1999 Chevrolet Blazer: check engine light

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 89,000 miles · CA · fire

Dt*: the consumer stated the vehicle caught fire and burned. After turning on the heater, smoke poured from the interior vents and visible flames were behind the dashboard. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire and determined the fire was electrical in nature. After the initial purchase, the check engine light and airbag light came on intermittently. The dealership suspected it could have be the transmission slipping signaling the check engine light and the airbag sensor indicating airbag failure. The dealership cleared the check engine light code and recommended the vehicle be seen by a transmission repair shop. Contrary to the dealers suggestion, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The independent mechanic also recommended the vehicle be taken to a transmission shop. Two days later, the vehicle burned and was totaled by the extensive fire damage.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Electrical · CO · fire

My wife, myself, and my 6 week old baby girl were driving back to colorado from iowa where we had spent christmas with our family. The new 99 chevy blazer trailblazer edition that was just one week old to us started acting funny. We we're pulling off on an exit to change the baby and feed her when I noticed my tachometer was jumping up to 4 and 5 k RPM. So I look in my mirrors and notice this white cloud of smoke behind us. No warning lights were on, my temp gauge was reading normal, we had no warning of what was to come. I immediately stopped the vehicle on the side of the road to see if I had blown the tranny or something like that. When I did that, then my check engine light came on and my battery light. I got out of the vehicle only to smell electrical smoke. I got my wife and 6 week old baby out of the vehicle and by the time I looked back the one week old blazer that we had just purchased was in flames!!! When all was said and done the entire engine was a smoldering pile of steel, the dash and steering wheel had melted away, the front seats were 3/4 gone and all of our christmas gifts, baby cloths, toys, luggage, ect, were all severely smoke, fire and water damaged. The vehicle is totaled along with all of our belongings and I had no warning what so ever.

Filed Oct 4, 2004 · Engine · 54,000 miles · NY

In 2003, the engine light came on, the air pump, breather, hose and fuse kit needed to be replaced, I paid out of my own pocket for this repair. In 2004, the service engine light came on, the same items needed to replaced and again the dealership wanted me to pay over $600 for service when last year it was over $300. I have replaced both upper and lower ball joints because of cracking noise, everytime I turned left. I replaced the hubs, because a cracking noise. Chevrolet and the dealership were no help, other than they agreed to pay half for air pump repair. Both didn't care for my situation. I was told by the representative from chevrolet that my next purchase on a gm product get the extended warranty, because gm makes "junk", so protect yourself! Nice attitude!

Filed Jun 18, 2004 · Transmission · NC

I was driving down the road when the engine light came on. The blazer began shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear very hard. I experienced loss of power and had to shut the vehicle off in the middle of an intersection. A diagnostics test showed a p1870 code. I have had the problem checked by a mechanic, who states that my torque convertor and the clutches will need to be replaced, as well as a switch, to the cost of $2000. After reading numerous other complaints similar or identical in nature, I wonder if perhaps it is a manufacturer defect or design problem? One of the mecahnics I spoke with said that chevrolet blazers are notorious for this problem.

Filed Jun 7, 2004 · Transmission · 59,960 miles · MN

I am the owner of a 1999 chevrolet blazer (59000 miles) and one day I was driving down the interstate and my check engine light came on. After comming to a stop, my vehicle started having problems switching into 2nd gear. When I got home the truck was fine. Then a few days later it happened again and with no warning I could no longer go into reverse. I took my vehicle to a couple of shops and have been told by each one the the transmissions in these vehicles are known to have this problem. I no longer have a warrenty and it is going to cost me over $2,000 to have it fixed. After reviewing similar reports on this site, I am bothered that there is nothing being done about this issue.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 65,000 miles · IL

Transmission valve is sticking which causes the check engine light to come on. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Lights · VA

Lights on dashboard for 4x4/2x4 began flashing while driving. Vehicle was in normal mode. Also, service 4 wd drive light came on. Took to country cehvrolet in warrenton, va-advised of 4wd problem also advised check engine light comes on, headlights dim occassionally when driving. In addition, when engine is turned off and radio remains on, battery died 2 times. Mechanic found circuit 1133 shorted to steering column bracket, replaced wire. Problem reoccurred immediately. Returned to country chev-rechecked and replaced wiring. 4wd lights still flash. Unable to determine trouble.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · MD

Engine light on dash comes on for no reason. Dealer unable to fix.