsafe and she could have been in danger if continued driving it. When he was told of the brake problems, (the car dealership owner) he instructed my wife to take it to his own auto repair shop, when my wife got the truck back, it was in the same state not everything was fixed. The work was completed at hutchens. The work had to have cost about $378.00. And there are more troubles with the truck, I see signs of rust and corrosion, there are vibrations when the vehicle is in excess of 60 miles.