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1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER Steering Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER

8 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

8
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10134443 |
I PURCHASED MY 1997 CHEVY BLAZER LS IN FEBRUARY OF 2005. SINCE THE PURCHASE I HAVE HAD THE ALIGNMENT DONE TWICE. AFTER THE SECOND ALIGNMENT THE MECHANIC STATED THEY FOUND THE REASON MY BLAZER WAS CONTINUING TO PULL THE RIGHT WAS BECAUSE THE GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS STUCK TO THE RIGHT. THIS PROCEDURE IS GOING TO COST ME 470.00. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS TO THE RIGHT WHEN I START THE VEHICLE AND PULLS SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT MAKING MY DRIVING EFFORT MORE DIFFICULT AND ALSO CAUSING UNNECESSARY WEAR ON MY TIRES. *JB
#10054924 |
MY 1997 BLAZER DIES WHEN I AM DRIVING IT. I CAN DRIVE IT FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO PROBLEMS AND THEN IT WILL DIE SEVERAL TIMES IN ONE DAY. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST I AM GOING...I CAN BE GOING 50 MPH OR COMING TO A STOP WHEN IT DIES. THE STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT AND I'M AFRAID I AM GOING TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND OF COURSE IT DIDN'T CUT OFF WHEN THE MECHANIC DROVE IT. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, THERMOSTAT, AND WATER PUMP WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. *LA
#745596 |
THE FRONT STEERING MECHANISM ON MY BLAZER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND EACH TIME IF I HAD NOT BEEN KEEPING AN EYE ON IT IT COULS HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. IN ANY EVENT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE EITHER TIME. THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE VEHICLES ON THE ROAD AND AMNY PEOPLE WHO ARE TOTALLY UNWARE THAT TIS COULD BE A PROBLEM . I HAVE CHECKED SEVERAL OTHERS SETTING IN CAR LOTS FOR SALE AND THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE FRONT ENDS OF ALL OF THEM SO THIS PROBLEM IS NOT JUST MY PROBLEM. *AK
#718228 |
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME LOOSE TWICE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPAIRED AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED SEVERE STEERING DIFFICULTY. ( THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN ALL BLAZERS AND HE'LL SEE ME AGAIN IN ABOUT 15-25K MILES)TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED EARLY BECAUSE THEY WEAR FAST ON THE FRONT. REPLACED BALL JOINT RECENTLY. VEHICLE MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISES IN FRONT END( INCLUDING ENGINE COMPARTMENT) FOR AGE. VEHICLE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHACE TO INCLUDE IGNITION REPLACEMENT, FUEL PUMP AND SENSORS REPLACED, FUEL GUAGE GOING WACKY,LIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM( I HAVE A HARD TIME SEEING AT NIGHT WHEN DRIVING THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE), VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS TO LIST AND TOWED ONCE WHILE ON A TRIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BATTERY SEEMS TO DRAIN FO NO APPARENT REASON....
#844995 | Crash Fire 1 Death
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN INTO A HOUSE, EJECTING DRIVER FROM VEHICLE. A SMALL FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE, SOMEONE TRIED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT IT KEPT BURNING , CAUSING DAMAGE TO HOUSE AND TOTALING VEHICLE. FUEL PUMP DID NOT SHUT DOWN. SEATBELT MAY HAVE FAILED; THERE WAS A RECALL TO REPLACE BELTS FOLLOWING COLLISION. *AK
#844040 |
EA94038, IN ICY CONDITION BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO, EFFECTS THE STEERING SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO STEER VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
#534182 |
VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE IN RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL BY A GMC STAKE BODY TRUCK. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, COMING TO REST ON THE ROOF. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
#531346 |
DRIVER SEAT NOT MOUNT SECURELY, ALIGNMENT AND STEERING MALFUNCTION, WINDSHIELD SET INCORRECTLY, AND BRAKES MAKE CLICKING NOISE WHEN APPLIED.

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Assembly 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 11 complaints Fuel System Other 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 11 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 9 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 9 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 9 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 8 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 8 complaints Seat Belts 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 6 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 6 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplycompressor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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