10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Mar 052002

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine check light illuminated in the vehicle. Dealer diagnosed a ruptured fuel injection line. Fuel backed up to the computer module that could have caused a fire if ignited. The dealer stated the problem has never been seen to this degree. GM would not acknowledge this to be a dangerous problem and offered no assistance in making repaires.

- Frederick, MD, USA

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problem #4

Dec 232001

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling approximately 60 mph, vehicle lost all power and had to be towed to dealership. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that following components needed replaced: PCM, six fuel injectors, electrical harness, fuel gauge, and an unknown gasket.

- Garfield Heights, OH, USA

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problem #3

Dec 202000

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Fuel injectors pumped fuel into wiring harness causing the harness and sensors needing to be replaced.possible fire hazard and high fuel consumotion.

- Kingston, OH, USA

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problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel injector failed.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 241997

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
ABS sensor light came on. Vehicle was surging.replaced ABS sensor. Extremely poor gas mileage. Then engine check"light comes on. Replaced all 6 fuel injectors once and #'s 2&3, twice. Driver side door wasn't flush w/car. Removed door & rewelded.( dot number: Tire size: 235/70/15R )

- Antelope, CA, USA

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