I purchased my 1999 Blazer "used" in 5/03, two months later the water pump started leaking horribly, had it replaced. Another month later it completely died on my in the middle of morning rush hour, found out that the fuel pump was completely shot, and the battery was not good...at the same time. Early last month I was told that the high pressure oil lines were leaking badly, and also that the idler arm on the front right is bad. Now as I am researching the Chevy Blazer more and more, I'm finding out that many consumers are having the same problems in all models. Chevrolet should be held responsible for many of these recurring problems, and something needs to be done!

- Toledo, OH, USA

Vehicle fails to start at any given time. When you turn the key it makes absolutley not noise, but the battery works, does not accept a jump. I have been stranded twice, luckily in safe areas. This problem has happened several times. This has caused stress, inconvenience, money, and time, besides aggrevation.

- Perkasie, PA, USA

Ac delco battery on a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer failed in 21 months - leaking battery acid from one of the side terminals. The exact same failure occurred on this vbehicle on 12/3/01. The same battery on this vehicle also failed about 10 months after purchase but actual cause of failure is unknown. Service mananger at Chevy dealership told me that ac delco had sent representaives around to find out why they were having so many failures of this type with these batteries. Said it is related to heat and only happens in southern states where it gets hottest. Ac delco customer service admits nothing of this sort and always blames these failures on overtightening the connections to the terminals. The safety issue is caused by this leaking battery acid and what it will eat into and what kind of problems it will cause. Luckily I was able to id the problem and clean up the acid before more serious problems developed.

- Baytown, TX, USA

Lower ball joints wear out prematurely. The consumer stated the vehicle was on its fifth set of lower ball joints and it sixth idler arm. The cruise control was inoperative, the grill guard was loose, the rear differential leaked, the door latch was inoperative, the sending unit was replaced, the battery was replaced, the door was readjusted due to a vibration, the left front hub assembly was replaced, the exhaust made a noise, the tensioner and serpentine belt was replaced, the front axle seal leaked and the intake gasket leaked.

- Columbus, MT, USA

Battery was leaking acid. I heard this is being investigated for 95-97 models but it happened to my 99. Just wanted to make you aware. ****dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****724318

- Langhorne, PA, USA

Regarding complaint on battery: At 26,000 miles the original battery was replaced. The replacement battery began leaking at approx. 38000 miles; however, battery did not fail until 39000 miles. Dealer says since battery was replaced in 36000 mile period, the replacement battery carries no warranty. This doesn't make sense. Regarding handles to recline seat back: They both broke off where connected to chair. Soft metal used. There was no heavy usage or foce applied. I feel that GM is using inferior parts and materials and seek assistance.

- Prairieville, LA, USA

Vehicle is experiencing driving light and tail light failure, sometimes the lights will go out and a few hours later, they'll be back on again, the compass went crazy one time, the dealer replaced the automatic headlight switch, but the consumer is still having the same problems with the lights, the battery also failed.

- Hubbard, OH, USA