1998 Chevrolet Blazer: transmission slipping

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 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 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 Dec 2, 2003 · Visibility · TN

#1.windshield wipers fail to come on and it seems that if the cruise control is on that's when they don't work. Could be a coincidence??heard 97's had same problem and they were under recall. #2.inside of car always feels like you have heater . Have to run A/C to feel cool. #3 interior overhead light fails to come on or to go off. #4 had my transmission fluid changed 6 months ago and next day my check engine light came on and dealer said my transmission needed repaired for about $1200.00 and I had no money to do it. What's strange is my car drives beautifully and I've never felt any gear slippage. Is there some sort of reset button for this?

Filed May 13, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 60,000 miles · CO

The vehicle pulled really hard to the right. I have since replaced the tires and had a front end alignment but it already seems to be slipping back.

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Transmission · RI

While driving engine check light was on and transmission was slipping. Took vehicle to the dealer, they checked vehicle, but engine check light was still on. *ak consumer has a warranty on the transmission and complained to dealer 9 months after the date of purchase about the service engine light illuminating. No reasonable explanation was given except probable gas cap. While having the oil changed consumer found out the light was for the power train. Consumer took vehicle to a transmission specialist who confirmed that there was a defective part in the transmission. Consumer was also informed that the transmission code proved that an after market part was used to replace the defective part previously.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Transmission · MI

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???