10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,923 miles

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problem #23

Feb 012000

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Failed first at 38,280 repaired under extended warranty. Dealer not involved in 1st or 2nd failure/repair. Chevrolet says that 76K on repaired transmission is reasonable -- I disagree.

- Bowling Green, OH, USA

problem #22

Jan 102000

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving transmission overheated causing vehicle to slip and leak oil. Transmission showed no signs of problems prior to this incident. The dealer has been notified.

- Hubbort, OH, USA

problem #21

Jan 172000

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Luddy Chevrolet denies that problems with transfer case and transmission are engineering defects. Transmission fluid smelled burned, and also constantly slipped. Transfer case made a noise when in motion, was a bent shaft and worn bearing. Both of these problems should not be happening to a highway driven vehicle with 61500 miles.

- Cherry Valley, MA, USA

problem #20

Jul 271999

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Flemington, MO, USA

problem #19

Nov 081999

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission does not shift to 3rd or overdrive. Dipstick is full of particles. Dealer rebuilding.

- North Monmouth, ME, USA

problem #18

Nov 081999

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission dipstick has rusted, reverse is gone, starting to slip in drive gears.

- Gallipolis, OH, USA

problem #17

Dec 121998

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #16

Sep 151999

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
No summary.

- Glendale Hts, IL, USA

problem #15

Aug 041999

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Transmission falure for a Chevrolet Blazer 1997--want a refund for repairs

- Swartz Creek, MI, USA

problem #14

Aug 181999

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Seal Beach, CA, USA

problem #13

Aug 291999

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Transmission slips from 2-wheel drive into 4-wheel drive. Took to car dealer at 31K+ miles. Told dip stick rusted. Transmission slipped on 3 occasions previously from 2 wheel to 4 wheel drive at speeds between 45 -55 mph. At dealer now with just over 52K miles and told transmission will probably be replaced, estimated cost $1800. Believe this occurs more frequently than reported and unsuspecting owner are shelling out excessive money for faulty transmissions.

- Herndon, VA, USA

problem #12

Jul 101999

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine check light comes on. Vehicle would lurch forward after shifting into 2nd gear. Been to dealer. Informed transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. Took to transmission shop & had it replaced w/rebuilt transmission which is slipping. Taking vehicle back to dealer.

- Greene, NY, USA

problem #11

Sep 211998

Blazer

  • miles
Shop determined an intermittent internal problem with transmission causing 2nd and 3rd gears to remain in neutral while engine revs in 1st before reaching the shift speed into 4th. Plrblem first appeared at 12000 miles and was reported to dealer who determined "there was no problem." Situation continued to get worse over time until temp in engine began to run high causing alarm. Owner had vehicle inspected by an independent transmission specialist to have problem detected. Now with approximately 32000 miles on the vehicle, the transmission is shot.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #10

Jun 021999

Blazer

  • miles
No summaruy

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #9

Jan 011999

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Well so far the encoder motor, the drive belt, trans. Dipstick rusted, sensor in ses light, whining fuel pump, vibration in rear when leaving from stop, now the car stalls while driving along.and you never know when it will, it may go several miles before doing so and it may only go a couple before doing so. I feel that it is very dangerous not knowing whether you can get out of the way or not.the dealer tells me he is pretty sure that it is the fuel pump.but can not tell me for sure that it will take care of the problem....and the part alone is $518 we have a van with 142K miles and a truck with 262K miles so we feel like we maintain our vehicles or would not get the mileage..really concerned with this vehicle.....which was a fleet vehicle purchased from auction....and we were told differently.....I want to be able to get satisfaction from somewhere....please help.

- Seaman, OH, USA

problem #8

May 051999

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Why would the transmission fail at this mileage? I have never towed anyhing or been off road. Am upset that I had to pay $668.98 in repairs on a two year old vehicle.

- Mt. Pleasant, TN, USA

problem #7

Apr 271998

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Mfr. Has fixed once, but refuses to fix problem any further. They say regardless of the consistant existent problem, the vehicle has too many miles now.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #6

Oct 091998

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Transmission failure.

- Indian Head, MD, USA

problem #5

Dec 231998

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
I have not purchased this vehicle. It is a lease and I was the first. Not only has the transmission gone out in the 53,000 range but the brakes and the power door locks. I have exceeded the allotted mileage and so I'm stuck with all of the repair bills. My transmission mechanic told me he found the flaw in the transmission that it was a faulty part. Chevrolet told me too bad and I feel in a really rude way. I really feel for other who have to repalce a transmission so soon after buying a vehicle. If you can help myself or others I sure appreciate it. Thank you, trudy horridge

- Constable, NY, USA

problem #4

Dec 301998

Blazer

  • miles
While driving at 55 mph the transmission went out, the gear was stuck in 3rd gear, and the gears were shifting very hard. Consumer took the vehicle in for service, and the dealer test drove the vehicle and couldn't determine. Dealer replaced the transmission tube, and engine valve body. Also, the accelerator slips.

- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA

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