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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1997 Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner Comments

problem #8

Oct 102001

Blazer 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This vehicle has had numerous problems. From bad dexcool, witch caused a major overhaul of the cooling system at approx. 37000 or 3 1/2 yr. Yet Chevrolet states the coolant is good for 5yr or 150,000. The front ball joints had to be replaced at approx. 35,000. Just over the 3yr warranty with no help from Chevy despite numerous complaints of this failure. Also have had two batteries in the system one after only 3000 miles and the second one is now out at 38000 miles. There is a short in the system that still has not been found. The shift lever handle has been a changed 3 times and still rattle after approx. A month of use. The front drivers side mirror shakes to the point it is hard to see out of when driving. The hood rattles when going over bumps, which can be fixed by adding a solid rubber gasket at the top of hood to keep the hinge stops from bouncing on the frame. The front brakes had to be redone at 28,000.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #7

Oct 102001

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
This vehicle has had numerous problems. From bad dexcool, witch caused a major overhaul of the cooling system at approx. 37000 or 3 1/2 yr. Yet Chevrolet states the coolant is good for 5yr or 150,000. The front ball joints had to be replaced at approx. 35,000. Just over the 3yr warranty with no help from Chevy despite numerous complaints of this failure. Also have had two batteries in the system one after only 3000 miles and the second one is now out at 38000 miles. There is a short in the system that still has not been found. The shift lever handle has been a changed 3 times and still rattle after approx. A month of use. The front drivers side mirror shakes to the point it is hard to see out of when driving. The hood rattles when going over bumps, which can be fixed by adding a solid rubber gasket at the top of hood to keep the hinge stops from bouncing on the frame. The front brakes had to be redone at 28,000.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #6

Jun 161999

Blazer

  • miles
Battery replaced, leaking fluid.

- Fayettevil, NC, USA

problem #5

Feb 151999

Blazer 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car towed in three times last summer 6/28/ car stalled, electrical system problems, replaced battery, alternator,7 /27 reprogrammed PCM, 9/16 brakes failed replaced master cylinder. We've had other problems with this car from the start. Chevy can't figure out why the car engine started smoking and eventually caught on fire. Car has always been maintained, we have extended 8 year warranty. It was very dangerous, my daughter had taken the car just 1/2 mile to the shopping center and back when it started smoking. The car is totalled, she was not hurt and a neighbor was helpful by called the fire department. This was exceedingly dangerous.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

problem #4

Feb 122000

Blazer

  • miles
My 1977 Blazer would not turn over this morning. A check of the battery (original) indicated that the battery acid was leaking from the battery and has corroded the battery holder, the car frame and the brake line. I understand that there has been a recall of other vehicles for leaking battery problems. I believe the problem batteries are also in the 1977 Chevrolet Blazer. I am concerned about the damage that may have been caused to the front brake line. I replaced the battery today... and have kept the old one in case the NHTSA wants to see it.

- Attleboro Falls, MA, USA

problem #3

Oct 201999

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
The spare tire carrier is a serious design flaw as it greatly reduces visibility to the rear of the vehicle

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #2

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Starting system--alternator, battery, switching alarm module.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 071998

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
When battery is dead on vehicle, the shift lever lock will not disengage because the brake pedal switch will not activate. This situation does not allow the vehicle to be towed safely. Vehicle could not be shifted even after battery was charged or jumped.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

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