7.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,197 miles

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problem #14

Jun 232004

Blazer

  • 37,400 miles
Consumer was hearing a noise when turning right. Consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who indicated that he was unable to diagnose the problem.

- Portola, CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 082004

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,000 miles
Rattle in front end of vehicle coming from suspension, or wheels, can be felt in steering wheel. Also after coming to a stop after traveling on interstate vehicle shakes/vibrates in transmission/rear drivetrain area when starting. Both have been going on for a couple years, and I have had vehicle at dealer ship to repair/locate problem, but problem continues

- Galesburg, IL, USA

problem #12

Mar 252003

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Heard clicking sounds from front wheels of car. Have only had the car two years and had to replace the wheel bearings in both tires!

- Marion, NC, USA

problem #11

Feb 042003

Blazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,356 miles
Vibrating and bumpy feeling when when backing in and out of parking areas.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #10

Aug 212002

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
After making a right or left turn consumer heard a popping noise coming from front end. Dealer has been contacted.

- Cayon Lake, TX, USA

problem #9

Jul 252001

Blazer

  • miles
There was a vibration in the front end of the vehicle. The dealer tried balancing, rotating and replacing the tires, however the problem remained.

- Hiawassee, GA, USA

problem #8

Jul 022002

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Shimmy in left front wheel when making left hand turn after you come to a complete stop. At this time the Blazer is at the dealership for the third time.

- Methuen, MA, USA

problem #7

Feb 012002

Blazer

  • miles
When slowing down or a sudden stop vehicle will start to pull to the left or right. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause of problem.

- El Center, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 062001

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Front suspension noise.

- Seffner, FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 082001

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Vehicle "sways' when driving over 40 mph... steering feels loose. Dealer says it is typical of the vehicle... Chevrolet denies that there is a problem and will not cooperate will us. I am afraid to drive vehicle and Chevrolet will not let me out of my lease, so I am stuck with it.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #4

Aug 082001

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Vehicle "sways' when driving over 40 mph... steering feels loose. Dealer says it is typical of the vehicle... Chevrolet denies that there is a problem and will not cooperate will us. I am afraid to drive vehicle and Chevrolet will not let me out of my lease, so I am stuck with it.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #3

Nov 072000

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
"popping" "thud" "cracking" type noise when making sharp turns. Noise comes from front of vehicle, on uneven pavement.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Nov 012000

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
There is a "popping" "clicking" type noise, from front (suspension), upon making sharp right turns, especially on uneven surface.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

May 022001

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 45 mph would lose control of vehicle. Will not keep direction, and wandering all over road, and wind could force vehicle out on road. Consumer states after repairs, front end is noisy. Air leak in vehicle. Rough idle. Alignment problems. Starter is noisy. Horn is hard to push.

- Tucson, AZ, USA