2001 Chevrolet Blazer steering problems

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 63,000 miles · WI

Front end, both wheel bearings at 60,000 miles, idler arm, replace tires, ABS light.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · 60,000 miles · NJ

I own a 2001 chevrolet 2dr 2wheel drive blazer. The wheel bearings and spindle / parts have already needed to be replaced on both sides/front. I found this problem because the wheel of my front passenger side came off while I was driving. Thankfully I heard the grinding and slowed my speed to 5-6 MPH and had turned my hazard lights on. From what I am learning this is a problem that is some what common with my make/model vehicle. I have also seem complaints of this nature on canadian auto club sites.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Steering · CA · crash

While driving 45 MPH steering wheel locked up. Consumer was unable to unlock the steering wheel. This caused the vehicle to hit a curb. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined steering column needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Steering · 26,000 miles · PA

On several occasions, in the mornings when blazer is cold and the weather is cold, I have heard a rumbling noise when I turn the steering wheel to the left. Once the vehicle is warmed up the noise goes away. The first day I took the the shop, the repair man said it was unusual but he did hear the noise and said it sounded like it was in the steering shaft. He made an appointment for the following day. While checking the vehicle they did not hear the noise. A week later, it was extremely cold and snowing, the noise returned I stopped on my way home from work and another mechanic heard the noise, he felt it was in the power steering system and made an appointment for the following day. On this appointment, they could hear the noise but " it was not loud enough to pinpoint where it was coming from" so they returned the vehicle to me. He made arrangements to keep the vehicle over night and give me a rental car. I told them that they should check it first thing in the morning as soon as they got there. Which they did not do. They waited until I returned later in the morning to test the vehicle and it had warmed up outside and could not be heard. They claim they have checked the power steering system and everything is fine. I am afraid that something may happen to the steering wheel or inside the steering system while driving and I will not be able to steer the vehicle or could be in an accident and possible injure myself or someone else.

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Steering · CA · crash · 1 injury

My wife's 2001 chevy blazer made a hard right turn all by its self. She can't turn the steering back to the left and rolled down a 300 ft canyon. Thank god she lived to tell what happened. The car was a problem from the day we purchased it. One week into ownership the steering gearbox had to be replaced. 26,000 miles later the right wheel hub assembly failed. Fast forward to feb 25, 2003 while driving home her blazer turned right and lock to the right. From day one we always heard a popping noise but the dealer said there was nothing they could found. Gm states there is nothing wrong we hired a lawyer. Thank you mycarstats.com for your complaint board.

Filed Jul 23, 2003 · Steering · AR

Consumer states steering wheel will not lock into place ,steering wheel would move up and down and side to side. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed May 11, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,000 miles · IL

I have reviewed other owners complaints regarding their front suspension, fuel pump with random shut offs. My vehicle is experiencing the same and similar problems. As of today my vehicle is in the shop;I was doing 35-40 MPH when vehicle just un expectedly shut off. I was stranded on a major road which cause a significant traffic delay. I have an oil leak from the hose leading to my oil filter and the vehicle pull to the right sharply if I release the steering wheel. The vehicle makes a popping sound when turning. These problems are hard to find just an isolated incident when so many consumers are having the same problems.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Steering · AL

The steering wheel was sensitive to the touch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times to no avail. Mr *ph

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY

The truck stall when driving sometimes or wont start , the driver side seat belt locks you in, the truck locks down on you locking you in of out, the headlights will come of and on, the alarm goes of , the gas gauge does not keep right amont of gas, the engin light will not go of and not it seems to be making a ratteling sound

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Steering · GA

The theft-deterrent alarm goes off for no reason when parked and locked up. The oil pressure gauge moves eratically, dome lights and floor lights come on by themself and sometime stay on for a long time and sometime consistantly flash off and on, radio shuts off when turn engine off(not suppose to), and check engine light came on for a few days then just went off. The dealer replaced the bcm #9385236 but vehicle is still not fixed after several visits back to dealer.