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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Ball joints this vehicle has failed Massachusetts yearly inspection 2 years in a row due to sloppy ball joints. If the vehicle was not inspected the result could be rather hazardous to me and people on the highway.
My Blazer now has 56,000 miles on it. I have discovered that it is in need of front end repair - specifically the ball joints are badly worn, the boots on the frond axle have a bad crack on the right side, and there is significant idler wear. In doing research, I have discovered that numerous Blazer owners have experienced similar problems. I feel this is a design defect. I have also had two other issues that I am now discovering are common problems with a great number of Blazer. Both front reclining seat handles have broken off. I am also experiencing problems with the doors seeming to not align properly - as if the welds or hinges are failing. These have also been mentioned repeatedly in your complain area for this model. I have not gotten these items repaired as of this date. The Blazer is now parked until I can afford to get it fixed.
While driving 30 mph, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer stated that she knew of another consumer with the same make and model that have experienced the same problem.
While driving, the crank shaft position senor failed which caused the vehicle to hesitate, buck back and forth and nearly stop. The consumer stated that the dangerous front end suspension defects which failed included a second front axle tube, front axle bearing failure both tire rod ends front drive shaft. Front suspension has defects that could allow the wheel to fall off. Consumer wrote a letter to GM about the problems complaint number 1-245128909.
My vehicle's front end has been giving me alot of front end problems. Bouncing & making a vibration noise. I brought it to the dealership & they tell me that I need ball joints and other suspension parts due to the ball joints being bad on my vehicle. I call around to other repair shops & they say that is a very common problem with Blazer costing the consumer hundreds of dollars in repairs. So, what is Chevy going to do about it " wait until a number of people get into accidents before they'll name it a recall "
Upon approaching the driveway vehicle suddenly made a noise. Steering wheel felt funny. Also, front left tire turned in the opposite direction that vehicle was going. When this occurred vehicle skidded. Consumer depressed the brake pedal to stop. This occurred because the left front lower ball joint came apart, and the front right ball joints were starting to show signs of the same failure. The entire front suspension assembly needed to be replaced. Also, automatic transmission slipped when shifting from first to second gear. Meanwhile, while driving in over drive mode, the over drive disengaged and vehicle speed was reduced from a rapid pace to a very low speed. This failure almost resulted in an accident. Dealership determined this was caused by a failure in the torque converter solenoid.
I purchased my Chevrolet Blazer new at the end of 1999 and it has been in the shop so much I know all 15 of the mechanics by there first name. The battery has been replaced at least 3 times, the alternator has been changed 3 times, the automatic transmission has been replaces, the seat handles have been replaced more than once, the seat belts have been replaced from locking up, the front end has had work done to it and still is not fixed, the rear right speaker does not work, the fuel gauge has been replaced, the gas petal sticks I haft to clean the card at least every month, the heater core has been replaced 3 times and it still does not get hot. I was told that this was caused by the orange antifreeze and was told that chey would not warranty their 5 year antifreeze and the dealer told me that I needed a $500 engine flush that I could do my shelf for $10 but I was then told that the engine was corroded up inside and I would need a new motor and they would not pay for it even under warranty. I called GM complaint line and was told that they new of the problem and they could not offer me any help. The complaint line was a joke and a waste of my time. I will never buy another Chevy this is my second vehicle. My first was a S10 and I had the same problems.
The fuel pump, line and tank are faulty at 35000 miles. I bought it as a used car from santa ana Hyundai who agreed to fix the fuel pump but did not. The transmission is not changing gears properly, it would not start when I turned it off to get gas on 9-26-03, the left front end is popping with a loud noise, the brakes are not antilock brakes, it feels as if I am hitting metal when I stop hard, the panel lights would flicker, lights on dash board when flash when I had seatbelt on. I had a Chevrolet dealership fix the minor things. The battery cable was loose and they oiled the joints to stop the squeak. The dealer refused to fix the fuel pump which is unsafe and demand I pay him money that is already above the price of this car. I am paying $14,000 plus for a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer with a faulty fuel pump.the door entry will not properly take in the key to open the door.the gauge meters were dancing back and forth and not properly reading the fuel.it was a rental car before I bought it so I had no real history of recalls or mechanical reports.
Accelerator sticks due to carbon buildup on throttle body. Gasoline prematurely burns before reaching the cylinder. Ball joints had to be replaced. Engine oil leaks. Coolant leaks. Transmission leaks.
While driving, the wheel on the front passenger side fell off the vehicle, dealer inspected and found upper ball joint retaining nut and cotter pin were missing, dealer replaced upper ball joint, nut and cotter pin, consumer also states that there were some problems with the drivers side of the vehicle.
While driving vehicle without warning there was a constant noise. Took to dealership, mechanic replaced wheel bearings, and problem reoccurred. Replaced front end, and problem occurred again. Replaced front end switch and problem still occurs.
Urgent- this will kill people please read - my 2000 Chevrolet Blazer rolled at 30 mph after hitting a chuck hole on the right side of the road. It threw me to the right side of the road so I brought the vehicle back onto the road at which time my steering column was going crazy and then I rolled at least once before stopping - I really thought I was dead, and my vehicle is a total loss. I have the vehicle in my possession now - because of theft related issues with allstate insurance company. I would like some help showing the world that it may not be a Firestone problem, it may be a suspension problem. I can close my eyes and tell you in slow motion exactly what the vehicle did and you would think GM would want to have me interviewed -- since I lived!!! I have pictures as well if you want to have them emailed. Please help. It happend in a split second, going only 30 mph 1/2 mile from my house in Texas (102 degrees). (dot number: " tiresize: ")
The dealer acknowledges that this problem is a long-standing problem and is the "norm for the Blazer." They feel their vehicle is nonetheless safe even though it severely affects steering in cornering and turns. On extreme right curving up/down road this instability makes the vehicle feel as if it is leaving the roadway. On a rainy road if you break in the aforementioned condition, the rear end fans out left.
The dealer acknowledges that this problem is a long-standing problem and is the "norm for the Blazer." They feel their vehicle is nonetheless safe even though it severely affects steering in cornering and turns. On extreme right curving up/down road this instability makes the vehicle feel as if it is leaving the roadway. On a rainy road if you break in the aforementioned condition, the rear end fans out left.
Intermittently headlights/ interior lights and instrument panel lights just flicker on and off. The truck was taken to the dealership. Notning was done about the lights. When taken to the second dealership, consumer was told that the manufacturer was aware of the problem, but did not know what was causing the problem. In addition, , while driving at 45 and turning left consumer hears moaning noise. Noise is caused by improper torquing on right front suspension. Whining noise is also coming from secondary air pump.
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- Millbury , MA, USA