88 of the
885 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer are about the
transmission — 10% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
68,500 miles.
A
88
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Automatic Transmission
4652.3%
Transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
910.2%
Power Train
89.1%
Differential Unit
55.7%
Axle Assembly
33.4%
Column Shift
33.4%
Manual Transmission
22.3%
Torque Converter
22.3%
Cooling Unit AND Lines
22.3%
Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
11.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain across every Chevrolet Blazer year
IT STARTED WITH MY GAUGES BOUNCING ALL OVER GOING ON AND OFF , THEN IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE ON AND I HAD TO GIVE IT ALOT OF GAS TO GET GOING.NOW THE DASH WILL WORK WHEN I TURN THE KEY ON BUT AS SOON AS IT STARTS IT GOES OUT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE OIL PRESSURE AND THE CHARGING GAUGE. THE TRANSMISSION ISNT WORKING RIGHT AT ALL AND I DONT DARE DRIVE IT ANYWHERE. THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD DOES NOT TEST RIGHT, ONLY ABOUT HALF OF IT HAS POWER AND I AM AT A LOSS THERE! THERE HAS BEEN ELECTRICAL PROBNLEMS WITH IT EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT.
NHTSA complaint #11351063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Inglewood, CA
POWER TRAIN
MY CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF A TRANSMISSION FAILURE INVOLVING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO A DTC P0785. I ASKED MY CUSTOMER IF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE (2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER) HAD ANY DEALER OR AFTER MARKET ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, CUSTOMER ADAMANTLY REPLIED: NO, "BONE STOCK GM." MY CUSTOMER WAS NOT AWARE THAT THE INVOLVED VEHICLE HAD A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM, MANUFACTURED BY "KARR" AND DISTRIBUTED BY AUDIOVOX WITH INSTALLERS NATIONWIDE. I HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH GM DEALERSHIPS FOR OVER FORTY YEARS AND POSSESS A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN PARTS AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE. I REMOVED THE SUSPECT SECURITY SYSTEM AND REPAIRED THE DAMAGED WIRING WHICH RESULTED IN THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION. IN THE PAST WEEK I HAVE BEEN CONFRONTED WITH FOUR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS WHICH RESULTED FROM SECURITY SYSTEMS, AFTERMARKET RADIOS AND INCLUDING AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS. THESE AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS ARE THE DIRECT CAUSE OF SYSTEM FAILURES INVOLVING ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LIGHTS, AND NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES. I SINCERELY REQUEST IMMEDIATE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WHICH I REMAIN CONFIDENT WILL RESULT IN MASSIVE RECALLS OF THESE INFERIOR PRODUCTS.
NHTSA complaint #10846051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Inglewood, CA
POWER TRAIN
MY CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF A TRANSMISSION FAILURE INVOLVING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO A DTC P0785. I ASKED MY CUSTOMER IF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE (2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER) HAD ANY DEALER OR AFTER MARKET ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, CUSTOMER ADAMANTLY REPLIED: NO, "BONE STOCK GM." MY CUSTOMER WAS NOT AWARE THAT THE INVOLVED VEHICLE HAD A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM, MANUFACTURED BY "KARR" AND DISTRIBUTED BY AUDIOVOX WITH INSTALLERS NATIONWIDE. I HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH GM DEALERSHIPS FOR OVER FORTY YEARS AND POSSESS A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN PARTS AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE. I REMOVED THE SUSPECT SECURITY SYSTEM AND REPAIRED THE DAMAGED WIRING WHICH RESULTED IN THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION. IN THE PAST WEEK I HAVE BEEN CONFRONTED WITH FOUR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS WHICH RESULTED FROM SECURITY SYSTEMS, AFTERMARKET RADIOS AND INCLUDING AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS. THESE AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS ARE THE DIRECT CAUSE OF SYSTEM FAILURES INVOLVING ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LIGHTS, AND NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES. I SINCERELY REQUEST IMMEDIATE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WHICH I REMAIN CONFIDENT WILL RESULT IN MASSIVE RECALLS OF THESE INFERIOR PRODUCTS.
NHTSA complaint #10840284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,000 milesSpring Lake, MI
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE HAS 121,000 MILES ON IT..NEVER TOWED ANYTHING WITH IT...TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT LOW 1,THEN LOW 2,WHEN IT HITS 3RD IT LETS GO AND VEHICLE WONT SHIFT INTO 3RD OR DRIVE....VEHICLE HAS ONLY 1ST. 2ND AND REVERSE...WHEN I GO ON THE NET OR ON CRAIGS LIST IM FINDING ALMOST ALL CHEVY BLAZERS FOR 2000 HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS....THIS IS REDICULUS...121,000 MILE IS VERY LOW MILEAGE AND ALMOST ALL 2000 CHEVY BLAZERS IVE READ FOR SALE HAVE UNDER 200,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE TOASTED....THIS IS NOT RIGHT...CHEVY KNOWS THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS IN THESE TRUCKS...IF YOU DONT BELIEVE ME TALK TO A TRNSMISSION REPAIR GARAGE AND ASK SPECIFICLY ABOUT THE CHEVY BLAZER TRANSMISSIONS...IT WILL SHOCK YOU...I WANT MY TRANSMISSION FIXED...I CANT AFFORD 1200 BUCKS FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION
NHTSA complaint #10779631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesST Louis, MO
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS ACTIVATED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10701969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,000 milesAsheboro, NC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4X4 LOST REVERSE WITH A THUMP/POP NO LOAD HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE SUNSHELL BROKE...
NHTSA complaint #10410795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,980 milesBurnsville, MN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 CHEVY BLAZER VIN[XXX] WITH AUTOMATIC TRANS TYPE 4L60E. REACTION SHELL STRIPPED & SYSTEM CONTMINATED.WITH RESULTING LOSS OF REVERSE GEAR & 3RD GEAR. $3000 TO FIX. TALKED WITH SEVERAL SHOPS & THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. SOUNDS LIKE MANUFACTURE DEFECT OF REACTION SHELL NOT STRONG ENOUGH & TEETH STRIPPING OFF. WROTE TO CHEVY FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS REFUSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10319549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,609 milesMT Airy, MD
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE FOUR WHEEL GEAR ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO NORMAL GEAR WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DRAG AND VIBRATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,609.
NHTSA complaint #10286489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,000 milesCedar Falls, IA
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE CONTROL MODULE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,041 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
NHTSA complaint #10215928 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesCincinnati, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REVERSE GONE OUT ON TRANSMISSION TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #10212685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesOtis Ochards, WA
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. A NEW SWITCH WAS INSTALLED AND TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE FAILURE BEFORE IT RECURRED. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING A SERVICE FEE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10211912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDumfries, VA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 BLAZER TRANSMISSION FAILED, COST $3000 TO REPAIR. LEFT BALL JOINT FAILED AND REPLACED ALL $500, PITMAN ARM, IDLER ARM, TIE RODS RIGHT AND LEFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, BOTH $800. OVERHEATING DUE TO DEXCOOL LEAK AT INTAKE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I HAVE A $20,000 PIECE OF JUNK SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY.THIS WAS ONGOING FROM EARLIER YEAR MODELS BUT NO RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR ,WHY NO BODY DIED ? FUEL GAUGE BOUNCED.
NHTSA complaint #10196403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,235 milesLansdale, PA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I PARKED VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES ON A HIGHWAY. BEGAN RETURN TRIP APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR LATER AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON. UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY THE ABS LIGHT WENT OUT AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR. WAS ABLE TO USE LOCAL ACCESS ROADS TO GET HOME. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE AND CORROBORATED BY TRANSMISSION REPAIR CENTER AS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. NO APPARENT PROBLEM WITH THE ABS. VEHICLE HAS 20,235 MILES ON IT, AND WE WERE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF THE ROAD, HAS NEVER TOWED ANYTHING, AND HAS PROBABLY ONLY BEEN PUT INTO 4-WD 20 TIMES. COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD REQUIRED AT A COST TO US OF $2,000.
NHTSA complaint #10191170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,739 milesArgyle, NY
POWER TRAIN
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE IN MOTION AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE REACTION SUN SHELL. ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER DIDN'T REPLACE THE SHAFT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 55,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,739.*AK THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATE 05/10/07
NHTSA complaint #10187741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
FAILURE OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE OPTION. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ON THE FIRST OCCASION. EVERY WINTER SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY BLAZER THE SWITCH FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10183445 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wauzeka, WI
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AS REPORTED BY MANY OTHER CONSUMERS. 4TH GEAR INOPERABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10181024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesWyoming, MI
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
2ND CHEVY BLAZER I'VE OWNED THAT HAD BALL JOINTS GO BAD. I'VE OWNED SEVERAL VEHICLES FOR AS LONG OR LONGER WITH MORE MILES & NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON THOSE. 1ST BLAZER WAS A 1997 THAT I REPLACED BALL JOINTS ON IN 2003, NOW I HAVE A 2000 BLAZER AND HAVE TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS ON IT.
NHTSA complaint #10175802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,123 milesWestfield, NJ
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE PUTTING INTO REVERSE, NO REVERSE OR THIRD GEARS. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE OVERHAULED.
NHTSA complaint #10170741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,123 milesHarlingen, TX
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
TEETH BROKEN ON RING GEAR IN DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER INSTALLED NEW RING & PINION GEAR, SIDE BEARINGS AND ADDED NEW OIL. PARTS = $1128.15; LABOR = $501.50; TAX = $93.08; TOTAL COST = $1722.73.
NHTSA complaint #10162110 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesCreston, IA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY BLAZER ON DECEMBER 16, 2005 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. IT ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF I COULD FIND A TRANSMISSION FOR IT, ALL I FOUND WAS SEVERAL WEBSITES THAT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE 2000 CHEVY BLAZER TRANSMISSION AND ALL THE PROBLEMS IT WAS HAVING.
NHTSA complaint #10148181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Little Chute, WI
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
I HAVE A 2000 BLAZER WITH 58,000 MILES AND THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. I HAVE HEARD DEALERS AND MECHANICS SAY THAT IT IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY PLAN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. ALSO, MY LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL DOES NOT WORK. MY BROTHER HAD IT REPLACED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY ON HIS 2004 Z71.
NHTSA complaint #10144359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesNEW Waterford, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BEGAN WITH LOUD UNDERCARRIAGE NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO SECOND. NOW TRUCK WILL NO LONGER SHIFT INTO 2ND OR REVERSE. ONLY 39,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON THIS ONE OWNER TRUCK. NOT AN ELECTRICAL OR FLUID PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10137375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesTrenton, IL
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON THE WAY BACK FROM A WEEKEND CAMPING TRIP WE STOPPED FOR LUNCH. WHEN WE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND THEN A WHIRLING NOISE AND THE REVERSE GEAR WENT OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN WE GOT HOME AND I CALLED AROUND I FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10130385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 74,250 milesSAN Diego, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
1. CHEVY BLAZER - SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND 2. REVERSE QUIT WORKING 3. NOT REPAIRED YET, NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION
NHTSA complaint #10129539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesKalamazoo, MI
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
I PURCHASED MY 2000 BLAZER LS 2DR 4X4 WITH 58000 MILES. AT SPEEDS AROUND 65-70, IT VIBRATES PRETTY HARSHLY. I HAVE BRAND NEW TIRES, BREAKS, AND MY U-JOINTS AND BEARINGS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE FINE. STILL HAVE VIBRATION. I HAVE NOTICED VIA THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BLAZER'S AND IT IS JUST A DEFECT IN THE WAY THE DRIVETRAIN WAS BUILT. I FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED BY GM. ALSO AT 58000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATER. I SPOKE WITH THE PERSON WHO I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAD REPLACED IT ONCE ALSO, THEREFORE THIS WOULD BE THE 3RD ALTERNATER IN UNDER 60000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10126116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesSouth Jacksonvile, IL
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
PROBLEMS THAT ARE NOT SAFTEY ISSUES: AIR CONDITIONING DOESN'T WORK; DOOR HINGE PIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; DRIVER'S WINDOW SLIPS OFF TRACK TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME, RESULTING IN THE BACK SIDE OF THE WINDOW CRACKED AT LEAST A 1/4 OF AN INCH (WAS TOLD BY FRIENDLY CHEVROLET IN SPRINGFIELD IL THAT THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND CAN NOT BE FIXED; CALLED CHEVROLET AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT BACK TO DEALER AND PAY THEM TO REEVALUATE THE PROBLEM; ) SAFTY ISSUES: BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED;GAS GAUGE SENDING UNIT DOESN'T WORK;;DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING AND PLUG CONNECTED TO THIS NEEDS TO BE DRILLED OUT AND RETHREADED TO FIND OUT HOW BAD THE LEAK IS; WINDSHIELD WIPER ON DRIVER'S SIDE LOOSE AND FLIPS OFF TO THE LEFT OF THE WINDSHIELD IN HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW; ELECTRICAL HARNASS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; ENGINE INSOLATION PEALING OFF UNDER HOOD; ENGINE LIGHT ON CONTINUALLY; CAR STALLS INTERMITANTLY(FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED); AT EVERY START UP, ENGINE STAYS IN NUETRAL (HAS NO EXCELLERATOR POWER)THEN CATCHES AFTER ABOUT THREE MINUTES); WORK DONE: THERMOSTAT HOSES REPLACED;DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED;SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SPARK PLUGS REPLACED; SEPENTINE BELT REPLACED; PART BETWEEN THE AXLE AND THE U JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; OIL LEAK FIXED;FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED; I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WILL GO WRONG WHEN; IT'S LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN RULLETT WHILE DRIVING; HAVE RENTED VEHICLE TWICE; WILL ALSO NEED TO RENT VEHICLE FOR CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP NEXT WEEK; WILL NOT RISK DRIVING THIS CAR; (INCIDENT DATE: FIRST INCIDENT-DAY ESTIMATED)
NHTSA complaint #10120916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesUniversal City, TX
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
IN A 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER, 40000 MILES. 4 WHEEL DRIVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR FAILED TO ENGAGE AND WAS LOCKED IN 4 LOW GEARING. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ACTUATOR HAD CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT IT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE QUOTE FROM THE DEALER WAS OVER $500 FOR REPLACEMENT PART. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVES MADE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FREQUENCY OF SAID PROBLEM WHEN QUESTIONED.
NHTSA complaint #10116464 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesQuincy, MI
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY CAR MADE A POP SOUND AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND WENT TO LEAVE AND HAD NO REVERSE. HARD TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND. THE CAR ONLY HAS 72000 MILES ON IT.
NHTSA complaint #10110514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesMilan, IN
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SERVICE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED IT PREVENT THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE FROM BEING ENGAGE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *NM
NHTSA complaint #10107358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesWilloughby, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A HEARD A LOUD POP. THEN MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I GOT TO WORK AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. I CALL MY MECHANIC AND HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED. IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION THAT WENT AND IT ONLY HAS 50K MILES ON IT. IT COST ME 1,400 FOR THE TRANSMISSION,84.00 FOR THE TOW AND 102.00 FOR THE RENTAL.
NHTSA complaint #10104701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.