1998 Chevrolet Blazer transmission problems

Filed Nov 4, 2007 · Transmission · 94,108 miles · GA

Transmission will not engage, slips. Cannot move vehicle without tow. Diagnostic test shows code 1870.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · MI

Dt: contact states that while at a stop light then tried to accelerate the vehicle would not move. He was able to get vehicle home ,and there he could not shift gears. This happened without warning. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NM

My 1998 chevy blazer has needed extensive repairs to the transmission and ultimately I had to have a new transmission placed in the vehicle. I have spoken with a few other chevy blazer owners and they have informed me of the same problem with their vehicles. Also problematic is the rear windshield wiper -- never has worked and I've had to get it repaired twice.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Transmission · NC

I have had a problem with the transmission slipping and overheating in my 1998 chevy blazer. I installed a transmission cooler hoping that would stop the problem, but it hasn't even touched the problem. I would like something none about the transmission problems in blazers.

Filed Apr 28, 2005 · Lights, Suspension · 57,000 miles · IN

The turn signal switch would not shut off and the consumer could still hear the clicking noise. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the heater was leaking, the windshield wiper were inoperative, the rear end had gone out and the 4 wheel drive was not working properly. A new switch was placed onto the transfer case and the differential assembly was removed and replaced. *sc

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · MI

The sun shell breaks on blazers, mine broke and when I took it to the dealer he said it happens all the time. Now the ABS light comes on and the vehicle wont shift out of second and the speedometer will not work when this is happening, only after driving for about 30+ minutes. Why are there no recalls when the dealerships says these things happen all the time and there are forums online with hundreds of other blazer owner who have had the same problem.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · GA

Purchased SUV in 1999, drove car for 4 years til 2004 when transmission failed. There was less than 90,000 miles on the transmission. Had transmission built, failed 3 months later. Had transmission rebuilt failed again today 9 months after last rebuild.

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Transmission · 69,500 miles · NC

Transmission slips when truck is in motion, if accelerator is pressed it stops but then resumes after it comes back to a steady pull why .

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 73,939 miles · GA

My wife and I have had to make major repairs to our 1998 blazer. We had to replace the water pump ($294.55) in october 2002. Then, the transmission started slipping and got worse. We took it to aamco, where we were informed that it had to be rebuilt. This was in july of 2002. The total cost was ($2077.37). I inquired that same month at chevrolet about recalls, and they said that there were none. Since then, we have had numerous minor problems with the lame SUV, including broken recliner handles, steering that pulls and grinds, and a malfunctioning electrical system (clicking sounds from under the glove box, three batteries replaced). I saw a report last week about the use of dexcool and its possible link to problems in gm vehicles. Are there any remedies available at this time?

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.