The torque converter on the transmission does not lock out at highway speeds and the transmission overheated.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer transmission complaints
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Transmission whines gears, load grinding noise. I must stop, shift into park and go but sometimes that doesn't work. Transmission shifts by itself into neutral. Problem #2 seat reclining arms on both front driver and passenger seats broke off with little pressure. Problem #3 heat only works when it wants to. Sometimes cool air comes out when heat is on. Problem #4 sometimes when applying brakes grinding noise is heard and and steering locks up. Problem #5 straps on sun visors sag considerably, blocks view.
Transmission cooling lines are defected because of plasticouter retainer connector failing, and causes oil leakages. Dealer was notified, and made repairs at consumer cost. *ak
Had taken vehicle to transmission specialist due to transmission not shifting properly. Mechanic indicated that it was a design flaw that causing poor shifting problem.
I bought a new vehicle so I would not have major problems like this. The mechanics said that there is a work order out on the torque converters. It will cost me $1600 for tranmission plus rental car and $618 for the two wheel bearings. The torque converter knocks when I shift gears and causes pressure build up in the engine. The wheel bearings cause loud noise when the vehicle is moving and I was told that the wheel may come off. I should not have these major problems with a vehicle, that is why I bought a new one...I never had problems like this with other 4x4 vehicles. Gmc should be made to recall these vehicles for these problems. There is to be work orders out on both problems..so the company is aware of the problems. This is my first chevy and I think it will be my last.
While driving on freeway transmission exploded into pieces, the force of the exploding parts caused case to crack wide open, there were no signs of distress or trouble, mechanic advisec consumer of the inexpensive and cheap quality nature of the factory transmission parts inside vehicle, transmission was rebuilt with quality parts.
While driving vehicle will come out of gear and drop into neutral for no reason. Dealer/mechanic states that this is a computer malfunction. This occurs at any speed. Please provide any additional information.
While driving the vehicle shifted down in 4 wheel drive from wheel drive while sitting still. Nlm
Transmission failed prematurely, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
No warning on transmission---could result in fire -- silent recall on transmission coolant line on larger blazer models---suspect same supplier.
The original automatic transmission failed while driving on a crowded highway (march 1999/10878 miles). The replacement transmission failed while accelerating to merge with freeway traffic (august 2000/33500 miles). The second replacement transmission is now beginning to shift into 4wd lo by itself (december 2000/40000 miles).
Front end went out had it replace, it is still going into 4 wheel drive without pushing it in as fair as it will go, into 4wheel drive while doing 60 r 70 miles an hour, I will crash
Was driving down the road, felt the engine give. Drove home while noticing the engine was having a hard time shifting from first to second. Parked the truck at home. Went to leave and had no reverse gear. Drove truck to dealership. They inspected the next day and found the sun shell broken. Technician told me this is a problem they have noticed on gm trucks from this year. He said it usually is associated with snowplowing. My truck doesn't do any snowplowing or towing.
Transmission failed no 2nd or 3rd reverse failed had to push car brought to shop shell broke
Planetary gear shell, among other internal components broken - $1650 damage.
Vehicle's trans started slipping at 45mph. When stopped, I found out I had no reverse with all other forward gears slipping to where it is undriveable. Vehicle has high highway mileage, rarely was the 4 wheel drive used, and is on lease for $440 a month for another year. I know a few other people who have experienced the same transmission problems on newer blazers with lower milage (still under warranty) that were repaired. It seems odd that the same problem occured to a few people I talked to, and makes me wonder how many more problem transes are out there. What should I do???
We have (2) 1998 gm products that have had failed transmissions this month, both just recently hit the 50,000 mile mark
Defective hub was leaking grease onto the sensor causing it to fail and resulting in the ABS light illminating. Nlm
I discovered a leak from the truck and noticed the rear hatch of the truck was covered by an oily substance, when I parked the car my garage filled with smoke. I brought the car to the service station I always use for my blazer (not the dealer). As soon as they looked at the blazer they said I was very lucky I didn't have a fire, it was transmission fluid that leaked from a defective transmission fluid line. The connector from the transmission to the transmission line was defective. Since the blazer is 1700 miles over warranty, chevy would not give me any satisfaction. The service station said the blazer was not drivable and very dangerous. I have had the blazer repaired and for a simple connector (because of where the connection is) is was $237.00 to repair.
Consumer put vehicle in 4 wheel drive, slid off road and had to be towed. At that time consumer noticed only 2-wheels were turning, even though 4-wheel drive was clearly engaged. Ak
Entering highway and getting prepared to move into another lane, another truck pulling a trailer pulled in front of the car ahead of the consumer's vehicle. He hit the brakes and so did the consumer, but brakes failed. Consumer was on her way to the cobbs chevrolet because of transmission problems. Contacted the dealer.
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.
Driving shell defective, car won't go into reverse ans skips 2nd gear.
While taking off from a stop bolts that hold transmission cooling unit and lines compartment broke, causing transmission hose to bust and fluid to leak everywhere. Blazer was towed to the dealership for repairs. Please provide any further information.
While going around a turn at 13 MPH rear tires lost traction. Abs kicked in, but did not stop vehicle. Vehicle hit a curb and flipped over. The vehicle has been repaired. Please provide any further details.
Ring and pinion gear and rear differential were replaced twice. Also steering idler arm and the speed sensor hav e been replaced. Please provide further information.
Front end noise required repair. Mjs
While driving in 4-wheel drive vehicle suddenly jerked hard and went into 2-wheel drive low which may result in a crash. The vehicle got stuck in 2-wheel drive low. When dealer took vehicle out of 2- wheel drive low, dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Trnsmission clunks.
Transmission cooling line melted from heat that came from the exhaust system, causing fluid to leak onto the exhaust pipe which could lead to a fire. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat they are aware of this problem, but have no solution. Can the federal safety agency help or provide addtional information at this time.
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