I purchased my 1999 blazer "used" in 5/03, two months later the water pump started leaking horribly, had it replaced. Another month later it completely died on my in the middle of morning rush hour, found out that the fuel pump was completely shot, and the battery was not good...at the same time. Early last month I was told that the high pressure oil lines were leaking badly, and also that the idler arm on the front right is bad. Now as I am researching the chevy blazer more and more, I'm finding out that many consumers are having the same problems in all models. Chevrolet should be held responsible for many of these recurring problems, and something needs to be done!
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While going done the road at 45 MPH, suddenly the front passenger wheel came off. Tie rods and rims were destroyed. The ball joints were found to be defective. Also, engine was defective, and the vehicle was not running, effectively on 3-20-05.
While driving 45 MPH engine failed and security light stayed on.
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!
I discovered oil leaking from my 99 chevy blazer recently. I took it to my local independent mechanic and they informed me that I have two faulty oil cooling lines that must be replaced. Upon further investigation, I have discovered though several local dealerships and several internet web sites, that this is a very very common problem with 99 chevy blazers. I contacted gm customer service but they told me there is no current recall for this defect. Since this is such a common problem and costs several hundred dollars in repair to remedy, I would like to petition this for a manufacturers recall.
Dex-cool broke down after being in truck for 70,000 miles and less then 5 years. Dex-cool is supposed to last 5 years or 150,000 miles.
Seat handles kept breaking off. Cooling system makes gurgling sounds and sound like water running. No air conditioning.
Lower ball joints wear out prematurely. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle was on its fifth set of lower ball joints and it sixth idler arm. The cruise control was inoperative, the grill guard was loose, the rear differential leaked, the door latch was inoperative, the sending unit was replaced, the battery was replaced, the door was readjusted due to a vibration, the left front hub assembly was replaced, the exhaust made a noise, the tensioner and serpentine belt was replaced, the front axle seal leaked and the intake gasket leaked.
Consumer stated that the anti-freeze that chevrolet was using in vehicle was turning to sludge after 60,000 miles. This caused thermostat to freeze, and heater to become plugged up. Consumer stated that he was lucky that the thermostat froze in an open position because if it was hot it would have caused vehicle to overheat, and that was dangerous. He thought this was a design problem with chevrolet.
The vehicle stalled and then caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. Please provide further details.
Engine coolant continues to boil and overheat after having it flushed three times now. Same as 10030550.hy isn't someone doing something? We just want our car fixed . See: http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/business/5948626.htm http://www.nbc4.tv/newslinks/2369813/detail.html http://www.imcool.com/articles/antifreeze-coolant/dexcool-macs2001.htm http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/news/7oys/072503_7oys_dexcool.html http://www.geocities.com/b_gillie/dexcool_problems.html http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gm_dexcool.html http://forums.vmag.com/suvsuburban0402/messages/1665.html.
Bought new/used 1999 chevrolet blazer from showcase chevrolet in westminster ca. Had in possession for about 1 week and then began having radiator/cooling system problems. Dealership did not want to correct defect so tried to use lemon law. No one would give me information on general manager. Finally found out who gm was after 3 weeks of hassles. Found out that his name was joe perry and that he was on vacation at the time. When he returned I contacted him that day and told him about all my troubles and how the vehicle was obviously defective after being in the shop 2 times in less than a month. He was rude and not helpful what-so-ever with the situation. After being told basically its my problem now, I decided to find out the area managers name and how to contact him/her. Called chevrolet customer service number and reported the vehicle problems and the service problems in which I had contacted just trying to fix my defective vehicle. Customer service pretended to care but nothing was being done. Then I called showcase chevrolet back and talked with mr. Perry once again, and asked him for the name of his area manager. I was told that they were independently owned and they did not have an area manager. I repeated him and made sure they did not have a manager that was higher on the list than mr. Perry himself. I was bluntly told no. I then called customer service and found that they do have an area manager and that showcase thought I wanted to contact him. So instead of telling me that they did have an area manager but I could not contact him myself, he just though it would be better to say that mr. Perry was the head of everything and they had no such thing as an area manager. Well now I'm here complaining to the last place I could find. Today I heard on the news of this outrages lawsuit with gm and their cooling system and dex-cool. That is what im experiencing with my vehicle.
Consumer states that while driving engine check light would come on. Dealer notified.
Had to rteplace water pump it is not 60,000 yet.
Had to replace engine at 70,000 miles because the intake gaskets broke apart.
Transmission valve is sticking which causes the check engine light to come on. Dealer notified.
Heater stopped producing heat after 35,000 miles. Required an extensive systems flush costing almost $400. Six months later, heater core failed causing coolant fumes to be exhausted into the passenger compartment where young children were riding. Replacement of heater core cost almost $850.
The vehicle stalled without warning, which caused the consumer to pull over abruptly.
While driving, the vehicle stalled and caught on fire.
After noticing that I was loosing anifreeze in my vehicle, I recently had to replace the intake gaskets in my 1999 chevy blazer. It has just over 40,000 miles. After doing research, I've found out that this is a commom problem w/ the gm vehicles and that there are thousands of people who have had to spend hundreds of dollars in repairs to have this fixed. It conveniently happens just after the warrenty period has expired. This is clearly unfair to the consumer and I would like to know why gm has not been forced to correct this problem.
The vehicle experienced an oil leak. *jb both cooler lines were replaced. Scc
Oil lines leaking, vehicle has only 30,000 miles.
1999 chevy blazer suddenly dies without warning - at slow and high speed. May not restart immediately. Clock resets, and on one occasion the rear window unlatched.
Radiator heating and cooling due to engine coolant sludges up creating problems with heater core and other parts. Have replaced parts and even added a filter but still not getting the preformance from heater as it should. Have heard from techs and complaints.com and others alot of complaints put in why no recall.
Coolant system constantly produces redish brown sludge and clogs system. Reclining handles broke off both front seats. Dt
Oil cooler line failed causing engine oil to pump out. Engine nearly seized. Dt
Consumer stated while driving noticed no heat coming from engine and defroster was not operating. Upon inspection, consumer discovered that radiator coolant had turned from liquid to solid. Coolant was last changed at 40k miles. Mr
Ignition coil and module burned up on freeway causing engine to shut off parts replaced picked up car and went for a drive started having engine problems missfiring etc. Pulled off freeway had car towed back to shop. Catilic converter completely plugged.
While driving down highway at 70 MPH vehicle shutoff with no warning and full gas tank. Vehicle was towed to an automotive repair shop associated with gmc. Owner is waiting for analysis. Please describe details.
Coolant became solid and they charged me $300 to "super flush" the system. I see several other owners have had the same problem.
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