1999 Chevrolet Blazer acceleration problems

Filed Jan 26, 2010 · Acceleration, Lights · 129,000 miles · 00

I have 2 blazers 1999 and both have the same problem a failing multi function switch that makes an annoying constant clicking sound that come from behind the glove box. I had one repaired last year that cost me over 600$ and now my other blazer is having the me the same problem .the part they have change is the arm for the flasher right /left in witch includes the cruise control high beam light.

Filed Feb 1, 2007 · Acceleration, Airbags · 110,833 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving to pick up my kids on january 30, 2007 I was approaching a 3 way stop traveling south bound on the side street that runs along march air force base in moreno valley, california and all the sudden I could not stop I was trying to hold my brakes down as hard as I could but they are antilock brakes and I slammed into the back of a honda accord my car didn't stop there I hit my forehead on the steering wheel and I blacked out when I came to my car was idling wanting to still go and so I tried to put it in park and it scared me so I turned my car off I didn't know what was wrong with it I asked the people I hit to call the cops I didn't have a phone they just wanted to exchange driver info and leave I was upset I turned my car on and drove to the nearest phone putting it in neutral everytime I came to a stop my car is automatic. My dad came and pulled me home. My dad is an automotive tech and he looked at my car in the morning he came and woke me up and told me the cause of my gas pedal getting stuck was that my throttle cable for the gas just snapped and that gm made a faulty design for the gas cable it sucked and caused my cable to slice and snap I could have lost my life I was on the freeway 10 minutes before the accident..im shocked that I could have died.!! The night that this happened I was so upset that I cried myself to sleep and im 28 years old so you can see how traumatizing this was for me. I also forgot to include that on impact my air bag did not even open to prevent me from slamming into my steering wheel it hurt all the whole next day.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · TX

(1) my gas pedal will stick and will not release (2) our brake pads needed to be replaced and our drums had been worn down but the pads were still good. (3) I have had to replace the joint in front for my tires - 2 times now.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Acceleration · WY

While driving on the freeway with the cruise control mode set at 65 MPH, the consumer experienced sudden acceleration to 75 MPH. The consumer had to press hard on the brake pedal to stop acceleration . *ak this was an intermittent problem. *sc

Filed Jan 3, 2003 · Acceleration · 32,000 miles · MI

Consumer stated that the accelerator sticks unexpectedly, making it hard to maintain control. Ts

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Acceleration · AR

I have contacted the dealer on several occasions and was told they would charge me $70.00 per hour to check out the blazer. Dt

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Acceleration · AL

At start off the throttle pedal sticks and requires a great amount of pressure. This results in a sudden start and could result in an accident. Taken to dealer with reported problem. Dealer replied that they have replaced numerous throttle bodies on these vehicles.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

Vehicle was set on cruise control at 65mph. Engine revved and suddenly sped upto 80 MPH plus. Consumer couldn't disengage cruise control and had no brakes. Consumer put vehicle in neutral, and the brake pedal went straight to floor. Emergency brake and foot brake finally kicked in to stop vehicle. Consumer had 2 kids in vehicle, and almost rear ended 1 vehicle. Vehicle was towed ,and a gmc representative found nothing wrong. There was over $2300 worth of repairs to brake system. Also, calipes/rotors, shoes and pads were replaced 1 month before incident.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

When attemtping to make a stop and upon applying brake pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated problem was due to a build up around fuel: throttle linkage and control. *ak dealer stated that the problem was a maintenance problem.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Acceleration · PA

Gas pedal is hard to depress. Conusmer would has to apply force to pedal to gain speed. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.