1999 Chevrolet Blazer body problems

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE TREAD FROM A UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRE CAME OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE MOMENTARILY UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO COUNTERSTEER TO CORRECT THE WEAVING AND UNSTABLE DRIVING OF MY VEHICLE. AS THE TREAD CAME OFF IT DAMAGED MY WHEEL WELL, UNDERCARRAIGE BEHIND THE WHEEL, REAR BUMPER AND BODY TRIM. I HAD MY SON AND THREE OF HIS FRIENDS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME.

NHTSA complaint #10321787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS VERY BAD IF GO OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMP SEEMS LIKE DOOR WILL FALL OFF OR BLOW OPEN.

NHTSA complaint #10233245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

DT: THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS FALLING OFF. THE WAY THE DOOR WAS DESIGNED MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HINGE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. EACH TIME IT WAS REPAIRED IT DID NOT LAST FOR MUCH MORE THAN A YEAR. CONSUMER HAD THE DEALERSHIP GIVE HER AN ESTIMATE. WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID THEY MIGHT DO SOMETHING FOR HER AFTER SHE HAD THE REPAIR DONE. THE CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AND THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THERE WERE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE OTHER PARTS OF IT THAT EITHER BROKEN OR WERE BREAKING.

NHTSA complaint #10131604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS ASKING FOR $1200.00 TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. *AK THE HINGES ON THE DRIVERS DOOR HAVE RUSTED EXTENSIVELY CAUSING THE DOOR TO SAG WHEN OPENED. *SC

NHTSA complaint #10106746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOORS,DOOR BUSHINGS WENT OUT,CAUSING THE DOORS TO DROOP AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FRAME LATCH...ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE BUSHINGS NEED REPLACED AND WELDING WORK NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THE FRAME.

NHTSA complaint #10088595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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1999 BLAZER UNDER 60K, HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING, OIL COOLER LINES, FRONT SEAT RECLINER HANDLE, CONDENSATE WATER LEAKS ONTO FLOOR WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. HAVE READ SAME PROBLEM ON COMPLAINT WEB-SITE. WHY NO ACTION BY GM?

NHTSA complaint #10088101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

I HAVE 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER WITH 60000 MILES THE DRIVE SIDE DOOR HAS FALLEN DOWN ABOUT 1 INCH IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS SOMETIMES I HAVE TO LIFT UP ON THE DOOR TO GET IT TO SHUT IF THIS KEEPS UP THE DOOR MAY FALL OFF.

NHTSA complaint #10049412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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LOWER BALL JOINTS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS FIFTH SET OF LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IT SIXTH IDLER ARM. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE GRILL GUARD WAS LOOSE, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKED, THE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE DOOR WAS READJUSTED DUE TO A VIBRATION, THE LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, THE EXHAUST MADE A NOISE, THE TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, THE FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKED AND THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKED.

NHTSA complaint #10038322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

LOWER BALL JOINTS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS FIFTH SET OF LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IT SIXTH IDLER ARM. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE GRILL GUARD WAS LOOSE, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKED, THE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE DOOR WAS READJUSTED DUE TO A VIBRATION, THE LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, THE EXHAUST MADE A NOISE, THE TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, THE FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKED AND THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKED.

NHTSA complaint #10038322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONSUMER REPORTING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, FROM 17,614 TO 35,500 MILES THERE WERE THREE SETS OF BRAKE ROTORS AND TWO SETS OF BRAKE PADS REPLACE ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, DRIVER SIDE DOOR RATTLES GOING OVER BUMPS, BOTH FRONT WINDOWS OUTER MOLDING COMES OFF, MOLDINGS REPLACED, HUMMING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, WHEEL BEARING / HUB REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #8006548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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CONSUMER REPORTING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, FROM 17,614 TO 35,500 MILES THERE WERE THREE SETS OF BRAKE ROTORS AND TWO SETS OF BRAKE PADS REPLACE ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, DRIVER SIDE DOOR RATTLES GOING OVER BUMPS, BOTH FRONT WINDOWS OUTER MOLDING COMES OFF, MOLDINGS REPLACED, HUMMING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, WHEEL BEARING / HUB REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #8006548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

DUE TO LOCATION OF DRAINAGE HOSE, THE TOP PIN HINGE ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS RUSTED OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE HINGE BUSHINGS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, THE DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN LOCATIONS, CONSUMER STATES WITH THE CORROSION PRESENT ON THE HINGE PINS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #898889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

DUE TO LOCATION OF DRAINAGE HOSE, THE TOP PIN HINGE ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS RUSTED OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE HINGE BUSHINGS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, THE DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN LOCATIONS, CONSUMER STATES WITH THE CORROSION PRESENT ON THE HINGE PINS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #898889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO LOOSE BODY MOUNTS, THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED ON TWO OCCASIONS. NLM

NHTSA complaint #562368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STALLING, AFTER STALLING THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, CRANK SENSOR, MAP SENSOR, PCM, FUEL PUMP MODULE, VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCES STALLING, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SES LIGHT FLASHED AT TIMES, DEALER REPLACED COIL WIRE. KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED RECEIVER, REMOTE MODULE, AND REPROGRAMMED TRANSMITTERS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE ON BOTH SIDES. THERE IS A CLUNK WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. OVERHEAD PANEL GOES BLANK IN MORNING, WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, DASH AND GAUGES WILL NOT LIGHT UP, AND OVERHEAD COMPASS WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER STATES GAS MILEAGE IS NOT AS GOOD AS IT USED TO BE. SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #881532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STALLING, AFTER STALLING THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, CRANK SENSOR, MAP SENSOR, PCM, FUEL PUMP MODULE, VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCES STALLING, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SES LIGHT FLASHED AT TIMES, DEALER REPLACED COIL WIRE. KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED RECEIVER, REMOTE MODULE, AND REPROGRAMMED TRANSMITTERS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE ON BOTH SIDES. THERE IS A CLUNK WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. OVERHEAD PANEL GOES BLANK IN MORNING, WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, DASH AND GAUGES WILL NOT LIGHT UP, AND OVERHEAD COMPASS WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER STATES GAS MILEAGE IS NOT AS GOOD AS IT USED TO BE. SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #881532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND THEY WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FRAME WELD FAILING. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BUT OFFER NO REMEDY OTHER THAN REPLACING THE FRAME AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE ME WITH A COST TO DO THIS TYPE OF REPLACEMENT. I FEEL THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING OTHER OWNERS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHEVROLET TAKE RESPONSIBILTY FOR WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I REALIZE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF MILES, BUT IT IS A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WHICH A REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD EXPECT THE FRAME TO LAST BEYOND THAT TIME.

NHTSA complaint #740220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

POWER LOCKS ON HATCH BACK DOOR IS INOPERABLE, CAUSING NO ENTER OR EXIT FROM THAT DOOR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #874093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

INTERNAL BRACING IS INADEQUATE AND HAS, AS A RESULT OF THE APPARENT LACK OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS (AND INTERNAL MOUNTING STRUCTURES), CAUSED A FEW WELDS TO BEGIN SPLITTING AND BEGUN TO CAUSE DENTING IN THE SHEET METAL ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #722883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

PULLEY MAKES SQUEALING SOUND AND COULD CAUSE DRIVE BELT FAILURE.... TIRE WOULD RUB ON INER FENDER WELL WHEN MAKING TURNS. FRONT SUSPENSION MAKE A SQUEEKING OR CREEKING SOUND AT ANY SPEED WHEN GOING OF ANY TYPE OF BUMP.....DRIVER SIDE SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHEN TRYING TO ADJUST FRONT SEAT POSITION.

NHTSA complaint #714993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

THERE IS HOT HEAT COMING FROM THE VENTS UNDER THE DASHBOARD, AND ONE OF THE VENTS IS RIGHT NEAR THE GAS PEDAL.

NHTSA complaint #844309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

HATCH RAISES TO VERTICAL, OR NEAR VERTICAL POSITION. OPENED GARAGE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN GARAGE WITH HATCH OPEN AND GARAGE DOOR BUSTED HATCH. EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED ON A FRIEND'S SUBURBAN. HATCH SHOULD ONLY OPEN TO HORIZONTAL OR ANGLED POSITION - NOT VERTICAL. DEALER CHARGED $1300 TO REPLACE HATCH!!!!!

NHTSA complaint #701771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.