10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 12,308 miles
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Electrical; ignition switch failure. This is the second switch that failed. Both are GM parts.
- Sussex, WI, USA
Ignition switch went out... had to have car towed and repaired. Report from shop said" check for no start-found none -traced system found bad ignition electrical switch on steering column-installed new switch with wire harness- ".
- Polk City, FL, USA
After the ignition switch went out(12-5-04) -the fuel pump went out and had to be repaired. As you try to drive off the car would die out you would have to try to crank it again-mash the peddle it to the floor and it would run a few feet and die again. Car had to be towed(6-12-05)... car starts but it makes a noise when running.
- Polk City, FL, USA
1997 Blazer ignition switch burned out. The consumer knows that Ford also has ignition problem and was wonder if they use the same parts. She believes that the problem should fall under Ford ignition recall.
- Unknown, DC, USA
Electical-ignition switch when I turn on the key, no dash lights or fuel pump doesn't turn on, so I can not start the vehicle. Now, my RPM goes upto 2000-2500 just to get it to move, and asks like it is 2nd or 3rd gear without changing gears. My headlights were going dim, so I replaced the alternator 2 times. I have heard several people say that the ignition switch is bad. I have tried to find a new one, but nobody can get them-they are on back order-why?
- Bowling Green, KY, USA
Vehicle stalls while driving and has caused power steering and power brakes to produce a deadly out of control object.
- St Petersburg, FL, USA
While attempting to start vehicle, the vehicle would not start. Consumer states vehicle was towed to mechanic. Mechanic states that the electrical ignition switch melted the wiring. Which resulted in vehicle not starting.
- Nashville, TN, USA
I have tried several times to contact GM website..due to my using webtv im unable to read the small print. I purchased a 93 Blazer 4 years ago...I had to have the ignition switch changed..now I have 1997 and the same thing is occurring the orginal key is locking up in the on position..sometime it takes 5 mins before it will turn to off position..my inquiry is if there has been a recall on the switches...thank you for your help
- Montgomery, WV, USA
Consumer states that intermittently the engine will stall when driving. Can happen at anytime. Consumer is able to restart once the vehicle is stopped. Consumer has also noticed that the engine was harder to start in mornings. Dealer replaced ignition switch.
- Camarillo, CA, USA
My ignition switch burned my wires going to my transmission it had to be rebuilt my main electric box was burnt ihave had problems from day one I bought an extended warranty but they say it does not cover the day after I bought my Blazer the gas mileage stoped working I was told the sencior in the tank was burnt and I was told my Blazer was in watert before ibought it please if you can help me ?
- Houma, LA, USA
My SUV is only 4 years old and I want to why the ignition switch went in it, because it cost me almost $400. I want to know if it is defective and if it is I should'nt have to pay for it.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
Key can open this vehicle or any other Chevrolet Blazer. Consumer had complained to Chevrolet manufacturer about this problem.
- Detroit, MI, USA
- Collins, MO, USA