1998 CHEVROLET Blazer

windshield wipers work when they want. they stop with out warning. they stop on me in the middle of a down pour on the expressway at 65 mph. I could have had on accident. this is the same problem that is why gm recalled some of the 97 & 99 autos but they won’t due anything about 98. They should because there are alot of complaints on this issue and someone is going to get hurt or killed

windshield wipers go haywire-stop and start at whim…freezes up during rain/snow.paint is cracking on hood of vehicle.drivers side window …power failed …replaced mechanismaxle seal Dec 02 mileage 10390 cost $150.00 repair cost-out of pocket.oiler cooler line $450.00 mileage 103850

this truck has been getting 8miles to the gal on the highway and 10 miles to the gal in town I think the transmision is slipping at high speeds but I am not the mechanic they are suposed to be but they say this is normal I am starting to think they are not mechanics but incompitant grease monkeys come on 8miles to the gal on the highway they say they are not responsible for poor gas milege but now after long term use it slips and wont\\\’t go over 65mph until it cools down and will continue to get slower and slower until I stop and shut it down

The windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all.Dealer where I purchased the vehicle Jeff Belzer Chevrolet replaced wiper module.Note: this is the same problem description and component being replaced on 1996 and 1997 Blazers.I contacted Chevrolet Customer Sevice and they said I would not be reimbursed since this year Blazer not part of recall.I believe it should be as this is a safety issue.Regards,Dale [email protected]

The windshield wipers fail to work properly. They stop working at the most inopportune times…like when there is a rain fall and they are needed for safety and visibility. I contacted GM and was told they have not received “enough” complaints to warrant a recall. The recall “is” available on 94 to 96 models. However, the manufacture date on my vehicle is 2/17/1997. In a torrential rain fall, going 50 mph on the interstate, the w/s wipers “stopped”, it was a very dangerous situation, especially when an 18 wheeler passed my son, whom was driving and splashed extra water on the vehicle. Luckly he maintained control and he was able to pull off to the side of the road.

THe multi function switch went on this vehicle. The brakes wear bad, as they are constantly needing to be replaced. I also paid for a new alternator around 60000 miles. The cooling gasket needs to be replaced now, at 80000 as well as the wheel bearings.

Sun shell in transmission broke, leaving me with forward only no reverse. Truck revs up to 3500 before shifting from first to second, or second to third. Reverse is gone all together. Talked with a mechanic today, he said this is the third blazer he’s had in six months with the same problem. I think this needs to be looked into as a factory recall. Thank You for your time.

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seat recliner handles just break off this is common on all blazer with the same reclining bucket seats the part is 70 bucks a side 2 hours labor per side! And the passenger side has hardly ever been used that just broke off i have addressed this problem with GM and they coz my car is a 98 there is nothing they can do this is a big safty issue and every blazer person i have talked too has had the same problem

My windshield wipers failed on my 1998 Blazer in the middle of a heavy rain down pour. A friend had told me about a known GM problem with wiper motor circuit boards. The Dealer (Village Chevrolet) acknowledged this was a known failure and that GM was only repairing this on 1997 Blazer models. Since my vehicle is a 1998 Blazer they refused to cover this recall which I had to pay the full cost for repair. The Recall states the exact condition my vehicle experienced. I feel my vehicle should have been covered by GM’s recall. The Recall identifies the problem condition as "…a windshield wiper motor that fails due to a cracked solder joints on the controllere circuit board. This will cause the windshield wipers to work intermittently or not at all." This board is what was replaced on my vehicle. The failure indication and resolution was the same as the Recall stated.

My wife was in danger driving the truck when she brought it to another route (another shop), which was Hutchens Chevrolet. They told my wife and gave her the paper work stating that, the truck was unsafe and she could have been in danger if continued driving it. When he was told of the brake problems, (the car dealership owner) he instructed my wife to take it to his own auto repair shop, when my wife got the truck back, it was in the same state not everything was fixed. The work was completed at Hutchens. The work had to have cost about $378.00. And there are more troubles with the truck, I see signs of rust and corrosion, there are vibrations when the vehicle is in excess of 60 miles.

Locked in "four wheel drive Low" Chevy Dealer replaced TCCM (transfer case control Modual) and Transfer encoder motor. 31,340 ORIGINAL MILES. Refused assisance from Chevy Customer Service Ref #1-77943365

I purchased my vehicle from Waldorf Ford/ Dodge on or about January 11, 2003. I took the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs on January 24, 2003 and February 6, 2003. The vehicle purchased has been at the Ford Service Center for a total of 10 days cumulative for all repairs, I have outlined each attempt below. To this date they have been unable to correct the problem as I can see. I will send copies of the repair orders, which document the dealership’s attempts to repair the vehicle as soon as the copies I do have are returned or reprinted they have mistakenly gone missing at the cashier

I bought the vehicle December, 2001 and in February the A/C unit went. The A/C unit went again 6/2004. Now when I turn the A/C unit on the temperature gauge shows that the engine is starting to overheat. The mechanic will repair on Wed, thinks it is the fan motor. I have had nothing but grief with this vehicle and it\’s unfortunate that I have gotten stuck with such a lemon. I do wonder if this vehicle has been in a bad accident previous to my owning it because one of the seatbelts shows that it should be replaced, which I find very unfair because the dealership should be responsible for such a repair by law. I did not know this until I sent for a book on the Blazer and read it in the book. I have had other repairs than what I have listed, don\’t have enough room for all.

heating/cooling problems. 4th winter – no heat. corrosion in the coolant; erosion of the radiator system. overheating. complete system failure.

Battery connections fried, and fire started at the ground (driver’s left foot).

Consumer was injured by the seat adjustment handle on the 1998 chevrolet blazer.*mr the consumer and her husband were involved in an accident when the incident with the seat adjustment handle occurred. *jb

The air bag light is constantly going on and off. the dealer had supposedly fixed the problem, but it is still not working properly. the vehicle has been taken back to dealership, now they can't find anything wrong with it. i was told that when the warning light is lit, the airbag will not work. *jb

The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer drove to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. the mechanic informed the consumer that the sensor needed to be replaced. the consumer told the mechanic that the problem still happened and has not been resolved. please fill in additional information. *jb

1998 chevy blazer does not brakes do not pump up and hold they are spongy.

After using the cruise control the first time on the highway at 65mph , it stuck and would not shut off. the vehicle accelerates to a dangerous speed and the breaks barely helped. even after turning the car off taking out the battery and putting it back, it did not reset. cruise will not disengage.

My abs light is always on as well as my gas gauge not working

I had a wreck hit a deer on my driver side front bumper my air bag light came on and is still on its make a popping sound ever since that happen and it scares mey light stays on.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. while entering a parking lot at 20 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard and the speed increased to 45 mph. the contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not stop. as a result, the vehicle crashed into the front of a building. the contact placed the vehicle in reverse and drove out of the building, but the accelerator pedal was still all the way to the floorboard. the vehicle eventually stalled. a police report was filed. the contact sustained four fractured ribs, which required medical attention. the vehicle was picked up by a tow truck (paid for by the manufacturer) and towed to the contact's residence. the contact was awaiting an investigator to render a diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 884883. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. while driving with the cruise control activated at 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. instead, the vehicle accelerated on its own. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle. in addition, while the vehicle was in park, it unintentionally accelerated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was not available.

There was a class action regarding the dexcool coolant issues that degraded the engine gaskets. i had not known of it as the manufacture or other did not notify of it. the only way i found out was searching for another car issue online a few years after the said issue. what is this, 'keep all a secret so we do not have to deal with it.'? this has been a few years ago, hence the jan 2010 date entry as guess to the date of online knowledge. if a closer date needed; i can research.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers failed without warning. the vehicle was merged to the shoulder of the road where the windshield wipers could be activated after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

The wipers will not work. the wiper motor seems to have an issue. it gets real hot when connected. and i had just bought this vehicle on 11/19/2015

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, the key code failed causing the vehicle to not start. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to a dealer. the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 199,573.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. while driving 60 mph, the windshield wiper blades stopped working without warning. the failure occurred intermittently. the windshield wipers were previously repaired by the dealer on two occasions. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spider fuel injection system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. in addition, the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, a pedestrian observed that there was a substance leaking from the vehicle. the contact discovered that there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the fuel tank and fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who stated that an unknown wire in the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to work intermittently and the front passenger window failed to go up. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

I was driving my vehicle with my children inside and webt 35 miles away from home and my vehicle security light came on and i called the dealers and they told me i would have to come to get a diagnosis for $109.00 well on my way home my vehicle shut down due to the security light in the middle of the highway and it would not turn back on so i googled a reset and reset it snd the vehicle turned on but again shut down on me on the highway. i feel its very dangerous driving and vehicle shutd down when security light is blinking and a another vehicle almost struck me when my vehicle shut down. i have read a lot of complaints about the security light that just apears for no reason and cant get rid of it. not even a mechanic can fix it , only the dealers them self can fix it. i feel they need to fix this problem asap before someone gets hurt. thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. while driving 50 mph, the contact heard a loud banging sound and discovered that the rear passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. as a result, the vehicle dropped to the pavement. in addition, all of the bolts sheared off, the lug nut was missing, and the rotor was destroyed. the quarter panel and the bumper were bent. the vehicle was not diagnosed, but the contact was able to re-attach the tire to the vehicle and replace the studs. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. updated 10/03/14*lj updated 3/10/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and would stall intermittently. in addition, the power door locks would lock and unlock and the windshield wipers activated independently while the vehicle was in motion. the contact further stated that the dimmer switch failed to work, which resulted in a lack of visibility when using the low beam headlights. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 00v220000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

On 3-17 experienced loud screeching sound when ignition was engaged to start engine, and simultaneously the console alert light blinked off and on . on 3-19 mechanic investigated and found a faulty ignition switch. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while driving 4 mph and depressing the brakes, the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 145,000. updated 8/19/13 *cn the consumer sated the brake line was so rusty, it had a hole in it. all of the brake lines had to be replaced.

The back seat middle buckle broke into two pieces and now it is broken, then the right side back seat buckle is in some kind of locking mode and then the right side passenger belt locked up too a few days later. now i have only two seat belts that work in the suv. i have called the local chevy dealers hoping that they could help with this problem but they said it would be almost 400.00 to fix this problem. my brother owned a 1990 honda civic and brought it to a honda dealer and they fixed it at no cost because belts are safety issue and have a life time warranty. i thought chevy would have the warranty but the chevy dealer inform no and never will that happen. please help try to fix this problem. i am a single mother of four young children and if it possible to do myself, i am willing to do it, because this is my own only transportation to get to work and school for our family and i can not use my suv until i have get this safety issue worked out. please please help me. i have purchased four belts for my pulley for my suv and still have the same problem. its sounds like a squeaking and whistling. i have had replacement it myself the first time but it still did the same thing so i brought my car to local mechanic and still no luck, so i bought it to chevy it worked fine for a few weeks then started it again, so new one was put on. then a couple months later it started again, so they put another new belt, then it started up again a few months later but the one year warranty time was up,but it still does it. is this normal? *tr

When applied the brakes there is some roughness under the vehicle brakes has been changed and some time getting jammed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. while driving, the contact stated that the vehicle made a buzzing noise in the front end of the vehicle. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. a local mechanic diagnosed that the multi-switch was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable. the current mileage was 128,000.

1998 chevrolet blazer. unit #1 was traveling east on the ohio turnpike in the center lane. driver of unit #1 stated he heard a loud explosion come from the rear of the vehicle. unit #1 pulled over to the left berm where it caught on fire. *ln according to the police report, the vehicle burned completely down to the metal and there was no way to determine what started the fire. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0450-90)*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the engine overheated. she took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the radiator and the heat and coolant thermostat were replaced, but the failure wasn't corrected. the manufacturer will be notified. the failure mileage was 30,000. the current mileage was 60,000.

We were recently in an auto accident. though we were only going about 30 mph our child's anchor strap ripped free from the screw that secured the strap to the car seat base. this caused my child to be thrown sideways in the seat. (related vehicle information: model year=1998, make=chevy, model=[xxx] ) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Intermittent windshield wiper. fault due to faulty circuit board which fixed problem. gm was aware of defect but refused to guarantee repair on this make and model since they only covered up to year prior to 1998. *tr

First noticed excessive activation of abs under normal driving conditions on icy pavement. now intermittent activation of abs under normal driving conditions on dry pavement & on wet but not standing water pavement. faulty abs activation is occurring several times a week. have not corrected problem. intermittent failure of windshield wipers. occurs occasionally. they will not work at all & then will start working at some point later. have not corrected the problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the multi-function switch continues to operate after she manually turns off the switch. the failure could prevent her from warning the driver's in the rear that the vehicle is braking and/or stopped, which could cause a crash. the manufacturer would not assume responsibility because the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 08v231000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 120,000.

The windshield wipers continually fail. sometimes they stop in the middle of the cycle, other times they do not turn on at all. this has happened dozens of times, often when i am driving on the interstate in the middle of heavy traffic. *tr

The windshield wipers quit working without notice. we purchased this vehicle new in 1998 it only has 80,000 miles. the wipers have been doing this since 2003. when wipers quit working we are unable to see the roadway and this presents a safety hazard. i have read about others having the same problem. i have not had this repair done because i should not have to pay for a defect that chevrolet knows about. if this defect should cause an accident i will acquire an attorney and file suite against chevrolet for failure to repair said defect. *tr

Wipers don't work then work won't shut off for a long time, usually shut off during a downpour, cruise control quit working, flashers sound erratic won't shut off unless brake is pressed, passenger side seat adjustment handle broke off, i have cut my leg numerous times as well as others. passenger side seat belt won't lock just pulls out. drivers side seat recline broke off only used that about 5 times. now one of the rear hatch shocks broke off the bracket that holds the shock in place cracked off, hatch door is really heavy. the right flasher flashes real fast even though it still works. i will never ever buy a chevy blazer again or anything even close this vehicle has been nothing but a pain in my butt for 10 years. i absolutely hate it!! it's becoming a hazard to drive because of the wipers acting sporadic all the time and with winter coming early it's scary. i hope something is done about this soon. i been reading about other peoples problems and their exactly like mine. somebody said something about a multifunction board to repair it. yeah their 200.00 dollars and have to take apart the steering column. i shouldn't have to pay one penny for all my repairs that i need.. shame on gm. *tr

1998 chevy s-10 blazer with 97k miles and the windshield wipers worked intermittently. this would unfortunately occur when the windshield washer button would be pressed leaving the windshield completely covered in soapy solution and making it difficult to see. after visiting several websites the answer to our problem was on this link http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic130258.htm. the control circuit card attached to the windshield wiper motor assembly had cracked solder joints on 7 pins of the harness connector. i believe this to be a solder fatigue problem due to vibration and temperature cycling and the fact that the harness connector body is long and made of a different material than the circuit card leaving the solder joints under stress due to mismatch of thermal expansion coefficients. consequently, after ten years the solder joints finally gave up. the good news is that the circuit card is easy to remove (3 torque screws) and the solder joints can be simply reflowed with a soldering iron and fresh solder. the solder joint cracks are easy to see using a magnifying glass. the wipers are now working properly again. *tr

Wipers failed to work. *tr

Lever to adjust passenger seat broke off, it was like this when we purchased the vehicle in 2004. i see that many others have had problems with their seat levers as well. this just affects my passenger seat, as the drivers seat is electronic. *tr

Wipers work about 50% of the time at best, typically when it is not raining. this is a big safety issue. it looks like countless others have had this problem with their 98 blazer. i have not yet fixed the problem. when will this be recalled? *tr

My power seat shorted out while i was driving and set my shorts on fire, vehical completly burned to the ground despite three fire trucks showing up in about 5 min. , reported to gm , but the said since vehical was destroyed they are not to blame. *tr

There are 2 recalls for windshield wipers not working/intermittenly working for 1996 blazer - my 1998 blazer is having the exact same issue but i can't find any recalls with my 1998. it has been an intermitten problem for 2 years and now they just stopped. the fuse is good and there is a lot dealing with circuit board solder joints for the wipers.

There is a recall on the 98 blazer for right-hand lower control arms saying that the bolt could break. that happened to mine but it was the left-hand upper control arm bolt and the repairs cost me $1000

1998 chevy s10 blazer seat recliner handle too weak for use needs better product. *tr

Wheel bearing go out about every 6 months. it feels like the tire is falling off. replace wheel bearing at 200.00 a side. abs lite on take the fuse out they work put the fuse in they kick back.runs hot when you use ac,sounds like turn signals are on when there not. *tr

1998 chevy blazer caught fire while driving. consumer pulled over on the shoulder and car burned to the ground. *kb the consumer stated the transmission and head gasket was leaking previously, but it was fixed. ohio traffic crash report # 10-0315-90. *jb updated 04/15/10 *bf remailed 05/27/10 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. while depressing the brake pedal from approximately 2-5 mph, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. an independent mechanic replaced the brake system, but the failure still remained. in addition, the wiper blades wiring mechanism did not work effectively. the contact was driving in rainy weather conditions and the wipers would not operate. she had the wiring spliced and was able to use the wipers. the failure mileage was 160,000. updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/03/08

1998 chevy blazer with tire failure. consumer states that the tires blew out and when he went to get them replaced the mechanic said they were dry rotted. he said the brakes engaged on his way home. *kb the consumer stated the brake and abs light illuminated and the pedal went to the floor. the rear brakes were replaced. after the tire replacement, the consumer was told there was a problem with the rear brakes by another dealer. the first dealer stated every thing checked out and that maybe the master cylinder that was replaced by the previous dealer may have partially failed. the rear shocks were replaced, the rear view mirror assembly was loose. the dealer glued it back together.

Transmission will not engage, slips. cannot move vehicle without tow. diagnostic test shows code 1870. *jb

I am having the same problem that many other blazer owners have with the windshield wipers. as the other complaints explain, they turn off after minutes of use, and sometimes will turn right back on, but usually stay off for a while. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. while driving 35 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers malfunctioned. the vehicle was pulled over until the rain stopped. the windshield wipers worked intermittently. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 57,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. the dealer stated that the module needed to be replaced. there was a recall for the 1996 chevrolet blazer, nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). the purchase date was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 117,000. updated 01/02/08. *4200 the consumer stated has 2 chevrolet blazers with the same intermittent defect. updated 12/12/07 *tr

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. *tr

My 1998 blazer's driver's and passenger's seat adjustment lever broke off when attempting to adjust seat. i am unable to adjust the seat for proper driving position. the driver's seat lever broke at 30,000 miles and the passenger seat lever broke about 40,000 miles. i have been driving this vehicle utilizing vice grips to hold the driver's seat and passenger seat in place. these seats are no longer adjustable and presents a safety hazard. inquiries from other individuals that own this vehicle have had the same problem. further investigation revealed that at some point the manufacturer distributed a service bulletin regarding this defect. i am concerned as to why there has not been a recall and why i have not been notified of this ongoing problem. obviously, numerous consumers owning the blazer are faced with this same problem. i feel the lever should be replaced at no cost to the consumer since it is apparently a manufacturing defect and a safety issue. *tr

I was a front seat passenger in a 1998 chevy blazer suv belonging to my daughter,when an accident occurred the air bags did not deploy. it was a bad crash, but i was the only person injured. afterwards it was a stunning revolution to find this out about the airbags and it has left me wondering how many people out there think they are protected with airbags, when they may or may not work anyway. this auto had a previous owner and it seems to me the dealership should be responsible for letting the new buyer know if the airbags work or don't work. thanks. *jb

Winshield wipers work when they want to. intermittent control is inoperable except at highest setting and usually shuts off completely during heavy down pours. *jb

Windshield wipers work when they want. at times there is no problem at other times the stop in mid cycle and at other times the speed control won't allow them to shut off. this normally occurs during a downpour. i have looked at the other complaints and would like to know how many it takes before ntsb decides to make gm repair an obvious safety issue with this model. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated on its own and made a rattling noise. the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied. the contact placed the vehicle in neutral in order to slow it down and noticed that the throttle had become stuck. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 90,000. updated 02-04-08. *kb the consumer stated wheels were smoking as a result of the brake pads having been worn. updated 02/01/08 *tr

The windshield wipers worked/failed intermittently. there was no discernible pattern, but it was a dangerous situation. my wife traveled 120 miles round trip to work and had to stop midway yesterday because of rain. the windshield wipers randomly decided not to work. a half-hour of waiting and they worked fine.*ak

Multi- function switch problem. the wipers quit working during the rain. in the past i have spoken to dealer service managers and they said a lot of complaints have been made about the multi function switch that controls the wiper delay but there has been no recalls made on it. mostly what happens is the wipers will not turn off with the switch, the ignition has to be turned off to turn off the wipers. the concern is the wiper stopping during heavy rain causing loss of visibility. this has been occurring for years, i just became aware of this route of complaint process. the replacement of the multi function switch is expensive. clicking is also heard at times due to the switch, a service manager has said the multi- function switch causes this also. the 10 for number of failures is the minimum number of times i can remember the wipers stopped when operating. *jb

For the past year of owning this vehicle i've experienced a sporadic front wiper motor. just recently it went out causing me to swerve and hit a low branch. the branch caused the windscreen to crack but not shatter, and the driverside wiper to cease functioning. *nm

1998 chevrolet blazer, windshield wipers acts erratic. recently have not been coming on when turned on. *nm

Issues one would not expect from a 20k plus vehicle including windshield wiper blade failure today ("near miss" accident from heavy rain and traffic), smoke emitting from steering column, continuous intermittent repetitive sounds emitting from turn signal controller(s). signs and symptoms have all previously been described in great detail by other owners as: an instrument cluster issue, wiper control board, various connectors and or harness, multi-function switch, smoke concerns etc. listed from complaints from odi case numbers: 743685, 10014026, 10023129, 10030946, 10036610, 10045357, 10060630, 10066061, 10086138, 10086896, 10098912, 10103977, 10112458, 10137415, 549079, 847885, 866953, 874993. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. there was an nhtsa recall, # 98v150001, regarding the visibility: windshield wiper/washer. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

Windshield wipers work sporadically and never in heavy rain. sometimes they work in light rain but then quit all together. refuse to put any more money into this money pit and get them fixed. assuming it's an electrical problem like everything else on this blazer model. am looking for a new car and only drive blazer when conditions are dry. *nm

1998 chevy blazer with multitude of problems, which chevy denies. including wiper failure, brake failure, complete corrosion of anything touched by dexcool, and on and on. very unsafe vehicle!!!!! *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicles throttle butterfly fractured off and locked the throttle open, which prevented the vehicle from slowing down. the vehicle was stopped in a parking lot and was not taken to a dealer.

While driving the vehicle i noticed a popping sound from the rear of the vehicle. when i stopped to inspect the vehicle i noticed a whelp in the tire, the size of a tennis ball was protruding from the back passenger tire. as i have a young child and take care of my vehicles i know that it happened suddenly and not over time. i am replacing the tire because i will not chance an accident and am thankful that it did not blow and result in an accident with my 8 month old in the vehicle. *jb

1998 chevrolet blazer windshield wiper failures 1) wiper operation has been intermittent and does not always function when wiper controls are exercised. occurrence of this problem has been ongoing since this vehicles' initial purchase in 12/97. 2) wiper failure has resulted in unsafe driving conditions and near collisions with other vehicles. 3) initial investigation has deemed potential causes of failure to be cracked solder joints in wiper motor circuit module and/or defective wiper control switch. corresponding corrective action is replacement of both: wiper motor circuit module and wiper control switch. *jb

Suspension - rides rough: replaced shocks electrical - interior/exterior problems with the horn, headlights, directional, windshield wipers, and caution lights. replaced: electrical unit inside steering column and oxgen sensor. steering - replaced: wheels, tires, rotors, ball joints, and several attempts to balance tires and front end alignments with no real difference. idles - rough. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage the rear windshield exploded. the garage door and the windows in the vehicle were open. the contact inspected the vehicle to see if something struck the window however no object was found. the dealership has not been alerted. updated 6/12/2006 -*nm

Windshield wipers fail to operate when switched on and/or shut-off without warning in all positions except the full-on position. *nm

I have a 1998 s-10 chevy blazer that has an abs problem. the brakes are unable to stop the vehicle at a safe distance. 90% of the time the brake pedal resists pressure being put on it and pushes back. i had the abs fuse removed to disconnect the system and the problem ceases. my mechanic says the abs sensors will have to be replaced at a cost over $1000.00. this vehicle is up for inspection this month and will not pass because of this problem. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to stop at 4 mph the antilock brakes failed causing the vehicle to hit a mailbox. this occurred during normal braking on a road covered with snow. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not seen by a dealer therefore, no repairs were made.

Dt*: the contact stated when attempting to stop at low speeds the brake pedal went to the floor and there was an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. both wheel speed sensors of the antilock brakes were replaced. *ak

Dt*: the consumer stated the windshield wiper motor worked intermittently. there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v159000, regarding the windshield wiper motor. the consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall; however the vehicle identification number and model year was not included in the recall. *jb

Windshield wipers stopped working while i was driving on i-5 @ 70 mph. i pulled over and looked at the wiper motor , tapped the wire harness , it worked for about 10 miles, did they do a recall???? anyone know !!!. *jb

Lots to list... 1998 chevy blazer zr2 fuel system failure cause still unknown, lever for passenger side seat broke off. now starting troubles cause still unknown at this time. help me. *nm

Strong gas smell on and off since august 2005. looked over by mechanic - was told i have a internal gas leak - and that i was driving a "fire hazard". gas leaking in engine - small cup in area of engine - filled with gasoline. *nm

Wipers fail. *nm

Dt: the contact complained about a multiple problems with vehicle. the vehicle overheated. she took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and the mechanic replaced the water pump. afterwards, the thermostat continued to elevate, and she returned the vehicle to the repair shop. the mechanic replaced the thermostat and added coolant. the vehicle continued to run hot. the contact took vehicle to a different repair shop, and mechanic determined a leak in the intake manifold gasket. the dealer attempted to repair it by flushing the intake and adding more coolant. although multiple attempts have been made to remedy this problem it continued to persist. *ak

My 1998 blazer had a wiper failure during the first rainstorm of the california year yesterday. fortunately, i was off the freeway and only a mile or two from home. the wipers would not work. this morning, they did. i saw that this is a frequent problem with the 1998 blazer. *jb

The windshield wipers work when they want to, they quit at anytime then start working again then quit. there is no delay, low, or high they work on what ever level they want to. i have called local dealers and there is a recall for other models of vehicles except for 1998 for the same reason.( it is going to cost $200.00 plus to fix) i went off the rode today on a major highway because of the wipers stopping in a down pour. this needs to be address as i see i am not the only one with this problem. *jb

Dt: contact states that while at a stop light then tried to accelerate the vehicle would not move. he was able to get vehicle home ,and there he could not shift gears. this happened without warning. dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. *ak

Intermittent wiper circuit board on my 1998 chevy blazer went bad around 90,000 miles. caused intermittent wiper failure. i have been told this is a known defect by gm and that earlier models with same problem were recalled.*jb

1998 chevrolet blazer. the windshield wipers work intermittently. they will stop at any given time, during wet weather. the stopped wiper blocks view through the windshield. no damage has occurred to the wiper motor/circuit board or wiring. this is a product failure that gm has not recalled for this make/model/year. they have recalled 1996, 1997, 2002, and 2003 suvs with the same complaint. after many conversations with gm representatives, they refuse to repair the defective equipment. i must pay for repairs out of my own pocket. why won't they recall the 1998 line when there are so many complaints about them? a quick on-line internet search yields hundreds of unhappy 1998 blazer owners that are experiencing the very same wiper issues that caused the other recalls. *nm

Dt: 1998 chevrolet blazer. the consumer stated on september 15, 2005 the vehicle caught on fire and it was destroyed. there has been no investigation to see where the fire started. the consumer state fire started in the electrical box because that was where it got the hottest. the consumer stated the vehicle was running the same prior to this occurrence. there were no injuries. the fire department was called and a report was taken. the consumer did not have the number. chevrolet has been contacted, but they were not going to help the consumer.*ak

My 1998 chevy blazer has needed extensive repairs to the transmission and ultimately i had to have a new transmission placed in the vehicle. i have spoken with a few other chevy blazer owners and they have informed me of the same problem with their vehicles. also problematic is the rear windshield wiper -- never has worked and i've had to get it repaired twice. *jb

On several occasions my windshield wipers did not work according to the setting on the windshield wiper control. many times the wipers would go on and not shut off and many time the wipers would not go on at all. over the span of 18,000 miles the effect have been dangerous to my personal safety. on sunny days when applying the windshield washer, the wipers would not operate. this causes me to pull over and pull on the windshield wipers until they start and then they do not turn off. on rainy days, they turn off without warning causing me to pull over on the highway and risk being hit due to a driver side vehicle exit on busy highways to manually clean the window or wait until the rain stops. i have had the control replaced at a cost of over $300 but the problem still persists. i have been told the motor needs to be replaced due to faulty connections from the pulse controller board and the wiper motor. this is a major safety flaw in the vehicle and must be corrected by gm. i hope you can help all the owners of vehicles using ac delco part number 15036008 wiper motors. many complaint have been documented and it is time that the nhtsa protected the drivers of the vehicles effected regardless of the pain caused to gm. if it saves only one life it is worth it. how many people have died and have not been able to document the problem due to their deaths? how many complaints does it take before you take action against an obvious safety flaw in a vehicle? this must be addressed. *nm

The air bag light is constantly going on and off. the dealer had supposedly fixed the problem, but it is still not working properly. the vehicle has been taken back to dealership, now they can't find anything wrong with it. i was told that when the warning light is lit, the airbag will not work. *jb

Dt: the consumer purchased a chevrolet blazer new on 01/28/98 from masse chevrolet of east providence, rhode island. the consumer always maintained this vehicle at the proper service intervals. has all the records. on september 14, 2005 the brakes failed. it happened when turning into driveway and going back down the driveway toward the road. was able to stop the vehicle by running into the trees alongside driveway. the vehicle was then towed to a garage, where the consumer was trying to find out what happened so suddenly. the brakes have been repaired before. all gm trucks from 1999 up have been recalled because of brake problems. the consumer did not think there was any difference between a 1999 model and a 1998 model. . it was definitely a life threatening situation, which was why he was trying to contact the national safety council.*ak the hydraulic lines throughout the brake system were corroded and replaced. the consumer stated there was some scrapes on the front of the vehicle, but didn't consider it a crash. *jb

I owned a 1996 chevy blazer. the seal on the engine went at 70k miles. had to replace engine. i now own a 1998 chevy blazer, replaced the seal in dec '04 and the engine blew at 67k miles. had to replace (rebuild) this engine. i have service records for both vehicles. no reason to have two engines go. i wrote gm and got no answer. *jb

Dt: the windshield wipers do not work properly. there has been no accidents as of now. the consumer has not taken the vehicle to be repaired as of yet. the problem has been going on since 9-1-02. *ak *mr

1998 chevrolet blazer 4wd suv - unwanted application of the antilock brake system at low speeds cause increased stopping distances. *nm

Vehicle: 1998 chevy blazer 4dr 4x4 4.3l vortec v6 events leading up to failure: normal driving conditions failure(s): there are two primary concerns with this vehicle: 1) fuel gauge does not work, it will report complete full and when varying amounts of fuel the fuel gauge bounces around(usually between half and full, but sometimes between e and full) i am forced to use trip odometer and approximate fuel economy to determine tank level. i have heard several to many anecdotal stories of other chevy vehicles experiencing the same symptoms. 2) the windshield wipers work sporadically. currently when operating in 'intermittent' mode, the windshield wipers will begin to operate in continuous, regular speed and will not turn off when switch turned to 'off' position. situation will occasionally correct itself after several minutes. other times i am required to stop, park, and turn off the vehicle before restarting it to turn the wipers off. occasionally the wipers will not work at all in any position. usually this only happens for a short periods of time, while i am trying to turn them on by scrubbing through all the positions of the switch. i owned a 95 gmc jimmy prior to this vehicle and experienced the exact same problem. this model year was covered under a recall that ended with, i believe, the 97 model year. corrections/repairs: i have had neither problem repaired. therefore, i still have the old parts. instead of repairing, currently financially unfeasible, i am using rain-x for the windshield and the odometer for a fuel gauge. *incident date is approximately the last time the windshield wipers were used. i haven't driven in the rain much this summer. *jb

We own (my wife) a 1998 chevy blazer. the windshield wipers began to quit for no reason intermittently about 6 months ago. we were recently traveling west on i-70 just past the eisenhower tunnel in colorado in a raging downpour, and they quit again nearly causing an accident. i've read on the web that there was a recall on the wiper motor pulse module for many years' blazer models, but not the '98 or '99, which are having the same problem according to the numerous complaints i've read on the web. i believe the 1998 model blazer pulse module should be recalled also. can't you compel gm to recall this also? i've read numerous stories on the web of people getting into accidents because of this problem. gm should fix it for free. *nm

I have had a problem with the transmission slipping and overheating in my 1998 chevy blazer. i installed a transmission cooler hoping that would stop the problem, but it hasn't even touched the problem. i would like something none about the transmission problems in blazers.

Consumer was injured by the seat adjustment handle on the 1998 chevrolet blazer.*mr the consumer and her husband were involved in an accident when the incident with the seat adjustment handle occurred. *jb

Same complaint as documented in chevrolet s10 blazer recall 03023 but that is limited up to and including 1997 and my vehicle is a 1998.....*jb

Dt: consumer complained about a windshield wiper problem. consumer owned a 1998, chevrolet blazer and windshield wipers worked sporadically, some times they wont work for days. had this problem for a few years. tried to get dealer to fix problem when it was under warranty. but, dealer could not duplicate the problem. consumer stated that there was a recall for year and models before and after his vehicle was manufactured. but for some reason his vehicle was not included.*ak

Dt: the windshield wiper switch board or the motor is defective. sometimes it works when it is raining and other times it does not. work. took vehicle to the dealer, who said it was the motor. it cost $150.00 to get it fixed it. *ak

Dt: consumer states that the levers on the front two seats broke. this has been happening since 2001. the owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. the manufacturer told the owner to keep replacing the levers with the same identical part with what they provided. afterwards, the dealership replaced the levers. they kept breaking. owner decided to go to an independent repair shop were the levers were made out of metal and were lasting . they have not broken since the owner changed the levers to metal. currently, the owner was going to have to replace the lever on the other seat which would cost $113.52. the owner stated that there should be a recall, that they replace the lever with real metal instead of flimsy metal, and the manufacturers should reimburse the consumer. *ak *jb

Wipers do not work properly - only work sometimes. they run for a few minutes then stop...sometimes they start back within a few minutes sometimes they don't. very dangerous..almost ran off the road during a storm when they stopped in mid motion.

Dt: contact states there is a problem with the windshield wipers on 1998 chevrolet blazer. the wipers will not come on at all or they will stop abruptly. there is a recall on the 1996 and 1997 chevrolet blazer, but not the 1998 chevrolet blazer. the manufacturer stated if there were enough complaints in the future a recall will be issued. *ak may 2005 the wiper stopped working during a rain storm resulting in reduced visibility. the windshield wiper motor and circuit board were replaced. *tt

Dt: the windshield wipers will stop midway and sometimes they will not work at all. ak *jb

Both of my 1998 chevrolet trucks have defects in the windshield wiper electronics and/or motor.

Dt: the consumer was involved in a car accident and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb

For the past 3 years my windshield wipers have worked intermittenly during rainy or wet conditions. this has caused me a great deal of concern and frustration since it has at times been so difficult to see while on the road during a rain that i've had to pull over for safety sake. these are the same conditions described by the recall of the '95 chevy blazer that i read. mine is a '98 chevy blazer. according to the dealer i've taken this in to for possible recall, this is not unusual for this year and model. expecting for a recall on this for the past 3 years, i've still not had it repaired.

Dt: without warning the cruise control stuck and increased in speed over about two miles. he tried to stop the car, and it would not slow down. driver burned up the brakes trying to stop, and crashed into a house. the speed censor wires burned. manufacturer sent an inspector to look at the car, and he indicated because of wheel bearing problem he could not drive it. they never looked at the cruise control ,and they said there was nothing wrong with the car. caller took someone from dealership out in car and it happened again. *ak

1998 blazer fuel injectors clog, engines cuts out, no response, stalling, back fires, shuts down, three times fuel injectors replaced, told "that model known for that." arizona car on arizona gas; also driver side seat adjuster latch broke off. cost $1500 each time to replace injectors, same problem with new injectors, unreliable vechilce, driver is 76 and travels to summer home in mountains, 500 mile stretch, stranded on road, 50 miles from nearest town in 100+ temperatures

Since we purchased the vehicle we have had problems with the windshield wipers, they go off in the middle, andat time they don't work at all in order for them to work you have to raise the hood and jiggle the circuit board before they work i have been on the road many times swered, they quit on you or they wont come on at all this is the same problem the older chevrolet were havin i reported and it has not been recalled yet if i have an accident because on this failure i will sue gm for this proble i am a very petite lady i can not get out and reach to jigle the wire and i have my 3 children with me most of the time the gm dealer told me it was a matter of time before they recalled them i am tired of waitinf i was caught in a hell storm the other day and could not see anything. i want something done about this as soon as possible. *ak

While driving to tenn. for an important event, in the rain- our windshield wipers quit and will only work on and off. they would just stop in the verticle postion blocking my husbands view and we would have to stop on the side of the road to push them down in the rain. they still work part time. this is my only vehicle and this is the rainy season. i have almoost benn involved in accidents. being my only vehicle i have no choice but to take a chance. i checked on the vin number with no luck on a recall. i called gm they suggested i get an analysis.

Blinker noise persists even when blinkers are turned off. sound disapears after engaging brake pedal then persists when break pedal is released. in a heavy rain storm, had to use windshield wipers and after a few minutes of use white smoke came from the steering column. talked to a gm mechanic who told me that this problem could cause my airbag to deploy - a real liability. called gm to explain the problem & possible liability of airbag deployment (case #1-333564043) & was told that because of the blazer being a 1998 there may be nonthing they can do. the same multi-function switch was made in mexico for 1998-2001 models and if it disfunctions can cause break lights not to work as well as major electrical issues like airbag deployment or fire - wouldn't this be a recall for all models that have the part?

The consumer's front windshield wipers are not working properly. only the driver's side wiper works and it gets stuck in the middle of the windshield when used. sometimes the consumer has to stop, exit the vehicle and touch the wipers to get them to work properly. *nm

The turn signal switch would not shut off and the consumer could still hear the clicking noise. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the heater was leaking, the windshield wiper were inoperative, the rear end had gone out and the 4 wheel drive was not working properly. a new switch was placed onto the transfer case and the differential assembly was removed and replaced. *sc *jb

The sun shell breaks on blazers, mine broke and when i took it to the dealer he said it happens all the time. now the abs light comes on and the vehicle wont shift out of second and the speedometer will not work when this is happening, only after driving for about 30+ minutes. why are there no recalls when the dealerships says these things happen all the time and there are forums online with hundreds of other blazer owner who have had the same problem.*ak

Replaceing front pads , and went to put brake guide pins back in, only to find inset female threads dethreaded. upon inspection it lookede like there was a different type (maybe softer) metal female thread to the housing. *ak

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the windshield wipers. they work intermittently. *ak *nm

Purchased suv in 1999, drove car for 4 years til 2004 when transmission failed. there was less than 90,000 miles on the transmission. had transmission built, failed 3 months later. had transmission rebuilt failed again today 9 months after last rebuild.*ak

1) windshield wipers not working consistently if they work at all. have had to stop driving during the rain or snow because of inability to see. 2) turn signal makes clicking sound even when not in use. *jb have paid to have the problems repaired to no avail. they both continue to malfunction.

The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer drove to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. the mechanic informed the consumer that the sensor needed to be replaced. the consumer told the mechanic that the problem still happened and has not been resolved. please fill in additional information. *jb

I have owned my '98 blazer for about a year, and it was and still is a very well maintained vehicle, but the turn signal is clicking and making me crazy! i also have the windshield wiper malfunction, they won't stop sometimes. are the manufacturers going to do anything about this? i have the complaint history on these trucks and i think it is a rather large problem!

Constant turn signal clicking noise when signal is not engaged. no lights flash. clicking only stops when brake is applied. *ak

The windshield wipers stop working, do not respond to the delay setting, and often do not trun off when the switch is turned to the off position. that causes rapid wiper blade wear and a loud suealing sound. often, the wipers will continue to run for more than 10 minutes after turning off. this is very distracting while driving. *ak

The throttle, on my 1998 blazer, sticks when first depressed and then engages, with the throttle partially open, so the vehicle lunges forward. a local repair shop told me cheverlot issued a letter telling all repair shops about this problem as it happens on all of these vehicles all the time when starting from a dead stop. i have contacted cheverlot several times and offered to fix the problem myself if they would tell me what to do but they refuse. they tell me to take it to a gm service center, which i did, and was told it will cost $65 and the repair will not be permanent. my concern is someone will be injured when one of these blazers or s10 vehicles lurches forward in a parking lot. please tell me what i should do. *jb

We bought a 1998 chevy blazer on december 1, 2204, the alternator was bad, the wipers won't work, wiper module, and oil leaks from the oil cooler. drivers side door leaks air badly. *nm wipers quit working in the middle of a snow storm, almost causing me to wreck the vehicle.

I own a 1998 chevy blazer lt (4wd). the driver side front door began to drop an inch or two several months ago every time it is opened. it has gotten to the point that the door won't shut, because the latch is hitting the frame at an awkward angle every time it is closed. several different body shops have stated that the door is to the point that it has to be welded back on. i have another gm truck in my family (1997 gmc jimmy) that is having the same problem. i have spoken with several other blazer/jimmy owners and they are experiencing the same problem. this problem should be recognized and dealt with by gm. i will encourage others to submit similar complaints. in comparing this area of the vehicle to others, it appears as though proper support for the door was not included in manufacturing. i request that this problem be looked into and proper recalls issued. *nm

The windshield wiper motor on my 1998 chevy blazer is showing the same defects as the recalled wiper motor on the 1996 and 1997 models. the intermittent sometimes does not work and causes the wipers to get stuck or not work at all. this is a very serious safty issue. *ak

The front windshield wipers work intermittently or become inoperative during inclement conditions. dealer was notified, but dealer informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall.*ak

Windshield wipers work when they want on or not. also only work on high for 10% of time. can't go anywhere when it is raining because of not knowing when wipers will work. have almost had 3 accidents because of suddenly no wipers in down pours. called dealership will cost anywhere from $80.00 to $300.00 to fix depending on what is the problem. can't get fix because just spent $1000.00 on oil cooler lines for the 2nd time. also had this same problem with my 93 truck and my 86 truck but they were recalled along with my boyfriends 97 truck with the same manufacture date on windshield wiper motor. but 98 blazers aren't recalled even though they have the same windshield circuits and motors. doesn't make since to me. somebody is going to get killed with this as i have seen many complaints on this with the 98 blazer. *nm

The winshield wipers have a mind of their own. sometimes they work and sometimes they only work on the highest speed. i've been told that no recall is available for this year. this is one of many reasons to buy a honda or a toyota.*ak

Electrical system-instrument panel cluster-shorted out truck became filled with smoke and had to pull over to get help. no help from my insurance co.*ak

Transmission slips when truck is in motion, if accelerator is pressed it stops but then resumes after it comes back to a steady pull why .*ak

I own two 1998 chevrolets; one is a blazer, the other an s-10 pick-up. the windshield wipers in both fail periodically. i see that chevrolet issued a recall for this defect in 1998, but it only covers through 1997 models. shouldn't this apply to my vehicles? *jb

Intermittent stopage of windshield wiper blades, almost caused a crash. the 1997 model had a recall - this continues with this model. *ak

I have a 1998 chevrolet blazer (last 8 of vin w2121658) that the windshield wipers intermittent levels do not work. the high level of the wipers will work for a short amount of time and then stop. i want to make a complaint because several other years of this same model have had a recall but this year and vin do not have a current recall on them. *ak

My wife and i have had to make major repairs to our 1998 blazer. we had to replace the water pump ($294.55) in october 2002. then, the transmission started slipping and got worse. we took it to aamco, where we were informed that it had to be rebuilt. this was in july of 2002. the total cost was ($2077.37). i inquired that same month at chevrolet about recalls, and they said that there were none. since then, we have had numerous minor problems with the lame suv, including broken recliner handles, steering that pulls and grinds, and a malfunctioning electrical system (clicking sounds from under the glove box, three batteries replaced). i saw a report last week about the use of dexcool and its possible link to problems in gm vehicles. are there any remedies available at this time? *ak

Consumer stated the front driver and passengers seat the lever. broke off. the consumer contacted the dealership and was able to get it fixed under warranty. however, the levers broke three times after that, which has totaled up to five times. please provide any further information. *jb

I've seen several recalls for windshield wiper failure/stoppage during rains, but not the the '98 blazer. mine works, but only when it's not raining. it fails regularly while in use. any ideas ?*ak

The turn signal on my1998 chevy blazer won't stop clicking. i've already replaced the combination flasher/signal part that's behind the glove box with no result. today i saw wisps of smoke coming from the steering console. i checked the fuses and they are fine. i'm afraid my car is going to catch on fire!*ak

Windshield wipers do not work properly,sometimes they do not work at all,sometimes they will not turn off for a long time after the switch is turned off.from the complaints i have read on this internet site,it seems that you thought this was a problem in previous years,but it's not a problem now.please believe me,it is.try it out for yourself.next time you are coming home fron a long trip,with two kids in the car,pretend that it's raining,pull off the road and sit there for over an hour,you can't get out of the car and stretch,you can't take your kids to the bathroom.okay,it stopped raining,on your way again.after a half hour of driving,woops,it's raining again.apparently,nobody told the clouds that a 98 chevy blazer was on the highway.still don'y think it's a problem,try this.take your child to a very important event that they have to attend,a little over half way there,pretend that it starts to rain,and your wipers won't turn on.do you try to see through the rain cascading down you windshield and hope that you can keep your car on the road and out of heavy oncoming traffic or do you pull off the road and hope that the rain doesn't last more than the twenty minutes of extra time you allowed yourself.i could go on,but the bottom line is "there is a malfunction problem in the wiper control system in these vehicles ."do you need death reports before a problem becomes a problem?why don't you ,at the very least,send a questionaire to the owners of these vehicles to see how many have this problem,can't you do something?*ak

Vehicle not steering properly and idler arm was replaced at about 65,000 mi. *nm

Windshield wiper module failed during snow storm 10/04 and was replaced at a cost of $156. *nm

1. two days ago, at 50 mph, i started having steering problems (quickly steering from left to right to stay on road). it is in the shop (only 84k miles) to the tune of $600 to replace both ball joints. *nm

While adjusting the passenger side seat the latch sheared off. consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic asked consumer to bring the vehicle in for inspection. *ak

The accelerator stuck while pulling out of a parking lot at 10 mph consumer made her way back into the empty parking lot, turned the vehicle off while still in gear. cruise control was off. consumer heard a loud noise prior to the occurrence. *ak

During the first rainstorm since i bought my used blazer, my front windshield wiper didn't work when turned on. after repeatedly turning the switch on and off, the wiper finally worked at high speed only. after a while, it worked at low speed and intermitent speed. then while in the intermitent speed position, the wiper worked in low speed only. when switched off, the wiper didn't immediately stop. since the rainstorm, this problem was an intermittent problem with the wiper either working correctly or malfunctioning. i removed the windshield wiper pulse control module from the wiper motor, examined the circuit board, and found eight cracked solder joints. i resoldered the defective solder joints and reinstalled the module into the wiper motor. the front windshield wiper has worked correctly since my repair. the design of the circuit board is poor. these failures occurred at stress points. apparently no accommodation was made to mechanically secure the leads to the circuit board before the leads were soldered. instead, solder was used to both mechanically secure the leads to the circuit board and electrically provide the electrical conductivity required. to exacerbate this situation, not enough solder was used at these joints. the previous owner told me that the front windshield wiper operated erratically, but it happened after the warranty period and the erratic operation was not so bad that he was overly concerned about it. it is a fact that cracks on defective solder joints widen when subjected to stress over a period of time. this has been an identified safety problem in general motors' 1994 to 1997 pickups, sport utility vehicles, and vans.

When driving accelerator pedal stuck. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

I have had numerous incidents with two very troubling issues. one was that my windsheild wipers would quit working. of course you only use them when it rains, so it created a terrifying situation. i almost had an accident! i missed going off a bridge by a mere foot! i replaced the wiper motor and have not had trouble since (though i still have the old wiper motor). that was when i learned of all the troubles everyone else was having! with so much trouble, why hasn't something been done! i spent my hard earned money on fixing it when it has been known to have this fault all along. i feel so sorry for the family that will lose a loved one due to this....and it will happen because no one wants to issue a recall for this. maybe you can't help me since i've helped myself in this issue, but the least you can do is prevent harm to someone else. the second issue i am having that i have as of yet been unable to fix is the turn signal constantly clicking. i've noticed that many other have the same issue. i just need to know how to fix it! please advise!! one more personal note....i am scared to death to read anymore of the complaints on my vehicle. i can't believe that with so many problems, with one particular make and model that something can't be done. i just think it's better to be proactive than have to deal with consequences after that fact.*ak

Like so many others, passenger side recline lever has broken. metal sheared off so whole rod will need to be replaced. unit was not forced and snapped off. think gm needs to recall this defective item and replace it free of charge.*ak

Windshield wipers seem to work when they feel like it. unfortunately they don't feel like it when it rains. i had to drive 6 miles in heavy rain with no wipers tonight. when i came home i started researching this and am upset to find that this happens frequently to other blazer owners. i feel this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed by a recall. *ak

While applying the brakes a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. brake pedal went to the floor, and the brakes failed to stop vehicle. consumer took vehicle to a repair shop. *ak

While driving,the vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and noticed that the lights flashed on and off intermittently. road side assistance jump started the vehicle. then, it would start for a moment then stop.*ak the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the alternator needed replacement due to a corroded wire. please fill in additional information.

The consumer stated that while driving it started to rain and the windshield wipers stopped working. this caused the vehicle to almost have a collision. the windshield wipers were replaced once. *ak *sc

1998 chevrolet blazer, lt model instrument panel cluster suddenly lost readings on fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and shift selection. before this happened, the rear window relay stopped working and so did the first speed of the rear windshield wiper. had vehicle diagnosed and replaced instrument panel cluster. this did not solve problem. took vehicle for another diagnosis and found computer and wiring harness to be ok. all grounds were checked. vehicle operates but without a fuel gauge, and temperature gauge and most importantly shift selector.*ak

My windsheild wipers in the front and rear began by only failing to work when it was raining, and now the front wipers do not turn on at all. you can hear the motor turning on, but the wipers do not move.*ak

While driving 70 mph in a rainstorm windshield wipers failed. no impact reported. *ak

While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off. dealer was aware this was intermittent problem. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. *ak

Consumer stated that at one point headlights and flashers were not working properly. consumer took vehicle to dealer and found that the wait was too long. then, consumer decided to take vehicle to a private certified mechanic, and was told by him that multi-function switch was defective. had this replaced, but hazard lights did not work half the time. also, something was draining battery because vehicle will not start. went to the web, and found that there had been a recall on vehicle. consumer called the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not in the recall. *ak the vehicle ball joints were also replaced. *nm

While driving, in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to come on. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine, but the problem could not be duplicated. *ak *tc *jb

Front windshield wipers work fine if turned on at the first indication of rain. they continue to do so no matter how severe the rain. but when vehicle is stopped and ignition is turned off and the ignition is again turned on and it is still raining the windshield wipers on the front will not turn on.*ak

Windshield wipers did not work. also, the handles on the driver and passenger seats broke, and water pump was defective.*ak

While driving in a rain storm the windshield wipers failed. *ak

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. *ak the consumer stated that the lower brake lights were in-operative. *tc

1998 chevy blazer. windshield wiper failure. the wipers only work when they feel like it. they often don't work when it's raining, or just stop by themselves. this is a very dangerous situation and should be recalled like the previous years have been. *jb

Right side front wheel hub needed to be replaced a 3rd time d/t bearing wear. mechanic felt that the number of replacements in this short period of time was not common. suggested that i report to gm. phoned gm, took report. stated that this was not a recall-able issue.*ak

During heavy rain the windshield wipers stopped working and then would start and stop intermittently.*ak

I recently had to replace the ball joints and idler arm on my 1998 chevrolet blazer. i was advised by the dealership that this is a constant problem. i do not understand that if the manufacturer knows that there is a problem with the steering components becoming defective, then why don't they solve the problem. this is the third set of balljoints that have needed to be instaledl on the vehicle. the first set along with the pitman arm went defective at 29,000 miles and the dealership replaced them under the manufactures warranty.

Windshield wipers stop working while driving. dealer had not remedy other than instruicting us to "jiggle" a specific wire under the hood.*ak

While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in a collision that caused the vehicle to roll over four times. as a result, the driver sustained severe body injuries, which included one hundred and eleven stitches and had to be hospitalized for eleven days. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *la

While driving, the front windshield wipers failed to work properly in rainy weather. *jb the dealer replaced the wiper module. *nm

Vehicle pulls to the right with violent vibration when going over 45 mph. have replaced the ball joints, new tires and had vehicle aligned 2 times. two shops stated that there was nothing more they could do. both found that the wheel base was off. the right side of my vehicle is 1/4" shorter than the left. had vehicle inspected to see if it had been wrecked. two body shops stated that there was no visual signs of a wreck. the carfax report came back that there had been no wrecks. body shops also stated that putting the vehicle on a frame puller would not help because after taking it off the frame would most likely go back to the way it was. went ahead and tried and the were both right. have spent too much money trying to fix this problem and am in the process of speaking with chevrolet headquarters. any idea on what to do? thinking of contacting my lawyer.*ak

The air bag light comes on intermittently because the air bag sensor is bad and needs to be replaced. also, at 30,000 miles the windshield wiper turns on and off intermittently without being engaged. there is a recall on this issue for the early model year. *ak the dealership refused to replace the wiper control module. consumer took the vehicle for replacement of the air bag sensor, which they performed but the air bag is still inoperative. *bf *nm

Smoking from the steering column when turn signal is being used and then the turn signals refuse to turn off. seems as though there is some kind of a short in the blinker system. if this is not fixed a fire could be in the near future. *jb

Windshield wipers quit working in the rain. took to dealer, they said there had been a recall for 1997 models, and expected one for 1998 model. did not replace wiper motor decided to wait for recall. looking on internet, found this to be a problem with many 1998 chevy blazers. *ak

At the time of purchase the dealer could not get both sides of the back seats to lay flat only the right side. another complaint is i took my vehicle to the shop because it sounded like the right front tire was warped and when the mechanic did the diagnosis of the front the hub assembly had to be replaced. i was wondering if any complaints have been made or is there pending recalls for these. *ak

After purchase from dealer we noticed the wipers would not stop in the off position but they worked full-time. about 5 months ago they proceeded to work intermitinly and we could sometimes get them started by raising the arms up and down manually and now they barely work at all. last incident we were in a downpour and they won't come on at all even if we try moving the blades up and down with our hands.since that time, once again we can sometimes get them to move. this could cause an accident in our opinion.*ak

Had drivers side door rehung due to sagging. shortly after that my interior lights began to malfunction and my auto reserve power(allows radio, interior lights and power windows to operate for 15 minutes after engine shutoff) began to work "occasionally". also, the windshield wipers operate randomly - juggling the wires under the hood helps to make them run . now, at 3:30am this morning, i realize that my headlights are not operating, checked in the morning and the daytime running lights work, but when you manually turn the headlamps on, the daylights go out and you have no headlights on.*ak

While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed to work intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Windshield wipers don't work most of the times. (5/1/04). last week a turn signal noise started which is apparently a multifunction switch in the steering column is bad. (7/1/04). *ak

On my way to work on a rainy monday morning my windshield wipers failed ..i had no choice to cut off a couple cars to get to breakdown lane..there was no accident or injuries invovled but it could have been very serious if there was due to not being able to see..i checked fuses and wiper motor connection they were fine..i called my boss told him i was going to be late ..he told me about a recall on gm products and to shake the wiper arms to get them going again..they did start working again..after checking with several gm dealships they informed me that the recall was from 1994-1997 on several makes and models but my 1998 was not included even tho there were several reports that the problem still existed in 98's and above due to they changed the part # on the wiper motor..keep in mind here they changed the # not the part..?????..how can they get away with this??? i have taken today off from work at a $200.00 loss to replace the part myself due to i cant afford to pay dealship prices to fix this problem and will never go to someone like gm again when they wont stand by their products anyway. thank you kenneth gough. *ak

10/10/2001 replaced the alternator - it was over charged and went bad! noticed several complaints about this too! 12/20/2001 windshield wipers stopped working in heavy rain. then when motor turned off and on again they worked, this has been happening on and off since that time, but today 06/26/2004 they just stopped all together - nothing helped. had to have the same soldering repair done as in the 1995 -1997 chevrolet s-10 / blazers - which i might add was a recall. the same parts are used in most 1998's as well. the recall needs to include all of the components, not just a few of them! also i have had several dash parts break loose - like the hatch door release / back wiper control is just sitting there - nothing holding it in. the passenger side seat recliner handle fell off - had it put back on at dealer - then it broke off. (makes being a passenger in my blazer very uncomfortable) i have noticed several complaints about this too! the drivers outside door handle - one of the screws that holds it in place is not able to put back due to plastic is stripped- so the door handle wabbles. the heat from the sun has bowed up the front windsheild vent until it is cracked and broken now too. i have always driven chevrolet's - but here latley with all of the plastic they are using - i am beginning to wonder if my money wouldn't be better spent in another make of vehicle. i love the design and ect. of the blazer - but the plastic is not holding up - this is some expensive plastic to be made so cheap. if you shut the doors hard at all the whole top of the arm rest pops up and has to be popped back in place.*ak

I have a 1998 chevrolet blazer, my windshield wipers will not start, or if they do start. they will stop with warning. in addition to this my air conditioner does not hold coolent.*ak

While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor module needed to be replaced. *ak there was a recall on other gm vehicle, however this year vehicle was not included. *jb

As i was driving my 1998 blazer my windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a thunderstorm in upstate new york. i had no previous problems with them. before they stopped working i had them on a continuous setting and they were not working properly. they acted as if they were set on intermittent. luckily there were no other cars around me and i could safely pullover and wait out the storm. i took the car into the dealer and was told that older models were recalled for this exact same problem but mine was not.*ak

1. driver and passenger seat recliner levers have broken over last few yrs, drivers side replaced 3 times, i had to pay 100. deductible to fix each time. 2. fuel guage indicator showed fuel tank 1/'2 full, no gas in the tank,car stopped in a dark street in an unsafe part of town, had to pay $100. deductible to fix, no warning lights to show gas empty, car just suddenly stopped. 3.rear trunk latch would not work, had to pay deductible for dealer to fix. 4. windshiield wiper mechanism stopped working, dealer replaced after we paid deductible. 5. currently there is a rubbing noise from the brake pedal when pedal depressed, car no longer under extended warranty, was brought to dealer's attn sev times before warrnty expired, dealer mech could find no problm. *ak

Wipers failed can't see in the rain. *la

The consumer purchased new tires and went to the dealer to have them put on. the dealer told her that they could not align her vehicle until she have the idle arm, the ball joints and the lower axle replace. she states they told her it could cost approx $500.00. she states she is also having a problem with her electrical system. the interior light does not come on any more. *nm

Windshield wipers on 1998 chevy blazer again failed to work during a rain shower. forced me to pull over to side of road to wait for rain to subside. i don't understand why this still is not a safety recall considering earlier model blazers were recalled for the same exact problem.*ak *jb

Windshield wipers stopped working during rainstorm. *nm

Intermittently while driving at any speed the windshield wipers would stop working. *la

Wipers work only when they want. last 2 evenings, out of town, very late, middle of major storms...no wipers! happens all the time. but, when i want to wash my windshield...they work! *la

My wife was in danger driving the truck when she brought it to another route (another shop), which was hutchens chevrolet. they told my wife and gave her the paper work stating that, the truck was unsafe and she could have been in danger if continued driving it. when he was told of the brake problems, (the car dealership owner) he instructed my wife to take it to his own auto repair shop, when my wife got the truck back, it was in the same state not everything was fixed. the work was completed at hutchens. the work had to have cost about $378.00. and there are more troubles with the truck, i see signs of rust and corrosion, there are vibrations when the vehicle is in excess of 60 miles.

Seat recliner handles just break off this is common on all blazer with the same reclining bucket seats the part is 70 bucks a side 2 hours labor per side! and the passenger side has hardly ever been used that just broke off i have addressed this problem with gm and they coz my car is a 98 there is nothing they can do this is a big safty issue and every blazer person i have talked too has had the same problem

Front driver's side door does not latch due to the body of the strike plate on driver's side caving in. *ak there was a crack around the sticker plate. the dealer adjusted the driver side sticker plate. the problem remained the same after adjustments were made. two months after purchase the consumer would hear rattling on the passenger and the drivers side door. the seat belt would not release, the encoder motor had become inoperative after the module shorted, the stabilizer link nuts were missing, the left door would rattle when driven over bumps, when braking, a squealing noise was heard, there was a hesitation in the transmission when changing the reverse, the "trip meter" was inoperative, the was a rattle in the dash when driven over bumps, there was an oil leak, there was a rattle in the front suspension when driven over bumps, the left rear door would open by itself, and the tail gate rattled. *sc *jb

Intermittently windshield wipers stopped working. a mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor post board was defective. *ak

The windshield wipers fail to work properly. they stop working at the most inopportune times...like when there is a rain fall and they are needed for safety and visibility. i contacted gm and was told they have not received enough complaints to warrant a recall. the recall is available on 94 to 96 models. however, the manufacture date on my vehicle is 2/17/1997. in a torrential rain fall, going 50 mph on the interstate, the w/s wipers stopped, it was a very dangerous situation, especially when an 18 wheeler passed my son, whom was driving and splashed extra water on the vehicle. luckly he maintained control and he was able to pull off to the side of the road.

My wife has a 1998 chevy blazer. she is having problem with her wipers. they have been acting up for some time and are getting more frequent. they will just stop working. im sure you are aware of this complaint. i know there are recalls on this for certain years but,the 1998 model is not included. i have seen on line the complaints of other people with this same problem. i have even contacted gm about this. they told me because of the age and mileage on the vehicle(107,000 miles) we could not have this fixed free of charge. it seems to me this is an ongoing problem that gm does not wish to resolve. is there anything we can do to have them fix this? *nm

Daily, flasher unit continues to click with turn signals off. under normal driving conditions, wipers fail to turn off on their own. under wet driving conditions, windshield wipers fail completely. have to use the mist or washer fluid function to get wipers to woprk when raining. after searching found that 1995 models were recalled for this same issue with the wipers.*ak

While stopping at a stop sign consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and dealer could not determine the cause of the collision. *ak

Unable to keep the vehicle in alignment, no matter how many times work has been sone on it. signal also continues to make sound even when the blinker is not on.

I purchased the vehicle used. but from the day i purchased it, i had a problem with the windshield wipers! it seemed as though sometimes they will freeze halfway through the motion, and other times they wouldn't shut off.*ak one year later - due to lack of time and funding - i have been unable to fix this problem - which has now progressed to the point in which 80% of the time my windshield wipers will fail to work! i will turn the knob - and they don't not come on! i have found that a short in terms of loose connection does not appear to be the cause of this malfunction. i have also tested this theory by turning on the wipers to max speed (of the 20% of the time my wipers work, about 3/4 of that time will the wipers only work when i have them set to maximum speed) - i have even seen several times, while driving over a completely flat surface, my wipers set to max speed, suddenly come to life again! only to stop working again later. i also attempted driving over potholes to see if the bump would jarr the chip into working - it did not work once. gm has stated that this problem is caused by the wiper pulse control modual. i searched around - and found that this wiper modual (wether it is the same one, or variations of the same unit) go back i believe to the 1980's! now that is insane worst of all - 1998 was one of the only years not recalled by gm! i have found this to be a very common problem - and find it obsurde that i must pay $130 to the dealership to have this item repaired. i would easily pay the $100 for the board if i was not a college student - who can't afford to spend $100 on something like this - and i also just find it stupid that i should be forced to pay the dealership a lot of money for something that they have been having problems with for 10+ years! thank you for reading this report - i just had to express my deepest anger with gm for watching them continue to ignore this large threat

While driving over bumps and using the windshields wiperss, they will stop functioning without warning. *ak

Consumer smelled fuel on the outside of the vehicle and on the inside of the garage. fuel injection system was leaking fuel into the wiring harness and the main computer chip. this could result in an engine fire. *ak

Front windshield wipers quit working while engaged or engageing by themselves in the fastest mode. consumer had to turn vehicle off and restart it to correct both failures. recall 03v159000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

The windshield wipers will engage then go off by itself. now it will quit working while it is engaged. the consumer has to push the wiper plug in to restart the wipers. the dealership indicated this is due to a crack in the solder joints on the controller circuit board. there's a recall on this issue 03v159000 but the vin # is outside the remedy scope. *nm

Wipers are working rarely and directional sounds when directionals are off.*ak

Windshield wipers sometimes stop on there own. sometimes they are on intermitent and just start working like the on the normal setting. sometimes when i shut them off they won't stop. i have called general motors and even though there is a recall for 1997 blazers for this problem, since my blazer is a 1998(manufacture date 10/97) they will not help me at all.*ak

Same problem with windshield wipers stopping and starting in any weather i have had contact with g.m. via mr, tim sindel and was told that basically there is no problem with my 1998 and that since i'm not the original owner sorry about your luck even though my vehicle only has 62,000 miles.*ak

The turn signal on my blazer won't stop clicking. *jb

Turn signal flasher unit continues to "click" when turn signals are not in use. lights do not flash. clicking stops when brakes applied. appears that this problem has been ongoing in gm suv's since mid 80's. recall has been issued for some 2000-2002 gm suv's. problem appears to be with the lubricant used in the turn signal multifunction switch. gm fix is to replace switch and wait for next failure. *ak

I have a 1998 chevy blazer 2-door s10. i have a problem w/ my turn signals. the turn signals work fine, but the clicking sound that goes w/ the turn signal is constantly clicking, it began when the truck only had about 35,000 miles on it, just after the warranty ended. i've replaced 2 different parts on it and it has still continued. *jb

1998 chevrolet blazer. windshield wipers stopped working without warning. this is a major problem for us since we live in one of the snowy states. very dangerous when driving in a snow storm and they quit working. *jb

1998 chevrolet blazer. windshield wipers stop working without warning. the problem has been going on for about 10 months. earlier and later blazers have been recalled for this problem, but not the 1998 model year. i believe the recall should be extended to include 1998 models.

1998 blazer went out road into 2 ditches and had front end damage and bounced around . the frame was bent right where the right air bag sensor is located and it didn't go off. fender,hood,cow,bumper,grill, motor mount had been replaced that i know of so far. still at repair shop. i purchased this car because air bags and safety. the 2 people that were in car are okay, they waere bruised and sore.*ak

Windshield wipers don't operate properly. windshield wipers sometimes come on by themselves, and will not turn off. also, windshield wipers will stop operating during inclement weather. the dealer inspected the wipers and informed the consumer that there is a wiring problem with the windshield wipers. *ak *nm

Windshield wipers came on and off. windshield wipers stayed on while the vehicle was on. *ak

While traveling 35 mph, the driver drove into a ditch and none of the airbags deployed. the dealer had been contacted. please describe further. *jb *mr

-- passenger side recliner handle broke -- front brake pads and rotor have had to be replaced twice in the 6yrs of ownership -- windshield wiper works erratically (stopping in the middle of the window) -- the extra heavy duty battery died after 3 yrs of ownership -- the alternator had to be replaced. *jb

Failure of airbags to deploy in severe rollover. severe frontend damage.

While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers come on and go off own their own. *ak

2 years ago in the fall, i went to firestone with a complaint of no heat. with no heat, the defrosters are slow or do not clear the windshield in a quick or safe manner. firestone replaced the thermostat and i had sufficient (not hot like in the past) heat until this past november. again with no heat or efficient defrosters, i took my vehicle to wilson's auto service. they said my thermostat was completely open--the spring was caught. they performed service to the extent of replacing the thermostat and backflushing the heater core. this seemed to help some until it progressively got colder weather. last week when the temperature reached 15 degrees in the morning and i let my vehicle "warm up" for 20 minutes, the interior was still very cold and the windshield was barely cleared of light frost. wilson's is now working on replacing the heater core at a cost to me to the tune of almost $800. wilson's service manager was told by a friend that works or worked for gm that this is a common complaint with blazer owners as the design and the placement of the heater core in these vehicles are such that when the heater is not in use--like in the summer--the corrosion and sediment from the coolant clogs up the passages and blocks the hot air to heat the vehicle. apparently the part is not too expensive but the labor intensive repair is the majority of the cost of replacing the part. i know of at least 2 other blazer owners--different model years--that have experienced this same problem and incurred significant costs at the risk of safe visibility. if this is a design problem for at least the 3 model years that i know of and other owners are experiencing this same problem, then why hasn't this design been corrected and/or repairs compensated for?

Without any warning driver could not steer the vehicle. it was towed to a dealer, who found that the rack and pinion had to be replaced. also, windshield wipers operated intermittently. *ak

Failure of windshield wipers

When turning the steering wheel, there is a vibration and a loud groaning sound. this began in march 01, and continues. at this point it is almost constant. a gm service manager said it was the ball joint and that he was surprised that there was not a recall. we have tried to keep up with the recalls, but there haven't been any regarding this matter. we are concerned that it might be a safety hazard, but at this point we have no other option than to drive this vehicle. *la

While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. *ak

Wiper stops while in the middle of windshield, or wiper runs continuously. *cb

While driving at 20 mph windshield wipers stalled. months before, windshield wipers only worked intermittently, at least 20 times in one year. dealer replaced a circuit board but the problem persisted. *ak

While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers stopped and caused poor visibility. sometimes the wipers remained on although the switch was turned to the off position. *ak *nm

While driving 60 mph the vehicle was involved in a side impact accident on the passenger side. as a result the vehicle slammed into a wall and the driver's seat back collapsed. please provide any additional information. *nm

Front seat recliner handles broke. *ak

Windshield wipers sometimes dont work. *ak

Bucket seat recliner handles broke. *ak

Passenger seat recliner lever broke twice - repaired by dealer first time at cost of $150.00- will cost the same for second failure lever shaft sheared. how many of these failures does this agency need to initiate corrective action?*ak

I recently bought a 1998 chevrolet blazer vin # [xxx] and am currently experiencing problems with the front windshield wipers coming on their own and when being used they will stay on for several minutes after they are shutoff. sometimes they just stop working and "park" in the middle of the windshield obstructing the view of the road.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While turning the steering wheel at 5 mph axle broke.*ak

Windshield wiper motor doesn't work properly.*ak

1998 chevy blazer flashers malfunctioning. the "clicking" sound made while flashers are operating continues even after flashers are turned off. the clicking sound is constant while operating the vehicle. *la

#1.windshield wipers fail to come on and it seems that if the cruise control is on that's when they don't work. could be a coincidence??heard 97's had same problem and they were under recall. #2.inside of car always feels like you have heater . have to run a/c to feel cool. #3 interior overhead light fails to come on or to go off. #4 had my transmission fluid changed 6 months ago and next day my check engine light came on and dealer said my transmission needed repaired for about $1200.00 and i had no money to do it. what's strange is my car drives beautifully and i've never felt any gear slippage. is there some sort of reset button for this? *ak

Turn signal indicator continues to "click" after turn signal has been shut off. it clicks randomly while driving when the turn signal has not been activated. as with other 1998 blazers, the windsheild wipers work intermittently, usually they do not shut off for several minutes.*ak

While driving at any speed windshield wipers work intermittently. recall on 1994-1997 vehicles of the same make and model was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak

Windshield wipers work erratically. *ak

When driving the vehicle in the rain the windshield wipers failed, causing the driver to pull off the road. *ph the switch for the wipers had been replaced. there were 3 previous year models of the blazer which had been recalled for faulty wiper motors. *sc *jb

Windshield wiper motor experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03v159000; but, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak

Vehicle vibrated while driven 60 mph when the brakes were applied. the dealer kept the vehicle for over a month. the problem was recurring. *ak

The windshield wipers would come on and go off by themselves while driving in inclement weather. this problem was intermittent, and the dealer was aware of the problem. *ak *scc *jb

My 1998 chevrolet blazer has had regular problems with the cooling system not providing heat to the passenger compartment even though the engine is running at proper temp. the heater core is continually clogging up requiring regular trips to the dealer to "flush" the heater core that is plugged. i understand from searching the internet this is due to the dex-cool antifreeze that gm puts in the car and that there are lawsuits against gm regarding this. the last time i had this done the dealer told me if it happened again that a new core would have to be installed at a cost of $650+. the core is now plugged once again.*ak

I own a 1998 blazer on 10-19-o3 it was hit from rear. since this time the airbag light stays on and everything on that switcc malfunctions. i have noticed on one ocasion that smoke came from the steering wheel. i do not want to continue to drive it.*ak

While driving in a rain storm at 50 mph windshield wipers failed without warning. consumer had to pull to the side of the road and shut the truck off to reset module. then, restarted the truck again and wipers began to work. dealer stated wiper module needed to be replaced.*ak *ph

Bad solder in wiper motor module in 1997 and are recalled i own a 98 has the same problem and are not recalled( 98 chevy blazer). *la

Vehicle stalled when driving and would not re-start. the engine would turn over but there didn't seem to be any spark. car had fuel and i didn't notice any excessive fuel smell so ruled out flooded engine. waited 20 minutes but still would not start. battery was nearly drained after just a few minutes of trying to start the vehicle. suspect electrical problem (alternator? short?) but haven't been able to diagnose. latest in a string of electrical problems including: wipers not working consistently or getting stuck, horn relay failing during routine driving, rear speakers weak/intermittent. overall dissatisfaction with vehicle for price. *la

My '1998 chevrolet blazer's electric door locks started lockin g/unlocking themselves 3 months ago. happens when driving, vehicle on/off. also has prevented manual lock/unlock at times preventing exit/entry to vehicle. dealer has had five times now and still cannot determine problem.*ak

When driving the vehicle in the rain windshield wipers worked intermittently. *ak

Replace starter again. *la

Temperature changes to celcius when raining (replaced outside sensor), rear axel noise (not found), binding in front end (not found), shifting concern (not found), coolent missing (pressure tested,no leaks), loud noise when starting (replace starter), left mirror vibrates (replace mirror). *ak

Hard starting, battery shot. *la

Windshield wiper motor fails. wipers work intermittently or not at all in the rain. my son's 1996 blazer had the same problem and he received a recall. i called the chevrolet customer assistance center and was told that they have not had any notification from ntmvs on 1998 blazers yet. i think this recall should be extended to 1998 blazers. this is very serious. *la

Loud sound during acceleration (catalytic converter shot again not replaced, contacting gm, no assistance), oil leak on front of engine (power steering pully shaft seal), noisy ac compressor(replace), fluid leak on front of rear differential (replace yoke and seal [2nd seal]), rear differential clunks on acceleration (change case and shaft bearing), dash grill cracked, ideler arm replaced again. *la

Wipers do not work at times, turn signal switch not working, engine idles rough, loud sound during acceleration, front end loose. *la

Passenger seat recliner lever broke, 4 wheel drive will not engage (encoder motor) altenator light is on (replace). *la

Driver's seat recliner lever broke , excessive play in steering (steering gear shot). *la

Driver's seat recliner lever broke, rear differential leaking. *la

Left rear seat belt not working. *la

Passenger seat recliner lever broke off, rear differential front seal leaking, temperature display changes to celsius when raining, tailgate cover broke. *la

Windshield wipers work sometimes, then other times will not work. i've read on message boards that there was a recall for the wiper control board in the wiper motor for 1997 blazers, but not for 1998. *la

According to the dealership emergency brake failed due to plastic part poorly designed by the manufacturer. the pedal engages, but the emergency brake will not lock. owner contacted the manufacturer, who stated that it was wear and tear. *ak *nlm

Complaint 1: hood latch problem!!! this is the same problem gm vehicles have been having for at least 25 years!!!!! the hood will not release unless you pull the release lever and pound on the hood. you would think they would borrow or use fords system of better parts!!!!-----complaint 2: the door panels have a weak area where the knee comes into contact with it on turns, mine cracked real bad!!! complaint 3: main complaint:--the heater core started leaking and fogged my windshield up so bad i had to pull over to the side of the road. could have caused a bad accident!!! i was in heavy traffic on hwy. 69 at mcalester ok. and had to pull off and wound up cutting the hoses and splicing to keep from running into heater core, this was on labor day 2003. i need to know if this is a problem the carmaker will correct for me for free. i know that heater cores should last at least 10 years if not more. this caused me a lot of problems!!!! i checked into a new heater core at 2 auto parts stores, auto-zone and o'reilley's and they both said it was unavailable .????? please help me with this. thank you, reggie holland. *jb

Both the driver and passenger recliner handles where broken. one broke without being used or touched. *la

Windshield wiper motor fails intermittently. *ak

On 9/16/02 we had gurgling noise coming from the dash of car in the heater core area. lucas chevrolet tech replaced radiator cap under warranty. but charged us $56.95 for coolant and additive. on 10/09/03 had no heat coming from the heater core. i checked the radiator and coolant tank overflow and found a mineral sludge type substance. also found a bulletin on the cooling system problem, took blazer into lucas chevrolet. assistant service manager lorrie cottrell she said we were over the extended warranty on time but not miles and said we should contact gm on this coolant problem issue. she is not aware of any bulletin on the coolant system. *la

Windshield wipers worked intermittently while driving at any speed. chevrolet issued a recall for this vehicle, but the consumer's vehicle was not involved. consumer eventually fixed the problem, and notified the dealer and the manufacturer.*ak

While driving at 40 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and air bags failed to deploy. no air bag warning light appeared prior to the crash. driver was wearing the seat belt. *ak

Windshield wipers do not work or do not work properly when needed. often when i turn on the windshield wipers they cycle part way through and then stop in the middle of the windshield, repeated attempts to turn the wipers on and off does not fix the problem. i understand previous model years with the same problem have already been recalled. the chevy parts guy told me all the windshield wiper modulers through the year 2000 were going bad and he routinly keeps 20 or more in stock because they all use the same part. why have the other years not been recalled if it is the same part as the ones being recalled on older models and they are going bad as well?

1998 chevy blazer - windshield wipers randomly stop working. making driving in the rain practically impossible. after doing some research on the internet i understand that there is a recall for blazers built between 1994 and 1996 that had the same exact wiper problem. however, the 1998 blazer was never included in this recall. this problem has happened several times - sometimes it corrects itself within a few minutes other times it stops working for days at a time. *la

Once again my wipers failed to work during a down pour of rain. i had to pull to the side of the road to avoid an accident. my wipers work intermittently or not at all sometimes. earlier models of this vehicle were recalled for this very same problem. why hasn't this model been recalled? *jb

The windshield wipers do not work properly. sometimes they will just stop working for long periods of time, and other times will work properly. i researched this and found that 1995 through 1997 blazers were recalled for the same problem, but the 1998 was not included (see nhsta campaign id# 98v150001, recall date july 1, 1998) this is a real hazard in heavy rain. *jb

Both driver side and passenger side seat back reclining bolt disconnected from the seat when trying to recline. *ak *nlm

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the windshield wiper motor. windshield wipers will stop working intermittently. dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not on recall and they could not do any thing for the consumer unless the consumer would pay for it.*ak gm customer service stated they wouldn't repair the vehicle because similar pulse boards were on recall which prevented them from fixing this one. *ph *jb

Wipers quit when raining or snowing /part that remedies problem is same part for recall 1995-1997 this is not covered. vin shows 1998, but manufactured in 1997. deaths will occur if this is not fixed. the problem is growing and i hope that no one dies to force a recall. *jb

Windshield washer/wiper and intermittent failed.*jb

While driving in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed to work properly. this was an intermittent problem. called dealership, and mechanic indicated that problem could not be corrected because of a lack of recall.*ak the windshield wipers would not turn off when they were switched to off position or would not engage.*ts *jb

Windshield wipers fail to turn on when needed. wipers often stop working while switch is in proper "on" position for operation during rain - very dangerous. wipers fail to shut off when switched into correct "off" position. wipers adjust their own intermittent speed.*ak

My car started to shack and shimmy i inspeted the front tires and found that both tires had broken steel belts in them and were notted up. *ak

Windshield wipers were inoperable, obstructing the driver's views. dealer stated there was not recall on this vehicle. a recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to the vin. *ak

1998 chevy blazer - windshield wipers work sporadically. will sometimes stop working while on, and will sometimes not turn on when needed. they seem to give problems when it is raining, and usually work fine if tried when it is not raining. may be a wiring moisture problem? problem is not just one occurence... is continuous. *ak

Vehicle headlights failed. *mr on two separate occasion the head lights failed. the first time the light would not come on the second time the headlight went out while driving in the early evening. *scc *nlm

Air bag warning light a first came on periodically but now stays on continuously. dealer said vehicle was out of warranty and would cost me for repairs on a safety item. windshield wipers now operate on their own. on, off setting, sometimes they operate. on different run settings they stop completely or vary speeds. both are very serious safety hazards and should be recalled immediately. if an accident occurs by the windshield function or if someone is seriously injured because the airbags fail to deploy, there will be a serious lawsuit on someone's hands. *ph

Truck immediately stalled while traveling highway speeds 65-75 mph due to the fuel pump failing. the truck was put in the shop two times before a diagnosis was made. consumer was appalled that there was no warning device to acknowledge to the owner that fuel pump failed.*ak *ts *jb

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. a recall has been issued on similar makes and models. however this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak

Have had problems with windshield wiper motor failures similar to others listed. when turning wipers on in any delay setting or continuous slow, the wipers would quit at random times. sometimes moving switch to continuous high would get wipers to work again. sometimes not. also wipers, when turned off would go to bottom of swipe and come back up 1 inch. i have since taken out the relay circuit board and resoldered connectors to the wiring harness and fixed a partially burned out circuit. wipers work fine after.*ak

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. dealer notified. *ak

My windshield wipers will cut off by it self. this has left me trying to find an exit on the freeway in heavy rain when i cannot see out the windshield. at times they will not come on and i must lift the hood and move wires around. gm has. *ak recalled up to 1997 but not 1998. my local dealer tells me there have been many complaints about the 1998. this is very dangerous.

On my 1998 blazer the windshield wipers would work intermittently. my husband would wiggle the wiring harness and they would start up again but only for a short period of time (usually minutes). chevrolet moran 586-791-1010 said there was no recall and that the problem was the circuit board. *nlm

The handle controlling the recline function on both driver and passenger seats has broken. the driver side was replaced once while under warranty, both seats are now in an upright position. around april, 2003, the hood latch broke and it takes forever to maneuver to get the hood up to check the oil. *nlm

Consumer states windshield wipers are inoperative. dealer notified. *ak

Vehicle shut down in heavy traffic on interstate at 60 mph,had to drift to side of road, panel lights came on including security light, would not restart.had vehicle towed to dealer who checked it out next morning. started right up and could find nothing wrong.*ak had happened before but occured in parking lot and started back up. this is a very dangerous situation when it occurs in heavy traffic. no engine, loss of power steering etc. have seen many similar complaints on internet and have heard of others. no one seems to have an answer, including dealer. wonder how many people may have been killed by this but are not around to tell what happened. all i want is to have it fixed.

The windshield wipers work intermittently. they will just stop working for long periods of time, and other times will work properly. 1995 through 1997 blazers were recalled for the same problem, but the 1998 was not included (see nhsta campaign id# 98v150001, recall date july 1, 1998). chevrolet told me to get it fixed and if it becomes a recall item, i will be reimbursed. *ph

Consumer stated while traveling in rainy conditions, the windshield wipers stopped working. the dealer stated the wiper motor needed to be replaced. *ph there was a recall but it did not involve the 1998 blazer. the consumer had to pull to the side of the road. *scc *jb

1998 chevrolet blazer - transmission fails to lock up between 3rd and 4th gear on the highway - web research shows this is so common after market prodcuts have been created to address it... gmc should fix for free. *ak

Vehicle does not have an air bag on and off switch. *mr *cb *jb

1998 blazer windshield wipers sporatically working, stopping, not stopping, no control over speed. very hazardous when driving in the rain and all of a sudden the wipers stop in the upright position and will not come back on.*ak

Consumer stated the windshield wipers failed intermittently when in operation. the problem caused reduced visibility when driving in inclement weather. *ph

I have a 1998 4x4 chevrolet blazer. i bought the vehicle in august of 2002. since then, the windshield wipers have quit off and on. if the quit, i have to tape the wiring harness where they plug in. it appears that the harness begins to sag after time and pulls the plugs out. *ak

The windshield wipers have been intermittent for about six months. yesterday, 7/1/2003, the wipers did not operate at all*ak

There was a recall on our 1995 s-10 truck and our 1998 chevrolet blazier has the exact same part and is also defective also. the windshield wipers on our 1998 blazier donot work some times they won't work other times and sometimes they won't shut off. our gas pedal sticks when you try to take off.*ak

98 chevy blazer; windsheild wipers stopped working in the middle of a severe rain storm. in the vehicle were my wife, my three year old son and myself.

While driving on a major highway, the right front wheel broke off from the sprocket and separated from vehicle.*ak

Two things: 1. consistant knocking noise in front end. had it fixed while under warranty, but it continued at a later date. 2. windshield wiper motor malfunction. windshield wipers at times will not turn off making driving in snow or rain dangerous. *ak

I am the owner of a 1998 chevy blazer. my wipers have ceased to function and there is a large recall on gm vehicles 1994-1997. my vehicle was manufactured in oct. 1997 and so was the wiper box. the recall was for 1.77 million trucks. i think it should also include the early 1998 (technically they are 1997) vehicle. my vin # is [xxx]. with gm/chevy knowing the enormity of this problem, it is no fair that i should have to pay 125.00 to correct their defect in their product. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The supplemental inflatable restraint warning light illuminates periodically. dealer is unable to diagnose. dealer retrieved computer error code: b1036 sensor circuit short or open. dealer states that problem cannot be reproduced. dealer also states that the problem is unable to be resolved without extensive diagnostics. dealer cannot give estimate of repair costs or guarantee repairs. dealer states that when sir warning light is on, airbags will not deploy. *ak

The windshield wipers worked intermittently, and resulted in poor visibility when driving during inclement weather. related recall 98v150001, but the vehicle was not included due to the vehicle identification number. *ak this occurred everytime the wipers were on. the consumer had to jiggle the connection or tap on the motor. *scc *jb

Transmission shifts extremely rough, problem is even worse when vehicle is warm. problem started at 70,000 miles. found out through research that this problem is extremely common in chevrolet trucks, vans, and suvs from 1995-1999. why no recall yet?

The consumer stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently, which resulted in poor visibility in inclement weather. *ak the symptoms were the same as the recall on the 96-97 blazers. *scc *jb

While driving the windshield wipers stopped mid sweep during a rain storm. this has occurred on several occasions. the dealer was notified twice. a recall was issued related to this failure but only for the 1997 blazer's not the 1999 balzer's. * ph *cb *nlm

Airbag light comes on intermittenly, dealer unable to resolve.*ak

The consumer stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently. dealer had been contacted. *ak *ph *jb

Consumer states while using windshield driver had difficulty seeing in the rain. *ak

At night during a pouring rainstorm my windshield wipers stopped working on a narrow two lane road. think this won't quicken your pulse? repair was $166.00 and my mechanic says this is a frequent repair in his shop. i see plenty of compaints for this same problem in the 1998 model. this is a real safety issue and a recall should be issued.

While traveling on the highway windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently. *ak

While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the windshield wiper stopped and failed to restart. *ak *ts *jb

Consumer noticed gas tank was leaking after seeing gasoline on driveway. consumer states" gas tank is rusted and developed a hole. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Windshield wipers do not work when it rains. vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair. *ak

Windshield wipier do not come on sometimes and at others will not turn off, also will go from itermittent to full speed without being selected. front seat recliner handles both have broken off, left side twice.*ak

While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers worked intermittently.*ak. the wipers changed from intermittent to full without changing wiper control. *ph *jb

Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer states there is a crack in the motor board. *ak

Throttle stuck half open while getting on freeway. found a piece of the throttle body butterfly had broken and fallen in the way so that the butterfly could not close. looks like a design defect.*ak

Nhtsa 03-v-159-000 on certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. the consumer's had the same problem, however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number. *ak *ts *jb

My abs light goes on frequently. i have been in a couple of almost collisions. in slow moving traffic, the sensor goes on and freezes my brakes. my car has been to dealership and to repair centers and all companies say they there is nothing wrong. the solution each time was just to replace the sensor, however, even driving out of dealership the abs light went on. i have read in the past similar instances with abs problems, is there ever going to be a recall, or is it going to take a serious lawsuit/accident before the problem gets fixed? i also have experienced the right passenger seat handle breaking, and it is still broken. *jb

Seat handles to recline front seats broke off on both passenger and driver seats. *jb

Vehicle transmission let loose without any warning. the service engine soon light didn`t come on. this happened while pulling out of a resturaunt into traffic. *ak

Steering pulls severely to the right. unsuccessful in obtaining an alignment to preclude the situation. *nlm

My 98 blazer's windshield wipers have a mind of their own. they come on by themselves, go off when they want to. on intermittent, they do whatever speed they feel like doing, and can shut themselves off at anytime (it doesn't matter if they were just turned on or not). it is dangerous and there should be a recall on this year (there's been one on every other year)! please help resolve this situation gm! *jb

No heat at 50,000 miles --vehicle cooling system flushed by independent garage 12-31-02. dex-cool renewed at this time. cost $160.00. in april 2003 no heat again. i drained dex-cool and used system cleaner twice for approximately 6 hours each time with heater on. i filled system with regular prestone glycol based antifreeze. no problems to date. the original dex-cool was a muddy sludge when replaced and the second charge of dex-cool was already changing colors and thickening after only 4 months when it too was replaced. dex-cool does not live up to the manufacturers claims or the dealers representations. i am a federally licensed aircraft maintenance technician working for a major airline for 14 years and would be happy to give a deposition in regards to this matter. *nlm

While traveling windshield wipers would stop working, causing consumer to pull over to hand restart wiper. without any indication s windshield wipers failed. *ak

The windshield wipers fail or work at random. extremely dangerous in rainy driving conditions.*ak

Windshield wiper motor on my 1998 chevrolet blazer operates interrmitently, at times. has not been much of a problem until yesterday on the way home in a down pour. the wipers just stopped. began working again a few minutes later, after i was able to exit the freeway. *ak

Sometimes when you are using the wipers they will just stop. or sometimes they will not come on when needed. you have to keep messing with them to get them to work. when the wipers do not work neither does the headlights.....*nlm

Windshield wiper motor failed intermittently while in use. which resulted in poor visibility. *ak when operated on medium and high speeds the consumer was able to re-start by shutting the wipers down. the last time the incident occurred during a heavy rain storm. the dealer said there was nothing they could do. *scc *jb

Consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the rain the windshield wipers would work intermittently. dealer notified.*ak

Consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently. dealer notified.*ak

The windshield wipers worked intermittently, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb

Windshield wipers stop intermittently, a real problem at high speeds during a storm. this is a known issue by chevrolet, has happened on s-10 pickups, the solder develops cracks which causes the failures. please be sure to sue chevrolet for not doing a recall. *jb

As reported in "odi id number : 758908" i also am having problems with dome light coming on for no reason, the noise for the turn signal would come on without the turn signal being on (my turn signals worked perfectly fine) and the handle you use to adjust the seat back broke off on passenger front seat.*ak

While driving in bad weather, the windshield wipers worked intermittently. *jb

When the consumer stepped on the ladder to get inside the vehicle, the plastic part which held the step together broke off. *jb

The vehicle pulled really hard to the right. i have since replaced the tires and had a front end alignment but it already seems to be slipping back. *jb

The general motors windshield wipers in my 1998 blazer has the same problem as earlier models of gm trucks. they have had this problem from 1991 why can't they be made to fix it! i was lucky to get home alive in the rain storm yesterday. they just quit and i could see vary little. *nlm

Faulty multi-function switch. controls the hazard and brake light operation.

The vehicles windshield wipers would just stop while in operation. as a result the driver was unable to see while it was raining. *nlm

First the abs warning light started illuminating every so often starting in 2002, now the wipers have become very erratic. it has now gotten so bad that it has become a safety hazard. it does not matter what setting ( delay, slow or fast) the wipers are set at they react on their own. sometimes they stop completely which causes a severe safety hazard when driving in the rain. you could have the setting on slow delay and they will begin going very fast or medium speed, then change again for no reason. they also continue to run when the switch is turned completely off. this started about two months ago and has increased in intensity with each use due to rain. i understand previous year models were recalled for a very similar problem and i am wondering if this years model has been added to the recall list? *nlm

The consumers vehicle had the same as the nhtsa recall related to the windshield wiper. the dealer refused repair because the vehicle vin was not included in the recall. *nlm

While driving in the rain the windshield wipers failed intermittently which caused poor visibility. *nlm

1998 chevroleter 4x4 4door. windshield wipers on the front quit working. have worked on and off for 2 months. can get them to work after placing a zip strap around motor and wires and pulling real tight. this looks like an identical problem that a previous recall was performed on. i also have had to replace the wiper motor in my 91 chevroletk 3 times. sometimes they would work. sometimes they wouldn't. this apparently is a big problem with chevroletr motors as my friends are having similar problems as well with various chevy trucks and blazers.*ak

Refer to nhsta campaign #98v150001 dated 7/1/1998. i am having problems with my windshield wipers not working properly. intermittent switch does not work like it should, wipers continuously run when using mist function to clean windshield, sometimes wipers do not come on at all. recall issued 5/1/2003 to include 1996-1997 blazers. mine is 1998 and is not included in recall per dealer even though i am having the same problem. *nlm

Windshield wipers do not operate reliably enough that they should be considered a hazard. they stop working on almost every occasion that they are required for visibility and often will not stop when turned off and additionally the speed at which they will operate is also unreliable. i have been able to get the wipers to resume operation when i have tapped on the circuit board cover but they usually stop again before i reach my destination and often before i get back out on the road. from the number of complaints that i have read of and personally heard about concerning this model year (and also other model years) with this same problem i feel that it is outrageous that a recall has not been issued to correct this problem that appears to be known by the manufacturer and even acknowledged so by the manufacturer in the previous model year. serious consequences will arise when these faulty wiper systems fail a the most critical of times, if it hasn't already. *nlm

Front windshield wipers worked intermittently. *tt

Bought car brand new. drivers side mirror consistently vibrates - had replaced twice - dealer would not replace a third time due to bug shield being installed. it still vibrates. june 2001 - door locks went nuts. they would lock and unlock themselves while driving down the road or while parked - with keys in it. march 2003 - blinker switch went crazy. it would not stop clicking - whole dash had to be taken out to replace switch - not a cheap thing! may 2003 - alternator went out and ruined battery. almost caused a car fire. transmission fluid leak. not yet fixed because of unknown cause of problem. *nlm

The seat back, transfer case, and windshield wiper motor all failed. *ak *cb the parking brake was adjusted, the air condition blew warm air, and the oil cooler lines were replaced.*jb

While driving the vehicle the windshield wipers become disfunctional in heavy rains, they completely stop working consumer had to pull over until the rain subsided. the consumer spoke to the dealer and manufacturer. the consumer stated that there was a recall on the particular issue which is not in our system. please provide vehicle identification number along with any other information regarding this issue. *nlm

Loud rumble when accelerating from dead stop when first starting trip. rumble only occurs around 1500 rpms.*ak

Driver's seat handle sheared off during use due to component manufacturing of soft metal.*ak

Windshield wiper stop working when raining. *nlm

The vehicle experienced the same defect with the windshield wipers as stated in recall 98 v 150 001, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb

Windshield wipers will not engage. some times they will come on and not stop. when its raining they will not come on at all. up until recently this has been the issue. two days ago it decided that it wasn't going to work at all. so i cannot drive my car in the rain and cannot afford to have the motor repaired at the dealer for 600. *nlm

While driving and without warning the driver seat became loose which caused the seat to rock. *nlm

Whenever windshield wipers are used they work whenever they want too. sometimes they run continually. sometimes they stop all together. i used to have a gmc sonoma that did the exact same thing and received a recall. this problem was fixed on the sonoma. this happens any time the wipers are used in the blazer. i would like this fixed immediately at no cost to myself. *jb

Nar 03-31-2003 *mr consumer experienced problems with wheel bearing, heater control switch, gas gauge, right door lock, brakes, and oil sending hoses. *cb

Windshield wipers stopped during heavy down pour. chevrolet customer assistance center (cac) says contact selling dealer. dealer supposedly replaced "wiper module", but did not help. repeated contact with cac produces "ho-hum" and no solution. vehicle has 26543 miles on it!

The windshield wipers failed to work when needed. *jb

The vehicles wipers failed while driving. the dealer was notified. *nlm

We are aware that windshield wiper motors on 1997 chev. blazers have been recalled for repairs. we own a 1998 blazer that we purchased in november of 1997, so it was manufactured in 1997. the windshield wipers on our blazer do not work most of the time. we are wondering if a recall is planned for the 1998 blazers also. *jb

Had to replace altenator. handle of passenger seat fell off in hand, causing riding and sitting difficult. puts me right up to the air bag. purchased this vehicle to take my husband to nashville, for his heart transplant visits, needed a reliable vehicle. on the last trip there, 70 mph, in hard rain, no windshield wipers, just quit on the expressway, in heavy traffic. gas pedal also sticks, and pushes with force, when it releases. (wonder we haven't hit someone). being on social security,we thought paying extra, for and extended warranty would protect us. (a wasted $1800.00) the payment takes almost half our income, we can't afford to fix the manufacturers mistakes. by looking at the other complaints, we're not the first with the above problems. very unhappy consumer. our first payment on the blazer was 1-14-02, we began having these problems 6 months later. *tt

The spare tire that is on the back of the 1998 chevrolet blazer zr2 , blocks your view. especially to small vehicles. i have had 1 accident because of this. *nlm

Upon returning to my truck on tues evening 4/1/03 (after it was parked for 1 1/2 hrs) i noticed a burning smell when i opened the door. i had about a 4 mile ride home so i started the vehicle and attempted to go home. as i drove, the burning smell became horribly worse even though i could not see any smoke. i decided it was safer to drop it off at my local dealer (patterson chevrolet in hamilton nj)since it was on the way. i disconnected the battery as a precaution. the dealer worked on the truck on 4/2. in the process of trying to locate the source of the smell, they had to reconnect the battery. this resulted in the vehicle catching on fire!! fortunately, they had traced the source of the smell to a wire harness under the passenger seat floor board that gets connected to a power seat (which i do not have!) and they had removed the carpeting and seats before the fire started. upon extinguishing the fire, they removed the damaged wire harness and re-installed the seats & carpeting. this left me with a vehicle that still smells absolutely horrible and a $531 repair bill. if i had parked my truck in my attached garage like i do every night instead of running an errand, the truck most definitely would have caught fire in my garage and could have killed my entire family. i consider this a very near tragedy and the design of this wire harness needs to be looked at immediately before someone actually does get killed. why didn't a fuse blow that automatically cut power to the shorting wire? is this a recall item? copies of this e-mail are being forwarded to the cpsc and the nhtsa for review as well. there is no way a wire under a floor board should simply catch fire! secondly, there is nothing that i could have done that could have prevented this incident or caused it. the repair expense in this instance should not be the burden of the consumer. *jb

The oil cooling line leaked fluid. *jb ph *jb

After parking my 1998 blazer and opening the door to get out of the vehicle, the driver's side seat back adjuster lever just fell off. i very rarely ever adjust the seat back.*jb

Front bucket seat release piece has come off once on both front seats, already off for second time for driver side (and not that i use it that much either!). cannot move the location of the back of the front seat, making sitting straight up very tiring and aggravating for driving!*jb

Had to replace lower ball joints for second time within 20,000 miles.*jb

The windshield wipers have failed repeatedly while in use. the wipers change speed on their own and/or turn themselves off on their own, sometimes within the field of view of the driver. this condition appears to be related to the wiper motor wiring or circuitry to the wiper motor side of the wiring harness. i have been able to restart the wipers by jiggling the wiring harness, but obviously this is not a safe condition.*jb

The windshield wipers have failed repeatedly while in use. the wipers change speed on their own and/or turn themselves off on their own. this condition appears to be related to the wiper motor wiring or circuitry to the wiper motor side of the wiring harness. have had the delay switch replace once and the motor replaced once but the problem keeps returning. i have been told that this problem is the same as the one found under #98043. *nlm

Seat back adjustment lever snapped off with normal use. although the adjustment lever is seldom used, the metal shaft failed and the handle came off in the driver's hand.*jb

While driving and with no warning, the windshield wipers would work intermittently, and sometimes not at all. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer would move the wipers to get them to start again. scc

No heat. *nlm

Upper and lower ball joint failure. if the upper or lower ball joint fail on a 1997 prior to 8 years or 100,000 miles they will be replaced according to your system. this would lead me to believe that they should not fail within 100,000 miles. my chevrolet blazer has failed at aproxamately 87,000 miles.

Seat belt adjuster arm broke off. *ak

Oil coiler lines leaked from the day i bought it from the dealer. dealer definitely knew and cleaned it up before i got it. 1st set of lines from radiator to oil filter replaced a few months after purchase in 2001. second set from filter to motor now need replacing. evidently, this is a very common problem. wipers have their own agenda. with the mist setting to clean windows, wipers stay on for as long as they want. with the second mist, they don't stay on as long. by the third mist, wipers act normal. always happens. turn signal flasher sound started without the use of the turn signal. it stays on for random lengths of time, and makes the sound in regular, and irregular patterns. replacing multifunction switch - as several have before me. dealer knew exactly what the problem was. tranfer case leaks lube. 4-wheel drive messed up because of empty case. added lube and hope no tranmission problems arrise. cv joint replaced 4 months after purchase. hood latch about to break. when pulling on leaver, barely is able to pop hood. feels like wire is going to snap. waiting for the next problem to occur - it has been nonstop. gm designed a terrible vehicle. i am very dissatisfied and i regret ever buying it.

I am writing concerning a 1998 chevrolet blazer that i owned until just recently. i was on my way home and was involved in an accident which destroyed the front end of the blazer when it struck the median wall. when this happened, neither airbag deployed in the cab of the vehicle. i will be contacting general motors concerning this issue. i also have photos of the vehicle after the accident to verify that the air bags did not deploy. *jb

Wiper stopped working intermediately. replaced upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, cap, rotor and coil wire. ph

While accelerating on the highway the vehicle hesitated and shut down without prior warning. please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. ts

Am the original owner of the vehicle. first factory automatic trans went out at 1 year 10 months/28,877 miles. per certified cheverolet dealer's repair notes: "removed trans...found 3-4 clutch burned severely and no possible cause for 3-4 clutch failure...". "...found leaking at trans cooler line...replaced lower trans cooler line...". replaced with certified re-built (srta). now, 2nd re-built trans failed at 77,867 miles (but only 48,990 on 2nd trans). per dealership analysis, "r.t. found to slip in all gears pcm storing p1870 convertor is overheaded and atf burnt bad...". dealership and cheverolet district rep act as if trans problems are unheard of. cheverolet customer service case opened, cheverolet district rep refuses to provide any assistance. sounds just like service bulletin #020421005

The driver lifted the handle to recline the passenger side seat and the handle broke, without using excessive force. a week later the driver side handle broke also. there is a tis bulletin (220801) for this problem. ts the driverside handle was replaced prior to purchase and broke after only 34,000 miles. *jg

Chevy's motto for their trucks on their website is...... " the most dependable long lasting trucks on the road " i bought a 1998 chevy blazer in decmber 2001 ...........this truck is not dependable nor is it long lasting. i have been concerned about the recalls on this vehicle. a representative from chevy told me that my vehicles vin # was not part of this recall. is there any way i can verify this without having to pay for it? my vin # is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

When reclining the drive seat, the latch snapped. as a result, the driver seat is unstable. dealer has been notified. ph

The rear seat belt was inoperative. the consumer was unable to fasten the seat belt, as a result of the buckle being inoperative. the seat belt latch plate did not go into the buckle. the dealership replaced the part. (part unknown). *ts *jb

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning a loud clunking noise began coming from underneath the vehicle while accelerating at high speed. please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.*jb

Consistent and repeated heating/cooling problems; corrosion of the coolant; erosion of the radiator; lack of heat for 4 winters, etc.

While driving down the road, the vehicle sounded as if someone was tampering with the locking mechanism. the consumer states that the rear hatch opened on its own, when the engine was off. the locks continued to click. ts per-invoice; electrical repair-relay, found the body control module faulty-replaced the bcm battery, found the the switch for the endgate glass inop/shorted replaced. scc

The handle used to recline the front seats have both broken off. the passenger one broke off first and "fortunately" it was still under warranty. when i was at the dealership, i noticed there were four other chevy blazers in the same day with the same problem. several months later the driver's side handle broke off. it is not under warranty and the dealer refuses to fix this problem. ts

Front wheel bearing must be replaced.

While driving at any speed and without warning, the left side rear view mirror fell off. dealer will be notified. *jg

Windshield wiper mechanism replaced once however the motor malfunctioned again. dealer was contacted and stated that there is no recall so they can do anything about. *ts *tt

When windshield wipers are set on either high or intermittent,they go haywire. please provide additional information.*ak

While driving 65 mph right front wheel separated from vehicle because 5 bolts were broken, all 5 bolts failed without warning, examination of the wheel lug holes showed no evidence that the wheel was loose prior to this failure.*ak *nlm

Problems with windshield wipers. *mr

Front end would shake violently, resulting in right front tire coming off. dealer has been notified.

Throttle sticks until the consumer gets the throttle cleaned. contacted dealer. *mr

Consumer states that the drivers side front bucket seat latch had broke twice within two years, and the passenger side broke also at 80000. *nlm *scc

Consumer states that while driving at 40 mph the consumer was involved in an accident head on and none of the front air bags deployed. please provide further information. mr

Consumer states that the air bag light remain illuminated while driving. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information. nlm

Recliner seat handle on both driver's side and passenger's side broke without accessive force. had them replaced. they broke again.*ak

Rear seat belt buckle behind driver's side seat, red botton that consumer puts buckle in broke in two pieces when locking seat belt.contacted dealer.*ak

While driving 45 mph at night headlights went out,. vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak

While driving engine check light was on and transmission was slipping. took vehicle to the dealer, they checked vehicle, but engine check light was still on. *ak consumer has a warranty on the transmission and complained to dealer 9 months after the date of purchase about the service engine light illuminating. no reasonable explanation was given except probable gas cap. while having the oil changed consumer found out the light was for the power train. consumer took vehicle to a transmission specialist who confirmed that there was a defective part in the transmission. consumer was also informed that the transmission code proved that an after market part was used to replace the defective part previously. *jg

While driving on highway put cruise control on, but it wouldn't disengage. had to put vehicle in neutral, and cut vehicle off to solve problem.*ak

Oil line leaked on three different occasions. dealer has been notified.*ak

Power steering went out while driving 20 mph. consumer repaired vehicle. *akconsumer found that the power steering hose was worn and had a hole in it causing it to leak. photos attached. *tt

Consumer stated vehicle experienced problems with the power door locks, they would lock and unlock on their own, with the engine on or off.*yh

Front driver's and passenger's seat belts intermittently fail to release once buckled.*ak

Consumer was reclining seat and seat latch lever broke off in hand. dealer was notified. please probide more information.*ak

Front seat handle snapped, and consumer is unable to recline seat for adjustment. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak

When turning left or right, there is a loud noise. took vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, mechanic stated that ball joints were shot. consumer indicated that there was a recall for same part on 1996 and 1997 models.*ak. consumer was informed by manufacturer that vehicle was not included in recall due to the vin.*jb

Airbag light comes on intermittently, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak

Consumer backed his boat trailer into the landing, applied the brakes and placed the transmission in park, consumer began loading the boat, when entering the vehicle, he placed it in drive and then pulled the emergency brake and also applied the foot brake, the foot brake held for a second then went all the way to the floor, the vehicle proceeded to roll into the lake, consumer had to give the vehicle a little gas in order to get the vehicle onto level ground. *slc

Lower ball joints wore out at 800 miles on vehicle. this was noticed when consumer took vehicle into repair shop. contacted dealer. *ak dealer also found idler arm loose. dealer adjusted camber and caster on both sides and set toe. manufacturer notified but will not open a recall unless this is a safety issue. however consumer was given complaint number si-4462134. *tt

Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the view of the driver. a recall has been issued on simular makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to the vin. the dealer has inspected the vehicle.*nlm the wiper module had a bad solder connection. it was removed and replaced. jg

Had taken vehicle for checkup. was informed by mechanic mounts supporting the motor were cracked. prior to cracked mounts, had problems taking off from a stop, and vehicle felt as if pulling backwards.*ak *tt

The vehicle was parked the vehicle was on fire at the back .*jb investigator believes the fire was caused by electrical distribution. *yh

Upper/lower ball joints have gone completely out.*ak

While driving or when vehicle is parked oil is leaking, cause unknown. consumer was concerned that this could result in a fire. *ak. consumer stated there is a constant oil leak from both sets of oil lines.*slc

While driving, consumer stated she could hear a loud noise, consumer was informed by dealer that the ball joints need to be replaced.*ak *slc

Windshield wipers fail intermittently during inclement weather. dealership replaced wiper module at owners expense. *ak *tt

Vehicle caught on fire while parked during night. insurance investigator determined fire was started by main line of alternator. vehicle was totalled.*ak

Right front ball joint collapsed at highway speed, causing loss of steering/tire damage, and near collision.*ak

Within 1 minute of turning on my rear defroster, the rear windshiels exploded. my car was already warmed up and was driven for about 45 minutes before turning on the rear defroster. *ak

The cruise control was engaged for 60 mph. the consumer attempted to disengage the cruise control, but it locked up, therefore the consumer had to remove the key from the ignition in order to get the vehicle to stop. *jb

Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for an oil change, and consumer told mechanic to check vehicle for any others problems. mechanic found out that front suspension was wearing out and needed it to be replaced, which they did. please provide more information.*ak

Brake line is rubbing up against wheel column, resulting in formation of a hole in brake line. this has caused vehicle to lose brake pressure during normaloperation. dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak

When making a right turn steering wheel would lock up intermittently. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and informed consumer that they could not duplicate the problem. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *ak

Was traveling approx. 50-55mph and went around a corner; road had uneven shoulders. took foot off accelerator pedal, and vehicle accelerated into a ditch. noticed and tried to correct, and vehicle hit ditch and crashed. air bags failed to deploy. driver was hospitalized with an injured back, crushed 2nd veterbrae. *ak

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. *ak

While driving approximately 10 to 15 mph power assisted steering was lost and the driver had a difficult time maintaining control of vehicle. upon examination, belt tensioner bar broke which resulted in the loss of steering control. *ak *jb

At 12300 miles consumer noticed fluid leaking from vehicle, dealer replaced transmission cooling lines that had been leaking. on 3 sep 2001, consumer noticed another leak. dealer again replaced leaking transmission cooling lines.*ak

While driving 60-65 mph vehicle went towards left and was hard to control, after pulling over, consumer noticed driver's side wheel was sideways. a broken upper ball joint. no accident.*ak after taken to mechanic for repair he noticed the other side was also bad. repairs included upper and lower ball joints on driver's and passenger's sides. wheel was also damaged. *yh

When turning steering there is a loud thumping noise. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was the exhaust. please provide any further infomation.*ak

Back of the vehicle was making a squeaking noise. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said vehicle needed a new rear brake system. rear brakes were rusted and deteriorated. please provide any further information.*ak

Whenever turning a sharp corner or parallel parking steering wheel pops. please provide any further infomation.*ak

While unlocking passenger door inside door latch broke, unable to close passenger's door. dealer was notified, and informed that any repairs would be at consumer cost due to vehicle b eing out of it warranty, and no manufacturer's recall on that part. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak

Vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. also, doors on driver's side rattle like they are going to fall apart. vehicle shuts off without prior warning. dealership was aware of the problems. *ak

When applying abs brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. dealer cannot identify cause please give any further details.*ak

While driving in 2-wheel drive vehicle will jumps into 4-wheel intermittently. dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced wiring harness for the first incident, and then replaced transfer case shift modular. vehicle has not been examined for third incident. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak

Consumer was at a stop light rear tires started spinning as he pulled off. as consumer went up the bridge he looked though rearview mirror and saw white smoke coming from rear. vehicle pulled over and consumer lifted hood up and noticed that engine was on fire. dealership was aware of problem.*akthe nylon retainer ring that locks the transmission oil cooler line into the radiator failed, it broke and slid down the cooler line allowing the oil cooler line to disconnect spraying the engine with transmission fluid which caught fire. nlm

Consumer was traveling at approximately 45 mph when another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer. consumer's vehicle hit front driver's side of other vehicle which caused air bags in other vehicle to deploy. however, frontal air bags in consumer's vehicle failed to deploy. consumer was wearing lap and shoulder belt, and needed 62 stitches for injuries. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Has problems with back rotors and brakes keep locking up. contacted dealer, and dealer is taking a look at brakes.*ak

When appyling brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details.*ak

Transmission cooling lines are defected because of plasticouter retainer connector failing, and causes oil leakages. dealer was notified, and made repairs at consumer cost. *ak *slc

Latch that moves seat to different positions broke three times. *ak dealer has inistalled latch twice, however it keeps breaking and locking when in a tilted position, consumer states the broken latch has cut his leg when getting out of vehicle. *slc

Lever that reclines passenger's and drivers seat has broken 3 times on passenger's side, and 1 time on driver's side. once while driving, driver's seat fell back. consumer felt this was dangerous. *ak

Had taken vehicle to transmission specialist due to transmission not shifting properly. mechanic indicated that it was a design flaw that causing poor shifting problem.*ak

When appyling brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. problem becomes more pprononced when vehicle is driven on wet pavement. dealer cannot identify cause. please give any further details.*ak

While traveling in rain windshield wipers would work intermittently. please provide further information.*ak

Wheel could come off at any time. mechanic found a design problem. please provide additional information. *ak

Handle that adjusts seat to different positions broke three times . seat is being held in place by a 2 ply board. *ak screw sticks out and has cut consumer on the leg. *slc

Driver's seat belt does not fully extend from retracting mechansim, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

Dexcool anti-freeze, this product clogged the cooling and heating system. dealership was aware of the problem.*ak *slc

Steering column upper shaft fractured. dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak

Replaced front ball joints 3 times. once within a month after recall 98v053000 repairs. *ak the vehicle had to be serviced again for clunking but dealer couldn't determine the cause. consumer fells uneasy driving this vehicle. *yh

While driving, consumer noticed a semi truck had jack-knifed, consumer went around the truck and the front wheel hit a ditch causing vehicle to flip upside down, another semi attempted to go around the disabled truck when it too jack-knifed hitting consumer's vehicle sending it 175 feet, there was no roll bar in vehicle which would have helped in the situation, consumer was injured (minor) in accident. *slc

Oil cooling line had cracked. took vehicle to mechanic, and indicated that oil line was leaking from crack it had. problem could be repaired. *ak the dealer was aware of possible cooling line defect but repaired it at the consumer's expense. *yh

While driving vehicle will come out of gear and drop into neutral for no reason. dealer/mechanic states that this is a computer malfunction. this occurs at any speed. please provide any additional information. *ak

There is a fuel smell inside vehicle when filling up with gas. this only happens when consumer fills fuel tank full , not when fuel tank is filled half way.*ak

Seatback latch on driver and passenger sides seat has broken, and been replaced once. latches have broken again. dealr has been contacted.*ak

Right turn signal has an intermittent problem that dealer cannot duplicate. flasher does not work somtimes. chevrolet has been contacted. *ak

Tilt seat recliner sticks in place. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak

Accelerator pedal would intermittently stick while shifting into drive or reverse. when this occurs it causes a run away vehicle, which can lead into a crash. dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

Vehicle experienced overheating.*ak

Four oil cooling line hoses are leaking above oil filter onto ground.dealer has been contacted.*ak the dealer stated that thre was national back order for parts to fix the vehicle. *yh

While driving and moving from a stop vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. *ak the dealer attempted to repair at least seven times, but was unable to find the real cause of the problem. *yh

Flushed radiator system and found it to be corroded and clogged with rust. currently, heater is inoperable. dealer has inspected vehicle.

Consumer put vehicle in 4 wheel drive, slid off road and had to be towed. at that time consumer noticed only 2-wheels were turning, even though 4-wheel drive was clearly engaged. ak

Heard grinding noise while driving at any speed, mostly while making turns. took vehicle to repair shop, and was told that wheel hub assembly needed to be replaced. *ak

Driver's rear seat adjustment broke 3 times, and caused seat to move to an uprigtht position. therfore the driver is not able to adjust seat back for suitable driving position. chevrolet cannot determine cause. *ak

Retractor handle for driver's and passenger's sides seat belts will not retract properly. therefore, consumer feels not properly restrained.*ak

While cleaning car consumer noticed bumper peeling, and it looked like aluminum foil peeling off bumper. *slc

Interior lights would flicker off/on at will. headlights & running lights failed. took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic problem cannot be resolved. components had been changed numerous times, but not the wiring. still has electrical wiring problem. *ak

Vehicle started making a clunking noise coming from underneath hood. consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced all off upper ball joints. mechanic told her that it shouldn't happen at 45000 miles. there were no injuries. *ak

Intermittently when accelerator is applied throttle sticks. dealer has been notified. *ak

While driving about 55 mph all of a sudden the hood flew up and dropped back down. this could have caused driver to crash. day before this happened, owner could not get hood to open. incident was reported to chevrolet's customer service. plesae provide any further information.*ak

While driving about 55 mph all of a sudden hood flew up and dropped back down. day before hood flew up, owner could not get hood to open. owner reported incident to chevrolet's customer service. *ak a modular relay switch failed. ground wire was not install. another ground wire was not install at fuel injector causing not enough gas to get into injector. break pedal failed. breaks locked after making screening noise. tape player failed. *yh

Vehicle experienced problem with oily/ muddy substance getting into radiator and coolant reservior. cooling system was flushed out on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. please feel free to provide any further details onthis matter. *ak

While driving anti-lock brakes activated without pressure on the pedal. vehicle has been taken to dealership on 6 different occasions for repairs. dealer has made electrical repairs for remedy, but problem still occurs.*ak

Fuel injectors replaced on three occasions within 25,000 miles. dealer notified, and informed consumer that problem occurred due to california's fuel use in vehicle, and manufacturer sent an extende warranty for 100,000 miles, but what would happen after warranty expire? seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak

While driving accelerator pedal gets stuck due to the defective throttle system which causes carbon to build up and accelerator to stick, resulting in vehicle lunching forward. dealer is aware of problem. there is a new design of the throttle system in other vehicles. please provide further information. *ak

Windshield will intermittently fail during operation and usually when there is a down pour ,causing poor visibility. *ak

While driving at approximately 40mph, front roll bar weld broke. will be taking vehicle to dealer for repairs.*ak

Air bag light kept coming on while driving. took vehicle to dealership at least 4 different times for light problem. dealership had changed hands. air bag light could not be repaired. was involved in accident & air bags failed to deploy. driver injured & hospitalized with shoulder injury.*ak

Reporting the pulley fail while traveling at hwy speed of 55 mph; causing lost of power steering. dealer/ mfr's notified and informed that part was out of warranty and not cover under a recalls. please provide further details:

Fuel injection has been replaced twice and checked vehicle 3 times. manufacturer claimed it was due to california gas . gas has an ingredient that was eating away or melting seal of fuel injection. *ak

While driving turn signals malfunctioned in which the smoke came from the steering wheel, indicating a short circuit in the wiring harness. please provide further information. *ak

Drivers side heated mirror, that becomes heated when put on rear defroster, is cracked. consumer feels it cracked from cold weather conditions. *ak

Rear brake rotors are deteriorating. dealer wants to use the same materials that's already on vehicle. consumer disapproves & will go to another dealer.*ak

While filling fuel tank fumes entered into vehicle and caused occupant to feel sick. this may possibly result in loss of control . *ak *ml

Driver's seat back latch has broken four times. dealer has repaired the vehicle three times under warranty. *ak

Iintermittently when applying brakes pedal went to the floor. this happened during normal stopping. problem was reported to the dealership. dealership stated that problem was normal. vehicle owned by massapequa water district. *ak

Throttle gets dirty, every 15,000 miles it needs to be cleaned. if pressing the accelerator pedal slightly vehicle will not move. if pressed with a little more force vehicle will launch forward. dealer knows of problem. but, not acting on it yet. *ak

Defective engine cooling system: radiator, causing vehicle to overheat. *ak

While making a stop by depressing the brak pedal vehicle continued to travel. please provide further informaton. *ak

While driving at any speed the vehicle pulls to the right. dealer has seen vehicle several times, and has aligned vehicle. dealer said it was normal. *ak *ml

Tensioner belt broke, and engine shut off. cause unknown. also, driver and passenger side seats slide up and down when braking and accelerating. *ak *ml

Had tried to start vehicle the 1st time & it failed to catch. retried the 2nd time & finally caught. weather was not a factor in starting vehicle. had taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic replaced the battery. also had fuel pump checked & replaced it. the new fuel pump terminal was broken & needed to be replaced. the computer chip was also replaced. in addition, pcv hose was not insulated & the windshield wiper washer was not working. *ak

Entering highway and getting prepared to move into another lane, another truck pulling a trailer pulled in front of the car ahead of the consumer's vehicle. he hit the brakes and so did the consumer, but brakes failed. consumer was on her way to the cobbs chevrolet because of transmission problems. contacted the dealer. *ak

While going around a turn at 13 mph rear tires lost traction. abs kicked in, but did not stop vehicle. vehicle hit a curb and flipped over. the vehicle has been repaired. please provide any further details. *ak

When driving vehicle seat has to be hit more than once to lock into place. also, the tensioner drive belt came apart. had to be towed. the dealership has been notified. *ak

While driving vehicle at any speed the vehicle pulls to the right. and making sharp turns, such as in a parking lot, there is a popping noise present. dealer has seen numerous times and no remedy has been found.

Engine oil filter is leaking oil onto the engine. consumer had the problem repaired three times, dealer can't determine the cause. *ak

While taking off from a stop bolts that hold transmission cooling unit and lines compartment broke, causing transmission hose to bust and fluid to leak everywhere. blazer was towed to the dealership for repairs. please provide any further information. *ak

While driving on the highway noticed when going over bumps that the wheels would vibrate very badly. vehicle also pulled to the right. contacted dealer and they said that this was normal. *ak

Whenever the abs brakes are applied the, would make roug/ grinding noise & then would lose power. the noise is intermittent, but continuous. the brakes would lock up sometimes. have no braking ability. been to dealer & mechanic could not find cause of problem. *ak

Driving at 35 mph, vehicle started to pick up speed without foot on accelerator,2 wheel,4 wheel low and 4 wheel high light came on,also loss of steering ,could not turn wheel, causing safety hazard. *ak

Consumer was involved a 25 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak

When brakes were applied a noise was heard. dealer contacted,and was aware of the problem. also, emergency brake rusted. problem still exists, repairwork not done. provide further information. *ak

While driving in 4-wheel drive vehicle suddenly jerked hard and went into 2-wheel drive low which may result in a crash. the vehicle got stuck in 2-wheel drive low. when dealer took vehicle out of 2- wheel drive low, dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak

Ring and pinion gear and rear differential were replaced twice. also steering idler arm and the speed sensor hav e been replaced. please provide further information. *ak

The front bucket seat latch does not lock properly. the dealer has repalced the seat latch. *ak

Driving at approxmately 60 mph driver hit a tree, and dual airbags did not deploy, causing face and chest injuries. *ak

Intermittently the control panel shorted out resulting in a non-functional speedometer. the dealer has repaired and inspected the vehicle several times. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Lower ball joints were worn out, rear bushings seized. dealer contacted and repairwork done, replacements made. provide further information. *ak *mjs

When applying abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance due to failure of abs brakes. please give any further details. *ak

While driving 60mph vehicle was cut off by another vehicle. anti-lock braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up, and driver lost control. vehicle went left to right and hit a hill with the front end. then vehicle rolled over, and was hit by another vehicle in the front end. driver's and passenger's airbags did no deploy, which did not protect the occupant. please provide further information. *ak

The passenger's side seat recliner and track broke, causing the seat to move forward and backwards, will not lock and in a upright position. *ak

While wife was driving about 10 mph,tried to stop at a stop sign. but, when stepping on the brake pedal to stop, the brakes pedal went to floor and vehicle passed the stop sign. *ak

Transmission cooling line melted from heat that came from the exhaust system, causing fluid to leak onto the exhaust pipe which could lead to a fire. dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat they are aware of this problem, but have no solution. can nhtsa help or provide addtional information at this time. *ak

While driving at any speed there is alot of clunking andloosenss in front end. dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. another dealer stated that idler arm malfunctioned. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak

Vehicle would vibrate whenever driving. inspected by dealer and was informed that nothing was wrong. consumer had a independent repair shop inspect vehicle and was informed that the front end was loose approximately 11/2 - 2", and that was not normal. they also said the torsion bar, ideter arm, pitman arm, and both ball joints are unsafe. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak *ml

Passenger's seat adjustor lever position causes the occupant's clothing to get stuck in this lever, almost injuring the occupant while exiting out of the vehicle. the 1999 blazer changed the location of the passenger's adjustor lever. *ak *ml

While driving driveshaft fell off. lost total control of vehicle. had managed to ease vehicle to side of the road. finally had vehicle towed to dealer & informed plastic bag wrapped around driveshaft & worked itself inside of pipe. *ak

While folding the backseat head restraint folds down on consumer fingers, causing injury to the fingers. please provide further information. *ak

Consumer was driving at approximately 70 mph ,tried to change lanes and vehicle slid. attempted to go back into original lane and vehicle rolled over, causing injuries. *ak

The windshield wiper baldes do not clear the windows, leaving streaks in the window. wipers have been replaced 3 times. *ak

Was driving 30mph and started to apply brake pedal, had no brakes. pedal went to the floor. had vehicle towed to dealer to check & to repair, if needed. *ak

While driving on wet pavement at 35-40 mph, vehicle accelerated by itself, brakes applied, would not disengage, cruise control went on by itself. driver turned it off and applied brakes again, foot applied to gas, nothing happened, drove for one mile trying to slow down, approached turn lane with foot on brake, turned wheel, vehicle still would not disengage. when approaching left turn lane, tried to apply brakes more firmly. the right passenger tire lifted up over the curb and took vehicle into southbound traffic. upon approaching a 4-lane highway, turned wheel to the right, and vehicle went ove rgrassie medium. driver applied brakes again, but vehicle still wouldn't stop. drive rpushe ddoor open, released seat belt and pushed herself out of the vehicle. vehicle was totalled. driver sustaine dinjuries. *ak

The jack that came equipped with vehicle twisted when changing a tire, which caused the vehicle to fall down. could have resulted in injuries. replaced the jack. dealer said to call and make a complaint. returned to dealer, and requested replacement equipment *ak.et.

Due to a faulty wiring and transmission problems, the vehicle while driving, will shift lower gears unexpectedly, lurching the vehicle and may cause an accident. been to dealer several times. dealer cannot determine the problem.

While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly due to the fuel boiling in the fuel lines from the engine which interrupted the fuel flow. please provide further details.*ak

While driving 55 mph the throttle stuck open, causing loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision in which the vehicle became airborne and the air bags did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak

When driving and going over a bump the entire door and the locking system feels like the door is coming off. rain gets into the vehicle and everything gets wet. took the vehicle to the dealer, and they adjusted the door twice. the problem reoccurred, and dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak

Abs brake pedal goes all the way to the floor when applied. extended stopping distance occurs intermittently. dealer contacted eight times and problem still exists. cosmetic muffler system had to be replaced. lower control lever on front drivers side broke off and was replaced. short in the rear windshield wipers. rear windshield wiper switch fell out of the dash.sunvisor hinges on mirror on passenger's side broke. provide further information. *ak

When a bump in the road is hit the interior lights and the headlights flicker on and off. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

Consumer was involved in a collision in which the driver's seat belts did not retract, causing the driver to become injured. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

Consumer was involved in a collision in which the air bags deployed, but did not deflate due to rips in the air bags. cause unknown. please provide any further details. *ak

When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a rear end collision. please give any further details. *ak

Due to the location and the style of the manuel seat handle behind the left knee of the driver, when exiting the vehicle consumer dress got caught in the handle, resulting in the consumer falling out the vehicle face first. consumer sustained some minor injuries. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak

Vehicle was designed with no rear bumper. in case of accident. owner is very concerned for safety. please provide further details. *ak

The steering system malfunctioned, causing the steering system to be inoperative and almost caused an accident. also, problems with the brake booster and rear axle. please provide details. *ak

While driving vehicle about 40 mph the consumer tried to step on brakes and vehicle did not stop, almost hitting another vehicle. the consumer saw smoke coming out of the front. she said she heard a lot of popping noise before stoping vehicle was towed; dealer said they had found some type of piece of metal on the brakes. *ak

Intermittently while driving at any speed, the check engine light begins to flash and the blazer just cuts off. this has happened once when first starting the vehicle. the owner has had the blazer at the dealer (5) times for this problem. 3 times the vehicle was towed. the dealer is not able to find out what is causing the blazer to stop running. *ak

Front passenger's side seat power adjusting lever is located in front of seat rather than underneath seat, causing the passenger's leg to get caught in seat lever ,possble injuries. *ak

Battery failed five times, consumer states that the dealer and gm are unwilling to help resolve whatever is causing the excessive battery failures yet they acknowlegde that the number of battery failures is abnormal. *yh

When we purchased the blazer it had 36000 miles on it. the day after we purchased it the seat adjuster arm for the drivers seat broke off. we weren't doing anything heinous, just adjusting the seat. we contacted the dealership and they agreed to fix it. approximately 11 months thereafter, the seat adjuster arm broke off again. only we were at 52,000 miles so we were sold. the passengers seat adjuster broke off about 6 months ago and the passenger cut her leg. i contacted biddles chevrolet and they quoted me $105 for the part and 8 hours of labor to fix it. i then contacted chevrolet about 3 months there after, and hence the process began. in the process of my research, i found that chevrolet had issued a tsb with the nhtsa for this specific issue. it seems that chevrolet knew about this problem and failed to contact owner's of the blazers. my guess is it worked out to their statistical advantage. needless to say, about a week ago my brother in law questioned me because he was looking to buy a blazer about the same year as mine. he asked if there was anything wrong with the car. when i told him just the seat adjuster's he told me that he had contacted 4 other owners and they indicated the same thing. the only thing i want is the seat fixed no more no less. dt

Battery failed causing an acid leak that damaged both battery cables. *slc

Left front electric window motor failed and the regulator failed. *slc

Muffler failed causing loud popping noise during startup. *slc

Right rear pinion seal is leaking. *slc

The remote air filter hoses and pipes failed. *mjs

Oil pump failed causing the oil pressure to be erratic. nlm

I had the same steering gear failure referenced in the gm recall from 11/14/02. except this recall does not cover my vehicle. please consider investigating blazers as well! dt

Oil lines rubbing against power steering lines. wipers sweep too long and/or quit mid-cycle in the works 1/2 the time. dt

Both front brake rotors warped. *et

Coolant did not last 150,000 miles. heater core plugged and cooling system full of rust and sludge caused by dexcool. dexcool found to be low in cooling system although reserve bottle showed full. a service bulletin has been issued #99-06-02-012d but owners have not been notified of problem and there currently has not been a recall of the coolant. dt

This has been a chronic problem since 1999 with this vehicle. it is clearly a design problem with the part ( the shaft that the adjustment handle is attached to) and poor quality of materials, mr. castinas service manager advises that while there have been service bulletins on the problem that the total part was redesigned about a year ago and that they have been putting in the revised part ever since though the revised part has broken again (installed 12/01) on the drivers side.this is the 4th replacement on the drivers side, once on the passengers side.this is the 5 th repair to this part. this is the shaft and lever that is on the side of the seat and adjust the front to back tilt on the seat. each time it has sheared off the shaft where the collored handle fits on the shaft where a screw fits into a notched part of the shaft. the shaft at the handle is descending in size as it fits into a metal collor on the plastic handle. iam skeptical based on my experience that this fourth repair on the drivers side will finally remedy this problem. there has been no abuse by me or others to this part. indeed it has rarely been used and has broken twice in my wife's hand and once in a child's hand. while this has not happened i am concerned that if there is design defect to the operation of the shaft that there is potential for the seat to flop back into a reclining position while the driver is driving.*ak

Same discription as campaign 98v150001: winshield wipers stop working in heavy rain or after a car wash. so far have been able to safely pull over since i've been in town when this has happened. hate to think what would have happened in heavy traffic or at high speeds. warranty will not cover this. dealer will replace for a fee.

When turn left or right or stopping or going driving foward makes clunking noise sometime it really load...i have taken vehicle to my mechanic and he said its my front joints and said it should be covered under my warranty.. so i took it to my dealer .. and he said it wasn't, so i called chevrolet. *ak

We have a 2 year old boy that slid the chest harness apart. (it is easy) to take off his chest protector in the car seat. he was sitting in the back seat of the car beacuse of front air bags. he then rolled down the window because i forgot to lock the windows out again. he then had his head and shoulders out the window. all this happened in a matter of seconds. i had to pull the vehicle over and have my older son sit in the back with him. the chest clip on the cosco touriva slids apart on one side easily. then the child can take the strap off the shoulders and pull themselves up and out. it is not a safe design for a curious toddler. also on my century it has the same clip. they both have overhead pads to put their arms on. i hope this problem can be investigated. thanks.*jb

Chevrolet dexcool coolant not good for 100,000 miles as advertised. two previous radiator flushes, one was one month prior to engine failure. told due to overheat despite no signs of overheat. chevy dealer says no signs of cooling system having ever been flushed despite another chevy dealer flushing system approximately 1000 miles previously. chevy and texaco state vehicle must be driven for extended periods (20,000 miles) with low coolant levels to start corrosion clogging up cooling system. not so in this case. system had been flushed and filled by chevy dealer on 6-11-2. aproximately 1000 miles later, on 7-8-2, chevy dealer notes buildup in cooling system again. coolant system had not been low, and had not been extended period. remanufactured engine and new radiator being installed, chevy denies any knowledge of problems of this sort with dexcool.*ak

Transmission replaced after 2 years of hassle, new transmission shifts hard but dealer states all transmissions run that way. turn signal/windshield wiper module replaced twice, turn signal continued to click after turned off, windshield wipers turned on by itself. driver's mirror replaced twice due to vibration and continues to vibrate, dealer refused to replace a third time due to a bugshield being installed even though mirror vibrated before bugshield was installed. vehicle was bought at grubbs chevrolet but has been serviced for the past two years at lowe chevrolet in waynesville mo.

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

This vehicle is plagued with problems. replaced both front & rear shocks at 51,800 miles at a cost of $342.00. at 50,800 miles, replaced disc pads, disc brake shims and rear rotors at a cost of $290.00 - rear brakes were completely rusted out. four new tires at a cost of $440.00 were put on this vehicle at 48,610 miles. i have had this vehicle aligned and tires balanced three times in ten months - one was a forced balance at a cost of $160.00. the steering wheel is not straight and the vehicle's passenger side sits 1" to 1 1/2" lower than the driver's side. no one seems to be able to figure out what the problem is with this vehicle. next repair is to adjust the torsion bar and re-align it to see if this fixes the problem. every time i go over the slightest bump, the whole body of the vehicle shakes! it feels and sounds like the fenders and doors are going to fall off. i have owned this vehicle for 13 months, put 8,600 miles on it and have spent $2,385.00 in repairs so far. i am not a happy person.*ak

Side gears and case and side bearings failed at 48,300 miles. replaced front differential assembly, installed new side gear set and case and side bearings. repair cost was $1,154.00 dollars. bought the car used in feb. 2001, bearings failed in nov. 2001. only 5,000 miles were put on the vehicle in that time frame. *ak

Transmission line coupler failed on highway causing transmission fluid to flow out on undercarriage and up and over tailgate. fortunately no fire occurred. mechanic said snap-on coupler to transmission line failed.*ak

The hood of the vehicle unlatched and flew back onto the windshield of the vehicle. there is damage to the hood, windshield and roof of the vehicle. i was traveling at 40mph. at the time, and i had just finished a trip of 130 miles at an average speed of 70-75mph. work had not been performed on the vehicle for that day.*ak

I have had severe problems with the suspension on my truck. i have recently taken it o pinkerton chevrolet and wanted them to fix the problem . at this time i did not know of any recall on the 1996 and 1997 models. i thought i would have to pay for this repair. but the guy at the place informed me there may be a recall, but he wanted to look at it and call me back. well a few hrs later he called me and said that it was not my ball joints it was the idler arm so i had it replaced and thought i was done. well 3 days later my truck is worse than it was before .so i have since called the dealer and i am going to take it today to see if we can come to terms on this. my complaint is that there is a recall on the 96 and 97 models, is my truck affected? why did the mechanic tell me he checked ball joints when he didn't . he sent me on the road unsafe with my child. and probably fixed something not broken. was i scammed? is the a way to absorb the cost of a recall at the publics expense? not good business. were left over parts used on 98 vehicles? is this considered when a recall is determined necessary? are the parts stamped to determine manf. date on parts? *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

The fuel injectors leaked onto the main wiring harness inside the engine. all of the wires melted. three different mechanics confirmed that this should never have happened and could have caused a fire. i was refered to general motors. estimated repairs for $1600.00 include replacement of the wiring harness, fuel injectors, fuel regulator kit, fuel body kit and upper intake gasket. gm has agreed to pay 50% of the bill. since the vehicle has only 42,000 miles, has been maintained properly with oil changes and tune ups, i feel that gm is responsible for the total amount.*ak

I have been reporting this problem at least six times between three different dealers. they all can never find anything wrong. no safety defect listed. *aik

There was a recall for this exact problem in chevy trucks in 1996... please see nhtsa campaign id number 96e010000 for the exact problem. the seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts fractured which has resulted in the passenger seat reclining at all times. nlm

Soft spot/belt/tread separation slight bulge/split along edge of tread. *ak (dot number: pjhl3pkr04 tiresize: r235-75-15)

Both sets of oil cooler lines began leaking. the mechanic informed me that this was a very common problem on gm vehicles with the same type of oil filter assembly.

Dome light would come on for no reason, the noise for the turn signal would come on without the turn signal being on (my turn signals worked perfectly fine)and the handle you use to adjust the seat backs broke off on both front seats. also, the latch on the inside on the vehicle which you pull to release the hood broke. wondering if anyone else had problems with this vehicle.

Replaced both seat adjusters. replaced battery after it broke and leaked on the cable operating the 4wd. replaced the cable operating the 4wd. replaced both back windows, (2-door) the seals kept coming out in front of the doors making it hard to open the doors. replaced drivers side mirror. seat belt warning light was staying on. lastly the lower ball joints, tie rod ends, pittman arm and idler arm have been replaced. all done under warranty except the front end components. what a crappy car!

The seat reclining levers broke off on both front seats. driver side broke first, then passenger side broke about 4 months later.

Gas pedal sticks, causing very dangerous lurching. throttle body must be cleaned at least every 30,000 miles.*ak

After turning a corner, the vehicle intermittently shut off, causing me to coast through a red light. in doing so, i was struck by an oncoming vehicle. both vehicles were totaled in the accident. three people involved in this accident were injured, including myself. in a seperate incident, the radiator blew apart, leaking coolant and transmission fluid. dealership found vehicle leaking from top of transmission line from radiator. they replaced coupler fitting and o-ring and added 6 quarts of transmission fluid (at their expense).

When depressing brake pedal to come to a stop, pedal is hard and will not go down. if i keep my foot on pedal eventually it stops but it requires longer stopping distance. while driving makes humming, moaning noise until abs light comes on and problem stops. braking becomes easier. was told by mechanic that right front hub bearing is bad and needs to be replaced. was told this may clear up abs/braking situation. fuel gauge does not work properly. shows half tank when near empty. as fuel level goes down, gauge goes up.fuel pump went out and had to be replaced.

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Steering column started smoking through hazard button opening. pulled into driveway and shut off ignition- smoking stopped. i determined that it was the turn signal switch that was smoking. reported to gm via phone (1-800-222-1020) and was told that they couldnt/wouldnt do anything about it. steering column could have easily caught fire if i hadnt stopped right away.*ak

Truck bought new. at 47,576 miles, left and right lower ball joints replaced. again, at 84,200 miles same ball joints to be replaced. another chevy dealer told me 96to97 blazers have ball joint defect recall, recall not extended to 98 blazers. seems fishy. my truck is serviced every 3,000 miles.

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

Seat adjustment lever broke off when attempting to adjust seat. the metal (aluminum?) rod the plastic handle attaches to sheared. no weight was against the seat back at the time of the failure.*ak

Mechanic expressed that the auto's mileage was very low to have this kind of problem, and feels strongly that this hose must be defective. *ak

I have experienced wiper motor failures similar to campaign #98043. when it rains, my wipers will sporatically stop working. i have read about recall #98043, but am aware that it does not apply to 1998 blazers. nevertheless, the problem seems to be identical to those from the earlier recalls. please advise.*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

The torque converter on the transmission does not lock out at highway speeds and the transmission overheated.*ak

The windshield wiper failed to park in the down position. on an intermittent basis, the wiper would only operate at high speed. the wiper would stop during operation iwithout warning when it was operated at less than high speed. this occurred twice under rainy driving conditions. i purchase a new delay module at the dealer for $88 and it has fixed the problem. i noted that chevrolet has previously had this problem on other vehicles.

When the ball joint broke the left front wheel drop to a 45 dreeg angle and the auto went left in to the on coming lane. i was lucky because i was going 30 miles a hour and no one was in the lane. i had no control for a few minutes and if this would have happen on an interstate highway i sure a major accident would have happen.*ak

Both front hub/wheel bearings needed to be replaced at 70500. dealer advised this was normal wear and could happen at any time.

If idler arm fails, it's thrown into fan belt and radiator, disemboweling power system. *ak

Transmission whines gears, load grinding noise. i must stop, shift into park and go but sometimes that doesn't work. transmission shifts by itself into neutral. problem #2 seat reclining arms on both front driver and passenger seats broke off with little pressure. problem #3 heat only works when it wants to. sometimes cool air comes out when heat is on. problem #4 sometimes when applying brakes grinding noise is heard and and steering locks up. problem #5 straps on sun visors sag considerably, blocks view. *ak

Scraping and pulsing noticed under braking. upon inspection large(dollar bill size) sections were missing from the surface of the brake rotor. appeared as though it had rusted from the inside out. mechanic stated he had seen this before on this type of vehicle. both rotors and all pads needed to be replaced.*ak

Arm that holds reclining seat handle has broken 2 to 3 times on both front seats without abusive treatment.*ak

We took the car in for brake pads and the installer said the drums were worn down to almost nothing. they should not wear out that fast. the back is fine just the front. i also want to tell you about a 1992 cadillac the alloy wheels of our fleetwood are bad. we have put many different tires on and they all go flat because of the alloy wheels. you will be going down the highway and the tires go flate. noone seems to be able to fix them because they are alloy. *ak

I bought a new vehicle so i would not have major problems like this. the mechanics said that there is a work order out on the torque converters. it will cost me $1600 for tranmission plus rental car and $618 for the two wheel bearings. the torque converter knocks when i shift gears and causes pressure build up in the engine. the wheel bearings cause loud noise when the vehicle is moving and i was told that the wheel may come off. i should not have these major problems with a vehicle, that is why i bought a new one...i never had problems like this with other 4x4 vehicles. gmc should be made to recall these vehicles for these problems. there is to be work orders out on both problems..so the company is aware of the problems. this is my first chevy and i think it will be my last. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Our blazer caught on fire while driving down the interstate. we were traveling at 75 mph using the cruise control. the steering wheel jerked a little and we immediately saw black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. white smoke was coming out of the passenger side under the hood. we pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. as we were pulling off the road the computer controlled dash instruments started to malfunction, but at no time did the engine appear to have problems. as soon as we pulled over we realized we had a fire & immediately called 911. someone stopped with a small fire extinguisher to try a stop the flames. the fire appeared to be located towards the dash on the passenger side down in the middle or lower area of the engine compartment. the fire was so hot that it went through the passenger side below the dash board and entered the cab of blazer. at that point we had nothing left to extinguish the fire and shut all the doors and the hood to try & contain & smother the fire. we then waited for help. we were 150 miles from home when this happened on a rural stretch of interstate (the nearest town was 18 miles away). we would like an investigation to find our what happened to our vehicle. our insurance company won't help. we have contacted the dealer and we are still waiting for the general manager to call back. we contacted gm and got as far as the product allegation resolution team. they sent a letter stating "our investigation revealed no evidence to support product allegation". we called them back and they admitted that they never looked at the vehicle. he said he followed procedures according to company policy (we have requested a copy of that policy). our vehicle is still where it was originally towed in march. we would appreciate your help in this matter. thank you. *ak

The seat recline lever has already been relaced once and is never used. *ak

Loud "clunk" noise is heard from the exhaust system under vehicle during start-up and engine shutoff, cruise control shuts off during operation at 55+ mph, front passenger seat recliner handle broke off without force, handle on the cargo shade in the rear broke during cold temperatures, driver side mirror shakes while driving, fog lamps keep blowing out on both sides, gas pedal sticks often, causing a safety hazzard in traffic.*ak

The metal shafts on the manual front seat recliners have broken three times. the first on drivers side was under warranty. the next time on drivers side is not, as well as the third on the passenger side. the estimated repair cost is $134.50 for each seat. i contacted chevrolet who told me they would need a diagnosis from dealership, and then might not be able to "help" with problem. i contacted dealerships by phone and was told they have had the problem with the seats before. my request # with chevrolet is 03524972, and i spoke with angelia montgomery. i really think something ought to be done with this problem, as it seems to be a recurring problem not only with me but others as listed on your complaint database. as far as the actual dates of the shaft breakings, i cannot say except for the one on 03/08/01. thank you so much.*ak

Dealer has been very helpful, however second set of lower ball joints only lasted 11,000 to 12,000 miles. when getting the vehicle aligned i was told the pitman arm an idler arm are worn excessively. i am being told that this is not a normal occurrence. i am concerned with the high rate of wear on these steering components. the vehicle is not "off roaded". it is used as a commuter vehicle by my wife. the vehicle has the original tires and the suspension has not been altered. at this point my dealer has not yet been able to inspect the latest problem due to scheduling conflicts i have had, not the dealers fault. i have recently notified chevrolet of my concern, but have not yet received a response from them. is this a common problem? i do believe this is a safety concern.

Throttle control does not slow engine speed properly, dealer service can not repair. *ak

The interior lights flash when using the left turn signal during daylight hours.while driving at night the left turn signal does not work,and the cruise control does not work.*ak

The gas pedal constantly sticks. everyday, i have to really push on the pedal to get the vehicle to go. also, the interior lights flicker on and off for no reason while driving. last, the passenger side lever has broken off three or four times, which has been replaced, but it still breaks off. no overly applied pressure has been put on it at any time.*ak

Air bags failed to deploy in collision accident which occurred on 12/18/00. blazer was totalled. blazer was traveling at estimated speed of 25 mph upon impact from second vehicle.*ak

Turn signal continued to click after turn signal was shut off -- had to get multifunction switch replaced. on a related note, windshield wipers continued to run after shut off. occasionally the windshield wipers still perform erratically with the replaced multifunction switch.

I have contacted gm several times to no avail.here are my problems.the right side latch on the seat has been replaced three times by apple valley cherolet. now the one on the left has broken.this is a two door vehicle and the only way to get in and out of back seat.this car is not mistreated to have this happen.three times it has left me sitting and wont start sometimes you can tell when its going to happen because the lights will dim and the charging gage will drop they have tried to repair this but havent,the windsheild wipers now will delay for about five times then they just stop in the middle of the windsheild or keep running as fast as they can until you turn them off and start over,the four wheel drive system kicks in on its own and you have to stop to get it back to two wheel drive,not the light on the dash it stays in two,the brakes are spongee and go almost all the way to the floor,gm said my blazer wasnt in the recall for the brakes because of where it was made,the exhaust smells like sewer i dont know if i have an exhaust leak or not,when i received this vehicle i ordered it in december of 97 and received it in feb. of 98.the bolt was missing off of the strut,they replaced that and alligned the front end and it still will not stay in allignment,since the warranty has ran out 4,000 miles ago we have replaced a belt tightner and a water pump

The original automatic transmission failed while driving on a crowded highway (march 1999/10878 miles). the replacement transmission failed while accelerating to merge with freeway traffic (august 2000/33500 miles). the second replacement transmission is now beginning to shift into 4wd lo by itself (december 2000/40000 miles).

No warning on transmission---could result in fire -- silent recall on transmission coolant line on larger blazer models---suspect same supplier. *ak

The front reclining seat adjusters on driver side and passenger side have been worked on twice and keep failing. the seat will lock in a certain position and can not be readjusted without being worked on by a service tech. this can make it hard to drive the vehicle if the seat recline can not be readjusted.*ak

Truck frame leaning >2 inches towards left. after several trips to dimmit chevrolet, dealer unable to fix it. they answered is under especifications and all trucks lean to one side. help !! car was still under warranty gm said it was not a problem

These tires have approximately 43,000 miles on them. the minimum tread depth is approximately 4/32 of an inch. all four of these tires have a starkly visable crack line just below the tread case on both sides of the circumference of the tires. it is at the depth of where the steel belting would be found. i removed these tires and purchased another set of firestone at tires with the same dot number and since have found cracking occurring on two of the four replacement tires. the tread on these tires is significantly greater. i have sent in my original correspondence, a photo attachment of the originial tires. firestone store reps. are contending ozone cracking which is preposterous. this shows a safety issue on 75% of the tires not manufactured at the decatur il. plant. i emphasize the cracking is uniform and completely surrounding the perimeter of each tire. this suggests to me as a research engineer, failure would be highly likely. (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235/r7515)

I was involved in a vehicle accident the 28th of august, on a two-lane road. i hit a ford ranger that had rear-ended another vehicle causing the ranger to spin around hitting me head-on at 55m.p.h. the ford's air-bags deployed on both driver and passenger sides, but neither side of my chevrolet's deployed. i was wearing my seatbelt, but the force of the accident still caused my left knee to hit the dash board. i received back and knee pain and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. i had torn cartlidge in my knee, and i tore my mcl ligament, i have had surgery on my left knee to repair the damage, but i am still unable to work because of the injuries.i believe the air-bags should have deployed and so does the body shop that repaired my vehicle. my insurance company sent my vehicle off to be checked out to see why they didn't deploy and their reason was i didn't hit at a high enough rate of speed. this answer does not satisfy me since it was at 55m.p.h.*ak

The seat recline lever routinely fails because of defective design it is dangerous because it puts the driver and or passenger in a unsafe position to the air bag gm is aware of the problem but refuse to fix the defective design or replace. *ak

Front end went out had it replace, it is still going into 4 wheel drive without pushing it in as fair as it will go, into 4wheel drive while doing 60 r 70 miles an hour, i will crash

Dex-cool apparently changes state from a semi clear oragnge liquid to a muddy murky corrosive material. chevrolet has issued a service bulletin 99-06-02-012b...coolant is suppose to last 150,000 miles it was flushed 30 days ago and it has again changed to the muddy corrosive liquid...it also has eaten through my radiator core. why if they are aware of this problem as indicated by their issuance of a service bulletin why do they not recall and repair or replace engines and other components damaged by this corrosion.*ak

Was driving down the road, felt the engine give. drove home while noticing the engine was having a hard time shifting from first to second. parked the truck at home. went to leave and had no reverse gear. drove truck to dealership. they inspected the next day and found the sun shell broken. technician told me this is a problem they have noticed on gm trucks from this year. he said it usually is associated with snowplowing. my truck doesn't do any snowplowing or towing. *ak

Transmission failed no 2nd or 3rd reverse failed had to push car brought to shop shell broke

Planetary gear shell, among other internal components broken - $1650 damage. *ak

Vehicle's trans started slipping at 45mph. when stopped, i found out i had no reverse with all other forward gears slipping to where it is undriveable. vehicle has high highway mileage, rarely was the 4 wheel drive used, and is on lease for $440 a month for another year. i know a few other people who have experienced the same transmission problems on newer blazers with lower milage (still under warranty) that were repaired. it seems odd that the same problem occured to a few people i talked to, and makes me wonder how many more problem transes are out there. what should i do???

Drivers side recliner has failed (4) times. passenger side has failed (1) time. aside from the inconveionce of taking the car to be repaied again and again.i feel there is a safety issue.if i drive some place and recline the seat and it breaks in the reclined position the car is not safely drivable from a prone position. this could be a very dangerous problem depending on conditions and/or situation. i have talked to some gm parts counter persons.i was informed that this is an ongoing and common problem. this was confirmed by an independent upolstry shop which does these repairs on a sublet basis. i have examend the part , i am not an engineer but i know that such a critical high stress part should not be made from such a soft material. your attention to this problem will be apreceaited. thank you. sincerly mark l. stewart

We have (2) 1998 gm products that have had failed transmissions this month, both just recently hit the 50,000 mile mark

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Maual adjust handle metal shaft (rod) broke while attempting to adjust seat back angle. minimum force was used. dealership estimated > 150.00 to replace shaft as seat will have to be removed. this metal shaft should'nt have failed so easily.

On 2/9/00, ruck was taken to james martin chevrolet-buick dealership due to emission problems. the truck was not repaired until 3/7/00 because it was "difficult" to determine where the evaporation leak was coming from. less than 6,000 miles later, another emission problem happened on july 29th. i was driving on the expressway when i started to smell gas fumes. it brought me to the point of chocking and i had to get off the expressway and get out of the truck to breathe. the problem was fixed on 7/31/00, however, i still feel that a recall should be issued on the chevy blazer 1998 edition. the botton of my invoice states that further diagnosis will be done once the driver notices any other problems. this concerns me because each time, the emission problems is becoming worse than the last one. *ak

Chevrolet has seen the truck several times and will not do anything about the problem and i have talked to other people that have the same truck and they also have the same problem.i would like to know if there is something else that can be done about it. no safety defect mentione din summary. *ak

When braking the vehicle jerks until stopped. rotors were warped chipped badly damaged. *ak

Second set tires worn out at 39000 miles due to unidentified frt sus.problem.due to unusual amount of dealer verified concerns and past title history,even though most occured before factory w/added gmpp all attemts to have local gm dealers repair any of the problems acknowlaged, have been refused at presant time car sits in my driveway and we are using a rental paid for by me. the dealers,and factory have passified me through 3/36 coverage and made me think some conserns were not valid,because i was forced to drive vehc.all complaints have been duplicated and varified,documented by many gm techs. as well as passengers,private shops and the same dealer who questened concerns.my job,marrage,and daily life have been affected and saftey was and is disregaurded by what i once considered the greatest auto manufacturer in the world,there are many problems that exist to date and were recorded before 3/36 *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 )

I discovered a leak from the truck and noticed the rear hatch of the truck was covered by an oily substance, when i parked the car my garage filled with smoke. i brought the car to the service station i always use for my blazer (not the dealer). as soon as they looked at the blazer they said i was very lucky i didn't have a fire, it was transmission fluid that leaked from a defective transmission fluid line. the connector from the transmission to the transmission line was defective. since the blazer is 1700 miles over warranty, chevy would not give me any satisfaction. the service station said the blazer was not drivable and very dangerous. i have had the blazer repaired and for a simple connector (because of where the connection is) is was $237.00 to repair.*ak

Rear glass shatter when parked. several witnesses heard a pop sound and then the rear window shattered. rear window is a hatch type. *ak

The manual adjustments broke of both the right and left front seats. one month after purchasing my vehicle, parts of the muffler had to be replace car. the emergency brakes stick. the passenger side airbag lights comes on for and extended period for no reason. *ak

It may seem small, but the band hangs down from visor, & seriously impairs vison. *ak

Driver's side & passenger side front door panels not seated correctly; doors constructed wrong, seated at angle, have gap and vibrate during vehicle operation; safety concern is that doors will fatigue and open during vehicle operation; panels "repaired" with scotch tape by dealer! door design defective - dealership stated unable to repair. *ak

No summmary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Vehicle burned over 9 qts of oil in 3-4 months. first noticed 12/98, dealer began checking and testing. finally, in april - may 1999, it was determined that vehicle was burning about 1 qt every 300-400 miles. they finally agreed to replace entire engine because they could not locate source of problem. the night before carrying it for service, vehicle lost transmission power. the dealer had to tow the vehicle in the next day. at this time, they not only replaced the engine, but also the entire drive train/transmission system. they still have no idea what caused the failures on such a new vehicle. i tried to get a replacement vehicle since the first failure was around 5,000 miles, but the gm representative refused and only offered to replace the engine and transmission. i don't think i'll ever fully trust my vehicle now, but can't afford to trade at the moment. *ak

The blazer rolled on its side then flipped end over end landing on its front bumper.the blazer was vertical to the ground on its bumper supported by some trees.i don't understand why neither air bag deployed. most of the damage to the blazer was to the front and back bumpers areas.

Within 8 months of purchasing my vehicle i started having problems with opening the drivers side front door. the vertical moulding attached to the drivers side triangle window would overlap the drivers door when the drivers door was shut. this made it very difficult to enter of exit the vehicle which could be thought of as a safety hazard. it was brought in to the dealership where i purchased the vehicle to be fixed 7 times. three of the times they replaced the entire side triangle window, yet it still kept happening. the last time i brought the car in was 11/19/1999. the problem looks to be fixed now but only time will tell. the dealership has said that they have seen other blazers with this same problem, yet not as bad. it seems to be a design flaw which should be taken care off. there is a possibility that if there was an accident where the blazer caught on fire, the driver may not be able to quickly exit the vehicle due to this problem. *ak

Driving shell defective, car won't go into reverse ans skips 2nd gear.

Makes loud popping sound. fixed 1x in aug. said it was control arm. worked at first, now it's back. help!

My complaint is a result of poor design and placement of the power window switch on the rear doors. my wife, my two daughters and myself were waiting on a slow moving queue line. the vehicle was turned off but the key was in the on position. my wife and i were standing directly outside the vehilce. my 3 year old daughter was freely walking around the inside of the vehicle. she stood on the arm rest to see what was going on outside the car and inadvertantly stood on the power window switch. the switch is a toggle type where you push the switch down to put the window down but the biggest problemn is that you also push the other side of the switch down the put the window up. when she stood on the switch the window closed on her neck. we were fortunate to act quickly and stopped the window 1 1/2" inches from the fully closed position. i shutter to think of what would have happened if our actions werent as quick. we initially questioned why the drivers side window control switch was not engaged. the answer is that the switch not only controls the rear wondows but also the passenger door and is normally off for convenience for the passenger. i have to question why the passenger window is included in this control switch as it is illegal to have children in the front seat anyway. i also own a 98 honda accord and the designers of the power window switches in that vehicle have obviously taken this hazard into consideration where the switch has to be lifted in order to close the window. the switch location in my 98 blazer as well as design must be changed before something terrible happens to another child. please feel free to contact me with regard to this matter.

We have had numerous problems with the antilocking brake system. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership for brake repairs several times. the abs light has burned for at least half of the time that we have owned the vehicle. the first time we were told that the alternator was causing the abs light to stay on. two weeks before the accident the dealership replaced the brake module. the accident was caused when the brakes locked up and sent the vehicle into a spin in the middle lane of a three lane highway. the accident occurred at 11:30 am on a dry highway, and luckily no other vehicles were close. we contacted chevrolet who sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle. he said nothing was wrong with the brake system.*ak

Trnsmission clunks. *ak

In going from a gas station to a lane of travel where the steering wheel is turned so the four wheels leave the incline at different intervals, the truck severely rocks to a point where you feel that it is going to tip over. this condition seems to increase in intensity until the four wheels come back into alignment, then the condition stops. the wife is scared that the blazer is going to tip over. the dealer says i don't know how to drive it. i have owned for wheel- drive vehicles since 1966. jeep wagoneers, eagles, cherokee, grand cherokee, and suburaru. i have never before experinced the feeling of tipping over. the dealer said he can't do anything, chevrolet wants me to take it to another dealer. i can show anybody what happens as it happens everytime i gas up, and turn the wheels to leave the gas station. i believe it is a suspension problem. i do a lot of off road driving and have never had a problem of feeling i am going to tip over, only going out of a gas station. dangerous situation. *ak

Moving at approximately 15 mph in a condiminium plan, i rounded a curve when the right front side of my vehicle dropped down and my vehicle swerved right onto the grass hillside beside the road. when aaa arrived, it looked like the wheel had fallen off. after having it towed to the nearest dealer, they informed me that the tie rod had pulled out of the ball joint which holds the wheel to the axle. the service manager then informed me that they would not fix it under warranty because it was his impression that something had been hit because their was grass and dirt up under the front right bumper and wheel well. i explained to him that the grass and dirt was from when the vehicle slammed into the grass hillside after the wheel fell off but it did not change his opinion. i decided to pay $300 to tow my vehicle back to the dealer i leased it from. they would not fix it under warranty either citing the original service man's report. after several letters and calls to chevrolet's customer service, they finally responded to me and said there were no grounds for fixing the problem under warranty. the damage to the vehicle ended up being $1200.00 to fix the ball joint and tie rod. not to mention another $400 for body work. on top of this, my dealer claimed that when the wheel fell off, the entire frame was bent. how could a sport utility vehicle traveling 15 mph get its frame bent from the tie rod braking? on top of that, it took my dealer, 5 weeks to fix the problem. it cost me $750 out of my own pocket to pay for a rental car. i didnt' turn it into my insurance because they informed me they would have to list it as an 'at fault accident' since the dealer would not fix the problem under warranty. so basically, a manufacturer's problem cost me $2250. what bothers me, is that the whole process was determined by the first moron service guy at the initial dealer who reported that it was his opinion something was struck. chevrolet would not send a service mgr.

While driving my vehicle the cruise control went into resume and failed to let me slow down or stop vehicle. i applied the brakes several times, and i also applied the gas, while holding both feet over the brakes, vehicle still wouldn't disengage. i drove the vehicle in that position for about one mile, trying to get it to stop. when i approached my turning intersection and applied the brakes, the right tire lifted over the curb, and took my vehicle into the path of the southbound ongoing traffic. i then turned my wheel to the right to avoid running into the traffic, and the vechicle went over the grassie medium. i then applied my brakes again, but the vehicle still wouldn't disengage. at that time i realized that the vehicle wasn't going to stop. i then released my seat belt, pushed the door open, and then pushed myself outward of the vehicle. i fell onto the ground, and the vehicle continued to travel northbound and across a four-line highway, and hit a comerica bank pole. two policeofficers were sent to the scene, and i was given a ticket. the ticket was for failing to maintain control of my vehicle. i tried numberous times to stop my vehicle, but it wouldn't disengage. please contact me!

Engine check light soon comes on & at 35 miles per hour the car vibrates upon stopping the car almost shuts off. *ak

Molding on both side-rear windows is wrinkled and tearing weather strip off door. popping sound coming from front right side of vehicle(4wd) when starting to move forward.

Dex-cool coolant observed very low, with some debris - was subsequently flushed by dealer and has not been noted again; engine lacked power, computer chip missing program - computer chip memory re-flashed and has not been noted again

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,,

Cd player failed. *yc

Door lock system/module failed. yh

Cd player inoperable. yh

Tape player malfunctions. yh

Seat belt buckle contains a deformed receiver part. mjs

Heater vents failed. *yc

Tire failure ( michelin p235/70 r15 ). *yc

Left front seat outer recliner shaft failed. mjs

Front end noise required repair. mjs

Exhaust system replaced. mjs

Transmission failed. mjs

Battery failed. mjs

Severe water leak--left side of windshield.

Brake shoe is noisy.

Belt.

Engine--plugged fuel injectors.

Driver side recliner handle broke. serpentine belt tensioner came apart.

Rear defrost, wiper switch.

Electronic brake control module failed. yh

Horn relay failed. yh

Exterior rearview mirror failed.

Electrical sunroof failed. *yc

Fuel injector failed. *yc

A/c water drip on the exhaust heat. yh

Brake squeeking. yh

Front suspension lower control arms experienced failure. *yc

Power window failed.

Battery failed.

Fuel injector nozzle failed. mjs

Seat tilt control failed. yh

Driver side lumbar support failed.

Rear wiper failed. yh

Transmission failed. yh

Passenger seat lumbar system failed. yh

Rear door latch failed. yh

Air conditoner failed. yh

Gas gauge failed. yh

Starter failed. yh

Engine failed. yh

Radio failed. yh

Consumers mechanic at the time of service noticed that the antifreeze on the top of the radiator had jelled similar to the form of peanut butter. the mechanic suggested that flushing the radiator would be logical to correct the problem, but other problems may occur in the cooling system. after the flushing, the water pump started leaking and the thermostat malfunctioned, on june 29th the heater core ruptured and caused extensive water damage in the floorboard, the vehicle continued running hot and was losing antifreeze, and on july 18th the radiator was replaced. consumers mileage is over the warranty amount.*scc

The lever controlling reclining seat broke off when the consumer applied a little pressure. the consumer stated that the shaft on which the lever was mounted was not a strong metal. *yh consumer adds when the lever broke after using it for the first time, the lever had been worn or lack lubrication. manufacturer notified. *tt *dt

Frontal air bags didn't deploy during accident which involved a 1998 chevrolet blazer. *mc the consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a telephone pole head on, splitting it in half. *nm

While the consumer was traveling approximately 45 mph, the vehicle which was coming from the opposite direction struck his vehicle, forcing him off the road and into a telephone pole, during the accident the air bag did not deploy, one person was injured in accident. (attorney for client).*yh *jg

While the consumer was traveling approximately 45 mph, the vehicle which was coming from the opposite direction struck his vehicle, forcing him off the road and into a telephone pole, during the accident the air bag did not deploy, one person was injured in accident. (attorney for client).*yh

The vehicle would occasionally shift into four wheel drive without the driver pushing the transfer buttons, sometimes it went into four wheel high and sometimes four wheel low, the consumer first thought he was accidentally hitting the button with his fist while shifting from drive to reverse, the dealer has been unable to duplicate and repair the problem. nlm

Delco battery failed, the entire battery positive(+) terminal fell out of the side of the battery, there was a substantial amount of corrosion on the battery and within the battery tray, also cracked and leaking, consumer had 5 years on battery,but was told by dealer that vehicle was over 36,000 miles and would not honor warranty, consumer has replaced batttery. *jb

While driving on freeway transmission exploded into pieces, the force of the exploding parts caused case to crack wide open, there were no signs of distress or trouble, mechanic advisec consumer of the inexpensive and cheap quality nature of the factory transmission parts inside vehicle, transmission was rebuilt with quality parts. *jb

While driving the vehicle shifted down in 4 wheel drive from wheel drive while sitting still. nlm

Transmission failed prematurely, consumer request reimbursement. nlm

Intermittently, while driving the vehicle stalls, the dealership is not able to determine what is causing this problem. *cj

There was no deployment of the frontal air bags when the blazer was involved in a head on crash, traveling at 55 mph. the vehicle in front of blazer rear ended another vehicle,that vechile then spun around and crashed head on into the blazer, consumer was injured in the accident (leg and back). *cj

Vehicle experienced several door failures: front passenger door lock switch panel is loose, tailgate hinge pin keeps popping out, door striker adjusted due to faulty door handle, and the rear latch switch was loose. *slc

Engine light stays on, oil pressure gauge rises and falls too much, dealer replaced engine oil pressure sender for the oil gauge. *slc

The engine cranks but won't start, dealer replaced crushed wiring. *slc

Right rear seat won't fold down, seat was improperly installed. *slc

Rear window washer is inoperable, it was improperly installed. *slc

Fuel pump failed causing vehicle to stall, fuel gauge failure. *slc

Windshield wipers run after switch has been turned off. *slc

Compass and outside temperature gauge reading wrong. *slc

Horn fuse was removed, horn was blowing constantly. *slc

Ses light comes on, dealer replaced spark plug. *slc

Radio rattled, radio was improperly installed. *slc

Battery was replaced, it was leaking acid. *slc

Trunk button locks all of the doors. *slc

Window switch is loose. *slc

Gas petal sticks. *slc

Noisy brakes. *slc

Vehicle vibrates while driving the dealer has been unable to rectify the problem, the tires were checked and replaced but the vibration persisted. nlm

Rear seat belt failed. *slc

Defective hub was leaking grease onto the sensor causing it to fail and resulting in the abs light illminating. nlm

Noisy gas tank leaking gas. yh

There is excessive movement of left rear and right front doors of the vehicle because of improper fitting caused potential safety hazards. yh

The hvac system cannot be set to shut out fumes from other vehicle causing them to enter the cabin of the vehicle and resulting in driver and passenger discomfort while driving. nlm

The hvac system cannot be set to shut out fumes from other vehicle causing them to enter the cabin of the vehicle and resulting in driver and passenger discomfort while driving. nlm

Vehicle has experienced continued failure of the instrument panel gauges/indicators, six attempts to correct malfunctions however continues to fail due to possible electrical failure. mjs

Consumer continues to experience problems noise with brake system, several repairs of pad and rotors repositioning of the brake cables have not corrected problems. yh

Spare tire lock mechanism lubed because of rusting. yh

Right rear license plate light loose and corroded. yh

Front end realigned and torsion bar readjusted. yh

Passenger seat recliner lever. yh

Rear glass realigned. yh

Parking brake rusted. yh

Doors are loose causing noise while driving due to misalignment during assembly, unable to correct problems.

Windshield wiper design allows for building up of ice and snow on windshield and blades resulting in poor visibility.

The right defroster air duct not angled properly therefore not allowing air flow to reach the upper part of glass resulting in poor visibility.

No deployment of air bag during vehicle front end collision.

Child seated in rear seat belted with a shoulder harness type seat belt. she lay down to sleep, buckled in, and in doing so became entangled in the belt in such a way the belt wrapped around her body on complete times. when she realized she was trapped she unbuckled her belt. this resulted in the lock mechanism engaging, further constricing and drawing her up. the belt had be cut in order to free child.

Headlights would not come on. driver happen to pound on dash and lights came on.

Driver's seat belt fails to restrain.

Engine fire.

Have notified gm, nothing so far, have ask for a different blazer, nothing so far, we stopped for a traffic signal and would not start. than smoke came out from under hood, than 3 feet of flames, i think gm should look at this very close. if the guy hadn't came along with coke it would had burn to a crisp. i am unhappy with gm respond time, they said it would take 10 to 14 days to let me know waht they will to. i don't want that blazer back!!!!!

Calipers failed causing brakes to lock up.

When automatic daylight running lights are on during heavy snow fall, visibility is extremely difficult, consumer can not disengage lights.

Steering pulls severly to the right. gm is currently conducting tests with the vehicle.

Vehicle's headlights work intermittently, sometimes they work and sometimes do not. when the vehicle is started, once on it will stay on. dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak