4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,817 miles

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problem #6

Aug 072007

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,900 miles
Attempted to drive vehicle in light rain. Wipers would not turn on. On a later occasion, friends were following behind my vehicle and noticed that the brake lights were inoperative (third brake light was working). Also noticed that hazards lamps were not working either.

- Coal Township, PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 242004

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving consumer was stopped by police due to the rear driver's side and passenger's side brake lights and hazard lights being out. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection mechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was not on a recall. Consumer had to pay for repairs. The consumer stated that the lower brake lights were in-operative.

- Goode, VA, USA

problem #4

Feb 102003

Blazer

  • miles
Faulty multi-function switch. Controls the hazard and brake light operation.

- Slinger, WI, USA

problem #3

Aug 012002

(reported on)

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #2

Nov 172001

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While at stop light he heard brakes of vehicle behind him. A person approached consumer, and told him that brake lights were not working. Consumer contacted a dealer, who determined a faulty multi-function switch was the cause of rear brake lights not being operational.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 191998

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
My Blazer is 2 dr with ZR2, , funny sound from rear suspension when it bump, and engin cut off at backing up car without warm up, and make bone cracking noise or squeak noise from dash or brake, everytime I turn or stop or go. Very poor fitting for both of 2 door and front and rear bumper and etc, ,

- Mount Laurel, NJ, USA