2000 Chevrolet Blazer: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

My customer complained of a transmission failure involving, but not limited to a dtc p0785. I asked my customer if the involved vehicle (2000 chevrolet blazer) had any dealer or after market accessories installed, customer adamantly replied: no, "bone stock gm." my customer was not aware that the involved vehicle had a theft deterrent system, manufactured by "karr" and distributed by audiovox with installers nationwide. I have been actively involved with gm dealerships for over forty years and possess a wealth of experience in parts and service experience. I removed the suspect security system and repaired the damaged wiring which resulted in the improper installation. In the past week I have been confronted with four customer complaints which resulted from security systems, aftermarket radios and including aftermarket headlamps. These aftermarket components are the direct cause of system failures involving engine management systems, lights, and numerous electrical failures. I sincerely request immediate and thorough investigation which I remain confident will result in massive recalls of these inferior products.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · CA

My customer complained of a transmission failure involving, but not limited to a dtc p0785. I asked my customer if the involved vehicle (2000 chevrolet blazer) had any dealer or after market accessories installed, customer adamantly replied: no, "bone stock gm." my customer was not aware that the involved vehicle had a theft deterrent system, manufactured by "karr" and distributed by audiovox with installers nationwide. I have been actively involved with gm dealerships for over forty years and possess a wealth of experience in parts and service experience. I removed the suspect security system and repaired the damaged wiring which resulted in the improper installation. In the past week I have been confronted with four customer complaints which resulted from security systems, aftermarket radios and including aftermarket headlamps. These aftermarket components are the direct cause of system failures involving engine management systems, lights, and numerous electrical failures. I sincerely request immediate and thorough investigation which I remain confident will result in massive recalls of these inferior products.

Filed Mar 26, 2008 · Wheels · 58,776 miles · IL

I was returning from beaufort, sc with my niece's 1 yr and 2 yr old children. My niece is in the military and I was bringing the kids back to stay with my sister, their grandmother, for a month. Outside of atlanta on i75 at 1:00 am I heard a huge bang and the front right of my car flew into the air. I had another niece, who was 3 months pregnant, with me who was riding in the front seat. When the car flew up she flew up and hit the roof of the car. Luckily she had her seat belt on or she might have broken her neck. My niece saw that I was trying to get control of the car and looked out the window to see if any vehicles were near so we could get to the side of the road. No vehicles were around so we made it to the side of the road. My niece walked back down the highway to see if she could find what we had ran over. When an officer came to help change the tire to the spare he showed me it was not a flat tire but that my rim had exploded. The officer changed the tire, followed us to make sure the car was drivable then left us to drive back to champaign, il. The exploding rim caused the radiator rack, right headlight assembly, rim, tire, to be fixed. Then the car had to be aligned. Luckily my insurance company safeco, paid for everything but my $500 deductible. I still have the rim sitting in my kitchen in case anyone wanted to examine it.

Filed Nov 10, 2003 · Lights · ME

Headlights flicker - faster than you can blink an eye--will the lights stay off sometime? A disaster at night.

Filed May 15, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 8,000 miles · OH

The head light flickered and had gone out, the engine surged at 59 MPH, and the vehicle experienced an oil leaked, when the turn signal was activated,the radio went go out, and the left turn signal on the headlight had gone out. Mr scc

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Lights · CA

While driving at any speed and with no warning headlights will go out and will stay off. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Lights, Transmission · NC

Since purchase of vehicle oct 2000 I have been in the shop 35 x for manufacturing problems. Ongoing problems include dimming of headlights at any given time and flickering of clock/radio display at any given time. Service attempted to fix the dimming and flickering by replacing the alternator, but it did not fix the problem. They are now unable to duplicate the problem. It took service 5 attempts to fix taillight water retention problem (they sealed the entire assembly). The rear differential fluid was reportedly low from factory causing a grinding sound in my gears (it took 2 attempts to fix that problem). Since that differential problem, I have had a clunk between 2nd & 3rd gears (service is unable to duplicate the problem).

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Engine, Lights · RI

While driving and without warning headlights and dash lights will dim, resulting in poor visibility at night.*ak dealer replaced headlamp switch, however problem still exist. Popping noise when turning right and applying brakes. Dealer could not duplicate problem. Vehicle has a squealing noise when cold. Dealer replaced belt and tensioner assembly.

Filed Jan 31, 2002 · Lights · MT

While driving at night, headlights will flash on and off. This happens intermittently. Dealer contacted.*ak consumer states the shift indicator light and information console light go on and off or do not respond, daylight running lights switch from night to daytime mode at anytime, the headlight switch was replaced along with the sensor for the daylight running lights and consumer has not had any problems as of yet.

Filed Aug 24, 2001 · Lights · PA

Front headlight blinks on and off intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer was informed by manufacturer that this in an inheriate trait.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash

Headlights were going on and off while traveling down dark curved road. Light flickered so much that consumer was trying to pull over and struck a tree head-on, and rolled over once. Abs brakes had failed. Airbags didn't deploy. Gmc filed a complaint.

Filed Nov 7, 2000 · Lights · NY

Headlights go dim for a 2 second period,this happens at all speeds andonce caused the interior temp,unit to turn fom f to c. Car tried to call onstar system.