7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,875 miles

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problem #19

Mar 011998

Blazer

  • miles
Rear windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing the rear windshield wipers to be inoperative. Dealer replaced the rear windshield motor. Current problem is just like the recall for the front windshield, recall # 98V150000.

- Avon, OH, USA

problem #18

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Rear window wipers do not come on at all. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Caynon Falls, MN, USA

problem #17

Sep 091999

Blazer

  • miles
Intermittently windshield wipers stop working while operating. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN.

- Farmingville, NY, USA

problem #16

Aug 221999

Blazer

  • miles
Driving down the raod approx 40mph it was raining, and went to turn windshield wipers on and they didn't work. Pulled over to the side of the road, waited until it stopped raining and returned home. Contacted the dealer, and was told that vehicle it was not covered by the recall campaign 98V150.001 due to VIN.

- Marshall, TX, USA

problem #15

Oct 121999

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently windshield wiper would stop working while in operation. This caused poor visibility, and could lead to a collision if not corrected. Dealer/manufacturer notified. They informed consumer that vehicle was not under recall due to VIN. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Biloxi, MS, USA

problem #14

Aug 251999

Blazer

  • miles
Sometimes windshield wipers will come on and sometimes the wipers will not. The problem has been reported to the dealership. The dealer has not agreed to correct the problem. Blazer not included in recall due to VIN.

- Jamestown, OH, USA

problem #13

Apr 121999

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper circuit board failed.

- Elkview, WV, USA

problem #12

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper module failed. Mjs

- Opelousas, LA, USA

problem #11

Jul 291999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer says owner's vehicle is not included in recall, and needs circuitboard replaced.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #10

May 121999

Blazer

  • miles
Recallm 98V150, the windshield wipers malfuctioned, causing visibility problems which may result a crash. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN #.

- Star Prairie, WI, USA

problem #9

May 011999

Blazer

  • miles
There is currently a limited reall from Chevrolet regarding the failure of the wiper/washer module. My vehicle has experienced this failure however, Chevrolet refuses to repair the defect saying that my VIN doesn't fall within the recall. However, the recall includes my year, make & model. This makes no sense and I would appreciate any assistance or advise you can offer. Thank you.

- Burbank, CA, USA

problem #8

Apr 041999

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
I had to replace the front brakes and get new rotors after 30,000 miles. Brakes are very loose, takes a lot of pressure to get them to stop. Dealer said my brakes were worn out, and needed to be replaced just 15K miles after the first service. Anti-lock feature kicks in when I drive over potholes or ice, and did not use the brakes. Also, windshield wiper problem. Wipers stop working intermittently. Dealer replaced the motor. Dealer said motor had shorted out, but the problem started to occur again. When the wipers stop and later start, after manipulating the controls, the overhead digital temperature guage turns off and on. Power window stuck in down position. Has been replaced twice. These three electrical problems (wiper, window, digital guage) seem related as they all cause a battery drain as indicated through the volt meter. Battery went dead after 6 hour road trip. Approx 50K miles on vehicle at time. Had been running the A/C the whole time, which seemed to drain battery.

- Reston, VA, USA

problem #7

Nov 271998

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor failed during a major rainstorm prior to recall.

- Burlington, NJ, USA

problem #6

Feb 221999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall notice.

- Shorewood, WI, USA

problem #5

Mar 011996

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
I chose a Chevy Blazer because I know that Chevy is known for the quality of their trucks. Unfortunately I couldn't be any more disappointed with my purchase and also with my dealer. Ever since I owned my 1996 Chevy Blazer I've had problems with it and the dealership has continued to take advantage as me as a customer. I can't believe how unprofessional a dealership can be and also how a new vehicle can be so unreliable. The 4th day I had this truck 4 -wheel drive went out, I took it to william Chevrolet and they took 2 weeks to fix it, not only that, but they told me to rent a car knowing that I was under 25, instead of lending me a replacement car. In last 3 years the brakes have gone out on me 8 times, and the dealership wouldn't once cover it. My wiper motor went out just before the wiper piece recall went out, I paid for them to fix it, and give me a new motor. But then, when I went to the dealership with the recall they wouldn't reimburse me for the motor just the piece. I don't understand if that piece caused my wiper motor to go out that why do I have to pay for it? my heater is now not working to it's fullest and it's the middle of winter. We just got 21 inches of snow and my 4 wheel drive is not working again. I was unaware that my 4 wheel drive was not working 2 days ago, I turned onto indianapolis blvd, and my Blazer did a 360 in the middle of a busy intersection, almost causing a 4 car accident. After that I checked to see if my front wheel were moving, and ofcourse they weren't, therefore I only have rear wheel drive on a $25,000 4X4. The last 2 days have been hell, first I could not get my truck out of its parking spot after I'd shoveled for an hour, after I finally got it out, it got stuck in the snow about 7 times, while 1989 escorts are driving around effortlessly. It's so ridiculous, I have to be afraid to take my truck around the block because it gets stuck in an inch of snow. I'm sitting here now because my vehicle can't get me to work.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #4

Jul 011998

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers would not work on high speed, in August sometimes they would not work at all. Dealer contacted, and replaced the circuit board and motor, all at consumers cost, vehicle had no warranty, warranty had expired.

- Blue Point, NY, USA

problem #3

Jun 051998

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
While driving the windshield wipers fail intermittently. Cause unknown.

- Leewood, KS, USA

problem #2

Oct 271997

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In rainy weather turned on windshield wipers, had problem starting. Finally they came on, but stopped awhile. A very intermittent problem. Not at dealer's yet.

- W. Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 121997

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 35mph in the rain, windshield wiperd were working for a time & then stopped. Stopped vehicle to turn wipers off & then turn them on. They failed to work. Called dealer & told to bring vehicle in when wipers not working again. Cannot fix wipers until problem is seen.

- E. Berlin, PA, USA