6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,000 miles

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problem #6

Apr 012003

Blazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
Transmission fluid leaking, causing to leak on exhaust and cause it to smoke. Oily substance smeared on back windshield. Had that fixed and it is still happening.

- Warren, RI, USA

problem #5

Aug 012001

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 98 V 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: Windshield wipers work intermittently, manufacturer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Consumer stated all wipers freeze up at times, also window motor is inoperative.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #4

Nov 282000

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving in the rain, consumer put on brakes and felt ABS kicking in, but there was a delay in stopping, consumer has also been to the dealer regarding an excessive brake squeak, dealer had replaced brake pads twice and rotors once. Right rear door won't always unlock from inside, dealer found no problem, pins at driver's door hinges rusted. The seal around right rear window holds water after rain. Rear passenger seat will not fold down, dealer found cable binding up. Water collects in rear light lense when washing vehicle, dealer replaced taillight lense, center high mount lense collects moisture, dealer replaced 3rd light brake assembly. Consumer flushed radiator and 12 months later it needed flushed again, dealer performed, consumer paid to have the first flush down and is requesting reimbursement.

- Glen Bernie, MD, USA

problem #3

Apr 281999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
With windows open, extreme reverberation is sensed enough to pop eardrums, noise is distracting.irritating and basically renders open windows annoying..an air pressure release mechanism is needed to release trapped air inside eliminating reverberation effect

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 201998

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Rear windshield does not seal properly.

- Foley, AL, USA

problem #1

Aug 121997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the windshield will not come on, when turning the windshield on there is a humming sound. This has happened several times.

- Chicago, IL, USA