Chevrolet Blazer oil consumption problems

Filed Nov 19, 2007 · Engine · 12,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Defect in engine oil cooling lines-crimping on end of hose, malfunctioning causing oil leak.

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · MI

Tl*- the contact stated that on 10/03 vehicle would lost power while driving. The ABS light, low oil light, low batteries, and check engine warning light appeared on the dash board. The contact took the vehicle to heritage chevrolet in battle creek, mi, and they stated that they repaired the vehicle by replacing the ground unit. On 01/04 contact experienced the same incident, except that the vehicle did not completely lose power. The engine kept running, but the vehicle would lose power to the speedometer, as well as having the ABS light, low oil light, low batteries and check engine warning light appear. On 02/04, contact brought vehicle back to the same dealership, who stated that they wouldn't be able to repair the vehicle, and for the contact not to return with the vehicle. This year the contact experienced the same incident and took the vehicle to a different dealership, ) and they stated that the reason the vehicle was having the problem was because the ground wire was failing, creating a surge of power to the electrical system, and cr a failure in the ABS control module. The ABS control module and the wire harness will need to be replaced.

Filed Dec 16, 2001 · Fuel system · NY

Plastic gas lines going from unit where metal gas lines from gas tank enter engine compartment to the fuel injectors failed causing engine to completely fail (blown engine). Nothing noted by gm that this is a maintainence item that should be checked and or changed after x miles. Engine failed at highway speed, causing oil to leak onto highway. No accidents occured, but could have. Gm should replace the engine in my vehicle and send a notice to all owners of chevy blazers with this type of fuel system to have this checked.

Filed May 29, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Transmission cooling lines are defected because of plasticouter retainer connector failing, and causes oil leakages. Dealer was notified, and made repairs at consumer cost. *ak

Filed Apr 30, 2001 · Engine · IA

New engine consuming oil, more than I qt per 700 miles.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Engine · NY · fire

Cooler hoses started to leak at 39,500 miles , 10 months later it had to be replaced again. 2 years and 3 months later, consumer was driving on highway when hoses pulled apart, causing oil to spill all over engine and it seized engine. *ak the consumer believes the hoses were defective. The dealer wanted to replace the engine, but the consumer was unable to pay for the high cost of replaceing the engine.

Filed May 31, 1999 · Engine · FL

Engine had blow seal causing oil to contaminate the engine cooling system, causing vehicle to overheat.

Filed Apr 25, 1997 · Engine · NY

Engine head gasket failure. Engine head gaskets failed internally and externally, causing oil contamination with anti-freeze. Vehicle has been repaired.

Filed Oct 15, 1996 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Abnormal oil consumption--recall, but dealer didn't have the parts. Air conditioner--compressor suction hose assembly leaking. Emergency brake cable rerouted--improperly installed, caused squeaking noise. Dash panel tightened--leaking cold air into driver's lap. Rear bumper strip had to be reinstalled. Air bag didn't deploy in accident.

Filed Sep 18, 1996 · Engine · LA

Knocks loudly when accelerating. Burns one quart of oil every 1000 miles.