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1997 Chevrolet Blazer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 1997 record →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Oct 23, 1997NJ

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS/PADS/ROTORS FAILED DUE TO POOR QUALITY OF BRAKES. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Oct 22, 1997PA

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, NOT ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Oct 21, 1997NM

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT SPPEDS AS LOW AS 20MPH THEY RESIST. THE DEALER HAS REPALCED THE BRAKE SHOES . CONSUMER AFTER THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BRAKES THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Oct 20, 1997MA

ABS BRAKES ARE INADEQUATE DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *AK

Seat Belts › Front
Filed Oct 17, 1997NC

WHERE THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS FOLD DOWN, THE SEAT BELT GOES OVER A SHARP METAL PIECE THAT COULD CUT THE SEAT BELT IN HALF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE SITUATION, NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK

Suspension
Filed Oct 4, 1997WV

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING.

Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under DashFire
Filed Sep 19, 1997TN

DRIVING APPRROXIMATELY 35MPH WHEN SUDDENLY SAW A SPARK COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH; THERE WAS A SMELL THEN SMOKE. GOT OUT OF VEHICLE TO CALL 911, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. CAUSE OF FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal
Filed Sep 16, 1997MI

DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS IN THE VEHICLE ARE VERY QUIET, CONSUMER FEELS THEY SHOULD BE LOUDER.

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
Filed Aug 15, 1997CA

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 70 MPH WITHOUT ANY REASON, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. COMSUMER COUDN'T STOP VEHICLE. THE PATROL POLICE SAID: IT WAS A MECHANICAL DEFFECT; MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Jul 25, 1997MI

THE TRUCK HAS ABS BRAKES. THE DISC BRAKES WORE OUT ON THE TRUCK AT 10000 MILES. THE TRUCK HAS INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank AssemblyCrashFire1 injured
Filed Jun 23, 1997OH

VEHICLE REARENDED AT 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE IGNITED ON IMPACT. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THERE WERE ABOUT (3) EXPLOSIONS AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITH MINOR INJURIES. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Filed May 28, 1997MA

OIL REGULATOR FAILED, RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE.

Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint
Filed Apr 29, 1997MI

HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE.

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior
Filed Apr 14, 1997MD

THE DESIGN OF DRIVER'S LEFT MIRROR CAUSES MIRROR TO VIBRATE, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Seats
Filed Apr 7, 1997MA

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES FORWARD DURING A STOP AND ALSO CAUSES THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME TIGHT. DEALERS TOLD OWNER THAT THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting
Filed Jan 22, 1997PR

UNABLE TO RECEIVE RECALL WORK DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.(FUEL TANK SHIELD).

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Dec 31, 1996OH

ABS BRAKES; WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS EXPERIENCED/ PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, ON DRY SURFACE, IN FOR REPAIR, NO PROBLEM FOUND. *AK CONSUMER STATES ADDRESS IS INCORRECT AND HAS NEVER OWNED A CHEVROLET BLAZER.*JB

Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint
Filed Dec 30, 1996KY

HEAD REST COMES RIGHT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVERS SKULL, NOT ADJUSTABLE, IN CASE OF A REAR END ACCIDENT THE HEADREST IS LOCATED FOR A PERSON OF MY SIZE TO RECIEVE A BROKEN NECK.

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