1996 CHEVROLET Blazer

Right now, my ABS light is still on, even though the problem was supposedly fixed. I was told by the mechanic that the ABS light on the dash will never go out. The rear view mirror on the driver side just fell over one day as I was driving on the interstate. I stopped at an Advanced Auto shop

This vehicle has been well maintained. I will have to look up the records if needed. I am under the understanding that the radiator/ engine design has a flaw and G.M. has changed the design. This has had emissions, radiator,fuel injector, batteries and 1 time it was boiling out acid, water pump, brakes and engine failure.I have recently talked to several people who have had this problem with the anti-freeze getting into the oil and that is what caused my engine failure.

Since 1999 of January my 4×4 Chevy 2dr LS Blazer has had parts breaking down. I only have 33500 miles on my truck and it has already has 8 major repairs on the engine, air condition system, charging system, alternator system, water pump, power steering pump, all suspension shocks and springs as well as the Goodyear Tires that where replaced before 70000 miles. The Interior clips on the inside panels broken off and the Car Dealership Global Auto Mall said all these parts were because of parts being worn down and driving patterns. I asked General Motors to inspect the truck back in 1999 and I was told after the 36 month and 36000 miles the cars warranty is up, and GM and the Dealership says you are on your own now. I have contacted General Motos and Global Auto Mall several times and have never had any satisfaction at all. I own the truck since March of 1999 and I never thought I would have to replace every single part of the truck before 40000 miles.

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overheats,heater inoperative rust in coolent system

Our Blazer started over heating, We had it flushed due to a mud looking sluge in the cooling system and a new thermostat put in. About a month later it started over heating again. We again had it flushed and another new thermostat put in. a few weeks later it again over heated we had it towed in and found out that this time it had caused the motor to blow. We contacted GM they said it was not their proublem it was dexcool, we contacted dexcool and they said it was GM’s proublem. we got the run around so we contacted the atty generals office and filled a complaint with them.

I would have to locate all bills to give the dates anc costs

I was told that the Intake Manifold Gasket was leaking and needed replacement. Three days and $715 later, my Blazer was leaking even more than it originally was. The dealership told us that the water pump broke due to too much pressure from the new installation of the intake manifold gasket. They said this was a fairly common problem, happening about 1 out of 5 times, and insisted that we must pay an additional $350+ for the water pump replacement.

I was just involved in "rear-ender" in which I could not get my Blazer to stop. The vehicle in front of me suddenly stopped to turn left. That seemed okay because I knew I had plenty of time to stop. However, as I was applying the brakes, it felt like the ABS was releasing the brakes causing my Blazer to roll right into the rear the Explorer in front of me. This is extrememly frustrating because I had my vehicle in for an ABS recall earlier this year.

i HAVE HAD THE FUEL PUMP CHANGED 3 TIMES, THE BRAKES HAVE CAUSED A ACCIDENT AND STILL TO THIS DAY JUST GO TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND i HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE rADIATOR FLUSHED 3 TIMES AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS GOING DUE TO THE DEX COOL

I don\’t have all the info on mileage, but I do know there will be no repairs. Friday Oct 20, my son left his friends house to go to band practice before the football game. He had 3 friends with him that say the same thing, believe me they were too shook up to lie. I know it happened to my mom\’s GMC Jimmy years ago. when he applied the brake leaving the driveway, instead of slowing down, it revved completely up. once it revved so high, the entire suv\’s systems shut completely down. he had no way of gaining any kind of control. they struck at ditch at an angle that sent them into a series of rollovers. about 5 to 7. end over end, corner to corner, side to side. once it came to rest, the engine and dash caught fire. it even tried restarting itself. Headlights went on and off, and the horn blew. Today would be the 30th day of getting it. 2 and a half weeks after getting it, it went to the shop, because it had to be jumped to start. he had it back a week or longer, and the brakes failed. noone will answer me. I want to know what causes this?

BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKE WORK DONE SEVERAL TIMES INCLUDING RECALL OF ABS. WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 9 2002. THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AT SLOW SPEED ON SURFACE STREET RESULTING IN A THREE CAR COLLISION ONE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ACCIDENT COSTS NOT INCLUDED. MINOR INJURY TO DRIVERS OF TWO OF THE VEHICLES. CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT RECALL WORK HAD BEEN DONE AND SO WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBLILY ETC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE AS UNABLE TO VERIFY WHAT ACTUAL PROBLEM IS. BRAKES FAILED AGAIN WHEN THE AUTOBODY REPAIR SHOP TOOK IT IN FOR BRAKE CHECK PRIOR TO RETURNING TO US.

Ball Joints go bad. The first time all four were bad and two tir rod ends. The second time now which is 33,000 after they were replaced the lower ones are bad.

1. driver seat tears on left hip due to cutting from the metal frame.This is my second blazer/jimmy. I inherited this one at 59,000 miles. The first was a brand new 1997 GMC Jimmy (practically the exact same car). My father-in-law was a small man. I’m 6′, 200 pounds and average build. This cut in the faberic seems to be with men my size or larger.The 1997 Jimmy was repaired under warranty with them admitting it is a flaw. I have had a former Chevrolet "Service Advisor and Manager" tell me he has seen this problem MANY times. I also got the same comment from an independent cloth interior repair man. However, Chevy will not repair this vehicle.2. The vehicle is wearing down new batteries with no service explaination. Now, there is a ticking around my glove box while driving (not consistently there). On my mother-in-laws 93 Olds model 88 (79,000 miles), we went through this same routine. When the ticking starting, the dealer identified it as "replaced Blower Module" after "locating electrical draw". This appears to be the same problem with my Blazer.I’d like to know if this is a continuing GM part problem.

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On 8/18/1999 i took my 1996 chevy blazer to superior chevrolet (merriam, ks [xxx]) because the engine cooling light kept coming on. as soon as i told the service representative about the problem he replied that this was a very common problem with 1996 blazers due to a defective coolant (dex-cool) that was used in the vehicle. they said that the fix was to "flush" the cooling system in accordance to gm service bulletin no. 99-06-02-012 (of which i have a copy). at this time they charged me $543.96 for the "flush". as i investigated the incident more i found from several of the service personel at this dealership, as well as from the service manager ([xxx] [xxx]) that the problem with the dex-cool coolant was very common with 1996 &1997 blazers. i then questioned why the consumer should pay for an inferior coolant that was used in these vehicles. as i pursued my complaint more, the service manager ended up contacting the area rep for chevy, who in turn ended up reimbursing me approx. $312. of my $543. at the time i figured that i better take what i could get, and that the problem was resolved.... well here i am 18 months later and 19,200 miles later and the coolant light came on again. once again i took the vehicle to superior chevrolet, and once again there is a problem with the cooling system due to the dex-cool coolant according to the service reps and service manager. this time though the service manager says that the entire cooling system (radiator, heater core, and water pump) all need replacement because the dex-cool has "gelled" up throughout the system. mr. [xxx] has told me that to repair this would cost $2100., but because we had the system flushed just 18 mo. ago, and because the problem with this dex-cool coolant is so common that he would only charge me $1300. i voiced my concern of why the consumer should pay for a problem that is commonly known at chevrolet. please contact me at the listed phone numbers. thanks. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Oil leak after recall.

Interior rear view mirror shakes violently when car temperature is warm/hot. *sd

Brake vacuum booster failed.

Brakes failed, causing loss of control/accident/injuries/fire. while driving 55 mph brakes failed and vehicle rolled over. both driver and passenger sustained injuries. the driver sustained a fracture tail bone, and permanent scaring on legs, and on right and left hands. while the passenger sustained head and facial injuries. gmc has not cooperated and continued to block information that may explain some of the vehicle's problems. gmc blamed the contact as responsible for the accident. everyone was scared to say anything to the contact due to threats from gmc. law firms refused to take the case because the contact and passenger did not suffer serious injuries nor were there any fatalities. *ak

Premature wear of anti-lock brakes, also replaced front brake pads and resurfaced rotors. *ak

Difficulty shifting transfer case into or out of neutral and 4 wheel drive.

Front wheel driveline universal broke.

Inadequate high beams, causing poor visibility.

Remote entry system problems cause hatch to fly open randomly. *dh

Idle arm/pittman arm/left axle malfunctioned, causing loss of steering/accident.

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

Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. *sd

Rear seat belts are designed too high, does not provide adequate protection for children, also poses risk of children being choked in accident as belt comes across neck.

Brakes failed, unable to slow down for an upcoming curve, resulting in running into a ditch.

Headlights too small, causing insufficient lighting.

Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.

Faulty starter resulted in vehicle catching fire under hood, replaced starter and the next day the vehicle caught fire again,possible electrical system problem.

Oil seal failed, resulting in leakage.

Transmission failed.

Fan/clutch is noisy.

No deployment of driver's air bag in a rearend collision, resulting in an injury, also passenger seat released and slid to its forward position. *ak

Oxygen sensor failed.

Brake booster failed.

Transmission failed.

Fuel pump failed.

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.

Abs makes rumbling noise when brake pedal is depressed, also brakes don't perform properly, causing extended stopping distances.

Rear end pulls on one side, also front end makes noise. *sd

Rear hatchback latch fails to keep window shut, causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle. *dsh

Luggage rack flew off, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. *dh

Vibration noise from drive shaft/rear housing. *dsh

Brakes pulse and reduce to about 10 percent of stopping ability.

Was traveling on the ramp to route 28 and applied brakes - two cars were awaiting entrance to highway and they stopped at the end of the ramp. i applied brakes with a good 20-25 ft distance between my vehicle and the car in front of me (at speed of approx. 15 mph) and vehicle brakes made rumbling sound, vehicle slide on road surface and failed to stop causing rear end collision to 2 cars in front of mine. when applying the brakes - fully depressed to the floor - brakes rumbled, seemed to lock and car seemed to slide, and veer to the right but did not stop. i mentioned to officer m. bowser, state police, that there was a problem with the brakes. i received a citation for careless driving although i tried to stop the vehicle) - was advised one should have control of vehicle at all times regardless of situation. also received 3 points.

Vehicle was put in for recall on abs system. a short time later, the abs light came on again. was returned to the dealer and was checked again. some time later the light was going on again and was brought back to the dealer. they hoocked it up to the computer and they said there were at least 10 different codes in the system and they would need to start with the first thing and work through to find out the problem. the light seems to go on when the truck is in reverse and when you step on the brake hard at 5 mph then put it in drive it seems to go out. is there a way that this can be checked out without the truck being taken for a week or is it the whole computer system that is faulty?*ak

While driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking and when applying the brakes, the pedal went almost to the floorboard, and the truck traveled 60 feet before stopping. the dealer stated that the diaphram in the brake booster was busted. *ak

Brakes fail-pedal goes all the way to floor making noise, must pump brakes for several seconds to get them to start to work again= this is an ongoing problem not fixed by the previous two recalls and is very unsafe. *ak

Abs fails when tires start to slip on ice or wet roads.

Recall #01v2000000 concerning lower ball joint boot. consumer feels that this vehicle should be included in recall. *ak upper ball joint broke, almost causing an accident and cutting wheel into pieces, the other upper and both lower ball joints were weak. *slc

Anti lock brakes fail intermittently, causing a collision.

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the brakes when the brake pedal was depressed. there were no warning lights illuminated. the steering wheel began to seize and the turn signals began to malfunction. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts, and both driver and passenger side brake pads and rotors failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. the manufacturer was not aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 142,185.

Driving approx. 35 mph north on 5700 blk of tacony st philadelphia pa 19137, 2005 silver honda pulls out of drive way hits the rear passenger side and rear passenger tire of truck, truck then spins and flips over. no air bag deployed at all sustained injuries. was taken by rescue to hospital.

Car accident was may 2008 was reported to usaa insurance and nc commissioner. i am former us army spouse and contractor 15 years. i am back at home of record. i have lost over $5000 to this incident and i deal with added medical disabilities from this dealing with chronic back, tbi ptsd and brain injury to left side. confirmed with cat scan and army womack hospital. did not have health care at the time. i have had ignition switch. the light bulb dealing with nc testing issues costing me with testing. ohio thanks goodness not. but brights don't come on. radio clock stays on drained battery in the past. also, there was a problem with the brakes. i tried to get a service but didn't know where in dayton , ohio.....updated10/20/15 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floor. the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the pressure modulator valve needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the part was not under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 81,000. updated 5/4/15*cn the consumer stated the abs midule shorted out. updated 05/07/15*jb

Brake performance had started to degrade on last trip to lake place (200 miles round trip). pedal seemed softer than normal brake warning light came on and stayed lit.. once at home check fluid which was low. added some fluid. brake light went out tried several hard stops in drive way and pedal travel went almost to floor. observed brake fluid on the ground adjacent to fuel tank on drivers side. drivers side frame rail was wet with brake fluid. further investigation revealed dirt packed around rear brake line on top of ramp rail. brake line was found to be severely degraded on top of the frame rail extending all the way to the junction with the rubber rear splitter line. had to replace line from junction at rear splitter up to the junction at the frame rail near the front drivers side tire. very disturbing to have a two foot section of brake line so severely compromised. this seems to be a common problem and related to the build up of compacted dirt on the frame rail carrying the rear brake line. should be a recall or at least a notification to have the area inspected for compromised bake lines. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer equipped with definity tires ex600, size 235-70-r15 (n/a). the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for a routine tire rotation when he was informed that the front driver's side tire belt became separated. in addition, the passenger's side rear and front tires were prematurely worn. the tires were not replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the tire failure mileage was 50,000. the vehicle approximate current mileage was 153,000. updated 12/18/13*cn

I have a 1996 chevy blazer 4wd 4.3l central port fuel injection. the #4 fuse which is my gauge fuse keeps blowing and when it blows my instrument cluster zeros out and i have no clue what my speed is what my rpms are what my fuel level its, etc. my alternator stops charging and my vehical eventually stalls out due to the battery draining. *tr

Put the cigarette lighter in. got out of my car and walked to the front of the car. by the time got back to the door of the car to get my things out for work the dashboard of my car was on fire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the interior caught on fire. the fire department came and extinguished the fire. the fire department informed the contact that the origin of the fire was from the heater. three weeks prior to the fire, the vehicle had regular maintenance performed. there were no injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. a fire report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the failure mileage was unknown.

I have a 1996 chevy blazer and the gas hand floats. it does not give an accurate reading on the gas gauge. i can drive and it will float from 1/2 tank to 1/4 tank while driving. it floats no matter how full or empty the tank is. it has caused me to run out of gas due to the inaccuracies. i have another gm vehicle--1993 suburban that has the same exact issue. i have ran out of gas on the freeway on the way to the airport--only thing that saved me and my children at 2:00 am in the morning was that i have roadside. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. the contact was traveling 40 mph when the vehicle was involved in a front end crash with another vehicle. the contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle had performed as designed based on the specifications of the crash. the current and failure mileage was 145,000.

On my 1996 chevy blazer it was recently brought to my attention that i had no rear brake lights. i brought the vehicle to my regular mechanic and i was told that the multifunction switch was defective, as i had no rear hazards either. the only operational brake light was the overhead center light. i had the item replaced and received the car back yesterday, but decided to google the item and came up with the recall #01v364000. this recall only covers gmc related vehicles during calendar years 2000-2002. i have the receipt for work and have the defective part in my possession. *tr

Right side upper ball joint separation. *tr

1996 chevrolet blazer right rear tire came off vehicle while driving on the ohio turnpike. *kb the right rear tire fell off, due to bad bearings. ohio traffic report# 10-0020-89 updated letter 04/29/10 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. the contact was driving approximately between 40-45 mph on a country roadway. there was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended increase of acceleration. the driver was able to resume to normal operation. in addition, the "engine" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. the identical failures occurred on three separation occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the head gasket was blown as a result of the failures. the vehicle was repaired for the malfunctions. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 08/24/10. *lj the consumer stated there were 2 incidents of the accelerator sticking; putting in the clutch and kicking the accelerator corrected the problem at the time. on january 19, 2010 a piece from the cruise control came loose on the engine and the accelerator became stuck in the open position. updated 08/25/10 *jb

The front tires are worn, and i have been told that i need upper and lower ball joints. i have had these replaced in the past. this is a continual repair and getting costly. i called gm and they told me there was a recall but because of the time that has past that it is no longer covered. i am in fear of getting in an accident driving the way it is. it is very unsafe. i was told also that i need idler arm replacements. *tr

I purchase my vehicle used on 12/4/01 , i have had to replace the temperature gauge every year because it indicates it is overheating. 3 weeks ago it started saying it was overheating and smoke filled the interior of my vehicle with fumes. it was repaired. at 3:15 p.m. today, my car indicates it is overheating and now the service car light is on. this has been an ongoing issue with the coolant system. as soon as i turn the car on it indicates it is overheathing. happening too many times. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. while proceeding to turn a corner at 25 mph, the driver's side door unexpectedly opened. the driver immediately closed the door manually while the vehicle was in motion. the driver then went to a repair shop and had the door temporarily secured. the failure recurred on a separate occasion. the authorized dealer was notified of the failure and the vehicle has not been repaired. updated 04/21/09. *lj updated 04/21/09.*jb

I have a 96 chevy blazer. my brake lights are doa, the top strip is working but the brake lights itself are not. i changed everything that has to do with the brake lights and still nothing. i went online and also saw other people with the same problem and frustration. i called the dealership and there was a recall on that part but for a 2001. they also estimated that the switch and the labor would cost $700!!!! i went online and found the part itself for $369. i have not yet fixed the problem. this a problem to many chevy lovers and chevy should be liable to fix it cause it was an engineering problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the air conditioner would not function. in addition, the radiator hose was leaking and the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection. the contact was informed that there was a crack on the block (heater core) of the radiator. the radiator hose was leaking at the connection of the hose. the vehicle also overheated at times, in which the mechanic stated that this failure was included in nhtsa campaign id number 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline). the dealer refused to perform the recall repair because other work needed to be done at the contact's expense. the current mileage was 169,123 and failure mileage was approximately 165,000. updated 09/15/08 *bf the consumer stated brown sludge was found in the radiator. updated 09/18/08. *jb

There are several different issues with this truck: 1. the wheels are making a squeaking noise while driving; replaced brakes, rotors, had tires rotated, balanced and new alignment done with no help 2. brakes go to floor while braking..this just started 3. back windshield wiper makes a loud noise and doesn't work...ever! 4. seat control gets stuck and won't move 5. no reverse light(s) and cannot figure out issue 6. final and biggest issue is that all the lights (including headlights) flicker both while driving and idling) i have had the alternator tested and replaced as well as the battery..still happening i bought this truck december 8, 2007 used from a local dealer. i purchased a small warranty but one that won't cover anything mentioned above. if there are any recalls will someone please contact me! *tr

I recently was on the way home from denver, co on the highway. i stopped for fuel noticing my vehicle was consuming more gas than usual. i fueled up and left. when i arrived home i noticed gasoline dripping on the ground. i immediately called a mechanic. my wife's father is a certified mechanic and owns his own shop in denver. he fixed the leak, but told me the leak started because the fuel lines were rubbing the transmission and showed me. to my surprise the fuel lines were not secured in their proper location. i have never had any work done to the fuel lines or even any work done in the area of the problem. so i took the blazer back home to colorado springs. about a month later i noticed the fuel smell was back. i popped the hood because i did not see any fuel leaking. the fuel was pouring out of the lines at the top of the engine where they connect to the couplings for removal of the engine. i then decided to take the blazer to a closer location for repair. this location was daniels chevrolet located in colorado springs. they told me that the o-rings were pinched and that the gasket where the fuel lines go into the intake manifold was bad. i paid them 480.60 to repair the o-rings and gasket. four days later, the smell of fuel is back and the leak is there again at the couplings on the back of the engine were the dealership repaired them the first time. now the blazer is back at the dealership again for the second time for the same issue. the vehicle is my wife's, but due to the problem with the fuel, i have been driving it. the fuel leaks right on top of the exhaust pipe. this is could be a very dangerous situation if the fuel were to ignite. my wife had taken the blazer to work three nights after the dealership repaired the o-rings and gasket, she had almost passed out while driving due to the fuel vapors entering the passenger compartment. now the dealership wants to charge me again for the same repair they did. i am at wits end. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. while driving 35 mph, the front driver side door flew open. the contact examined the door and noticed that the latch failed. he placed a piece of wood at the lock position to keep the door closed. a few days later, the front passenger side door lock also failed. the vehicle is currently parked at her home and will be taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, dealer information, and failure mileage were unavailable. the current mileage was 49,000.

We have replaced the fuel pump 3 times. it has caused us to miss work several days, and put our jobs at risk. we have been out money for towing, parts and labor twice. the third time it failed, it was just past the parts warranty for a grand total of $1950.00. we have to continue to take it back to firestone to be replaced and make our lives miserable. *tr

Much of the plastic molding under the hood has crumbled.*ak

In rainy, wet or snowy weather the brakes on my 1996 chevrolet blazer fail to work. when i put my foot on the brake pedal it is very stiff and it feels like the brakes aren't going to work at all. then finally the vehicle does stop but it takes a very long time to happen. also in other times with the same weather conditions the brakes will be very touchy. so much so that when i put my foot on the brake it jerks me forward and stops very abruptly.

Gm has a safety recall on my 1996 blazer that they will not honor for me. they have indicated the recall was a long time ago and my car is 10 years old. i had the exact problem for the last 5-6 years or more, but never received a notice, and never got it fixed. i was aware of the problem and took measures and limited my driving when it might be a problem. i felt comfortable with the problem as low risk when i drive. now i am selling the car as is. i feel there could be a safety hazard if someone else is driving that is not as aware and cautious as i am. the recall is the windshield washer motor is intermittent. sometimes the wipers won't work. this has been scary in a down pour and when a passing car splashed a muddy wave on the windshield while i was driving in traffic. i have been using rain-x or driving my wifes car when it is raining. i have had the car in to the dealer a couple of times after the recall and even had them look at it once. they never notified me of the recall. this is a gm recognized safety issue that they should correct (at least once) regardless how old my car is. a the original owner, i should have the right to one free repair, and can cash it in anytime. please let me know if you can help me. otherwise will notify whoever i sell the car to, and hope they don't have an accident. *jb

The rear turn lamp do not come on when the brakes are engaged. this malfunction may have been the cause of an accident. *nm

I own a 1996 chevy blazer. my granddaughter was driving in wet weather, lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a rock cliff. the car is totaled and i am concerned because the airbag did not deploy. i believe the impact was strong enough that they should have deployed. it was a front end collision and she was going approximately 25 miles per hour. although she was not going fast, the impact was very hard, enough to total the car. the whole front end was destroyed. she was very lucky that she was not seriously hurt, but i am concerned that if it had been a different situation that she could have been fatally wounded if the air bag did not deploy.*jb

Nhtsa campaign id number: 01v200000 product campaign bulletin no: 01048 after nearly losing control on the interstate highway i decided to have the front end checked. the front ball joints need replaced. i further learned of the above mentioned references however, the dealership in ankeny was unhelpful, rude, and basically told me they don't have to do any work regardless of bulletins, etc... each day the vehicle is harder to handle and a mechanic friend advised will start to cause additional problems with suspension. why do we have policies both government and corporate when dealerships totally disregard all the rules. i have experienced this before and know of many others that dealerships left in dire straits. this is a problem i would like addressed for the good of all. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated shortly after the vehicle was parked, flames were noticed dropping to the ground under the front end of the vehicle. grey smoke was also observed coming from under the hood. the vehicle burned completely, and was considered a total loss. there was a police report and a fire department report processed at the scene. the heat from the fire melted the rear end of another vehicle parked in front of it, and did moderate damage to a third vehicle parked alongside the second vehicle. *ak updated 12/01/06. *jb

Recently investigated a fire on a 1996 chevrolet blazer. fire origin is at the driver side front door panel at the power mirror switch. if any one else has experienced a fire in this location please contact me at 610-392-xxxx and nhsta. *nm

On friday october 20, 2006. my son and 3 friends were leaving a friends house. when my son applied his brake to slow, the brakes failed. when they failed the engine revved completely up, throttled out and shut down the vehicle. he of course had no brakes, but now no steering, and the engine was off. not having any control, the vehicle hit a loose rock, slid into a ditch which then sent them into a series of rollovers no less than 5 no more then 7. the airbags did not deploy. when they landed 3 of the 4 doors were jammed shut. as they climb out of the vehicle, they noticed it was burning. it burned from behind the dash through the engine. i have pictures if you would like to see. the worst injury at the time was my son's shoulder, they were concerned it had a worse tear. nothing can be done to fix this vehicle. i have notified chevy and gm. i am also talking to an attorney next week. the service brake hydraulic antilock recall has caused me concern. we don't know if it was ever taken for it's repair. now gm can't even find or trace yet the vin number. he had only had it 2 weeks when we had to put it in the shop because it had to be jumped to start. then a week and a half almost 2 weeks later the brakes go out. something major went wrong, and he hadn't even had it 30 days yet. it could have killed 4 kids. i want to know what malfunctioned. *nm

Ball joint on passenger side failed with no warning. vehicle has under 75,000 and has been well maintained. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers did not work. the windshield wipers worked intermittently prior to the incident. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v159000, regarding the visibility: windshield wiper/washer. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds at night, and engaging the high/low beam switch, all interior and exterior lighting failed to illuminate without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the high/low beam dimmer switch needed to be replaced. after the replacement, the problem persisted. the manufacturer was alerted. updated 9/8/2006 - *nm updated 09/15/06. *jb

Normal driving , hard shifting, eventual transmission burn up. if caught in time simple repair for about 300 if you can find shop that will do it. i left alone. transmission will burn up and depending on vehicle, 1500 to 2700. hundreds of thousands vehicles are affected. *jb

Purchased vehicle 12/03 since then have replaced: water pump 3 times, radiator, thermostat, left upper ball joint, upper manifold gasket, main real seal. over the past 6-8 months i have noticed the braking issue several times (more than 10.) luckily none were emergency stops, however when braking due to traffic light change or stopping while going downhill, the brakes "chatter," an audible whine is produced, and it is necessary to pump the brakes before it will regain pressure and stop. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's brake lines were rusted. an independent repair shop discovered the rusted brake lines and suggested the vehicle be taken to an authorized service dealer. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. the auto insurer inspected the vehicle for possible damage caused by the towing company and determined that the leakage was due to the rusting. the brake lines were replaced and the manufacturer was contacted after the complaint was taken.

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle transmission slipped. there was a flare-up between gears, and a harsh engagement between first and second gear. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the on-board computer was inaccurate. there is a nhtsa technical service bulletin # 9774l60e08a, which pertains to the automatic transmission. the contact stated that the work was not performed upon sale of the vehicle.

(1)brake pedal went to the floor (2)pumped it about 3 or 4 times and it regained pressure, tried a few panic stops ok (3)called chevy dealer who said no recall notice, nothing done yet (*)this had also happened once about a year ago for the first time. *jb

Vehicle stalls at stop lights, stop signs, and while at stop with engine idling. outside temperature is over 70 degrees. it has been to a mechanic 5 times in the last month. parts replaced - fuel pump one year ago, mass airflow sensor, egr has been cleaned once and replaced once. throttle position sensor has been replaced. two other sensors have been replaced - problem still exists. *nm

The transmission failed with no warning. according to tsb 00-07-30-022 the 4l60e a/t will lose reverse, 2nd, and 4th gears. this is caused by a defective part in the transmission called the reaction sun shell, which was returned to me by the transmission rebuilder. the failure was not maintenance related in any way. the failure of the part was due to inadequate strength. there are numerous aftermarket reaction sun shells that are much stronger and durable than the defective gm part. this problem is widespread and could create a dangerous situation. the transmission will only shift from 1st to 3rd if you accelerate quickly in 1st then let off the accelerator. i pulled on to a high speed highway and could only maintain 25 mph with no place to pull over, until i realized that it would shift to 3rd if you let off the accelerator. several vehicles had to swerve to avoid hitting mine. this can create a dangerous situation if someone tries to turn around and needs reverse or needs to drive at high speed such as on a limited access highway. gm should recall all vehicles that the tsb applies to. they know about the situation but do not want to issue a recall because it would cost them too much money. *jb

Have 96 blazer with intermittent windshield wipers----dealer refused to repair and said that there is a 70,000 mile limit. *nm

On march 8, 2006, the right rear tire went flat when i was returning home from northern virginia. this is the second time this has happened. again, there was nothing in the road; i heard a popping noise, which was then followed by the tire going flat noise. again i was able to pull over and get the tire changed (michelin tire). *nm

On november 20, 2005, the left rear tire went flat when i was returning home from northern virginia. there was nothing in the road; i heard a pinging noise, which was then followed by the tire going flat noise. i was able to pull over and change the tire (michelin tire). *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the dash panel warning light illuminated indicating there was a lack of abs at 3mph while brake pressure was applied. although the vehicle adequately stopped, there were no antilock brakes. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, but no repairs were made. there is a nhtsa recall, #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt: the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. there were problems with the abs system. a loud squeaking noise came from the brakes , and when the brake pedal was pressed the noise became louder. there was extended stopping distance that was caused by the abs. also, the abs light illuminated until the back brake pads and cylinders were replaced. this remedied the abs light from being illuminated, but the consumer was still hearing the loud squeaking noise, and was still having extended stopping distances. while the brakes were being repaired the second time the brake specialist referred him to general motors for the brake problem. there is recall 99i006000 safety improvement campaign for this year, make, and model of vehicle, for the service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock brakes. however, this vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak

The alternators have to keep being replaced. since i've bought the truck, it has had 5 alternators put on. ac delco brand. the truck has 81,000 miles on it so far. when the alternators go bad there are no warning lights that come on and once it dies the truck cuts off. *nm

Dt: this was the second complaint consumer filed on same issue on same vehicle. this was the second time vehicle had malfunctioned, and consumer did not have the odi number for the original failure. consumer stopped at a red light with vehicle in drive engine rpms red lined and brake pedal went to the floor. vehicle then started pulling away and going through red light. consumer pulled vehicle into park and vehicle stopped moving, and engine red lined until it stopped on its own after about two seconds. consumer tapped the gas pedal a few times with vehicle in park and vehicle went back to normal idle. when this happened consumer was not in the same place as the last time but vehicle acted exactly the same as last time.*ak

Dt: contact stated drivers side airbag failed to deploy on two separate occasions. the first incidentoccurred in october, 2003. contact's vehicle was almost at a complete stop when it was hit in the rear end by a vehicle going approximately 45-50 mph. the service dealer could not find the problem with the airbag as to why it did not deploy. on the second occasion in october, 2004, contact's vehicle hit another vehicle in the rear part while going about 40-45 mph, because the brakes to stop his vehicle. a certified mechanic stated it was a malfunction in the airbag system. the dealership ran a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the airbag problem, but could not determine what the cause for non deployment of the airbag. *ak

Dt: the consumer has a 1996 chevrolet blazer. the vehicle's frame cracked at one of the welds under the front wheel. the consumer noticed this about 2 weeks ago. the consumer has never received any recalls on the vehicle. *ak manufacturer and dealership not willing to provide free assistance. *tt

Drivers side door always sagged down a bit. hinges eventually failed requiring hinges to be replaced. due to this problem, the latch catch also failed. both required new parts and welding to make the door operable as door would no longer latch shut. i literally had to tie the door shut to take it for repairs. in reviewing your site, i also have had similar problems as many other blazer owners (hood latch mechanism failed; upper ball joints needed replaced; too many problems with this vehicle to list here). i am told by the repair shop that the door hinge issue is quite common among chevrolet/gm products.

Dt: the problem began in march 1996. the vehicle has an air bag light that stays on. had a front end collision in october 2004, and air bags did not deploy. the speed at the time of impact was 45 mph. no airbags at all deployed, vehicle is equipped with the driver's air bag only. occupant was wearing seat belt. air bag light was on prior to accident. dealership is not able to identify or repair the air bag light that stays on. there are invoices.*ak

Purchased 1996 chevy blazer 1/15/04 from carmax. experienced frequent issues with heating and cooling. 3/22/05 1st mechanic found no trouble for 2 days, then determined thermostat was bad. 2nd mechanic replaced thermostat. broke down twice due to pressure in cooling system forcing radiator hoses off. 6/4/05 mechanic reseated hoses & clamps, replaced radiator cap, and flushed system. 25 miles away from shop temp shot up to 260 degrees and blew all fluid out. tried refilling and water is rushing out of the radiator end caps as fast as we're filling it. there's an extremely high level of sludge that appears to be dex-cool related in the overflow tank and has also been seen in the fluids that have been draining during breakdowns.

1996 chevrolet s-10 blazer engine started revving while consumer was stopped with brake pedal depressed.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle started to move forward into the intersection. when he placed the gear into park everything returned to normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. no mechanical or electrical failure could be found nor were any trouble codes stored in the computer. *jb *nm

Dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and the air bag failed to deploy. the consumer was traveling 40-45 mph at the time of accident. the air bag light was on at time of accident. frontal impact occurred. the consumer was wearing his seat belt at the time of impact. in wet conditions, the brakes did not grab and the consumer experienced extended stopping distance. *jb consumer states that the air bag system has always been a problem every since the purchase of the vehicle. consumer feels that this is a safety issue and it need to be addressed. vehicle is out of warranty and can not be repaired because of it.*sb

Recently had turn signal problems, hazard light problems and brake light problems. could not get front, right turn signal to turn off, could not get hazard lights to turn off, after maneuvering a bobby pin into the hazard light switch i temporarily fixed these two problems. i recently discovered that i do not have all 3 of my brake lights. i do not have the two side brake lights just the top one. i think that because all of these are problems are electrical they are tied into one another. no consequences yet, but am worried about the brake lights and them causing an accident.*ak

Problem with four wheel drive system on 1996 chevrolet blazer. *bf the vehicle' 4-hi is no longer working. two year prior to this incident 4-hi would go in an d out on it's own while the consumer was driving. the consumer contacted the manufacturer to see if any recalls existed, but none did. *nm

Shortly after i purchased my 1996 chevy 4x4 blazer, the air conditioner stopped working. after getting this serviced, and not using it during the winter months. i took it in to have it checked again and was told the condenser was bad and would have to be replaced. this has not only happened on this vehicle, but also on the chevrolet truck we had owned before. while talking with the mechanic he said that he has work on lots of chevys with trouble in the condenser. i think this matter should be researched and taken care of. *jb

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving. owner had to put the vehicle into neutral in order to stop. owner will notify manufacturer.*ak

Front upper ball joint failure, replacement required, parts not available*ak

While driving at 60 mph the front right wheel completely disengaged from the vehicle. there were no injuries. please provide any further information. *jb. consume rclaimed wheel fell off, and son could have been killed. *ak

Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. while applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. a banging noise was heard coming from the front. vehicle drove roughly. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. mechanic determined that both front driver's side and passenger's side ball joints, and abs module needed to be replaced. *ak

While driving 55 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. it struck a retaining cement wall. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. the impact caused the consumer to strike the steering wheel, cracking it. *ak

On september 5, 2004, my husband, mother, 8 year old son, 4 year old daughter, and 1 year old son, were stranded in the emergency lane on i-66 east in fairfax county, va with a broken fuel pump. while waiting for a tow truck they were hit by a drunk driver who was traveling at approximately 100 mph. the blazer flipped onto its side and skidded a great distance, before finally coming to rest upside down. my 4 year old daughter was seriously injured when the back seat, and the front seat broke and sandwiched her in between the two. she broke her jaw when she was slammed into the small handle above the rear right passenger side door. she also suffered a broken wrist and broken arm when she was thrown into the door. when the back seat broke it caused her to hit the headset of the broken front seat which in turn caused some of her teeth to go through her bottom lip. my mother who was sitting in the front passenger seat was injured when the roof did not hold up in the crash and suffered thankfully what was classified as "minor" injuries, but could have very well been major injuries because the entire right side from front to back did not hold up in the accident. i do have many pictures of what was left of my blazer, from many different angles both inside and out. i am deeply troubled by the fact that both seats broke, and the roof did not hold up at all. my 8 year sitting in the rear center seat had a laceration and concussion, my 1 year old sitting in the rear drivers side seat had no injuries, and my husband in the drivers seat suffered minor head and shoulder injuries. granted this could have been much worse, but i expected a lot more out of the blazer than what actually happened. *jb

While driving the ball joints separated and broke. consumer contacted the dealer. was told she would have to pay. however, consumer found out through the manufacturer that her vehicle was included in the recall. manufacturer contacted the dealer to let them know that consumer was included, and they need to repair the vehicle. however, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was still in the shop. *ak

I have a 1996 chevrolet blazer with about 60,000 miles on it. i have already had to replace the front end parts about 4-5 times. with out fixing this everytime it would be impossible to drive the car. the steering becomes loose, and there is much play in the steering wheel.*ak

Whenever the vehicle was shifted into drive from a start position or from reverse to drive, the hatchback popped open. *jb

Hood release cable broke at lever inside vehicle. t approx. 50mph while entering highway hood opened and smashed windshield. safety catch did not engage.repairs are in process.*ak

Ball joints were designated as possibly beginning defective, but were not replaced. repairs would only be made after the joint failed, even with proper maintenance. *jb

While driving at 80 mph and attempting to pass another vehicle throttle stuck open. consumer depressed the brakes, but there was no response. also, emergency brakes failed to respond as well. to avoid a collision with another vehicle consumer detoured into a dry river bed. vehicle finally stopped on its top against a fence.*ak

The abs light illuminated and there was a smell of gas. the manufacturer has been contacted and there was a recall on these items and they have been repaired per the manufacturer. *jb the windshield wiper motor was intermittent, the hatchback light was intermittent and the internal light was intermittent. recall# 03v159000 and 96v234000. *sc

The wheels were not seated properly on this particular trailer. when trailer was being pulled at any speed the hubs overheated. this caused the axel to be damaged beyond repair. *ak

I have a 1996 chevrolet blazer.three of the seatbelts are malfunctioning. the drivers seat belt buckle quit working.the front driver and passenger and the rear passenger seat belt retractors also quit working. *ak

Consumer received several recalls for 1996 chevrolet s10 blazer. *mr the vehicle's heating/cooling system and transmission failed prematurely. during a routine check the consumer noticed that the dex cool coolant had turned into a reddish clay-like substance. given the condition of the coolant the consumer proceeded to flush the system. after the system was flushed both the radiator and heater core began to leak. the transmission also failed and as a result only first gear and reverse were operational. the dealer replaced the transmission with a rebuilt one and replaced the vcm. *nm

Brake failure. brake work done several times including recall of abs. which is not included in repair cost. the vehicle was involved in an accident on july 9 2002. the brakes failed without warning at slow speed on surface street resulting in a three car collision one vehicle was totaled. accident costs not included. minor injury to drivers of two of the vehicles. contacted gm and was told that recall work had been done and so would not take any responsiblily etc. vehicle has been parked since as unable to verify what actual problem is. brakes failed again when the autobody repair shop took it in for brake check prior to returning to us.

I was just involved in "rear-ender" in which i could not get my blazer to stop. the vehicle in front of me suddenly stopped to turn left. that seemed okay because i knew i had plenty of time to stop. however, as i was applying the brakes, it felt like the abs was releasing the brakes causing my blazer to roll right into the rear the explorer in front of me. this is extrememly frustrating because i had my vehicle in for an abs recall earlier this year.

Our blazer started over heating, we had it flushed due to a mud looking sluge in the cooling system and a new thermostat put in. about a month later it started over heating again. we again had it flushed and another new thermostat put in. a few weeks later it again over heated we had it towed in and found out that this time it had caused the motor to blow. we contacted gm they said it was not their proublem it was dexcool, we contacted dexcool and they said it was gm's proublem. we got the run around so we contacted the atty generals office and filled a complaint with them.

Upper ball joint breakage at 55mph. *ak

Windshield wipers... recentley i have been having many problems with the wipers working. the other night i was in tionesta pa. driving up a mountain in a bad rain storm...the wipers completely stopped and this time i could not get them to come back on. i hit my brakes just in time before i went down over the mountain. since i can not drive this vehicle. it has been raining and the wipers now do not work. i checked on recalls and seen that my vehicle was on the list for windshield wiper defects. how do i get this problem resolved? *ak

The radiator and cooling system on my 1996 chevrolet balzer gets rusty and clogged every couple of years. in 1998 the whole radiator was taken out and boiled. in 2001 the cooling system was flushed again due to rust and clogging. and now, april 2004, the system has clogged again and causes engine overheat. gm uses dex cool which is supposed to last five years, but every couple of years this coolant seems to clog the system and requires an overhaul costing around $400. *la

Upper ball joint collasped, luckily the car was being driven @ low speed or this could have been a very serious accident!!!!*ak

Recall no.#98v150001, windshield wiper wiring: the consumer took the vehicle in for a recall repair. less than two weeks have past and the recalled work needs to be redone. *nm

While driving at any speed vehicle drifted to the right. vehicle was taken to the dealer for an examination, and mechanic determined that the lower ball joints needed replacement.*ak

On several occasions, the blazer suffers from sudden acceleration as i depressed the brake pedal. it has happened at least 6 times in the last year. i have also noticed the sudden acceleration when i come to a full stop at a stoplight.

After the consumer parked the vehicle it was discovered that anti freeze had a thick muddy texture in the radiator. this condition caused the vehicle to overheat on numerous occasions. consumer has flushed the radiator three times within the last six months. the dealer examined the vehicle, could not find the cause of the problem.*ak

1996 chev blazer, we have replaced the alternator twice, the battery 3 times and if it is not started and or driven every day, then we have to jump it ? what can the problem be. it only has 55,000 miles on it. i drove it all week and on saturday, did not drive it on sunday and monday morning i had to get it jumped. this has been going on for sometime ? i have taken it to my local dealer and another mechanic and all they want to do is put another alternator on it. i don't want to pay for a 3rd alternator ????? help !!!!! we have check all interor lights and they have not been left on. what is draining the batery and or alternator ??? we also have the gurgling noise in complaint # 735807. thanks alice m. eads. *ak

Coolent leak at intake manifold . *ak

Upper and lower ball joints failed. *ak

Most of the problems that surfaced had already been repaired at least once. *ph most of the problems had already been repaired at least once under warranty and have recurred. the a/c seal leaked and needed a pump. there were problems with the idler pulley, oil filter lines, crank shaft,door hinges, power steering, throttle positioner sensor 2, left front axle seal, and the differential side covers. *sc *mr *jb

Intake manifold gasket leak...paid over $700 for replacement. three days later, the water pump broke. the dealership said it was a common occurence when the intake manifold gasket is replaced, and now wants to charge me over $350 to fix the water pump.*ak

When driving over bumps the anti lock brakes would lock up causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. *ak *sc *jb

Good morning, i am writing in regards to the issue outlined below. i have cut and pasted the email i received from general motors in regards to my inquiry about intermittent wipers on our 1996 s-10 blazer. as i emailed back to general motors, our vehicle has over 70,000 miles (exclusion of special policy 02054); however, i a few concerns: 1) general motors replaced a defective part with another defective part. 2) general motors is using the age/mileage of a vehicle to avoid replacing a defective item that is a major safety issue - causing reduced visibility. i would appreciate your clarification on this issue. thank you for your assistance! best regards, charles beck email from general motors: thank you for contacting the chevrolet customer assistance center. we appreciate your owning a 1996 blazer and we apologize for your dissatisfaction and frustration over the repairs that have been needed on the windshield wipers. your blazer was included in the recall for the windshield wipers that was issued in 1998. this repair was completed on your vehicle in december of 1998. now it appears that your blazer may be included in special policy #02054, which covers wiper failure due to a cracked circuit board: some customers of 1996-1997 chevrolet blazer, s10 pickup vehicles not involved in recall 98043 may experience a windshield wiper failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (112,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership, or for those vehicles currently outside of this coverage, until february 29, 2004. the repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. we have created a computer file, 1-172249532, to notate your concerns. *ak

I have had to change the oil coolant lines on my 1996 s-10 blazer 5 times since i have owned the auto. i purcheased it in 1998. it was still under warranty then, and the first time they did the work free of charge. since then, every 12-18 months i find oil dripping in my garage, and i am told it is these lines. i have been told by 3 different mechanics that these vehicles are notorious for this problem. can't anything be done!!

Upon making a right turn while pulling into a driveway front wheels turned inward and fell off. the upper/lower ball joints wore out prematurely, causing the failure.*ak

Vehicle engine caught on fire while driving.*mr the consumer stopped at middle ridge service plaza and noticed smoke coming from the engine. the fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher. damage to the vehicle consisted of hoses, wires and insulation under hood. consumer had no recent engine problems. *ph *jb

Ball joint separated and control arm need to be replaced. *la

My 1996 chevrolet blazer with less than 53,000 miles has no heat and started overheating. i took it for service and was informed that the dexcool that was guaranteed for 100,000 miles had failed. the radiator was partially blocked and the heater core was blocked. both the radiator and the heater core need to be replaced because of the sludge and rust that was in the cooling system. *la

I own a 1996 chevy blazer i have seen recalls on the upper ball joints but this vehicle wears the ball joints out way more than a regular vehicle should i would have to say this is the sixth set of ball joints that were put on and i don't think i should be required to keep paying for these expensive repairs. *la

Upper ball joints separated, causing the front wheel to vibrate while driving at any speed. recall 95v080000 dealt with this issue; but, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model and vin. *ak

The front tire fell off due to failure of lower control arm. *nlm

Rear window wiper motor does not work properly. either it won't start or will not stop unless you disconnect the main battery. *la

Applied brakes while two car lengths behind another car in traffic on freeway, going about 25 mph. brake pedal went to floor, car did not stop until it hit car in front of us. while braking on wet pavement, or rr tracks, or uneven pavement the abs fails and pedal goes to floor. at my expense i took car to gmc dealership to check brakes. i was told car had no open recalls. they looked at abs and said there were no errors coming up. gmc said brake pads were worn - they were replaced 6 months ago, and then again about 30 days prior to accident. mechanic took us on test drive over uneven pavement, we tried to brake, and abs went to floor, stopping was extremely delayed. we were told that was "normal". he also said that if we had gmc brake pads then we would have been able to stop better. opened call with gmc and was told that due to mileage of car there was nothing they could do. how can a car be considered safe to drive if the brakes don't work? gmc recall 99i006000 describes this exact problem we experienced. i was told my car had this recall performed. i will take car to 3rd party for opinion, and then will seek legal representation. car will sit in garage until then. it's too unsafe to drive. *la

Abs brake system; consumer took vehicle to two dealers.they had no record of recalls. vehicle grabbed/released/ kept sliding, and would not stop. *ak

My windshield wipers on my 1996 chevy blazer failed intermittently. some days, they will not start up, other days they stop while i am driving and other days they work fine. i contacted gm but they told me that there was a recall, but my vehicle already had the replacement part installed. i felt that this is a major safety problem that could lead to accidents or fatalities. *la

While driving at 30mph on a well paved road, heard a loud bang. two seconds later, another loud noise was heard, and the blazer tilted to the left like have a blown tire. luckily, we were going at slow speed and managed to pull the blazer to the curb. after told to the nearby service station, the mechanic said the upper ball joint on the front driver side was pulled off the socket. subsequently, the wheel rim was cut and tire was blown. after learning that there was a recall of this kind on 1996 blazer, i called gm and gave the vin. the customer service said my vehicle is not in the recall list and there is nothing he can do. the car is well maintained, oiled and lubricated every 3000 miles. i cannot imagine if this had happened on the free way. this is a dangerous defect that all blazer owner shall know. *la

Replaced head gaskets at 48k and again at 80k. either dexcool eats the gaskets, or the gaskets go bad and let air into the cooling system which causes the dexcool to go bad. i read a lot of complaints about dexcool, head gaskets, and 1996 blazers. there must be a connection.

In july of 2002 the upper ball joints wore out and were replaced under a factory recall order. just over one year, the upper ball joints wore out again. dealer/ manufacturer would resolve the problem free of charge. *ak *scc *jb

I have experienced several problems with my 1996 chevrolet s10 blazer including problems with my anti-lock braking system after talking to two other peolple that have experienced the same problem with the same model vehicle i decided to look for recalls and indeed there are several recalls on this model none of witch i have been informed i alond with a close friend of mine depend on our blazers to transport our child to and from school. the heater cores are also defective i believe gm is respobsible and i will hold them liable if they do not fix these defects and an accident should occur. *ak

Lower ball joint failure/ right & left side idler. also idler arm & pitman arm loose. *mr *scc *jb

I have a 96 chevy blazer with cooling problems. i have replaced the water pump 2 times in the last yr. the radiator needs to be flushed and clean about every 2 months due to slugged and rust build up. i have also had the upper ball joints break on me. *jb

While driving at 45 mph upper and lower ball joints snapped, which resulted in vehicle spinning around and almost impacting a tree. there is a recall for the upper ball joints, but not for the lower.*ak

Traveling at 45mph and had to come to a stop. brakes became very hard to push. slowly was able to stop blazer s-10. there was no early indicator that my brakes were failing. took it to the dealer and they told me the power assist booster is faulty. cost is over 600.00 to repair . *ak

Complaint regarding faulty multi-function switch in 1996 chevrolet blazer that caught on fire.*mr the multi-function switch in the consumer's vehicle caught fire and was replaced with a 2000 switch, however the switch failed the same way it was described in recall #01v364000, chevrolet admitted they installed a faulty 2000 switch in the consumer's vehicle, but the recall was by car model year and not the recall switch year *ts *jb

Consumer states "while traveling at high speeds, when the brakes were applied, brake pedal went to the floor." consumer had to pump brakes to get vehicle to stop. took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated theat"brake booster failed."*ak

The windshield wipers failed intermittently while driving which caused poor visibility. the consumer heard of a recall but was never personally notified of one. (recall # 98v150001). *scc *nlm

On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. vehicle description: mini vans. some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard. the consumer had the same problem as stated in the recall. the dealership replaced the wiper motor. *ts *jb

While applying the brakes vehicle will skid and make a knocking noise coming from driver's side tire. abs braking system light appeared on the dashboard. *ak

Both rear wheels and axles separated from the rear differential while traveling at 55 mph on highway. loss of vehicle control and braking due to severed brake lines and rear wheels separated from rear differential.body damage incurred when rear wheel and axle jammed under rear bumper.*ak

There has been a problem with brake lights for about eight months. the consumer had to maneuver the four way switch in order to get the lights to come on. dealer was contacted, and stated that the switch had to be replaced. the dealer replaced the turn signal switch. *ak *cb *nlm

1996 chevrolet blazer has had numerous problems with cooling system due to bad anti-freeze general motors used in the vehicle of this vintage. they charged me to have the system flushed out because the anti-freeze would clog the heater coils. no heater in winter. previously the vehicle was over heated and dealership replaced the thermostat and water pump plus seals and head gasket due to the engine running too hot. this is the 4th time i'm returning it and now they want me repair or replace the radiator. it is still running hot. it is my understanding from talking to the mechanics that this is a problem for vehicle of this vintage and it took a couple of years for gm to change anti-freeze manufacturers. do i have any recourse? *nlm

Windshield wiper motor experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin. *ak

Consumer was told the vehicle was not included in the recall for defective windshield wiper motors. even though the vehicle experienced the same problems. *mr *tt *jb

1996 chevrolet blazer tcc valve on transmission failed while driving on highway once vehicle warmed up after driving for a distance. appears that the same transmission on many models have similar failures and issues where it switches hard from 1st to 2nd on at. ses engine service code 1870. *nlm

The rear windshield wipers worked intermittently.*ak *cb *jb

My 1996 chevrolet blazer did not pass a state inspection due to corrosion of the upper and lower ball joints and as well that the idler arm,. the front steering and suspension must be replaced. upon searching the internet, i have discovered that this has been a serious problem with 1996 blazer's and a recall was issued. i did contact chevrolet and speak with a representative about the recall,however, after providing my vehicle's vin number, i was told that my blazer does not qualify for the recall. i feel that this is inappropriate. if my vehicle is experiencing the exact same problem discribed in the recall, then it should qualify for the remedy. *ak

While driving, the windshield wipers worked intermittently. dealer notified.*ak *ts *jb

I was driving down the highway when my 1996 chevy blazer began to smoke under the hood. the temperature gauge showed the car was not over heating. i pulled off the highway to allow the smoke to clear and pulled the hood release. after 5 minutes the car continued to smoke. i got out of the car to check under the hood. i noticed a black spot on the hood and had the sense to realize the car was on fire without trying to lift the hood. i yelled to my mother to get out of the car. i called 911 to reach the police. when they came they could not put out the fire. the policeman called the fire department to put out the fire. i thank god my 3 year old was not with me strapped in his car seat as he usually travels with me. the car was a total loss in a matter of minutes. *jb

The vehicle is equipped with abs. on multiple occasions, when i attempted to stop the vehicle the wheels locked and the vehicle went into a skid. the skid (slid) is a safety issue since it causes a reduction in steering control which could result in an accident. *tt

Transmission fluid leaking, causing to leak on exhaust and cause it to smoke. oily substance smeared on back windshield. had that fixed and it is still happening. *nlm

Moses lake fire department incident report 2003-1096. possible problem with fuel pumps installed on 1996 chevrolet blazers, causing fuel to be released from the fill tube while fueling is being accomplished. vehicle turned off at time of incident. owner reports this as the second incident involving a fuel spill during fueling--mechanical investigation indicated a problem with the fuel pump on the first incident and pump was replaced. *jb

All oxygen sensor failed transmission slipping. 13 sensors fail. *jb

My rear windshield wiper stopped functioning. the dealer informed me that it was the result of a burned out motor.

Dealer replaced heater core due to leak and found sludge in cooling system (dex cool). heater core replaced and system flushed 4 times. heater core replaced again on 1/19/03, water pump replaced in 2/03. radiator has large leak 5/22/03. sludge visible in radiator and overflow bottle. dealer/gm indicates problem with sludge build up caused by owner not maintaining system. head gasket replaced in 2001 and windshield wiper circuit board in 2001 (bad solder joint) - gm indicated the windshield wiper problem not associated with vin number. all costs out of pocket. *nlm

I own a 1996 chevrolet blazer which i purchased new in 1996. it now has 59,000 miles on it. we have regularly scheduled maintenance done on the car, along with scheduled oil changes, checking belts, hoses, etc. we are constantly having our brakes repaired/replaced. last year we needed to have a brake booster replaced which cost us over $700 and today we were told that our "entire" cooling system is corroded...$1,900. at 59,000 miles i certainly don't think this should have happened. *nlm

Mirror control switch fire on a 1996 chevrolet blazer. *nlm

While driving the vehicle caught on fire and large flames came from under the hood. *nlm

The vehicles front spindle broke which resulted in loss of control. *nlm

Windshield wipers front & rear failed, water pump quit, drive shaft broke, ball joints right front broke, heater quit, air conditioner quit. drivers side rear view mirror fell off, steering problems, brake problems, universal joints worn out, cracked front rotors,etc. *jb

I've been told that chevrolet blazer 97 and newer have been recalled for bad wiper motors. i own a 96 chevrolet blazer and need to replace it also. this has been occurring off and on now for 6 months, i thought it was the fuse at first, swapped vehicles, etc... now i've been told that there was a recall on the 97's, however, i'll need to pay for my repair. sounds like the same problem to me. i don't know why they aren't all recalled. *nlm

The windshield wipers failed. *jb

The heater switch started to smoke, because the electrical system failed. *jb

The windshield wipers failed intermittently. a recall was issued but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. *nlm the dealer didn't honor recall#98v150001. scc

Seat belt- the locking mechanism has come out of its housing. *jb

The vehicle wipers failed intermittently. one occasion the wipers stopped working while it was raining. the dealer has been contacted. *nlm

The windshield wipers on my 1996 chevy blazer stopped unexpectedly. i contacted two chevy dealers about the problem. each said the problem was common, but only 1997 blazers are under recall. my 1996 blazer has the same mechanism as the 1997 blazer. i wrote to chevrolet and was told only 1997's were under recall, which i already knew. i would like this defective equipment replaced. this can cause an accident.*jb

After having problems with the windshield wipers since the purchase of our 1996 blazer in 8/2002, they completely quit working during a rainstorm while traveling on friday feb 16. there is a recall for a similar problem with blazers but after calling a local dealer i was told it did not apply to our veicle. the windshield wipers now instead of working intermitantly do not work at all and make a buzzing noise.

Steering problems since vehicle acquired. reported to dealer in 2001, response "unable to replicate customer concern." went to another dealership when problem persisted (2002). upper ball joint replaced under recall. returned to dealer because alignment not completed, advised that lower ball joint also bad and not covered by recall but was in similar condition as upper. did not align at that time either. attempted contact with gm, they declined to replace, repair or further investigate (ref# 1-78000118). *nlm

I have a 1996 blazer with only 56000 miles on it and the vehicle control unit and the abs module shorted out costing 1700.00. the car is still young. i did a search for the problem on the internet and over 200 other people posted the same problem. this also happened in my 1993 blazer. we currently have 5 cars 4 of them are chevrolet but hopefully that number will decrease, well im sure it will if we keep having problems

The vehicle continued to run out of gas, due to a gas gauge that was not registering gas intake. *jb

1. anti-lock brake controller bad 2. air conditioner compressor leaks out all refrigerant 3. head lights are so bad, you can not see the road hardly at all. *jb

Just brought 96 blazerls with 82,000 in dec.02. was told that the only problem was they had to have the transmission replaced at 20,000. well,83,000 miles the heater was on hot blowing when i noticed that it turn cold and the gage went to the red zone. i immediately turn swiches off on the blower it went back to normal. two days later it happen again but i turn off the heater and blower completely it went back to normal. we thought the termostact got stuck and replaced it . at that time we notice that it was gel up over the termostact, after replacing it , we tested drove it and it still did the same thing again. we looked at the radiator and found that it was gel up and look like rubber. we then decided to check the fluid in the transmission we noticed that the dipped stick was rusted on the outside and was rusted the length of the stick the fluid was rusted. we will now have to flushed the radiator and transmission. i had checked your site and found no recalls or service bulletins on the geling and transmissions before buying. tell today when i decided to checked out complaints and found that there was 54 and couple with the same problems of geling and transmission problems. so i decided to check out 98 because my sisterinlaw had just brought one and no recalls or service bulletins but they are compalints of cool heating (probably from geling anitifreeze) and transmissions being replaced once ,twice and i guy 3 times. so i check 2001 and they was someone else replacing a transmission. something is very wrong when there is geling of antifreeze from 96 to 98 and replacing transmissions left and right since 96. to me chevrolet has a bad transmission problems and geling problems in these blazers getting away with it. from now on i'll check out complaints before recalls or service bulletins there's the consumers eyes and ears.

Twice, 2 different batteries have leaked acid from the positive terminal melting the battery cable. both batteries were ac delco/part no. 19001628. 2nd battery was installed 01/12/00. ph

Consumer stated hatch back latch becomes loose in result of exhaust fumes entering into vehicle. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. ts

The consumer stated that while driving, the left front upper ball joint separated from the vehicle, causing the tire/wheel problems. scc

Consumer stated vehicle over heated, due to a blown head gasket.*jb

Consumer stated vehicle's windshield wipers come on intermittently. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts

The upper and lower ball joints failed. *dt *jb

Defective top and bottom ball joints.

Consumer states that when applying the anti lock brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. ts

Consumer is concern that airbag may not deploy in an impact due to a defected diagnostic energy reserve module. ts

Airbag module is defective due to a diagnostic energy reserve module dropping below normal. consumer feels airbag may not deploy.this is a safety related defect. ts...*ak

Michelin tires did not last 20,000 miles, they lasted 17,000 miles, radiator cooling system clogged up at about 25,000 miles, door light will come on and off at times, possible electrical problem, dealer found not problem

Windshield wipers will randemly stop operating, recently the problem has become worse, same porblem seen in campaign 98v150001

Dealership is refusing to do recall for the upper ball joint, unless vehicle has already experience the defect stated in the recall. ts

Consumer states ball joints are constantly failing. consumer has had to replace them twice. a recall was initiated, but consumer's vin was not included. related recalls 01v200000 and 01i018000. *ak right front wheel fell off as a result of the faulty ball joints. there was squeaking noise on turns due to idler arm failure. front pads worn out and rotors failed, both were replaced. *yh

At 33000 miles radiator malfunction causing the vehicle to overheat, coolant was corroded. the radiator and engine was flushed and the water pump replaced and new coolant put in.

Consumer took vehicle in to have tires serviced, and was told at that time that their was a recall on his vehicle for the upper ball joint. consumer had never received any notification. consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was given the run-a-round, but they never sent him the recall letter. now the manufacturer is fusing to send the letter stated that the vehicle has past the mileage. ts

Enough oil is not being supplied to engine. dealer has been notified, please provide further information. *mr

Nhtsa# 01 i 018 000 & 01 v 200 000/ball joint separation: consumer states that the left front upper ball joint separated and causing loss of steering. dealer contacted and informd that the vehicle was not cover under the vin#. feel free to provide any further information. *mr

Consumer states that transmission fluid started leaking onto the ground and down the exhaust pipe. consumer states vehicle started to fill with smoke and caught fire. consumer states that the gear shifter came off in comsumer hand from the heat. please provide any further information. mr

Consumer had problems with the upper ball joints. also stated that while driving the upper ball joint separated and the tire fell off. dealer was contacted. dealer fixed and knows about the problem but the vehicle was fixed under warranty. ph wheel and upper ball joints were replaced. *tt

Rear middle seatbelt buckle will no longer latch. vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak

While recall repairs on upper ball joints were done, mechanic noticed lower ball joints were worn out as well.*ak

While driving at normal speed two front wheels suddenly went to right, and consumer hit a stone wall. please provide any further information.*ak

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. a recall has issued on similar vehicles; however, this vehicle is not included due to vin. manufacturer has been noticed. please provide further information.*ak

While driving in rain windshield whpers stopped working, unable to see, almost causing an accident.dealer contacted.*ak

While applying brakes at low speed, intermittently brake pressure caused pedal to harden. more pressure needed to be applied on brake pedal to get vehicle to stop. dealer was not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*aki

While driving 45mph heard a popping noise .*ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak the wipers were not working at all. consumer had to drive without working wipers. consumer was informed that there is a recall for this defect but this vehicle is not affected due to vin. consumer wound up paying out of pocket for the repairs. *jg

While driving at 5-10 mph consumer tried to slow down, and when applying brakes vehicle made a buzzing noise,and did not stop. vehicle ran into another vehicle. *akconsumer explains that there was plenty of room for the vehicle to come to a complete stop but because of the defect with the brakes, consumer hit the vehicle in front. it was as if vehicle was operating on ice. consumer is convinced that this is a problem straight from the factory. *jg

At 30 mph accelerator pedal got stuck, consumer applied more pressure and pedal went to the floor. then, got stuck in that position. consumer had to apply brakes hard, shifted to neutral, and shut off engine. dealer stated the engine was damaged, and had to be replaced.*ak

Windshield wipers will work intermittently with no warning. cause unknown dealer notified.*ak

Windshield wiper motor will go out while driving. dealer notified. *ak the windshield wipers may or may not always turn on. they will go out while driving, then they may turn back on after a period of time. *scc

While driving engine does not heat up to proper temperature in the winter months, and in summer months it overheats. chevrolet has admitted to the problem, but will not do anything about it. please provide any further information. *ak

Radiator clogged with gunk caused vehicle to overheat. this has reoccurred within a year after dealership repaired the problem. please describe details. *ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently. windshield wipers stop while driving in rain. cause is unknown. dealer has been contacted. *ak there is a recall, 98v150001, regarding the same problems consumer is having, but vehicle is not affected because of vin. *jg

Vehicle was turned on and lunged forward while in park. this was the first time happening.*ak

While pulling outside of driveway, left front wheel fell off. dealership is aware of problem.*ak *tt

While driving and using windshield wipers they became inoperative, resulting in driver developing a blurry sight. dealer has been notified. mechanic stated there was recall. 98v150001; however, consumer's vehicle did not fall under recall due to vin. *ak

While driving and using window wipers they malfunctioned. dealer has been notified. mechanic has confirmed there was a recall 98v150001, however, this vehicle did not fall under recall due to vin. *ak

Windshield wipers work only intermittently. this vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 due to vin. *ak

While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the vehicle started shaking out of control. nlm

While driving the vehicle in wet condittions, the windshield wipers become very sporadic and inoperatable. causes driver to have poor visibility while driving. nlm

There is a constant oil leak coming from under the hood, mechanic states oil gasket malfunctioned. *ak *jb

Abs light was illuminated when vehicle was taken to the dealership for service of recall campaign 99v193000. when consumer took possession of vehicle abs light was still illuminated on instrument panel. dealership informed consumer not to worry about the light. when brakes were applied the pedal was normal; however there was extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. vehicle is at dealership. please provide further informationdditional information / documentation. *ak

Steering wheel is looser and unresponsive than normal. driver then received a recall letter 01v200000 concerning ball joints. consumer feels this is the cause of the problem. consumer contacted dealer, and vehicle was not covered.*ak consumer was informed that the manufacturer would replaced the ball joints if the vehicle was less than 8 yeasr old or if the mileage was less than 100,000 miles however consumer was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall.*yd

Dip stick is extremely rusty. consumer feels rust that build up could be a result of dirt falling into the oil pan. dealer has been contacted. please give any further details. *ak

Brake lights are not functioning properly due a malfunction within brake light switch. dealer replaced brake light switch twice in a two month period which did not correct the probelm. please give any further details.*ak

Engine check light illuminated, resulting in hard shifting from first to second gear. dealership reviewed vehicle; however found no defect, and suggested to have transmission replaced. *ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently, dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

While at an inspection station lower ball joints malfunctioned. vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and they replaced lower ball joints. *ak although there is a recall for replacing the upper ball joints - 01v200000 - the lower ball joints were replaced at owners expense, consumer also received letter from gm regarding replacement of upper ball joints. *tt

Windshield wipers fail intermittently during inclement weather which reduces visibility of driver. dealership determined vehicle was not included in recall campaign 98v150001. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak

Windshield wipers failed during a hard rain while driving. windshield wipers were recalled, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. dealer was notified.*ak

While traveling on the highway vehicle accelerated without prior warning, dealership is aware of the problem.*ak. consumer stated when she took her foot off the accelerator to slow the vehicle down, the vehicle stayed at the same speed, consumer tried downshifting and pumping the brakes, she had to slam on the brakes and use the emergency brake to slow the vehicle down enough to get off of the freeway, consumer stated the dealer replaced the accelerator cable, brakes, shoes, calipers and rotors.*jb

Nhtsa recall 01v20000/manufacturer's recall 01048; got notice about upper and lower control arms malfunctioning. dealer only repaired upper control arm. dealer also admitted that lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak consumer is upset that ball joints failed so soon. *tt

Windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall 98v150000. *ak *yh

Rear safety belts do not function when placing child's car seat, they loosen up, and do not lock belt.*ak

While driving at 50 mph front left wheel collapsed, and consumer lost control of vehicle. contacted dealer ,and dealer was taking a look at vehicle. *ak

Consumer received a letter from chevrolet regarding a program to replace upper ball joints, but the lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well.*ak

While driving windshield wipers became inoperable. they completely shut down. please provide any further information.*ak

While at a stop light vehicle was rearended by another vehicle. seat belt failed to restrain driver. driver suffered minor injuries.*ak

While driving 45 mph, another vehicle pulled out in front. driver applied brakes, but hit and t-boned other vehicle. driver's airbag did not deploy. driver suffered severe injuries.*ak

While driving, vehicle veers to the left, as if out of alignment. upon putting foot on brakes to slow down, vehicle did not stop. consumer had an accident, there were two injuries. *ak consumer states rear axle seal is leaky, when stopping vehicle or slowing, the brake pedal gives way, air bag failed. *yd

While driving fuel line connecting to gas tank fell off and the vehicle started to leak fuel. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to vin. feel free to provide any further information. *ak

Lower ball joints components are very bad. cause unknown. please provide any further information.*ak

When vehicle is driven at night with headlights on high beams do not sufficently brighten the road. low beams are brighter. dealer has been contacted. please give any further details.*ak

Transmission slips when shifting to 2 nd and to 3 rd gears. please provide additional information.*ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently. sometimes wipers won't shut off, have to shut vehicle down to turn wipers off. dealer contacted. *ak

Windshield wipers work only intermittently. vehicle has not been taken to a dealership yet. *ak

When filling with gas, interior of vehicle smells for at least 10-15 minutes.

An electrical short circuit occurs within radio which causes radio to malfunction. *ak the consumer states that the radio was defective and the volume could not be turned off. *yh

When applying brakes in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. please provide further details if needed. *ak

Vehicle was involved in frontal collision at 20 mph. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. please provide further details if needed. *ak

While driving 20 mph, steering wheel locked, causing driver to lose control of vehicle, resulting in a collision.*ak consumer stated the brakes also failed, airbag failed to deploy, and power steering fluid was also leaking.*slc

Engine coolant at 50,000 miles turned to a muddy substance. 1 yr later and 30,000 miles it has happened again. the dealer did a power flush at the 50,000 and gm covered 2/3rds of bill now i am told i must change heater core and power flush again at a cost of over $800. . gm will not cover any expense. it is said that my anti freeze should last 100,000 miles ,as you can see it did not last 50,000 miles. *cb

Total loss of braking system while driving. no response from abs. *ak

While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers failed intermittently. (especially in the rain) *nlm *scc

Vehicle's abs braking system failed while driving with no warning. *ak

Back seat belt did not lock when vehicle was hit. explain in more details. *ak

While driving 50-55mph the right rear wheel came off, the bolt had sheared off and the 2 lug and a part of the bolt found inside the wheel. *ak

Rear windows. vehicle vibration occurs when rolling one window down. *ak

The weld broke on the front sway bar. please describe . *ak

Anti-lock brake failure, when brakes where applied pedal goes to floor and goes to the right. tt

The rear windows are too dark, reducing vision of driver to indentify any following vehicles. *ak

Design: mis-position of engine valve seals causes excessive oil consumption; also, leakage at valve seals could cause fire. tt

Oil sensor is defective, oil indicator light comes on intermittently. tt

Abs brakes; all components of abs brakes replaced; brakes locked up turning truck sideways hopping until complete stop. please describe details. *ak

Non adjustable head restraint is not designed with sufficent height to accommodate taller people. tt

Abs brakes, when brakes are applied very hard to right, cause loss of control, intermitterly loss of effectiveness. *ak

During frontal collision air bag did not deploy. please explain in more detail. *ak

Flames coming from drivers side of vehicle. caused by short in power seat motor. *ak

Abs system failure, partial loss of braking at speeds less than 20 mph. tt *jb

Airbag did not deploy during front end collision; hit front/side by another moving vehicle 25 to 30 mph. tt

Abs system failure, excessive pedal drive with no pulsing, total loss of brakes. tt

Abs light on instrument panel came on. dealership examined vehicle and determined that brake lines had corroded, allowing brake fluid to leak from vehicle. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak

Consumer stated the windshield wipers work intermittently, there is a recall, however vehicle is not affected due to vin. *ak *yh

Fuel pump has been replaced 3 times. consumer feels there is a problem with fuel pump. please provide any further informtation.*ak

Transmission gets water in it and keeps rusting. contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak

Consumer received a recall notice 01v200000. dealer was willing to replace defective upper control arm, but not damaged lower control arm even though recall stated lower/upper control arm.*ak

After the 3 year warranty expired, consumer noticed cracks in the blower evaporator housing of the a/c, dealer declined repairs saying vehicle was out of warranty, therefore consumer repaired at own expense, consumer also complains of howling noise and harsh shifts.*tt

Recall 01 v 200 000/upper/lower control arm: while driving at 10 mph or less, right front wheel toed in, causing loss of right front wheel. dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall. feel free to provide any further information. *ak

Heater stopped working. *ak

Heater stopped working. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said that heater core was clogged from antifreeze because coils were too close together. dealer kets flushing out the system. please provide any further information. *ak

Consumer received recall notice 01v200000/ manufacturer's 01048 letter. consumer called dealer, and dealer referred to corporate customer service because consumer already remedied problem and was seeking reimbursement. corporate customer service and dealer stated that couldn't get reimbursed because consumer did not use chevrolet parts. also, did not see statement on documentation.*ak

Relay in engine compartment malfunctioned, resulting in a fire that spread to air conditioning unit, and into passenger's compartment. *ak

Recall 01v200000; while driving tires were wearing funny. tires were brand new. took vehicle for alignment, and was informed that both upper & lower ball joints were corroded. repairs could not be done on tires due to ball joints. manufacturer indicated this vehcle not covered under recall due to vin. *ak

When stepping on brakes pedal would go to floor and vehicle would not stop. in december of 1996 there was a grinding noise and brakes failed again. *ak consumer was in an accident on mov-1, 2001 the vehicle was toatalled due to not being able to stop vehicle.*slc

Abs braking system does'nt kick in at all. also, when applying brakes vehicle shakes and vibrates. consumer took vehicle to dealership for manufacturer's recall 9041 repairs of abs braking system. currently vehicle is worse than it was at first. *ak

Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently, manufacturer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak consumer stated all wipers freeze up at times, also window motor is inoperative.*slc

Heater stops working. dealer has been contacted for problem, and has informed consumer that heater core was clogged from anti-freeze because coils were clogged and stuck together. please provide further details.*ak

As consumer closed tailgate window shattered, no injuries. *ak

Vehicle has been aligned 4-5 times and has not been corrected. 4 months ago 4 sets of tires were purchased to correct the problem, nothing has changed. vehicle makes a clunking noise when making a hard right turn. dealer found cause of problem, but hasn't specified if it was upper or lower ball joints that needed to be replaced. consumer has contact, but would not be acknowledged because consumer didn't live in one of the states included.*ak

She was traveling on a city street and another vehicle made a turn in front of her, and she hit her rear door and broke the axle.. driver's side airbag didn't deploy. dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently. sometimes have to go under hood to shake wiring to work. consumer was concerned because this vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall # 98v150001/manufacturer's recall 98043. contacted dealer and wiring was replaced.*ak *slc

During hard braking or emergency activation of brake system there would be a rattling/chirping sound, and the brake pedal would fall to the floor, failing to activate the brakes. vehicle was serviced by the dealership four times for brake problems. also, recall 99v193000 issued in june of 2000. dealership had failed to effectively remedy the problem. *ak *jb

Anti-lock braking system is inoperative. dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer stated brakes release under hard braking, when on loose surface such as sand or wet pavement.*slc

While parked a fire started on right side of vehicle. local fire department arrived to extinguish fire. they believed that fire was caused by an electrical short. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Consumer was traveling about 45mph on a side street, and when making a right turn, upper balljoints boke. dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Recall 99v193000; abs system fails in wet or slippery road conditions. when applying brake pedal feels hard, brakes lock then release. had abs recall done, but did not remedy problem. *ak

Transmission was slipping out of gear when accelerating from stop or rpm's will rev high, but vehicle will not move as fast as it should. consumer took vehicle back to pontiac dealer where vehicle was purchased, and was told a power train control module needed to be replaced. advised consumer to go to a chevrolet dealer to perform repair because it still fell under manufacturer's warranty. consumer took vehicle to chevrolet dealer, and was told a tsb was issued for a harness jumper kit which was causing the defect. chevrolet dealer did not inspect vehicle to determine if that was the actual cause.*ak

While traveling steering was pulling to one side. dealer has been contacted, and technician replaced upper and lower ball joints. please provide furather information.*ak

An electrical short is causing dome lights and dash lights to be inoperable. also, engine service light illuminates when air conditioner is running. dealer has serviced vehicle. however, problem has reorccurred. please provide further information.*ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor visiblity. please provide further information.*ak

While driving at approximately 20 mph, there was a noise coming from front of vehicle, and it felt as if there was a flat tire. when attempting to stop, brake pedal went to the floor, and the right front wheel fell off. dealership examined vehicle and determined that upper control arm/ ball joint snapped. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Medford engine gasket blewout, and coolant ran from undernea vehicle.also, there was a noise coming from front of the vehicle due to bearings being defective. dealership was aware of problems. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision at 60mph.upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries to driver. please provide additional information.*ak

Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers worked intermittently, resulting in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak *slc

Consumer was traveling 30mph approximately three car links, and driver in front stopped suddenly. he slammed on brakes, and pedal went all the way down to the floor. dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Due to front frame of the vehicle breaking behind left front wheel vehicle was rocking back and forth during operation; in addition, to a popping and grinding noise being emitted from the vehicle. dealership has examined vehicle and was in process of repairing defect. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Front passenger and driver rear seat belts failed to work properly. driver rear failed to release enough to be used. passenger's front seat belt kept locking up without passenger using it. *ak

Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would cut off by themselves. would need to get out and jiggle them. sometimes, they come on by themselves. problem is intermittent. *ak

Consume r was pulling vehicle inside of yard and applied brakes they were hard and noisy. dealership was aware of problem. vehicle is currently at dealership. *ak

Radiator has excessive rust. dealer is aware of problem, and advised consumer to change dex coolant on a regular basis. please provide furthur details.*ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently. also, they stop functioning during performance. circuit board needs to be replaced. vehicle is not included in recall. *ak

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v193000/ manufacturer's recall 99041. dealer corrected recall work. consumer noted that after recall work was completed, and when attempting to make a normal stop or upon depressing brake pedal, brakes failed to respond, causing extended stopping distance. *ak consumer has had a fender bender due to the failure of the brakes, the dealer can not find any problems with the brake system. *slc

Windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak

When brakes were applied pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. driver sustained minor injuries. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. manufacturer will be notified.*ak

While driving 30 mph vehicle dropped down, right front upper control arm had broken. *ak the upper arm came off ball joint due to lack proper greezing. *yh

Radiator was defective, and temperature gauge was on red. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision . *note: on june 19th, the consumer called again to state that the dealership found the source of the problem for sudden acceleration in the vehicle. the dealership stated that the idle air control was the defective component and needed to be replaced. operator 920. please provide any additional information/attachment.

Windshield wipers work intermittently, they stop working during operation . dealer / manufaxcturer notified, and informed consumer vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak *slc

Consumer took vehicle in for a brake service, and asked for a rotation of tires. dealership informed him they could not rotate tires or perform a front end alignment because all of front ball joints were worn out. a chevrolet dealership mentioned that this could be the result of a bad design. *ak consumer also had front brakes replaced, consumer also had to replace all four tires due to ball joints.*jb

Recall 98v1500.0i/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently, causing in noperative wipers, and poor visibility which could lead to a vehicle crash. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under any recall. *ak

Recall 99i006000 was repaired by the dealership. however, after defect was repaired brake system will lock up, and consumer will lose control of steering. *ak vehicle stalled 2 times after driven, then shut off for 15 minutes then restarted, dealer reprogrammed ecm. front brake pads replaced, resurfaced rotors, replaced worn out brakes, during light braking during light rain, abs kicks in. rear tires worn on outside edges, consumer did not give any specific information regarding tires. *slc

Consumer had to replace brake shoes/rotors approximately 4 times since she has owned vehicle. first replacement occurred when vehicle had less than 11,000 miles on it. last occurrence involved replacement of front brake pads and rotors at 59,189 miles. *ak

Recall 99 i 006 00 & 99 v 193 000/abs brakes. vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when applying brakes. dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recalls due to vin. please provide any further details on this matter. *ak

When driving in rain windshield wipers will just stop working, they may come back on or they may not.*ak

Heating and cooling system can create a flood in engine. contacted dealer, and dealer had to flush radiator with acid flush type liquid. dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak

Ea 99022,while driving ball joints in front end failed/came out and cut rim down center, causing front wheel to collapse againt wall. *ak

While changing lanes vehicle swerved. driver stopped vehicle, and upon visual inspection noticed that ball joint broke off. *ak

Abs malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified.*ak

Anti-freeze coolant clogged engine. *ak the dex-coolant was replaced with regular anti freezer but the problem was not solved. *yh

Turn signal, front and rear stopped working, fues and relay are not at fault. *ak

Transmission failed. 3 to 4 clutch patches disintegrated . transmssion has been replaced.*ak

Vehicle hit a utility pole at 45mph, and airbags did not deploy. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak

When slowing down to stop brake pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. please give any further details.*ak

Sometimes windshield wipers would be working/sometimes they would not,and sometimes there was a delayed reaction. *ak

Steering started getting tight, had to jerk it to steer. took vehicle to dealer, and they said that lower ball joints and idler arm were bad. consumer replaced ball joints, and they only lasted for 38000 miles. they should have lasted longer than that.*ak

Recall 98v 150 001/ windshield wiper wiring: vehicle experiencing intermittent working of windshield wipers. manufacturer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

While driving about 50 mph applied brakes, pedal went to floor, applied brakes again pedal would not go down. applied brakes again, abs light came on, at that time no abs braking action. dealer found right front speed sensor to be at fault. *ak

Oil leaking from transmission cooler line at a remote filter location. *ak *slc

Front wheel came loose from tire. it holds whole frame of vehicle. consumer was in reverse and turned out on a main road. about 10 feet there was a pop, steering felt funny. driver's side wheel popped loose from frame. consumer will contact manufacturer to refer them to a chevrolet dealer.*ak

Brakes work sometimes and sometimes they don't. only way consumer could stop would be to slam down on the brakes.*ak

While driving 35mph on dry pavement, going through intersection, had head-on collision. air bag did not deploy, and driver/passenger sustained neck and back injuries. *ak

Heater will work for a little while, then it will stop. have to push, hard to keep it going. consumer felt it was a manufacturer's defect.*ak

Recall 99v193000/abs: vehicle experiencing intermittent problem with soft pedal and fading brakes. vehicle taken to independent repair shop and informed consumer that left rotors were pitted/ corroded. both rotors and pads were replaced at consumer's cost. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed that vehicle was not covered under a recall. *slc

Consumer tried to stop at an intersection and idler pulley/serpentine belts were replaced. then, steering locked up, and brakes failed, consumer stated that recall 98v193000 concerning abs brakes was never done.*ak

Windshield wipers works intermittently in rain, abs brakes not working properly on wet pavement; pedal goes to floor . has been to dealer . there has been recalls on both problems, as per manufacturer. but, consumer's vehicle vehicle is not part of recalls.*ak

Recall 98v150001/windsheild wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. this can result in inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat vehicle was not coveed under that recall due to vin. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak

Rear restraint on driver's side is inoperable. manufacturer has been notified.*ak

At 12,884 brake booster was replaced, at 44,080 miles brake booster was replaced again. now at 68, 192 miles brake booster was replaced for the third time. dealership could not find a contributing factor for this problem. *ak

Abs warning light illuminated on the dash panel. this light is on because of a bad control module. dealer has been contacted.*ak

When applying abs brakes pedal goes to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

Sometimes windshield wipers will not come on and sometimes they will. consumer is having the same problem as mentioned in recall 98v150001. consumer states vehicle will not pass inspection because windshield wipers were not working.*ak

When driving in rainy weather conditions when windshield wipers are needed, windshield wipers are inoperable, causing poor driver's visibility. also, recall 98v150000/ manufacturer's recall 98043 dealt with same issue. dealer and manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

While driving in the rain, consumer put on brakes and felt abs kicking in, but there was a delay in stopping, consumer has also been to the dealer regarding an excessive brake squeak, dealer had replaced brake pads twice and rotors once. right rear door won't always unlock from inside, dealer found no problem, pins at driver's door hinges rusted. the seal around right rear window holds water after rain. rear passenger seat will not fold down, dealer found cable binding up. water collects in rear light lense when washing vehicle, dealer replaced taillight lense, center high mount lense collects moisture, dealer replaced 3rd light brake assembly. consumer flushed radiator and 12 months later it needed flushed again, dealer performed, consumer paid to have the first flush down and is requesting reimbursement. *slc

While driving 45 mph consumer heard gears grinding while putting on brakes. pedal went to the floorboard without stopping. *ak

While driving, windshield wipers failed and consumer could not see, there was a recall 98v150001, however dealer stated that vin on this vehicle was just outside of recall. *slc

While traveling with windshield wipers on, without any indication, windshield wipers would intermittently stop runing. dealer has been notified. please provide further information.*ak

Vehicle experienced a frontal impact with a phone pole at 20 mph or more. upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy but the vehicle was damaged. manufacturer notified. *ak

Sometimes windshield wipers will operate and sometimes windshield wipers will not. was taken to dealership. owner was told by dealership that recall campaign # 98v150001 did not apply to this vehicle due to vin. problem has not been corrected.*ak

Engine coolant has turned into mud. a technical service bulletin has been issued.*ak

Recalls 99v193000/ abs and 98v150001/ windshield wiper motor wiring. dealer said recall repairs won't fix the problems. also, dealer reported to manufacturer that the recalls were serviced, although they were not. *ak

Sometimes when trying to turn on windshield wipers they'll come on, and sometimes they won't. *ak

Was driving 45mph on wet road when another vehicle cut in front. applied brakes & slid into rear of vehicle. upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy. problem repaired. second time, road dry & applied brakes quickly. heard squealing of brakes & tires. brakes (abs) failed to stop vehicle. ran into ambulance. once again air bags failed to deploy. went to emergency room for treatment. *ak

When coming to a stop sign vehicle will not stop, it goes right through the stop sign. it does not happen all the time.*ak

Recall 98v150 001/windshield wiper/wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently, resulting in inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver's visibility, and increasing a risk of a vehicle crash. dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under recall due to vin. please provide any further details. *ak

After making a turn, consumer tried to make an emergency stop, and pedal went to the floor. vehicle kept rolling, causing an accident. there were no injuries.*ak

Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph and was hit by another vehicle head-on front passeneger's side, causing vehicle to go through a brick wall. upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing serious injuries. consumer had to be air lifted to hospital into a trauma unit. seatbelts were worn at the time.*ak

Brake booster vaccum hose is leaking. dealer has replaced it. *ak

Windshield wipers works intermittently, they turn off and on . dealership is aware of the problem. also, pulley belt had to be replaced.*ak

When depressing the brake pedal vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. abs fails without warning. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml

While driving at slow speed brake booster and master cylinder failed, causing total failure of brakes, consumer had to coast vehicle until vehicle stopped. *ak

The upper and lower ball joints are prematurely breaking,causing a loud noise in front end. please give any further details. *ak

Recall 98v150.001/ windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer notified ,and informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Intermittently windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. after a few minutes, operation continued.dealer and the manufacturer were aware of this problem. blazer was not included in recall # 98v15000 due to vin. problem has not been corrrected. *ak

When brake light flickers & brakes are applied hard, they would make chattering noise. would have no brakes. can feel abs activating. took to dealership & mechanic indicated problem could have happened, but not on recall. *ak

The front top & bottom ball joints went bad while driving. driver's side/front wheels caved inward. unable to drive vehicle. had vehicle towed to dealership. mechanic gave no indication of cause of problem. *ak

Consumer will complete form. *ak

Rear driver's side shoulder belt buckle broke into pieces;, leaving consumer without any retraint. dealer notified, and infomed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall97v096001, and any repairs/replacement would be at consumer's cost. *ak

While trying to fasten seatbelt the hold belt cable broke, consumer is unable to fasten seatbelt. *ak

Consumer had been experiencing intermittent brake problems, one of which resulted in an accident. although at first the dealer claimed that the brakes were functioning properly, the consumer was later informed that there was a recall on the vehicle control monitor, which is directly associated with braking problems. *ak *ml

Ea99022, front passenger's ball joint broke, which could have caused a loss of steering control. dealer said the other 3 ball joints, seem like they may break also. please provide further information. *ak

Vehicle was manufactured in august 1996. windshield wipers failed intermittently, causing poor visibility. vehicle was not included in recall 98v150000 due to vin although it had the same same defect. *ak

Consumer was traveling 15mph on the highway, came to a stop sign and applied brakes, car wouldn't stop. consumer had to pull the emergency brake in order to stop vehicle. *ak

Ea99022, passenger side ball joint broke while driving causing a crash. dealer had to replace the passenger and driver side ball joints. common problem. *ak *slc consumer was injured in accident. *slc

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. a recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. dealer has inspected the vehicle. manufacturer will be notified. *ak

When applying abs brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash while driving 20mph and hit the bottom of a ravine. upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy. dealer has seen vehicle, and said it did not affect the sensors. *ak

Windshield wipers stopped working. consumer had them repaired at a repair shop for $394.97. then, he received recall notice c98043-s for the windshield wipers. consumer stated that after better business bureau got involved six months ago, dealership negotiated with him to give him a $254.97 refund. consumer stated no, thank you. *ak

Tube and dip stick houses to tube to the transmission rusted which could eventally cause transmission failure. please give any further details. *ak

Battery leaked acid spray onto the 4- wheel drive cable, which may have caused a fire. please provide further information. *ak

Ea94038, intermittently in a panic stop the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to travel to the floor and extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. dealer could not determine the cause of the problem, but said it was unusual wear on the brakes. please provide further information. *ak

Driving down the raod approx 40mph it was raining, and went to turn windshield wipers on and they didn't work. pulled over to the side of the road, waited until it stopped raining and returned home. contacted the dealer, and was told that vehicle it was not covered by the recall campaign 98v150.001 due to vin. *ak

While traveling unable to shift gears. povide further details. dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. *ak

Air conditioner will not cool vehicle. vehicle was taken to dealership. consumer was told that air condtioner compressor will need to be replaced. the part is on national back order. please provide any further information. *ak

While driving in a heavy rainstorm windshield wipers would work intermittently. work when on faster speed. contacted dealer, recall component however vehicle denied due to vin #. *ak

While driving 35 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver's airbag did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in this crash. please provide further information. *ak

Erratic performance of abs has caused consumer to downshift in order to stop vehicle which in time, has affected transmission. transmisson needed to be replaced. it took 45 days for the vehicle to be repaired, and the consumer had to pay for most of the costly repairs. consumer wants to be reimbursed. *ak *ml

When ever the abs brakes are applied they make a chattering noise. the problem is intermittent. pedal goes to the floor. consumer took vehicle to dealer & mechanic cannot duplicate problem. manufacturer has no solution to correct the noise, but a recall will soon be made. *ak *ml

While driving 30 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver's airbag did not deploy which caused serious injuries to occupant. *ak *ml

When applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and the vehicle slid into an intersection. driver hit another vehicle. vehicle was totaled. *ak

Intermittently windshield wipers stop working while operating. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *ak

Battery is leaking acid and is causing corrosion, and eating away at the connectors. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

Was driving vehicle when it took off. gears had changed,but later failed to work. vehicle started to slow down. was making a whinning noise. took vehicle to mechanic & was informed that transmission went out & would check for the cause. *ak

While driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers become inoperable. vehicle not included in recall due to vin. please give any further details. *ak

Vehicle was struck while parked, and consumer was getting out of vehicle (hit & run). also while pursuing the vehicle, the other vehicle was put into reverse and rammed over consumer's bumper, again driver's air bag failed to deploy. dealer contacted. *ak

Vehicle sat for 24hours, and battery willnot start vehicle. also, brakes have to be replaced after 10 months due to wear. *ak

Rear window wipers do not come on at all. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

Driver'ss side seat has a litte hole from which a sharp piece of metal sticks out. *ak

This vehicle has the same symptoms as the recall for the windshield wipers. when driving in heavy rain windshield wipers will quit working. this vehicle is not included in the recall. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Windshield wipers do not operate normally. when activated the motor makes a humming sound, but the blades do not move. if sitting, after a while, they will activate. there is a recall , but this vehicle is not included due to vin. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Vehicle did not go into reverse. dealer has repaired the vehicle. *ak

Radiator plugged with rust and grit, causing car to overheat. consumer told by dealer that the rust and grit could be due to a manufacturing error in which foundry core sand was left in the block after castings. correction of problem not under warranty, but consumer wants chevrolet to cover the cost of repairs. *ak *ml

Dip stick within the transmission rusted. *ak

When alpplying brakes the fornt wheels lock up, and vehicle skidded. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Sometimes windshield wipers will come on and sometimes the wipers will not. the problem has been reported to the dealership. the dealer has not agreed to correct the problem. blazer not included in recall due to vin. *ak

When applying the abs brakes on wet pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

Abs system would malfuction whenever brakes are applied on wet pavement , causing extended stopping distance. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak

Reporting complete abs failure; dealer notifed and refused to repair or acknowledge recall on the abs system. seeking help from nhtsa on this matter or provide additional information. *ak

While driving driver felt hesitation in the engine. soon after, there was smoke and flames shooting out from under the hood. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

When driving at a high rate of speed and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and the vehicle keeps going. consumer will pump the brakes until vehicle slows down and comes to a stop. *ak

While driving in the snow windshield wipers malfunctioned, affecting consumer's visibility. *ak

When putting the vehicle into reverse while coming out of the garage, the whole front end fell apart. *ak

While traveling on wet pavement, trying to make a stop, intermittently vehicle went into extended stopping distance. dealer called consumer and stated that he called the manufacturer, and they stated that he did not have to do the work free of charge. vehicle was not checked/ repaired because dealer insisted consumer was obligated to pay. *ak

When applying the brakes in an emergency stop pedal went to the floor, and vehicle kept going, rear ending another vehicle. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

While leaving a traffic light the car died. this could have caused an accident. *ak

When applying brakes under normal braking conditions pedal dropped down to the floor and there was no pumping sensation, causing extended stopping distance. vehicle crashed into the rear of vehicle in front. this happened on a smooth road surface and in dry weather. the truck is being repaired. please provide any further information. *ak

The abs sytem works intermittently while driving at any speed. *yc

While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brake pedal was hard and the brakes wore out. it was hard to stop the vehicle. dealer couldn't determine the cause. *ak

While in use of the windshield wipers would work intermittently. please provde further information. *ak

Intermittently windshield wiper would stop working while in operation. this caused poor visibility, and could lead to a collision if not corrected. dealer/manufacturer notified. they informed consumer that vehicle was not under recall due to vin. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak

The brakes feel normal when applied. but they lock up and there is a grinding noise. this happens on wet or dry pavement, the stopping distance is increased to 60-75 ft. before coming to a complete stop. this has caused consumer to have two fender benders. the dealer has been contacted. **ak

When applying the brakes all 4 wheels locked up and vehicle skids. dealer has not seen vehicle.

While driving 50 mph the upper right ball joint broke, causing wheel to split, resulting in loss of control. *ak

When the brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distances which resulted in a collision. *ak

In wet pavement braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak

While driving home at about 55 mph consumer believed that he hit some gravel, and it made the car lose control. consumer then hit a wall. upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and front of car was smashed. cosumer sustained cuts and bruises that needed to be stitched. *ak

While driving on the highway there was a loss of power steering due to the power steering pump going out. dealer replaced steering pump. *ak

While backing out of garage the brakes failed, and consumer had to use parking brake to stop. took car to dealer ,and they said that the power brake booster did not work anymore, and that was cause why brakes failed to stop vehicle. *ak

Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. been to dealer several times. dealer cannot determine the cause. please provide further information. *ak

Anti-lock brake system activates as soon as the brake pedal is applied, pedal is soft and depresses to the floor. system makes a loud sound, causing extended stopping distance. dealer has not been contacted. *ak

When applying brakes on wet pavement brakes make a loud growling noise. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

While making a sudden stop vehicle would continue to travel, causing a extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak

While driving at approx. 30 mph and going up hill brakes locked up, causing it to slide and rearend vehicle in front. *ak

While driving 50 mp upper ball joint broke, causing loss of control cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

While driving at 57 mph both upper ball joints failed , rubbing against tire rim, and causing loss of control. dealer claimed both front ball joints were worn out and there was insufficient amount of grease. *ak

The windshield wipers failed causing poor visibility in bad weather which could result in an accident. dealer says a module needs to be replaced. *yc

When applying the brakes the abs kicks in, and vehicle does not stop on time. owner has driven into intersections numerous times. dealer said it was 4-wheel drive. owner did not use 4- wheel drive, and problem still occurs. *ak

The sensor light to the abs system came on while pulling off from a red light due to possible abs system failure. *yc

Accelerator pedal stuck, causing the vehicle to exceed 80 mph. the dealer has replaced the accelerator cable. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Driving at aprrox. 30 mph, going up hill , brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide and rearend another vehicle .*ak

The consumer stated that his vechicle was driving on highway. another vechicle jumped in front of him he applied his brakes and he hit the car in front of him.

While driving driver applied brakes and got a hard pedal. the vehicle did not stop. owner had to put pedal to floor in order to slow down. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor . owner has to stand on brakes to get the vehicle to stop. dealer says vehicle needs a power brake booster replaced. *ak

Ongoing/intermittent problem with abs brake system; consumer complained that the brake pedal feels different when applied, and a weaking noise is heard whenever brake are applied. can nhtsa provide further information on this matter. *ak

Has no abs brakes due to crack along seam in module. this causes brakes to fail when needed. been in touch with dealer/manufacturer. informed different parts were changed in middle of production. the manufacturer & dealer will not repair due to no warranty. was told should not have cracked. *ak

The fuel pump is being replaced for the 8th time on this vehicle. the vehicle continues to cut off at while driving at any speed without warning. every 10,000 miles the fuel pump needs replacing. please provide any further details.

When applying the brakes vehicle vibrated/slowed down, and then kept going. driver ran into another vehicle. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

The abs braking sytem malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which can result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak

When driving at any speed there is a loud banging noise coming from the front suspension of the vehicle, and there is shaking within the steering wheel due to the upper control arm/ ball joint wearing out. it had to be replaced. *ak

While driving at any speed and going over any type of bumps while applying the brake's, the brake's lock up, and vehicle is hard to stop. brake pedal goes straight to the floorboard due to the abs system kicking in. *ak

Braking system malfunctioned, causing more wear and tear on the brake pads and rotors which been been replaced 3 times. also, abs system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause a crash. please provide further information and vin#. *ak

When the pedal was applied it went straight to the floor ,and the vehicle began to shake . the stopping distance was disrupted do to this problem. dealer has not been contacted. *ak

When applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, failing completely and vehicle rear ended another vehicle. currently, dealer has vehicle. *ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer says owner's vehicle is not included in recall, and needs circuitboard replaced. *ak

While driving out of the driveway at 20 mph and applying the brakes, the abs system kicked in, causing vehicle not to stop. *ak

Recallm 98v150, the windshield wipers malfuctioned, causing visibility problems which may result a crash. there is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin #. please provide further information. *ak

Premature wear of brake pads. they wear out every six months. dealer notified, and informed consumer that the problem was normal for that vehicle. can nhtsa provide additional information and help in this matter. *ak

Ea 94-03; when traveling 5-10 mph down an incline and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop, pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts. please provide any further details. *ak

Intermittently vehicle stalls and dies, giving the driver no warning. dealer has replaced the alternator/battery and fuel pump and the problem still exists.

Door panel melted and then caught on fire . the entire driver's side caughton fire and burned. *ak

While driving at 30 mph with brakes applied, brakes went straight to the floorboard. anti-lock brake system failed to stop vehicle, consumer rear ended another vehicle. *yc

The abs brakes would pull when applied. the brake pedal would go to the floor. will be taking vehicle to dealer. ie98077. *ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently. in order for them to work, they have to be turned on high. dealer says vehicle is not under recall due to vin. 98v-150.001. *ak

Consumer stated that the application for his title indicated that the odometer had 466 miles on the vehicle .the following day, the title was recorded as 22 miles.dealer was contacted and no actions were taken. *ak

Speedometer/odometer failed. *ak

Brake pedal going down to floor. vehicle inspected by independence repair shop on two occasions, nothing visible could be found. dealer was contacted and informed of no problem ,nor recall.... can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak

When applying abs brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. vehicle recalled in december, 1999. *ak

Abs is defective. brakes applied and extended stopping distance occurred. groaning noise. dealer contacted, and could not remedy problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak

While driving brake pedal became hard as a rock and would not move. dealer replaced the booster. presently, when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor. *ak

When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle did not stop. emergency brake had to be applied in order to stop the vehicle. dealer replaced the brake system. *ak

4 ball joints have excessively worn out within 75000, causing a safety hazard.please provide further information. *ak

When driving on wet pavement at any speed and applying the brakes, there isn't any power and vehicle won't stop. *ak

When putting the vehicle into reverse or forward, and applying the brakes, there is a loud noise coming from the brakes. *ak

Wheel is falling off due to shearing off the nuts:bolts. *ak

While driving about 35 mph consumer's wife had a collision where another vehicle crossed the lines and struck consumer's vehicle. upon impact, air bag deployed. but seat belt did not restrain, releasing child's car seat, and causing head injuries to the child. this problem had happened before, and been reported to manufacturer. *ak

When applying the brakes abs kicks in which makes the vehicle take longer to stop. sometimes the pedal will go to the floor. also, dealer has replaced rotors and pads, but defect still exists. *ak

When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor, and eventually vehicle will stop and almost shut the motor off. also vehicle pulls to the right or left. dealer can't find the cause of the problem. *ak

While applying brakes on wet surface vehicle would make a loud sound, and would continue on before stopping. also, results in extended stopping distance. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak

While driving at 35 mph and applying the brake's, abs brakes locked up and did not stop vehicle. consumer rear ended another vehicle in front of her. consumer's vehicle sustained front end damage. *ak

Backing out driveway with foot on brakes, heard a clunking noise & then scraping sound. wheel rubbing against suspension, left upper ball joint had ripped out, and the right uppoer ball joint was ready to rip out. ball joints replaced by dealer at owner's expense. dealer denies that there is a defect. *ak *ml

Throttle fails to close completly when accellerator pedal is released for a period of time up to 5 seconds. inspected 5 times due to intermittent burning rubber smell. dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem, problem still exists. *ak

Engine cooling line had a leak/crack which caused oil to leak and may result in a fire. common problem. these parts are high demand. please provide further information. *ak

Anti-freeze used in engine turns to a solid jell. it will not circulate through the lines. it's a 100,000 miles anti-freeze & it burned the engine. vehicle would still run, but the fluid is rusty. also, transmission is burned . taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked. *ak

While driving at high speed which is 50 to 60 mph, the abs brakes lock up. also, when applying brakes consumer has to apply pressure to get vehicle to come to a stop. *ak

Battery acid leaks over the 4- wheel drive cable located under battery plate; acid ate through cable, causing the 4- wheel drive to be inoperative. vehicle taken to dealer, informed consumer of inoperative four -wheel drive. dealer immediately informed consumer what the problem was, but could not repair it because the part was not in stock. this situation had to be ongoing for dealer to do corrections. consumer has yet to be contacted by the dealer that the part is in. believed this matter should be looked into for mfr. defects. thanks for help. ak *ml

Consumer has been experiencing problems with seat belts.seat belts are pulled out and will not retract back in. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak

Sometimes windshield wipers work and sometimes they don't. sometimes windshield wipers come on and sometimes they don't. the dealer is aware of the problem. this blazer is not included in recall #99v150001 gm/windshield wiper wiring due to vin#. *ak

When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. *ak

When applying abs brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, which nearly caused a collision. please give any further details. *ak

When driving consumer can hear squeaking/knocking noise coming from the brakes. *ak

Ea94038, abs braking system failure; when applying the brakes during an emergency stopping situation, the brake pedal goes to floor and noise comes from the system. this happens during any type of weather conditions. the problem has been reported to the dealership. *ak

Water has been entering windshield nozzle & dripped onto the dip stick for the transmission, causing the transmission to slip. when dip stick was checked, it was rusted & corroded. had taken to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong. *ak

Upper ball joint pulled out of the socket, causing spindle to fall and cut the rim in half, resulting in a loss of tire. the dealer would not replace because the warranty had expired. *ak

Consumer noticed that when the gas tank is fulled up the gas will start leaking from the bottom of the tank as if there is a hole in it. consumer was told by a dealer that it may be an hose clamp. *ak

The altenator went out and the lights on the car had gotten dim. also, dealer says the belt tensioner needs to be replaced. *ak

Upper left ball joint broke, causing the wheel to fall off the vehicle. please give any further details. *ak

Driver's power seat is inoperative. driver's seat is stuck in one place, and if another driver cannot adjust the driver's seat accordingly, it may result in loss of vehicle control. dealer has not been contacted. please provide further information. *ak

When driving in the rain and pressing on the brakes, speed reduced to 5 - 7 mph, the brakes will lock up. dealer contacted and tried to remedy the problem. the problem still exists. *ak

When appyling the abs brakes on wet pavement they lock up, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak

Leased vehicle. vehicle was put in reverse and made a terrible noise. transmission went out. vehicle towed. dealer contacted and not under warranty. repairs were done at consumer's cost. *ak.et.

Rear windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing the rear windshield wipers to be inoperative. dealer replaced the rear windshield motor. current problem is just like the recall for the front windshield, recall # 98v150000. *ak

While driving heard a big bang from the rear end. dealer contacted and stated the rear end was blown and replaced it with a new one which was defective and also had to be replaced. proovide further information. *ak

When driving the vehicle on wet pavement at five to seven mph, the brakes will lock up. the consumer sometime's will have to keep his foot on the brakes to make sure the vehicle will stop. contacted the dealer and they can't found the problem. *ak

When driving on wet pavement or if the pavement is wet, the brakes will lock up when the vehicle gets wet. *ak

While driving 55 mph or above the vehicle vibrates in the steering column area cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak

The consumer has been experiencing problems with brake master cylinder. when applying the brakes, foot goes all of the way to the floorboard. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. this vehicle has experienced failure of the .master cilinder on two occasions. at last a third master cilinder replaced vehicle is operating. *ak.et.

When brakes were applied the pedal became hard and the pedal went to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has inspected the vehicle, and determined that the brake booster needed replacement. *ak

Windshield wipers would not work on high speed, in august sometimes they would not work at all. dealer contacted, and replaced the circuit board and motor, all at consumers cost, vehicle had no warranty, warranty had expired. *ak

Consumer learned after being in accident that a bolt in the brake caliper was missing, causing brakes to grind whenever brake are applied in an emergencey situation. dealer notified , and informed consumer they don't beleive that it happened. *ak

Ea94038; abs braking performance; when going about 20-25 mph, driver applied the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor, causing driver to rearend vehicle in front. no inclement weather at this time. brkae failures had occurred intermittently before this accident occurred. the problem was reported to the dealer. the dealer could not duplicate brake problem. *ak *ml

Whenever the abs brakes are applied in a panic stop, they do not work. the brake pedal goes to the floor. took to dealer & informed they work fine & nothing can be done about it.*ak

The consumer has been experiencing ongoing problems with brake pads. vehicle currently has 40,000 miles and has had 3 brake pad replacements. while the consumer is driving, the brakes give off a loud squeaky noise whenever the brakes are applied. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak

Ea94038, abs braking system failure; the brake calipers hang up, causing the brake pads to wear out. the brakes pads have been replaced twice in a 13 month period. once with 17,000 miles. pads are being replaced again at 37,000 miles. gm stated that this is a normal condition. *ak

Rust has appeared in the transmission fluid due to a problem that occurred within the tube that houses the dip stick, which could cause the transmission to malfunction . please give any further details. *ak

At stop light when rearended by another vehicle seat belt did not lock up, did not restrain driver who slid under dashboard. steering prevented complete slippage. vehicle at body shop. *ak

Pulled out of parking lot into traffic & had applied brakes to stop. rearended another vehicle. blazer did not stop at 20mph. pedal went to floor. took to dealer for repairs to brake system. *ak

While driving driver smelt gasoline. upon shutting off the truck noticed that one of the plastic clips that holds the gas line came unclipped. owner was able to correct problem, but afraid problem could happen again. *ak

While driving the truck in a heavy down pour the windshield wipers stopped working intermittently, then quit working altogether. the dealer has been contacted about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak

Abs brakes; when applying brakes while driving down a hill, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak

When applyling the abs brakes in normal condition the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance to occur. please give any further details. *ak

When stepping off the accelerator pedal, the engine does not slow down, but continues to remain at given rpm without a reason, vehicle rpms stay up until vehicle is stopped completely. dealer had been contacted, and vehicle been checked for repair. consumer feels this is a serious safety hazard which could eventually cause an accident. *ak *tt

Intermittently, while driving the vehicle at any speed, the blazer dies. the blazer has been to dealership 5 or 6 times for this problem. the egr valve was cleaned once and changed. the computer replaced twice, and a new coil wire replaced. consumer still experiencing problem with blazer. *ak

After filling up the gas tank the smell of raw gas is present in vehicle, affecting visibility, vehicles warranty is still effective, dealer cannot duplicate the problem. no significant change of the problem when weather is wet or dry.

Consumer was traveling 60 mph when letting up of the accelerator pedal, and upon hitting the brake pedal, the pedal travled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/brakes fading, almost resulting in a near accdient. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak

While shifting vehicle from reverse position into drive position the vehicle suddenly accelerated. also had no braking ability in which the brake pedal went to the floor, almost causing an accident. had to be in a park position in order to stop the vehicle. *ak

Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes the pedal goes almost to the floorbroad, resulting in extended stopping distance. this happens under normal braking and no inclement weather. the rotors were turned and pads replaced twice in less than a year. the rotors and pads need replacing again. the blazer was purchased with 18,000 miles, and currently the blazer has 39,000 miles. dealer stated that the braking system was normal for the blazer. *ak

The driver's air bag did not deploy during accident. vehicle hit another vehicle that was going at 40mph, and brakes malfunctioned. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak

The abs brakes malfunctioned and vehicle did not slow down or stop when brakes were applied. vehicle kept going and hit another vehicle that was at a stop sign, no injuries. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak

While driving consumer tried to make a sudden stop. pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and vehicle continued to travel, causing an accident. please provide further details. *ak

Routine check on vehicle. when brakes were pressed, felt mushy. had brakes checked due to being worn. mechanic said brakes needed to be replaced. maybe had few thousand miles left on them. *ak

Right front disc rotor has excessive wear for no reason. owner is very concerned for safety. cause of rotor failure unknown. *ak

97v066000, wheels; while driving at approximately 42-45 mph on dry pavement, the vehicle does not stop when driver pushes on the brakes as hard as he could, it just slows down. the dealer was contacted and states that the abs brakes do not stop right away, and they cannot duplicate the problem.

Radiator dip stick and tubing is rusting out, and causing rust to go into the radiator. dealer contacted, there is no recall and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak

Periodically the brakes do not stop the vehicle adequetely. . excessive pressure is required when pressing the brake pedal. in december of 1997, this problem caused the vehicle to run off the road. the dealer said that the problem was caused by a design flaw. *ak

While driving the blazer at 40 mph, the blazer speeded up without pressing the gas pedal, driver tapped the brakes and blazer went faster. driver put both feet on the brakes, engine continued to go faster. pulled emergency brake, engine continued to go even faster. blazer slowed down and driver put blazer into park. dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak

To stop the vehicle consumer has to use force on the brake pedal. please provide further information. *ak

When the brakes were applied the pedal became hard, resutling in extended stopping distance. vehicle has been to the dealer several times for brake repair. dealer has been notified. *ak

While driving windshield wipers quit working. problem is intermittent. owner sprayed silicon spray on wipers and problem has stopped. *ak consumer stated problem still occurred.*jb

While driving the windshield wipers fail intermittently. cause unknown. please provide details. *ak

Everytime the brakes are applied a loud grinding noise occurred. the front brake pads were woren down completely with no indication. repair shop replaced rotors and pads. *ak

Abs brakes would grab for awhile & then they would let go. happens intermittently. they then reengage to stop vehicle & stay open again for awhile *ak.

The right front upper ball joint broke. when that happened, the wheel went side ways. had the vehicle towed to dealership to find out what really happened. *ak

The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go to the floor and no braking ability, resulting in 2 accidents. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak

While driving throttle cable broke, causing vehicle to speed away. cause of problem unknown. vehicle has not been taken to dealers. *ak

While driving the blazer there was a fire on the driver's door, next to the electronic control mirror . blazer is being repaired. *ak

While driving about 35 mph and when applying brake pedal to stop vehicle, it felt like it was not stopping vehicle. consumer had problems with the brakes before, and had taken vehicle for repairs more than two times. *ak

While driving about 35mph in the rain, windshield wiperd were working for a time & then stopped. stopped vehicle to turn wipers off & then turn them on. they failed to work. called dealer & told to bring vehicle in when wipers not working again. cannot fix wipers until problem is seen. *ak

Truck was at a stop and was about to make a left hand turn, while turning left heard something snap, and the truck would not move, got out of truck to check and the front left wheel had collapsed inward. the truck had to be towed. **ak

Owner has abs brakes; while applying brakes in normal situations brake pedal goes to the floor and braking distance is increased. owner has taken vehicle into dealership several times and no problem has been found. *ak

Upon depressing the brake pedal the right front wheel gets hot, causing the vehicle to pull to the right. consumer also experiencing excessive wear of the front tires. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details.

Driving the truck and putting foot on brakes the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the truck kept going. had to use the emergency brake to stop the truck. *ak

The windshield wipers just stopped working while being used in the high wiper mode. this happened while driving about 50 mph in a heavy downpour. repair work was done to the wiper assembly sometimes in august of 97 by the dealership. *ak

Abs brake pedal goes to floor when brakes were applied which resulted in an accident. owner notes vehicle has an exteneded stopping distance. cause unknown. *ak

Owner claims that she went to apply the brakes and they didn't respond. *ak brakes failed on several occasions, new brakes were installed on the vehicle and not a month later the brakes failed twice more, consumer no longer owns vehicle. *slc

Engine: check engine light comes on, vehicle stalls and cuts off in the middle of the street. *ak

Brakes: when driving and attempting to slow down or stop, applied the brakes they make a grinding noise. pushed the pedal completely to the floor and the vehicle will roll before can get it to stop. had brake pads and rotors replaced at least twice. dealer says there is nothing wrong, it's from wear and tear of the brakes. *ak

While applying the abs, brakes pedal goes to the floor of vehicle under normal driving conditions and dry pavement. dealers were unable to find a problem. *ak

Equipped w/abs; at times when brakes are applied, the potential for stopping is to a minimum. owner questions the brakes ability to stop at a safe distance. please describe details. *ak

Whenever consumer makes a sudden stop the abs brakes do not operate properly. the vehicle will not stop, rather it will coast up to 60 ft. will feel brakes pulsating and sounds of a big spring is underneath feet. consumer took vehicle to dealer approximately 3 times, and they did not remedy the problem. *ak

Was applying the brakes (abs) to slow down; the pedal went straight to the floor. vehicle took a while to slow down; does not happen all the times. *ak

While driving and approaching a stop sign, coming down a slight hill, the rear wheel on the passenger's side sheared away from the logs: nuts. the lug nuts have been replaced. the wheel was not damaged. *ak

In rainy weather turned on windshield wipers, had problem starting. finally they came on, but stopped awhile. a very intermittent problem. not at dealer's yet. *ak

The abs brakes, which are subjected to an intermittent failure, would cause the vehicle to have extended stopping distance when the brakes are applied. *ak

When applying the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details. *ak

When brake pedal goes to the floor ocassionally the vehicle resists. the dealer has replaced the master cylinder 3 times, and various other parts on the braking system. *ak

When applying the brakes and riding over a bump, the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. dealer says it is normal. *ak

Air bag: attempting to make a turn at approximately 10mph when i collided with another car . the front of my car hit him on the side and my air bag didi not deploy. both cars had to be towed. have not spoken to dealer yet about the air bag not deploying.

Abs brakes do not stop vehicle properly, and that pads and rotors are worn at 13,000 miles. also problem occurs occasionally on wet pavemet *ak

Abs brake problems; while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking, when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the truck continues to go. sometimes when applying the brakes, there is a metal to metal noise and the pedal travels to the floor. dealer is not able to find a problem with system. *ak

Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in a panic stop, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak

When applying the brakes going over a small bump, the vehicle continues. the pedal goes to the floor with no braking ability. dealer can't solve problem. *ak

While applying the abs brakes pedal goes to the floor.owner notes that problem is intermittent. dealer found no problem with abs brakes. problem occurred 3 times. *ak

While driving at approx 30mph, approaching a stop sign, started to slow down by applying brakes, pedal went to floor. brakes did not take hold. in order to gain control had to go into lower gear. dealer replaced electronic brake control. since then has been working normal. *ak

While parking the vehicle in the garage for four hours, the vehicle caught on fire around the steering column. *ak

Electrical: sitting at stop light, driver's door started smoking and flames was coming from inside the door. cause of fire was electrical switch on mirror. *ak

While driving vehicle about 10 mph consumer stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but vehicle did not stop. with no brakes and the abs light caming on, indicated that the abs brakes had problems. the vehicle is being taken to dealer for rapairs. manufacturer was contacted and they said: they will open a file about the problem. *ak

When drivng at approximately various speeds abs brakes will engage, when going over a small bumps effects ability to stop, about 2 cars before coming to complete stop. while driving over a bump, brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash. dealer says vehicle meets all the prescribed standards. *ak

Brakes almost totally failed. pushed down on the abs, and there was a very long delay before the brakes picked up and started to work properly. *ak *slc

When blazer was involved in a crash, traveling about 45 mph, with damages in the front end, mostly left front, totalling $5,000.00 and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak

When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the truck slides to a stop. this occurs when attempting to stop on a down hill slope. has been to dealer twice, they found no problem. *ak

When driving the truck and have to make a sudden stop, applying foot to the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor, and then have to mash the brakes again before the truck will stop. *ak

The passenger's side outside mirror is too curved, and the car looks further back when actually the car is much closer than it appears. the sign on the mirror says that the objects are closer than they appear, but they really are much closer. *ak

When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. the brake pads has been replaced on the vehicle . the dealer has been notified. *ak

While applying the brakes, it would make squealing noises. took to dealer & informed the front brake pads are gone & rotors need turning. stopping distance is longer when putting on the brakes. *ak

When going up hill, the accelerator pedal left driver's foot and went to the floor. the engine revved and the blazer took off. the vehicle was towed to a dealership. dealership stated that the blazer had a dead battery. *ak.

Driving during wet conidtions windshield wipers will fail/become inoperative, causing consumer to play with control to try to restart the wipers.this is an intermittent problem. dealer cannot duplicate problem. *ak

Consumer was involevd in a frontal collision, hitting a tree in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak

Abs brakes are subject to intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. on occasions, brakes make grinding sound while making turn or applying the brakes. *ak

The front ball joint broke, causing the driver's and passenger's wheels to fall off, causing an accident. *ak

When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a gradual stop the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. consumer was also involved in two accidents due to the problem with the brakes. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the power booster. *ak

When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak brake pads prematurely worn out and dealer replaced them and also resurfaced rotors, consumer states an accident resulted because of the faulty brakes. rear passenger side door panel material came apart, dealer replaced. *slc

Owner has abs brakes. while using brakes trying to make a stop, brakes will not engage. also there is a grinding noise made by brakes when they are applied. cause has not been determined. *ak

Vehicle has abs brakes. when brakes are applied sometimes pedal goes down, but there is no braking action. vehicle has been taken to dealer, no action other than checking computer codes. *ak

Intermittently the windshield wipers malfunction/stop working while the wipers are in use. *ak

Whenever the abs brakes are applied, the vehicle would not stop. the gas pedal goes to the floor. vehicle stops further than usual. took to dealer & could not find anything wrong. *ak

When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. dealer can't find the problem. *ak

Whne driivng at approx 35 mph goes to apply brakes to make emergency stop, brakes feel like they will go to floor ,make a grinding noise. on wet leaves brakes locked up. vehicle did a 360 turn. dealer replaced pads twice, still defect is reoccurring which can result in accident. *ak

Intermittently the defective windshield wipers stop working while in use which won't help the occupant in the rain. *ak

Owner has abs brakes; pedal goes mid level of floor when brakes are applied. also there is an extended stopping distance. occurs on all types of pavement wet or dry. vehicle has not been taken to dealer. *ak

Brakes: when driving and applying the brakes they will go completely to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. this has happened on several occasions, and the dealer can't find anything wrong. *ak

Abs: when applying brakes, pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distances, nearly caused rearend crash. dealer hooked brakes up to computer, found nothing wrong, vehicle traded for another vehicle. *ak *slc

When applying the abs brakes under normal conditions or in a sudden stop, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. please describe further details. *ak

When truck has started up and driver pulls off the truck will cut off without any notice. took truck to dealer and they could not find anything wrong with the truck. so the dealer sent the truck home, and the truck did the same thing again. this has happened several times, the truck cutting off while in motion. *ak

Consumer states that while driving the vehicle experienced total brake failure and power. the dealer has been notified. *ak

Slowing down to a stop light and the front passenger's seat was not in a locked position, and the occupant went foreward and caused injury to the pregnant occupant. the seat no longer locks in any position. *ak

Tailgate door opens up on its own intermittently. cause unknown. *ak

Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brakes shoes and pads. also, upon applying force to the brake pedal noticed extended stopping distance brake fading away. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak

Intermittently, while coming to a stop to make a turn, the steering wheel becomes uncontrollable and there is no braking ability. dealer is unable to state problem. *ak

Brakes/rotors; when driving the vehicle and applying the brakes they go completely to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. january 1997, took to champion chevrolet and they said there was no problem. vehicle is in shop now because the motor blew the rods up for the second time. *ak

Brakes: brakes aren't reacting ,vehicle hard to stop, particularly over uneven roads. pedal completely to the floor and will not stop. brakes replaced with less than 15000 miles.

Brakes: since owning the vehicle, it has been towed three times for transmission. transmission replaced once, computer chip for transmission, but they say there is nothing wrong with transmission. engine check light is constantly coming on, and the light for the abs is also coming on. *ak

Rear brakes weren't working properly. while driving between 35-50 mph have to pump the brakes several times before they stop. consumer contacted the dealer and they said it was new, and that the brakes had to be worn in. *ak

When rolling up the power windows on both sides, the window does not line up with the door, instead the window raises up on the outside, past the tracking.

Vehicles abs brakes locked up, causing vehicle to lose control. car hit a tree at 11:00 position at 30mph and driver's side airbag did not deploy. the driver hit the windshield. *ak

After 3 months of consumer's purchase when applying the abs brakes the vehicle does not stop within feets. the abs would allow the vehicle 4-5 blazer distances before stopping. on 4-3-97 the seat belts stopped locking. also, when the engine is running and hood opened one can see a spray mist of gasoline misting from the engine, the smell is penetrating into the inside compartnment and is unconfortable to consumer. please give consumer a call. vehicle is parked at this time. *ak

Brakes: took in to dealer for maintenance, told dealer when making left heard a noise. dealer said that the brakes needed to be replaced, had loose shock absorber bolt, but dealer said that brakes needed to be replaced every 15000 miles. *ak

Vehicle gives no warning that the brakes are insufficient. took vehicle in for check up and right front brake pad had worn down and ruined one rotor. vehicle is dangerous to drive. *ak consumer states that the left front pad is in good shape and was advised that the right slider on the brake calper stuck closed and ruined the right front braking. *slc

While trying to step on brakes have to smash the brake pedal very hard in order for the vehicle to stop. consumer contacted the dealer , and they are aware of the problem. *ak

Under normal driving conditions passenger's side rear wheel locked up. cause unknown. please describe. *ak

Failure of the hood latch assembly, while drving the hood flew up. *ak

Front disc brake rotors failed. *ak

The front wheel frame grill is cracked. consumer stated that the front wheels are on improperly aligned. when turning the steering wheel, the wheel hits the finder. consumer has contacted the dealer about the problem. *ak

When applying the abs brakes, in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor and there is an extended stopping distance. *ak consumer states there is an occasional grinding noise and sometimes vehicle will skid on gravel, there have been several instances where consumer has almost rearended another vehicle due to faulty brakes. *slc

Abs when applied, brake pedal goes to floor with no braking response/brakes noisy. sounds/feels as if abs is trying to kick in, various speeds. according to dealer, customary for brakes to react in this manner. *ak the right side slider mechanism causes excessive and prmature wear of the brakes. *yh

The seats keep tearing, causing the metal hinge to stick out. consumer also stated that when pulling the seatback to let someone in the back seat, it sticks out, causing it to stick driver's leg. consumer has contacted the dealer and they have repaired it several times, but it keeps on tearing. *ak

While driving about (65) mph in two-wheel drive setting, the vehicle changed into four- wheel high all by itself and could not change out of it. vehicle is at dealership being repaired. *ak

The front rotors were rusted through, causing increased stopping distance, and the truck has abs brakes. *ak

Consumer was involved in 50 mph frontal collison in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. please give further details. ak

On normal road conditions when applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes will grab and release several times before the vehicle will stop . dealer is aware of problem. master cylinder was replaced in within (4) or (5) weeks after purchasing vehicle in feb 0f 97. *ak

Transmission slipping when weather becomes hot the problem gets worse. attempting to pass someone vehicle may slowly accelerate, and may not even start from stop signstraffic lights. also cooling fan clutch lockes at 200 degrees fahrenheit. removing h.p. from engine so there is not enough power to accelerate vehicle. fire burned a/c compressor/clutch. *ak

While driivng vehicle about 45 mph, vehicle shifted itself from 2 wheel drive into 4 wheel drive and driver lost control of vehicle and crashed into a concrete embankment. the vehicle is being repaired. *ak

Vehicle was at complete stop, at idle position vehicle was in drive, and went into open throttle position, impact 12:00. brakes were applied but had no impact. *ak

During front impact at speeds of 45 to 50 mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak

Anti-lock brakes: when driving along the brakes go off intermittently when hitting a pothole or a railrioad track. activates on gravel muddy roads. makes a very loud noise, also loss of control of vehicle when driving . have taken vehicle in for repair and they say this is normal for the vehicle. *ak

Brakes experienced power loss. please descibe. *ak

When coming to a stop light and applying foot to the brake pedal, the pedal goes to the floorboard, have to push on the pedal twice before the vehicle will stop. *ak consumer stated that happens sporadically.*jb

While driving the windshield will not come on , when turning the windshield on there is a humming sound. this has happened several times. *ak

The vehicle was traveling at highway speeds and then the vehicle shut off without warning. *ak

Under normal vehicle operation transmission disengages and would not return into gear. *ak

While driving at low speeds, the left rear wheel studs broke, causing the tire to fall off.

On normal road conditions when slowing down or stopping at a red light the abs engages when not necessary. rotors/calipers and pads replaced under 30,000 miles on passenger's side in 1/96 and the driver's side in 3/96, brakes pads on driver's side replaced again in 11/96 , pads and computer chips were replaced in 2/97. vehicle back at dealership again. *ak

When driving the vehicle and coming to a stop, once putting foot on the brake pedal heard a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. left /right front pads wore out, damaging the rotors. *ak

While driving about 30 mph the rear backing plate bend and cut into the brake line. driver was able to stop vehicle safely. the vehicle is being repaired by dealer. *ak

Noise developed in floorboard of vehicle. inherent problem: stress cracks due to metal fatigue. *ak the driver side seat broke. *yh

Driving in the rain, applied the brakes two or three car lengths away, the abs brakes locked up, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle. please describe in detail. *ak

When applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and abs brakes failed. *ak consumer states on three separate occasions in no abs situations, consumer went to brake at a stop light and brake pedal went to the floor, consumer took vehicle in for inspection 3 times but was advised there were no signs of trouble, the 3rd time they found tire speed sensor was not positioned the correct distance from the tire.*jb

Consumer applied pressure to the brake pedal and the brakes did not work. the abs would work occasionally. dealer is replacing the abs. *ak

When applying the abs brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. also, replaced master cylinder. *ak

Owner states that front upper arm/ball joint failure caused her wheel to come off, owner fears for her safety. *ak

Applied brakes and they made a loud noise for a few seconds, but did not engage. vehicle slid through stop sign and continued to slide even though foot was still on brakes. dealer said there is nothing wrong with brakes. *ak

Electrical short under the hood caused a fire while vehicle was parked. will provide more information. *ak

Brakes require excessive effort when braking. *ak

Driving vehicle in clear weather on dry roads, coming off a hill, tapped (abs) brakes, and they would not catch, tapped harder, still not catching, rearended another vehicle, driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak

Applied brakes, vehicle did not respond, pushed harder, stopped, not in normal distance, intermittent problem, no warning, dry surface., grinding sound when accelerating. *ak

#ea94-038, went to apply the brakes, pedal went to the floor and there were no brakes; vehicle went once through a stop in the middle of the intersection, almost rear ended the cars in front . *ak

Went to apply the brake pedal and it went to the floor. there were no brakes and vehicle rearended another vehicle. *ak

When applying the abs brakes in sudden stop situations,the vehicle brakes failed, vehicle swerved off road to avoid an accident, ran over mailbox and scratched/dented entire passenger side of vehicle to avoid hitting car in front which made an emergency stop. *ak

Poor abs brake performance during normal braking conditions, the pedal almost goes to the floor and complete brake failure is experienced. *ak *jb

When brakes are applied the vehicle will not stop. pedal gets hard and the pedal sticks on you. vehicle has extended stopping distance, it happens a lot when vehicle is at low speed. *ak

Owner has abs brakes, he states that 5 times the brake pedal went to the floor and stayed down for about 3 seconds before coming up and slowing down. took vehicle to dealers and they could not find any faults with the abs brakes. *ak

The vehicle was in the park position, consumer placed the vehicle from park to drive and the vehicle accelearated in drive. consumer applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated again in reverse, causing the consumer to have a collision. *ak *jb

When applying the brake pedal, it goes to the floor but there are brakes. took vehicle to dealer and and he discovered that brakes were contaminated , rotors were cut down . please describe . *ak dealership discovered brake fluid contaminated, entire brake system was ruined.*jb

The transmission fluid is leaking , please describe. *ak

When driving at any speed vehicle will lose all power, ignition switch has been replaced/fuse/wiring, in for repair 5 times. *ak

Vehicle was involved in an accident and hit a pole head-on, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak

When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop situation, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident. *ak

When applying the abs brakes in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak

Blinker is not loud enough while flashers are blinking. *ak

Abs brake failure, when applied brakes experienced extended stopping distance, the pedal went to the floor, no effectiveness, impact 12:00 position speed, 5mph. *ak

On normal road condtions when slamming on the brakes the vehicle keeps going and slows down but will not stop in time to avoid an accident. had (2) rearend accidents in (4) months. *ak

Brakes failed on three different occasions, brake paedal went to the floor, replaced the master cylinder once, has abs anti-lock brakes . please describe . *ak

While driving the consumer applied the brakes and the driver's side brake shoe fell off. please describe. *ak

Failure of the anti-lock brakes, consumer applied force to the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have an accident, the driver side air bag did not deploy. *ak *jb

While driving above 55mph the vehicle vibrates as the speed increases, the vibration gets worse. please describe. *ak

Poor abs brake performance during normal braking, the pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance is experienced. the dealer cannot find the problem. *ak

Abs brakes; dry road surface in stop and go traffic, owner says when brakes applied vehicle glided into another rear ending it. not inspected by dealer/mechanic yet. brakes manufactured by kelsey hayes. please describe details. *ak

Poor abs brake performance, during a panic stop at 55 mph, the wheels locked up, causing the driver to lose control. *ak

While driving applied the brakes and the brake failed and the vehicle went off the road and would not stop. *ak

Failure on the anti-lock brakes, consumer was drivng at 30 mph and the consumer applied force to the brakes, pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak

Abs brake failure, when brakes were applied vehicle jerked very hard to left, pulled vehicle to right and vibration under the vehicle, had no control of vehicle went through on a slight incline , door flew open and vehicle rolled over and went 122ft. at speed of 45mp. *ak

At times when going slow in normal wheather condition the abs gets hard and will not stop the vehicle, have run stop signs because of the abs failure. please describe the problem. *ak

Approaching a red light applied the abs brakes 6 or 7 cars back, the brakes did not take and causing a crash in good wheather condition. *ak

Frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 20mph, abs brake failure, applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, loss of effectiveness. *ak

Owner has abs brakes, she states that she went through the intersection seven times and that her brake pedal goes to the floor, dealer said that it maybe a design flaw. *ak

Under any kind of road conditions when applying the brakes the pedal is hard and one has to use too much pressure to get vehicle to stop . vehicle has been to dealers (4) times for problem. vehicle is usable but not safe. *ak

Poor abs brake performance, the pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance is experienced during normal braking. *ak

On three separate occasions the fuel injectors have been replaced. *ak

Consumer pressed on the brakes but the car did not stop. the car went through an intersection. *ak

While driving applied the abs brakes and vehicle did not stop, hit another vehicle. *ak consumer states manufacturer was contact but they denied that there are any problems. *jb

Equipped w/abs brakes; left brake rotor and front pads wear unevenly, within a few months, the new right pad had worn out and in october. master cylinder and brake booster replaced due to air heard when brakes were applied. *ak headlight cover had water in headlight. vehicle also pulled to the right when braking. *slc

While driving vehicle at 50 mph owner crashed into another vehicle, owner notes that when brakes wer used pedal went to floor, it slowed vehicle but would not stop. *ak

Failure of the anti- lock brakes, the front brakes grabbed, causing the vehicle to skid and the brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in an accident. consumer has contacted the dealer on several occasions due to brake failure. *ak

Windshield wipers malfunctioned. yh

Abs brake failure, applied the brakes, pedal went to floor, complete loss of effectiveness, lost control of vehicle, went into ditch. *ak

A/c compressor failed. nlm

Heater core rusted. nlm

Consumer plowed into the drivers side of another vehicle, the seat belt failed to properly restrain consumer during impact causing her head to hit the rearview mirror, there was no deployment of air bag during accident, consumer recieved severe whiplash. nlm

Abs brakes, master cynider ruptured, causing the loss of brakes and pedal went to the floor. *ak

Vehicle is experiencing brake problems, there is a recall regarding the antilock braking system (99i006), however the consumer has not been notified. *slc

On four occasions truck will start humming noise followed by instrument panel falling to zero, electrical lights illuminatng w/door chime ringing. please describe details.*ak

Consumer states the left front ball joint failed, and manufacturer is not willing to assist.*jb

Rear windshield does not seal properly.

Consumer states that the truck's brake lights did not work and he was almost rearended by a semi tracker trailer.*ak

Rust has developed under the vehicle. nlm

Idle arm failed and replaced. *et

Front axle and left wheel hub failed.

Driving vehicle at speed 20mph, applied abs brakes, pedal went to the floor and vehicle went into open throttle position, impact 1:00 position, lost control, vechile flipped over. *ak consumer was injured in accident. *slc

Ball joints failed, consumer listed that there was an accident, however did not give specific details, manufacturer replaced the defective part, there are two recalls regarding both the upper and lower ball joints, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc

Consumer did not receive recall 98v150001 and is experiencing windshield wiper problems. *slc

Hit another car and the air bag did not deploy. please give more detail. *ak

Vehicle upper ball joint driver side was dry causing vehicle to collapse while driving, pregnant woman sustained physical injuries other passenger sustained neck and back injuries. *et

Consumer was coming to a light, applied the brakes and there were no brakes, caused consumer to have an accident and brakes came back . please describe .*ak

Both upper and lower ball joints failed. however, consumer was not covered under gmc safety improvement campaign 011-49 or recall 01048 for the lower ball joints, because it only referred to the upper ball joints. *ak. the consumer was informed the lower ball joints failed, due to lack of lubrication. *jb

No deployment of air bag occured when consumer rear ended another vehicle. when he hit the vehicle the front end went down under other vehicle. nlm

Engine cooling fan bolt came loose and belt came off, causing a loss of control of vehicle. *ak

While driving five lug nuts completely snapped in half, causing the wheel to come off the truck. please describe.*ak

No summary. dt

Whenever consumer fills up vehicle with gas, interior of truck smells for at least 10-15 minutes.

Driving under the legal speed limit i swered to my left, i heard a noise from under the front end i over corrected the turn and turned left and became airborn rolling 3 times then spinning on the roof, then another car slamed into me. dt

The brakes have been checked several times for this problem and i was told that there was nothing wrong, but it has caused 1 accident in wich i was cited and nearly caused 4 other accidents. the brakes have failed at least 5 other times in conditions that normal brakes wouldn't have had a problem. dt

Driver was forced off the road from an embankment and vehicle landed in a ditch approximately 12 feet below the road. vehicle impacted the ground surface head on. air bag did not deploy. driver sustained injuries. dt

I was on my way to my sister's house, i came up to a stop sign, and the brakes went to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. i tried pumping the brakes, but nothing, so i tried holding them to the floor and still nothing. the road dead ended and i had to turn the vehicle, at which time i lost control of the vehicle, and it went in the ditch and rolled on it's side. the brakes worked up til this point, i had made 5 stops prior to this one. there were no skid marks, because there were no brakes. when the vehicle was pulled out of the ditch, and the brakes were tested, they seemed to work again. i was very lucky, i found out later, that my boyfriend had driven the car, earlier that month and the brakes had done the same thing to him, he checked the brake pads, but there was nothing wrong with them, and the brakes seemed to work after that. i have talked to several people and found out this problem has happened to a lot of people. i have talked to a person, who had worked for gm for over 20 years and he knew about this problem, and told me they never did a recall, but there were a lot of people who brought their cars in for this same problem, the brakes would randomly fail. i can not believe a recall has not been done, i was very lucky, someone else may not be. dt

No summary. dt

Brakes failed/skipped when i tried to slow down to exit off major highway. i was going below the speed limit which was 55 mph, i was going 50 mph. as i proceeded to slow down to exit off the highway. i pressed the brakes, the brakes skipped and the car began to spin 1-2 times. then proceeded to flip over four times. no fatalities, but driver who was myself was seriously injured and required left arm and hand surgery due to degloving of hand and lacerated triceps and serious glass damage. the car was totalled out. driver side roof was caved in and passenger side roof was completely caved in. brakes seemed like they tried to grasp the tires failed to do so therefore skipping and causing the car to go out of control. dt

Bought used vehicle thought it needed a tune up. leaking injectors causes shake want to know if this is a reoccuring problem. mr

All items looked at by dealer, dealer also informed me that these are common problems chevrolet is aware of. odd that they don't do anything about them. dt

Turn signals not working. at first noticed fast flashing of indicator on dash, then noticed slow flashing, and then no flashing, just a steady indicator light, and finally, no indicator light at all. bought a flasher at napa auto parts, thinking i could just replace it, but i couldn't find the flasher. went to the dealer to inquire about the replacement of the flasher and they said chevrolet has designed the turn signal system so that the enitre dashboard has to be removed to replace the flasher which will take approx. 2 hours of labor, costing over $200. that is outrageous! they also said there is a recall on the multi-function switch which controls the hazard lights and turn signals, (#o1v364000) but that my vehicle is not included in the recall. the dealer said that the recall may be extended to other vehicles, and i could get reimbursed. i sure hope so. it's rediculous to have to pay over $200 to replace a flasher or replace a defective switch. dt

I tried to get my extended warranty to fix the issue, but refused to cover it. i told them that it was a safety issue, they disagreed. i did not know that the nhtsa existed, other wise you would of heard from me a long time ago. i read an article in the paper which stated problems with recalls and the vehicles involved and thats when i saw that my car wasn't the only chevrolet vehicle with the same problem. i called the dealership to see if it had anymore recalls to it and they told me no. my blazer has had prior recall for a harnest of some sort!!!! this is a big safety issue to me. everytime it rains i have to pull over to ensure the safety of my family. wipers don't seem to work at all now, and neither does the waterpump that squirts the water to clean the windshild. this happend after approx. 90 days after i purchased the vehicle. *ak

In jan 99, thermostat appeared to fail and when i opened the radiator cap, noticed what looked like mud/grit in cap. took the truck to the chevrolet dealer, they said they did not know what it was. ended up replacing intake manifold gasket, pulling and repairing/cleaning radiator and replacing thermostat. in july 2002, truck overheated again. took it to firestone where they recommended $1200 in repairs to flush out "coagulated" coolant (dexcool). ended up replacing radiator, radiator cap, and thermostat (again) and flushing entire coolant system. firestone personnel said this was a recurring problem on the blazers with the dexcool breaking down and turning into a brown, muddy, gummy substance. accoding to firestone, gm has several tech bulletins out on this, but they refuse to do anything about it. this dexcool broke down after only 30,000 miles. why has nothing been done about this? gm is knowingly selling a deficient product and they refuse to stand behind it. please, can someone out there help us!?!?!?!*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Front windshield wipers failed to operate sometimes. *ak

The car is stuck in 4-wheel drive. when i push the 2 wheel drive button, it will not go back to normal.

Our dealer said that our upper ball joint is a safety risk. we have not had an accident yet, but the dealer claimed that there is danger of the front suspension failing.*ak

No summary for above vehicle. *ak

Belt will not latch, will not enter buckle assembly. *ak

The headlights have never been good, can't see. air conditioner compressor leaked out refrigerant, independent garage wants $ 1000.00 to fix properly..... anti lock brake module went out, independent garage wants $ 1000.00 to fix.*ak

Received notice from mfg on 3-1-02- states is not a recall though is listed as a recall on your web site. contacted local dealer on 3-1-02 & was told chevrolet would not rpair/replace parts due to mileage on my vehicle (just turned 1000,000 miles). noticed on your web site that this is in fact a recall item dated 7/02/01. my vehicle had less than 1000,000 miles on it at that time. i have been having a front end clunking noise since last fall, and when had lubrication service done recently, was informed of front suspension problems. just what is the law regarding this issue? their letter states is not a recall, and that they are not libel if vehicle is either 8 years old or has greater than 100,000 miles. i was not contacted for this "recall" item for 8 months after the recall date of 7/2/01, and by that time i had just went over the 100,000 mileage mark. also, my partner owns a 1995 blazer and never received a recall notice for either the upper or lower ball joint problem. she has just under 100,000 miles. what recourse do i have now? if i had been contacted about this in a reasonable time frame, i believe my vehicle would have qualified for free warranty repairs. i have been unemployed now for over 10 months and cannot afford the costs of repairs and as a result am uneccessarily putiing myself and any passengers at risk of severe injury due to front end failure. shouldn't chevrolet still be responsible given the misinformation (not a recall), and lack of timely contacting of me?*ak

02/17/00 (36417 miles)--cooling system flushed per tsb #99-06-02-012 and heater core replaced. 6/15/00 (39128 miles)--cooling system flushed per tsb. 11/15/00 (42626 miles)--cooling system flushed per tsb. 6/2/02 (60,715 miles)--radiator and heater core replacement and cooling system flush required.

No summary listed fcor above vehicle. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Air conditioner first failed about 3 years ago (still under warranty at the time). dealer refilled..said could not find leak. little over year later same occurrence...dealer refilled. august of 2001 occurred again...this time dealer put dye in so could find leak when it happened again....did not notice til warm weather this year that it had failed again...took to dealer and had refilled again...this time dealer said leak was found at compressor...said compressor was going bad and would cost about $500 dollars to correct. am filing same info with chevrolet. this is my 4th blazer but lots of problems with this one. 4 recalls...defective door panel...replaced at chevrolet's ok after reporting to the company.

Certified master auto mechanic, that's why no specific vehicle. have seen a tremendous amount of these gm trucks, all lines, blaxer, tahoe, k3500, etc. with the belt tensioners coming apart. the center rots out and the spring just makes the tensioner fall sideways. for a while its not bad, the belt is still on and only slips wet. when they come off there is suddenly no power steering, along with of course no alternator. we are changing these at probably one per day, and check all of these vehicles. i have found that all of them with at least thirty thousand miles either need a new tensioner or have already had the tensioner replaced. this covers a few years, from at least 1995 through 1999, and is such a common problem that all the aftermarket suppliers i have seen (gates, napa, carquest) stock these parts. i can tell you the carquest part number, 89231, from memory. as a side issue, you might consider a seperate form for mechanics to fill out, with questions aimed more the information we can provide. after all, we are in the front lines, and can pick up many of these problems more quickly than individual owners probably can.*ak

Entire cooling system clogged with a sandy substance. mechanic says radiator, water pump, thermostated, and a number of other componets need to be replaced at a cost of over $1500.00. mechanic says he is seeing this on a regular basis with 1996 blazers. while a number of complaints in your database point to problems with the dexi-cool coolant, the mechanic says in his view it is not the coolant as this problem is only with 1996 blazers. he believes it is sand from a faulty problem with the engine blocks were cast. the excess sand is now breaking off and clogging the coolant systems causing major repairs. gm has ignored all complaints. this is a major problem as the vehicles are overheating and resulting in people getting stranded on highways, etc.

Due to letter from manufacturer, i took vech in for service to upper ball joints. they said uppers are fine but lowers need replaced and it isn't covered under the letter and it won't pass inspection. i called manufacturer after seeing on your web site that lower ball joints were also identified as problem but they said is the dealer says the uppers don't need replaced that the lower ball joint problem may have been caused by something other than the possible upper ball joint problem. does this seem reasonable? *ak

The abs brake system had failed without any warninig or indecation, i had my mechanic check the system out and he foun tha the abs pump was malfunctioning. but it did not produce a fault code to the computer nor did the dash light come on. he also checked with other meckanic in the area and they also have had the same reports from their customers about the brakes failing. the quick fix is to disable the abs system and run the brakes in the manual mode. there seems to be a problem with (96-97 ) systems. the repair cost for abs range from 900.00 to 1500.00 dolllars to fix. at that price there probably a lot of people riding arounrd with the abs system desabled. i think this should have a top priority to be checked out. had i needed the brakes in a real emergency or panic stop i don't think i would be writing this letter. thank you for yor time in this matter john t nuttall 24 b street lowell,ma. 01851. *ak

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