2000 Chevrolet Blazer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · CA

See the federal safety agency item# 623034. Security lamp illuminates while driving and then the associated "passlock" security system either stalls out my engine while driving or causes a shut-down of my vehicle whereby the engine will not start for at least 10 minutes. This has happened late at night, at intersections, gas stations, etc. The amount of times I have had to wait for this security system to "reset" has become frustrating. I have done extensive research on this via respectable online forums, and there are many owners not just of the 2000 chevrolet blazer but of a number of vehicles in the entire gm family who have this same problem. We are all crying out for a recognition of this being a safety issue, not just an issue of inconvenience. Failure to start and stalling are symptoms that are only going to lead in one direction. There are literally hundreds of posts on this issue if one goes to an online forum and searches under the terms "security light" or "passlock" within the gm context. I have been to my dealer numerous times, have attempted to work with chevrolet, and nothing seems to be getting resolved. I am under the impression that a mechanical solution to this problem does not exist, short of disabling the system altogether (which dealers are not allowed to do). I would welcome any further contact from the federal safety agency regarding this matter and would gladly go to the expense of photocopying and sending the binder of materials I have collected on this subject. If it will make a difference in preventing a future injury or death (if any have not already occurred), I am all for it. Thank you for your time and efforts on behalf of auto safety.

Filed May 2, 2007 · Electrical · 69,001 miles · CA

While driving caused engine to lose power, battery died, engine stalled, subsequently. Had to replace alternator.

Filed May 14, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 72,000 miles · IL

Problems that are not saftey issues: air conditioning doesn't work; door hinge pin needs to be replaced; driver's window slips off track to the outside of the frame, resulting in the back side of the window cracked at least a 1/4 of an inch (was told by friendly chevrolet in springfield il that this is a design problem and can not be fixed; called chevrolet and was told to take it back to dealer and pay them to reevaluate the problem; ) safty issues: ball joints need to be replaced;gas gauge sending unit doesn't work;;differential is leaking and plug connected to this needs to be drilled out and rethreaded to find out how bad the leak is; windshield wiper on driver's side loose and flips off to the left of the windshield in heavy rain and snow; electrical harnass needs to be replaced; engine insolation pealing off under hood; engine light on continually; car stalls intermitantly(first time it happened, was told the engine had overheated); at every start up, engine stays in nuetral (has no excellerator power)then catches after about three minutes); work done: thermostat hoses replaced;distributor replaced;spark plug wires and spark plugs replaced; sepentine belt replaced; part between the axle and the u joints needed to be replaced; oil leak fixed;fuel injector replaced; I have no idea what will go wrong when; it's like playing russian rullett while driving; have rented vehicle twice; will also need to rent vehicle for cross country road trip next week; will not risk driving this car; (incident date: first incident-day estimated)

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Body, Electrical · VA

I have multiple complaints, the gas gauge on my vehicle stop working and I ran out of gas in the middle of the street when I realized problem 2 the rear brake lights and hazard lights do not work. The other problem is the vehicle stalls, and when it finally take off, the car jerks and the driver seat moves/slides back from the hinges which caused me to not be able to reach my breaks and run into a curb. Also the driver side door sticks and is difficult to open. Lastly the wheel baring and ball joints have gone bad twice and the car has less then 75000 miles on it. I called gm customer service department and explained all of my concerns and was told they we not aware of any nationwide problem and there was nothing they could do except fix the hazard light malfunction. I researched on the net and found many many people complaining of the same concerns I have.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Electrical · PA

On five separate occasions the vehicle stalled while driving at any speed. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *jb the engine shut down without any warning at any speed and while idling in park, the engine restarted. The problem could not be duplicated. The gas filter, ignition wiring, and the fuel pump was replaced but the vehicle was still experiencing the same problem. *sc

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Fuel system · 119,000 miles · LA

2002 chevrolet blazer 4x4. Failure of fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit - resulting in car stalling at high and low speeds causing hazard in traffic. Parts replaced by dealership, total cost over $1,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 70,000 miles · MA

While driving at highway speed the vehicle stalled without warning and coasted to the side of the road. The cause has not been determined. Please provide any additional information. *nm in addition, consumer experienced vibrating when stopping. Dealer performed front and rear brake service by replacing worn out pads and rotors. Dealer also made repairs on lower ball joints, pitman and idler arm assembly.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Fuel system · 61,000 miles · LA

2000 blazer started surging. After several months of surging, one day car would not accelerate on highway and a few minutes later it stalled. It restarted but after several blocks, it stalled again. This kept happening. Car was towed by aaa 67 miles to my dealer. Dealer could not find anything wrong but thinks it is probably the fuel pump. Car is still surging. After 1.5 months car stalled again while idling in a line of cars. It restarted after some difficulty. I then took it to another chevrolet dealer. Again they couldn't find a problem. Said they couldn't do anything until something showed up on the computer or car completely dies and won't restart. So I don't feel safe driving the car since I don't know when it might shut down on me in a dangerous situation.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · NC

While driving 30 MPH vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over. Had taken vehicle to dealership, but problem had not been resolved. *ak last spring the vehicle's ignition would cut out while in motion and would sometime drop out of the cruise control. The vehicle stalled in reverse, the engine wiring was replaced, the cruise control would shut off at times, the ignition swtch shorted out. Another address for the consumer is: 2829, rue sans famille, zip-27607.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Engine · MI

While driving vehicle stalls out. Consumer states that there are power surges. Upon sitting at a traffic light vehicle stalls, and will not proceed to go. Also when vehicle has sat overnight it will not start the next morning.

Filed Jul 5, 2003 · Fuel system · 33,800 miles · MS

Car died while driving, condition occurred 5 times usually when engine cool. Technician said they found fuel pump to be shorted out and replaced it.

Filed May 29, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · NC

Consumer states while driving the engine stalls. This condition is intermittent and happens while drive or in reverse. Dealer could not duplicate problem.