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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While traveling about 65mph on highway and without prior warning engine froze up, and vehicle lost all power. Dealership is aware of the problem. Consumer was informed that the oil cooler lines had completely separated and the oil must have pump out of the engine onto the freeway, which in turn caused the engine to seize
Engine would start to hesitate after smelling gas fumes. Vehicle been to dealer on two occasions and problem has been reoccurring. Consumer states work also performed on exhaust gas recalculation and idler air control valve.
Consumer states while driving 65 mph check engine light illuminated about three min after there was a noise that came from under the hood and the vehicle gave out. Nlm
Vehicle stalls when coming to a stop, has stalled 5 times. Consumer received letter form Chevrolet stating leg valve needs to be replaced. This has been done, but it did not remedy problem.*akthe fuel injection assembly was replaced in June of 2002.
Vehicle is leaking oil. Two hoses that bring oil to filter and back were leaking. Contacted dealer, dealer knew it was a problem with these vehicles leaking.
Vehicle stalled, and would not run with air condition on and would then over heat, when trying to drive up a slope with the air on, consumer would have to press accelerator all the way to the floor and it would only go 30 mph, consumer was informed that an egr valve was needed, one week later vehicle began to overheat again with the air condition on, dealer informed consumer that all was needed was a tune-up, consumer experienced the problem for a third time and was told that an egr valve was needed again, on the fourth occasion while driving the engine light came on, and consumer was informed that there was a problem with the injector which was then replaced, consumer and technician then took vehicle for a rest drive and discovered that vehicle was still not running properly, and figured that the timing was off which was then readjusted.
Initially replaced egr valve in 1998, have replaced it 4 additional times (by Chevy dealer) within two years. Build-up of carbon in the engine causing stalling, shaking and failure of engine in traffic. Brakes tend to stick as well. Erroneously charged for two fuel injectors that were not needed due to misdiagnosis of problem. Car has sat for last 3 weeks while attempting to contact Chevy customer service at hq, was given promises of refunds, call backs and have not heard from anyone. Looked at this site and saw other owners with same problem, possible recall but we were not notified by the dealer or Chevrolet. In addition both rear seat belts stopped working nearly two years ago where our young son often sits. Seeking possible legal action for reimbursement, replacement of vehicle or final repair of defects.
Soft plugs rusted out in vehicle. Antifreeze leaked out, and engine overheated. When consumer took vehicle in for service, it took one week to fix problem, but problem still occurs.
I have owned this Chevrolet Blazer for 4 years. 1995 was first year for the vortex engine. I had an expensive repair of the cfi unit in July, 99 and now again 16 months later, cfi unit needs to be replaced along with the catalytic converter. There is also an ongoing problem with the egr valve. Chevrolet sent out a notice about problem, and I had my car serviced last March. But, same part was just replaced with a new one. If the valve is sticking the design of the valve should be correced. Carbon builds up again in the valve and this will be an ongoing problem. I sent a complaint to Chevrolet, but their letter back to me was a note to call the customer service. When I finally got through they said thanks for calling but nothing else. Overall, very disappointed with how this company is handling a problem that my mechanic says it is widespread. He has trouble getting the part since so many are needed!
This is a complaint relating to probable design deficiency as opposed to a component failure. When the fuel gauge is in the red zone, the engine will stall when the vehicle is stopping, turning or attempting to go uphill. This causes sudden and unexpected loss of steering control and braking power. Nothing is wrong with the fuel pump or tank, other than the fuel is permitted by the poor design of the tank to flow away from the intake tube when the vehicle is slowing or turning or oriented such that the fuel is concentrated in the forward part of the tank. The engine will restart when the vehicle comes to rest and is on a level or downhill grade. Of course, keeping the tank less empty obviates the problem, but there should be no reason not to operate the vehicle when the gauge still registers the presence of fuel.
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- Richfield, MN, USA