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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,945 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Chevrolet Blazer fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner Comments

problem #11

Jul 012000

Blazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles

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

I have a 1997 Chevy S-10 Blazer lt. I am having problems with the fuel gauge. I fill the tank and it reads full, I use the car and when it gets down to half tank the gauge starts going back up to full....I am empty when it reads full. This has been repaired once under waranty, but after about a year it started again. Chevy wont pay for it again because the warranty is out.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #10

Dec 012002

Blazer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
1997 chev Blazer S-10 windshield wippers intermittent problem. Stop working without warning transmission tcv shorted out, causing computer to short out, requiring replacement gas gauge doesn't work past 1/2 tank no warning. Ran out of gas on interstate.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #9

Jan 312003

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,400 miles
Engine light keeps coming on had a diagnostic check done with the code P0440 coming up which is the evaporative emissions system yet no-one can find anything wrond with the Blazer

- Binghamton, NY, USA

problem #8

Nov 162002

Blazer

  • miles

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

Consumer states that while driving and without warning the fuel tank crack causing fluid to leak out. Dealer notified.

- Irwin, PA, USA

problem #7

Oct 312000

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Gas gauge unreliable below half tank, fluctuates up and down between full and empty. Need to use trip meter to gauge fuel in tank by mpg. Front brakes and rotor recently replaced due to shaking in steering wheel while braking. Per dealer, rotors were badly warped.

- Castleton, VT, USA

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problem #6

Jan 012001

Blazer

  • miles
Consumer states when she picked vehicle up from dealership, she noticed that the fuel gauge did not go down, vehicle was taken back to dealership to see if problem had anything to do with previous repairs, it was determined that it was not and consumer was told that she would be responsible for repairs.

- Auburn, MA, USA

problem #5

Aug 192000

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles

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

Vehicle has 92K miles, but its 99% highway miles. The tranission failed as well as the sensor module, gas gauge failed, water pump failed, cracks in the exhaust system, windshield fluid leaked into the vehicle when rear washer was activated, bad battery which was never replaced (trying to sell me a new one all the time), constant resurfacing of front rotors due to unevean wear and a defective gas gasket to the evaporative system. I can supply exact mileage and dates of repair. If I didn't have an extended warranty, I would have taken Chevrolet to court by now for a new vehicle. I don't think my next vehicle will be a GM.

- Marlborough, MA, USA

problem #4

Jan 122000

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Since I bought the truck with 33 miles, I have spent app. $2,000 on it, above the wty's and maint. 12/96 - passenger side got flooded, 9/97 recall done, sucking air sound ( not found by tech.),1/98 - complete mait 15K + 4X4 service($235), 2/98 -F. brakes + machined rotors ($162), gas gauge not working took, removed dash( broke hazard light) replaced gas tank sensor -3 days(rental given) 1 day later, filled the tank and the gas ran out ( a day lost at work), 1/99 - 4X4 switch replaced, 7/99 - replaced F.brakes,2 ball joints, new rotors,2 rear axle seals + cleaned oil out of rear brake($540), 9/99 - car doesn't start once replaced battery, serpentine belt($248), 1/00 - wipers work off+ on- replaced wiper board, replaced starter with rebuilt + wty, 2 cooler lines($799). Now when I bought the car the sales person agreed to give a rental, a new service man starts and says" I'm new and you don't get a rental unless it's in over night" just to let you no I"M a medical assistant and just can't miss work at any time the car is in for repairs. Very disappointed.

- Spencer, MA, USA

problem #3

May 151999

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Numerous failures of electrical components...gas gauge varies reads excessively high.....electronic temp gauge / compass malfunctions during rain

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 281999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Gas gauge not reading accurately.

- Iselin, NJ, USA

problem #1

Dec 091998

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas fumes entering vehicle causing headaches and dizziness.

- Angier, NC, USA

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