10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,311 miles

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problem #30

Apr 152003

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,800 miles
Windshield wipers lose intermittent function and stick in low speed. Usually happens in a light rainstorm. Wipers, when malfunctioning, also will stay on going at low speed even with the switch turned off. Gas gauge also is not functioning right and has a tendency to bounce from extreme to extreme without warning.

- Kearney, NE, USA

problem #29

Apr 092003

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The windshield wipers, upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, cap rotor and coil wire were replaced.

- Ripon, WI, USA

problem #28

Feb 231998

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,400 miles
The transmission in my vehicle has a defective valve body and it caused my transmission to break, I went to the dealer when I first had the problem of a hard shift from first to second gear when the vehicle was being driven long distances. The dealer said the vehicle is shifting fine and to bring it back when it does it again. This was back on 08/19/02 and now I have a code 1870 on the computer and the transmission is shot. I found out the transmission is a 4L60E and it is very unreliable. Also I already had to change my water pump and alternator and my gas gauge does not work and there is a problem with my windshield wipers also.

- Whitestone,Ny, NY, USA

problem #27

Dec 012002

Blazer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
1997 chev Blazer S-10 windshield wippers intermittent problem. Stop working without warning transmission tcv shorted out, causing computer to short out, requiring replacement gas gauge doesn't work past 1/2 tank no warning. Ran out of gas on interstate.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #26

Jan 102001

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
The windshield wiper motor has quit functioning on 4 different occassions during the past year, and everytime, naturally, it has been raining or snowing. I have talked to other 96 and 97 Blazer owners and about half have had their wiper motors replaced indicating to me a basic design flaw. The dealer said it was the first case he's heard of a tap on the motor case brings the dead motor back to life.

- St. George, UT, USA

problem #25

Oct 052001

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
GM won't reimburse ball joints due to replacement not by GM dealer.

- Pryor, OK, USA

problem #24

Oct 122002

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,500 miles
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently. Mr the dealer repaired the defect, indicating the failure of the electrical board would continue to cause unpredictable inoperable wipers.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #23

Oct 182002

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states his windshield wipers work at will. Sometime when he turns them on they do not come on. This obstruct his vision when the weather is inclement.

- Sterling Hgts, MI, USA

problem #22

Aug 262002

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently windshield wipers will fail, not moving even through, motor is running. Owner has had to sit on side of the road for twenty minutes until wipers started moving again.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #21

Feb 192002

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
I just saw this in the newspaper - I was not notified by the dealer about the previous recall. No safety defect listed.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #20

Jun 012002

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently. The problem has existed for a month. The wipers work awhile, but once turned off they may not come back on. Dealer was informed.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #19

Jun 252002

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers working intermittently while in use or will not turn on. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer adds when wipers are activated the motor can be heard, but the wipers work with excessive effort. Wiper delay module was replaced. Consumer's husband who has same year is experiencing the same problem.

- Jacksonvile, NC, USA

problem #18

Sep 102001

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
The windshield wiper failed while driving in the rain, dealer said they had recall on the windshield wiper but vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA

problem #17

Jun 012000

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper works only intermittently, dealer could not find a problem.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #16

Jan 222002

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
While using windshield wipers and without any indication windshield wipers would stop working. Consumer would have to get out vehicle and touch module.

- Montevallo, AL, USA

problem #15

Dec 142001

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Consumer stated that window wipers stopped working while driving in the rain.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #14

Nov 292001

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
This is a reoccuring problem. I literally need to get out of the trck and pull up on the blades in order for them to function - or constantly turn the knob on and off, until the wipers "catch". there has been instances while driving and the wipers functioning that they literally stop in the upright position. I know there has been a recall on the 1996 models - however the 1997 was not included. I know I am not the only person experiencing this problem!

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #13

Sep 102001

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
The windshield wiper failed while driving in the rain, dealer said they had recall on the windshield wiper but vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA

problem #12

Feb 172001

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers will stop working while in use. Consumer stated that he had to shake windshield wipers while driving to get them to continue working. The wiper problem was recalled for 1996 model, but the problem still exists in 1997 model.

- Havertown, PA, USA

problem #11

Sep 142000

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wipers failed.

- Elkview, WV, USA

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