Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V180000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1994 to 11/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 73163 | 10/04/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/22/1995 | 09/25/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurred while the hood was open, a person working under the hood of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struck by the fan blade and injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and utility vehicles equipped with air-c0nditioning and 4.3l engines.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| MSG95C53 | 08/01/1995 | 45832 | General motors has decided that certain 1995 cavalier, corsica/beretta, s trucks equipped with 2.2l (ln2) 4 cyclinder engines may have push rod that may be in in hard contact with the anti-rotation bracket securing the roller lifters. if | 04/25/1996 | |
| CAMP/95C31 | 05/01/1995 | 43001 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| GM91C31 | 05/01/1995 | 43017 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 676538 | 02/01/1997 | 51321 | Dtc 32 and/or poor driveability conditions (install new memcal and clear all dtcs). *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Engine compartment plastic shield disintegrated. as a result, water leaked into the vehicle. *ak *tc | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| The car surged and lost oxygen to brakes, etc. i have had exhaust system replaced, new tires, new computer e prom, egr valve cleaned numerous times, new injector unit installed, brakes replaced, total tuneup to try and rectify the problem. i still continue to have to have the carbon cleaned out of the egr valve as the car will not run properly. i purchased the blazer from ricko ent. inc. 16 moulton rd, rochester, nh, 03867.also known as first city motor sales in rochester nh. the owner, richard ottino agreed to cover the cost of repairs but never did. the total of repairs that i have paid to date is $1,266.00. i sent the dealership a certified letter with all copies of the repair bills. | |||
| 01/29/1999 | 2 | 01/04/1995 | |
| Engine had blow seal causing oil to contaminate the engine cooling system, causing vehicle to overheat. *mjs | |||
| 10/04/1997 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Major oil leak in the engine causing the oil cooling line,hoses and oil seals to fail. yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| One of the oil cooler hoses came off the crimp causing the vehicle to lose all oil and pressure. vehicle shut down in the middle of a curve, causing owner to lose control of the vehicle (but luckily regain it). engine is a complete loss and will be costing us thousands of dollars to replace. this really seems to be a manufacturer issue, as the crimp method used for this high pressure (and highly important) hose is of a type that does not seem reliable. the shop that is holding our car, pending our decision on what we can do about this problem, has indicated they have had one or two other blazers in their shop in the last year with the same problem occurring - and that they noted at the time that the crimp method, without barbs to give extra grab to the hose - seems to be the contributing factor. i would really like to see chevrolet take responsibility for this manufacturing defect - if the hose had been attached in a reliable method, this problem would not have occurred. this is very dangerous.*ak | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 1 | ||
| The coolant line cracked, which caused coolant to leak.*jb | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 76211 | ||
| Vehicle has a malfunction with the oil coolant lines,it keeps leaking oil. the dealership has replaced the line twice but the problem recurred. ph | |||
| 02/02/2003 | 60000 | 5 | 11/03/1999 |
| 4 egr valves (and i have got to put the 5th one on now) in the last 3 years $200.00 each. 2 cmfi units because of the fuel pressure regulator leaking the whole unit has to be replaced $500.00 each. fuel pumps $80.00 each transmission has slipped at different times. cooling is a problem it has never overheated but it would like to in the summer. i am a mechanic and all of my cars are taken care of to the slightest detail but it is not normal to replace this stuff more than a couple of times in the life of a car much less a couple of times a year. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| 5 egr vlaves replaced, one every year. the cooling sysyem has failed having to be replaced and flushed twice in the last thirteen months and is still making the same noise we have heard for the last year and a half. the fuel injectors have been replaced twice in the last fourteen months ! the rotors have been resurfaced twice, replaced once and we still need to replace the pads every 8-12 months, regardless of milage. the extended warranty is up on this vehicle in one year. my question to chevrolet is who will incur these costs that both gm and the dealer admitted to being product problems !!!! | |||
| 02/26/2001 | |||
| Engine oil cooling line pipe came out of crimping. dealer has replaced engine.*ak | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Engine leaked antifreeze from 4 bad freeze plugs paid dealer $910 for repairs | |||
| 09/15/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Gurgling noise detected behind center console of vehicle at approx 60k miles. dealer did not find anything wrong. now at 84k miles, dealer telling me that i need to replace heater core, radiator, and associated components due to defective coolant (dex-cool). this coolant was originally used by chevrolet in 95 and 96 blazers and is now known to break down and result in mud-like substance. risk of over-heating is primary concern. i have found at least 10 other individuals on the internet with similar problems. this is not an isolated complaint. my main issue - chevy did not detect the problem early enough even though given opportunity and now i am faced with a potential safety hazard and $1200 repair. also, their coolant is know to be defective as per my conversation with 2 of their representatives. as a consumer, i do not feel as if i should pay for chevy's mistakes. i am looking to your organization for help in investigating this problem. | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 4 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Several of the freeze plugs failed and leaked. *ak | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 3 | 01/16/1995 | |
| Engine overheated due to corrosion getting into the coolant, and also a water pump leak. vehicle has been repaired. *ak | |||
| Engine cooling system has corroded the radiator. dealer has inspected , vehicle and will flush the radiator. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| 1. major brake problems since car was new. poor stopping power, occasional brake fad, major force required on brake pedal. three sets of front brake pads replaced within 38,000 miles. front calipers and rotors replaced under warranty at 13,000 miles. front left brake hose replaced under warranty at 33,000 miles due to rupture while braking. dealers and chevrolet have claimed that there is no problem. there is without a doubt a manufacturing /design defect with the brake system on this vehicle. | |||
| 07/23/1999 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Freeze plugs were replaced at dealership at a cost of $757.74 | |||
| 12/21/1998 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| There is an anti-freeze leak. also, freeze plugs on engine block had to be replaced, battery died out/vehicle wouldn't start, and egr valve had to be replaced. dealer says they can't find anything wrong. problems started with the egr valve. *ak *ml | |||
| 05/23/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Failure of 100,000-mile dex-cool cooling system at 59,000 miles resulted in vehicle overheating. the dex-cool system failure has also resulted in massive electrolysis/rust within the cooling system. neither dealer nor gm wants to stand behind the 100,000-mile dex-cool system life expectancy. numerous gm certified technicians and service writers at other dealers have informed me that this is a common problem with the dex-cool system and is the result of an inferior product, and gm admits that there is a problem but refuses to address the issue. *ak | |||
| 08/26/1996 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| The vehicle lost coolant beginning almost immediately after purchase and the freeze plug was replaced twice on 8/26/96 and 12/13/96. *mjs | |||
| 12/26/1998 | |||
| Consumer has been experiencing problems with freeze plugs. freeze plugs leak anti-freeze. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak | |||
| 08/09/1998 | 3 | 02/28/1995 | |
| Was going 45mph when the abs brakes were applied, the abs brakes failed to stop the vehicle. quickly. went across an intersection & was nearly hit. vehicle finally stopped. took to dealer & nothing wrong was found with brakes. vehicle overheats & passenger's door does not unlock.*ak battery failed. knocking noise comes from front end on right and left turn. yh | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Coolant holder failed, causing leakage | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 06/25/1995 | 15 | ||
| Vehicle hesitates when merging. fan clutch causes vehicle to hesitate & makes a lot of noise. ongoing intermittent problem. would periodically shift itself from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive. took to dealer & mechanic said knew about fan clutch, but unable to repair. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 06/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| Oil hose assembly motor side; oil hose assembly from filter to radiator failure. *ak | |||
| 12/23/2002 | 77450 | 1 | 10/27/2002 |
| We purchased a 95 chevy blazer from a dealer used at the end of october 2002. less than 60 days later, the oil cooler line fell apart and all oil drained from the engine in 30-60 seconds, causing complete engine failure. the vehicle seized up in trafic in a dangerous area and there was not time to drive to a safe area to inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who told us that this was a factory defect and suggested that we contact the dealer as the engine must be replaced. the dealer contacted chevrolet who has declined all responsibility and knowledge of this problem, yet there are numerous consumer complaints about the oil hose. despite the fact that the vehicle was purchased less than 60 days before, we now are facing a repair bill that is half the cost of the vehicle and the dealer's response was too bad. | |||
| 05/03/2002 | |||
| Main oil cooler line came apart from coupling, casuing oilto leak out very quickly without warning. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 03/06/2002 | |||
| Eingine illuminated while driving due to an oil leak, causing the vehicle to stall and die. afer inspection of the vehicle it was determined that the oil cooler line was defective.*ak | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Oil lines failed,hence drained the engine of oil. ruined the engine, the engine has to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 02/29/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Engine oil cooler seal & line broke, caused engine to lock up engine completely replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/21/1995 | ||
| Cooler hoses started to leak at 39,500 miles , 10 months later it had to be replaced again. 2 years and 3 months later, consumer was driving on highway when hoses pulled apart, causing oil to spill all over engine and it seized engine. *ak the consumer believes the hoses were defective. the dealer wanted to replace the engine, but the consumer was unable to pay for the high cost of replaceing the engine. *yh | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Oil lines blew out, pumping oil out onto the road, engine died as vehicle was pulling off to the shoulder of road. had it towed to dealer. vehicle wouldn't turn over. engine siezed. had to replace engine | |||
| 12/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Both oil cooler/filter lines had to replaced. oil line from engine to oil filter leaked oil at 51395 miles. the other oil line, filter to radiator had complete failure lost 3.5 quarts of oil and by pure luck engine did not seized, no warning (leaks) before failure. mileage 70,000. | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Oil cooler hose broke, oil light came on and engine seized up; engine replacement required. | |||
| 02/05/2001 | |||
| Engine blew due to oil cooling transfer line leaking. *ak | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Oil cooling line came apart from coupling where the metal and rubber parts of the line are crimped together. resulting in engine needing to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| While traveling on the highway my engine check gauges light came one. i looked at my gauges and my oil indicator was in the red zone. as i pulled over my engine siezed. at the garage and dealer it was dicovered that the oil cooler hose came off which caused all of my oil to release which caused my engine to seize.*ak | |||
| 01/07/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| While driving oil cooling unit line failed and came apart which caused an oil leakage, resulting in engine locking up. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the first oil leak was repaired and did not damage the engine. the incident occured again and all the engine oil leakes out causing engine failure. *yh | |||
| 02/20/1997 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Failed fuel pump replaced, fuel filter replaced, vehicle is still extremely difficult to start. egr failed causing rough running and stalling. spark plugs failed causing rough running and stalling. high pressure oil hose failed causing potential loss of engine oil. left door remote lock failed causing door to remain locked when remote unlock is attempted. crankshaft rear main seal was replaced under warranty but still leaks. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1999 | |||
| Engine coolant line separated from engine, resulting in loss of engine oil, causing the motor to seize. the dealer has replaced the motor at the owner's expense. manufacturer has been notified. however, new motor is currently leaking oil. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Oil lines are leaking heavy on the exhaust pipes which can result in a fire and cause loss of oil pressure. dealer has been contacted.gm denies responsibility for problem. *ak | |||
| 01/19/1999 | 1 | ||
| The oil cooling line came out of the coupling & fell apart. this caused the engine to lock up. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/15/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Gurgling noise detected behind center console of vehicle at approx 60k miles. dealer did not find anything wrong. now at 84k miles, dealer telling me that i need to replace heater core, radiator, and associated components due to defective coolant (dex-cool). this coolant was originally used by chevrolet in 95 and 96 blazers and is now known to break down and result in mud-like substance. risk of over-heating is primary concern. i have found at least 10 other individuals on the internet with similar problems. this is not an isolated complaint. my main issue - chevy did not detect the problem early enough even though given opportunity and now i am faced with a potential safety hazard and $1200 repair. also, their coolant is know to be defective as per my conversation with 2 of their representatives. as a consumer, i do not feel as if i should pay for chevy's mistakes. i am looking to your organization for help in investigating this problem. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle oil line exploded. *mr while driving down the highway, the engine light came on. the consumer lifted the hood and viewed oil everywhere. the service dealer stated that the oil line exploded. the oil line from the oil filter mounted off the engine in the front of the vehicle. *scc *jb | |||
| 03/29/2003 | 114000 | 1 | |
| The engine failed without warning. *jb | |||
| 03/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| The oil line failed, which caused the engine to seize. *jb | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 82379 | 1 | 08/18/2002 |
| The oil cooler line (4.3w) on my chevy s10 blazer came out of the crimp and caused considerable damage to my engine. the dealer who sold and does work on this vehicle says it is not their fault and the repair price tag is quite a large sum! i would like to know why and how can chevy let a defect of this magnitude go unnoticed! i do not feel it is my responsibility to pay for this repair!*jb | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| The hose came off the oil filter. which forced the driver to pull off the road.*jb | |||
| Eight freeze plugs assembly in engine compartment is leaking antifreeze.*ak | |||
| 03/22/2001 | 3 | ||
| Oil line to oil filter has failed and been replaced on three occasions in less then one year. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 09/06/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Rusty transmission fluid level indicator/oil filler tube as per chevrolet service bulletin id #594999. chevrolet will not replace even tho' it is a latent defect. why? transmission failure could occur at any time.*ak | |||
| 02/26/1999 | 4 | 01/01/1999 | |
| We've gone through 4 egr valves now. every time we drive for extended highway miles, the valve sticks open causing the vehicle to run rough at low speeds. the vehicle, in a nearly stalled state, hesitates when i accelerate - making a merge into oncoming traffic very dangerous. our vehicle hasn't stalled yet but that's because we avoid driving the vehicle whenever this happens. tapping on the egr valve with a wrench unclogs the valve but it only sticks again the next time we go on the highway. we're afraid that vehicle may stall during an emergency breaking situation. | |||
| 02/05/2001 | |||
| Engine blew due to oil cooling transfer line leaking. *ak | |||
| 10/08/1995 | 4 | 08/01/1994 | |
| I have already made one report but since have had windshield wiper problem and dealership would do nothing and they failed and cause me to wreck my new engine that was put in 13,000 miles ago tore up...i had every rep from gmc on phone and customer service because dealership wouldnt warranty then after gmc rep came to dealership they called and told me to bring in i did and they found catalytic convertor in pieces and gaskets and clamps leaking they repaired and i picked iot up on 01/24/2001 at 7:30 am proceeded to work 50 miles from there and the engine lost all oil and caused vehicle to shut down...a man pulled me over thinking my truck was on fire....i am so mentally disturb i cannot function normally no more.....the gentlemen checked oil and said there was none in it......my truck has had numerous more problems...door controls dont work i put a new wind shield in it... my air conditioner broke after first motor....back in of truck rattles....my truck has not run proper since the day i bought it.. i have talk to everyone possible and no one will listen or help me....i have almost been killed many times ...i have paid for almost all of the problems plus missed work plus had to rent cars...and mentally distroyed....please someone talk to me....bill heard want lieten ..al garcia want listen...service people want listen...factory want listen....help please if nothing else talk to me about this...i know i probably dont make alot of since right now but my truck shutting down and almost one more time killing me i'm a little upset..... | |||
| 01/07/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| While driving oil cooling unit line failed and came apart which caused an oil leakage, resulting in engine locking up. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the first oil leak was repaired and did not damage the engine. the incident occured again and all the engine oil leakes out causing engine failure. *yh | |||
| 06/20/2000 | 3 | 08/01/1994 | |
| 3 of 4 freezer plugs on engine block failed and were found to be cracked. engine must be removed from vehicle to replace all 4 plugs. cost over $1,000.*ak | |||
| 02/07/2000 | |||
| While traveling on the street at 15-20 mph noticed smoke from exhaust and engine stalled out. vehicle towed to an independent repair shop. it informed consumer that clamp around oil pressure hose came loose, and allowed loss of oil. dealer was not contacted. *ml | |||
| 01/12/2000 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Engine freeze plugs rusted through, causing all coolent to empty out.i was told by mechanic that red type anti freeze put in new cars by gm caused plugs to fail. *ak | |||
| There was a hole and crack in the pistons which caused the engine to die out. engine has to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1997 | |||
| Engine check light is on and won't go off and the vehicle is stalling and running very rough with an intense smell of gasoline. *ak | |||
| Rust has developed in the dip stick and in the dip stick tube which has caused dirt to get into the transmission fluid, cause unknown. please give any further details. | |||
| 02/20/1997 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Failed fuel pump replaced, fuel filter replaced, vehicle is still extremely difficult to start. egr failed causing rough running and stalling. spark plugs failed causing rough running and stalling. high pressure oil hose failed causing potential loss of engine oil. left door remote lock failed causing door to remain locked when remote unlock is attempted. crankshaft rear main seal was replaced under warranty but still leaks. *ak | |||
| 12/21/1998 | |||
| Check engine light keeps coming on. vehicle would shut off when coming to a stop. also, brakes would fail when applied & would not stop vehicle. | |||
| 04/13/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Broken bolt in alternator and power steering pump bracket in top of cylinder head resulting in noise. | |||
| 06/18/1998 | 5 | ||
| While driving at 15 mph and stopping at a stop sign heard some knocking and ticking noise coming from the front of the vehicle , the engine blew out, causing the consumer to get a new engine. vehicle has been in the shop 5 to 6 times for repair work, and replaced engine two to three times. problem has returned again with knocking and ticking noise. *ak | |||
| 08/24/1998 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Bearing in engine defective causing damage to entire engine on three occasions. | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| While traveling at 30mph the oil cooler holes came apart from the engine block, causing all the oil to leak out. also disabled the vehicle while in traffic. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The valve/gasket failed. | |||
| 3 | |||
| The crankshaft position sensor failed. | |||
| 04/08/1996 | 1 | ||
| Broken lifters, causing engine to knock. *ak | |||
| 08/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Remote oil filter leak. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer states engine light is coming on. vehicle runs rough. consumer states vehicle has had 5 fuel injectors installed. mr | |||
| 03/28/2002 | |||
| Smoke coming from the engine and then soon after the vehicle caught on fire. contacted dealer. *mr | |||
| 02/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| While traveling about 65mph on highway and without prior warning engine froze up, and vehicle lost all power. dealership is aware of the problem.*ak consumer was informed that the oil cooler lines had completely separated and the oil must have pump out of the engine onto the freeway, which in turn caused the engine to seize up | |||
| 09/19/2001 | 4 | ||
| Engine would start to hesitate after smelling gas fumes. vehicle been to dealer on two occasions and problem has been reoccurring. *ak consumer states work also performed on exhaust gas recalculation and idler air control valve. *yd | |||
| 05/18/2002 | |||
| Vehicle shut down without prior warning, and engine check light appeared on dashboard. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| The oil lines are defective causing them to blow off resulting in engine seizure. the engine was rebuilt. jlg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states while driving 65 mph check engine light illuminated about three min after there was a noise that came from under the hood and the vehicle gave out. nlm | |||
| 01/21/2002 | 3 | 12/16/1994 | |
| While driving, egr valve sticks causing loss of control of vehicle, the vehicle vibrates and nearly shuts completely down. dealer has been contacted. *ak *slc | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle stalls when coming to a stop, has stalled 5 times. consumer received letter form chevrolet stating leg valve needs to be replaced. this has been done, but it did not remedy problem.*akthe fuel injection assembly was replaced in june of 2002. *jg | |||
| 05/16/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle is leaking oil. two hoses that bring oil to filter and back were leaking. contacted dealer, dealer knew it was a problem with these vehicles leaking. *ak *yh | |||
| 08/07/2001 | 3 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Car has stalled in traffic 4 times, including on a highway during rush hour. dealer cannot determine cause.*ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Vehicle stalled, and would not run with air condition on and would then over heat, when trying to drive up a slope with the air on, consumer would have to press accelerator all the way to the floor and it would only go 30 mph, consumer was informed that an egr valve was needed, one week later vehicle began to overheat again with the air condition on, dealer informed consumer that all was needed was a tune-up, consumer experienced the problem for a third time and was told that an egr valve was needed again, on the fourth occasion while driving the engine light came on, and consumer was informed that there was a problem with the injector which was then replaced, consumer and technician then took vehicle for a rest drive and discovered that vehicle was still not running properly, and figured that the timing was off which was then readjusted.*jb | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| New engine consuming oil, more than i qt per 700 miles.*ak | |||
| 11/17/2000 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| The engine froze up,, found out it was because of the towing package cooling line i don;t know what that is | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 5 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Initially replaced egr valve in 1998, have replaced it 4 additional times (by chevy dealer) within two years. build-up of carbon in the engine causing stalling, shaking and failure of engine in traffic. brakes tend to stick as well. erroneously charged for two fuel injectors that were not needed due to misdiagnosis of problem. car has sat for last 3 weeks while attempting to contact chevy customer service at hq, was given promises of refunds, call backs and have not heard from anyone. looked at this site and saw other owners with same problem, possible recall but we were not notified by the dealer or chevrolet. in addition both rear seat belts stopped working nearly two years ago where our young son often sits. seeking possible legal action for reimbursement, replacement of vehicle or final repair of defects. | |||
| 11/01/2000 | |||
| Soft plugs rusted out in vehicle. antifreeze leaked out, and engine overheated. when consumer took vehicle in for service, it took one week to fix problem, but problem still occurs. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| I have owned this chevrolet blazer for 4 years. 1995 was first year for the vortex engine. i had an expensive repair of the cfi unit in july, 99 and now again 16 months later, cfi unit needs to be replaced along with the catalytic converter. there is also an ongoing problem with the egr valve. chevrolet sent out a notice about problem, and i had my car serviced last march. but, same part was just replaced with a new one. if the valve is sticking the design of the valve should be correced. carbon builds up again in the valve and this will be an ongoing problem. i sent a complaint to chevrolet, but their letter back to me was a note to call the customer service. when i finally got through they said thanks for calling but nothing else. overall, very disappointed with how this company is handling a problem that my mechanic says it is widespread. he has trouble getting the part since so many are needed! *ak | |||
| 10 | |||
| Engine stalls while driving causing loss of steering and braking, the vehicle was towed to dealer but the found nothing wrong. nlm | |||
| 03/31/1998 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| This is a complaint relating to probable design deficiency as opposed to a component failure. when the fuel gauge is in the red zone, the engine will stall when the vehicle is stopping, turning or attempting to go uphill. this causes sudden and unexpected loss of steering control and braking power. nothing is wrong with the fuel pump or tank, other than the fuel is permitted by the poor design of the tank to flow away from the intake tube when the vehicle is slowing or turning or oriented such that the fuel is concentrated in the forward part of the tank. the engine will restart when the vehicle comes to rest and is on a level or downhill grade. of course, keeping the tank less empty obviates the problem, but there should be no reason not to operate the vehicle when the gauge still registers the presence of fuel. *ak | |||
| 07/25/2000 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Sudden engine compartment fire, left side rear. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| The engine loses power while driving. i almost hit the vehicle in front of me because i could not stop the car. the vacuum to the brakes is lost. the rpm changes rapidly and the engine sputters. i called chevrolet's customer service center and they had no knowledge of this problem for this make/model. i took the car to the dealership after just bringing in the repair for a recall notice for the abs brake system transfer case switch and vacuum switch repair and they hooked up a computer to the code reader slot and saw that there was problems with the egr valve. the technician gunned the engine a few to times claiming that he was clearing the valve of a piece of stuck carbon. it went away at the dealership but the problem showed up on the road 5 minutes later. they claim that they have seen this problem in numerous s10 chevrolet blazers and they recommend replacing the part. i claim that this is a danger to all 1995 s10 blazer owners and the part should be re-designed to prevent this from occurring if they have so many issues with it. the part by the way cost around $300~400 in the chicagoland area.*ak | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| You have numerous complaints on the 1995 chevrolet blazer...then why doesnt something be done about this vehicle....? i have been stranded 4 times with my children in the car....3 for the egr valve.. and now it just cranks and wont start....i have had this car for 14 months and this first started in june 1999 3 months after purchasing this car......look at all the complaints......a mechanic stated the egr valve is at a 45degree angle and should be at 90 degree angle so it does not clog.....i am in the process of filing a lawsuit against chevrolet on this vehicle and everyone else should do the same.......it is just an overpriced piece of crap........1 that you cannot count on taking you to town... which is bad...... | |||
| 04/06/2000 | |||
| While driving to work going down a hill vehicle cut off. engine check light and brake light came on. lost all power. contacted dealer who claimed that it might be bad gas. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Engine idles on it's own. nlm | |||
| 01/23/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1995 | |
| This problem has occured twice on this vehicle and results in the complete loss of all engine oil and an immediate loss of power. each time it happens it is only by the grace of god my family and i narrowly escape a serious accident. i would imagine numberous people have had this problem probably resulting in engine freeze-up and more potential damage not to metion oil slicks on the roadways. | |||
| 11/19/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the engine due to contamination of the oil pan (metal found), consumer feels this failure is related to recall (98v-150), however refused recall repair for engine components in this specific recall. mjs | |||
| 12/16/1995 | |||
| Frequently stalls. problem has not/cannot be fixed. owner wants a replacement car. | |||
| 5 | 10/05/1995 | ||
| The vehicle stalls and will not start back up. dealer has replaced the fuel pump 5 times. *ak documentation has been previously submitted #843756. *yc | |||
| 08/12/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| The nhtsa mandated that gm waranty the legr on 1995 blazers. when my blazer experienced this problem, i took it into the dealer to have the legr replaced. i was told they couldn't replace the parts under waranty because the nhtsa only mandated the warranty for cars with less than 75,000 miles. my blazer had the problem at 80,000 miles. the mileage dictation is ridiculous! this failure is a safety hazard at any mileage and should be repaired regardless! | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Fire. insurance totalled car. no one, chevy or deal wants responsibility. fire undetermined by fire dept. | |||
| The engine stutters which causes a loss in power brakes. also, egr valve needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/14/1999 | 8 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Have had major engine problems since first year of ownership. had to replace battery 3 times (first time within first year), have been stranded because of a no-start problem 6 times since purchase, dealer and two other mechanics cannot find cause, brakes have a very poor performance and must be replaced frequently, fuel pump replaced, ignition replaced, now the engine has blown all on a vehicle that has been properly maintained and not abused. this is the most unreliable, costly, stress-cuasing vehicle i have ever owned and i would like chevrolet to take some responsibility for a very poorly built (lemon) car. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1999 | |||
| While driving suddenly vehicle will come to a dead stop without any kind of warning. vehicle has been in and out of dealer's shop several times for this problem. the solutions to solve this problem has not been successfull. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1999 | 5 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle will stall when braking hard if fuel tank has less than 1/4 tank of gas. originally reported to dealer while vehicle still under warranty, dealer said this was 'normal' for this vehicle. the dealer explained that when the fuel tank is low it is possible for the fuel pump to go 'dry' under certain braking conditions causing the engine to be starved of fuel thereby stalling the engine. to date vehicle has stalled a total of five times under these circumstances, i do not feel that it is 'normal' for a vehicle to stall when there is fuel left in the tank. the incident reported here almost caused an accident, i was braking and making a right turn at the time, when the engine stalled i lost power steering and power brakes, this made the vehicle almost impossible to control in the turn. fortunately the vehicle behind me was able to maneuver around my stalled vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/17/1999 | |||
| Consumer was pulling boat or load, the carbon broke loose from engine, creating a vacum leak which got into the egr valve, sending false message through check engine light. also it threw the brakes out. dealership replaced the egr valve on july 10-98. afterwards, it five happened five other times. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| While driving 15-20 mph the vehicle lost all braking power without any indication. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1998 | 7 | ||
| Consumer has a problem with enigine. when the vehicle gets up to 50mph or coming to a stop sign the vehicle will lose power , causing the enigine to shut down in the middle of traffic. dealer has been contacted. 1.battery leaking 2.left front seat is ripped 3.starter dies 4. brake work sometimes. 5. truck shakes when starting code for egr valve stick. 6. stalling 3-4 times hesatation and no power. 7. heater won't shut off. truck cut off like it has ran out of gas. 8.loose power when driving. *ak * adj | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Difficult with engine causing difficulty in starting, violent shaking, engine stalling which resulted in the check engine light coming on. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| Vehicle stalls/engine quits running while driving and will not restart. problem is intermittent. dealers cannot correct problem. *ak | |||
| 8 | 05/06/1997 | ||
| While driving vehicle stalls for no reason. numerous parts have been replaced, such as fuel pump/ spark plugs/ cpi injector and egr valve, sensor, lock cylinder, battery, 3-2 shift solenoid, fuel filter, and performed fuel pressure test. problem remains. *ak *tt | |||
| 12/17/1997 | 2 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle continuously cuts off while driving, unable to determine cause. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 11/23/1994 | ||
| Oil leaks. | |||
| 03/06/1998 | 4 | ||
| Driving 60mph when vehicle stalled out or died. had to take to dealer & mechanic replaced fuel pump. problem had reoccurred since 3/6/98 when pump was replaced. also, steering wheel would lock up. problem happened after fuel pump was replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/06/1996 | 3 | 03/01/1995 | |
| When driving the truck and trying to accelerate the truck just cuts off completely. the truck cuts off occasionally without prior warning. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle fire. | |||
| 6 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| Under normal driving conditions vehicle just stalls. cause unknown. *ak the vehicle was at the dealer several times but solution could not be found. *yh | |||
| 12/18/1996 | 3 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 45 mph; vehicle would suddenly die out or stall in traffic; would lose control of vehicle at times; took to dealer & was reprogrammed in 1/97; had egr valves replaced & fuel injector. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| Engine shuts down intermittently, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 01/23/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Stalling. | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 0 | ||
| After driving approx 8 miles consumer noticed smoke coming from auto and pulled off the highway, opened the hood and there was a fire in the engine part. *ak | |||
| Was driving down hill, making a turn into a driveway the vehicle stalled. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 4 | 12/17/1994 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 5 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| 01/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle will not start in sub-zero weather. *dh | |||
| 08/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| When driver brakes, engine idle drops, causing power brakes/steering to be non-functional. *dsh | |||
| 04/10/1996 | |||
| Driving approximately ten minutes, parked vehicle, suddenly it was engulfed in flames. uncertain where fire originated from. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1996 | |||
| While driving the engine had broken down twice.please describe. *ak | |||
| 06/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 4 | 10/07/1994 | |
| Abs braking problems. tt consumer experienced braking problems when go to apply brakes they will grab and there is some delay and lack of control this has happened on four different occasion in which two of the resulted in accidents, also rear windshield wiper was replaced, and rivets on the fan belt were replaced as part of a recall, also head rest has a split, and when engine is warm engine runs at 3000 rpm.*jb | |||
| 06/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| Noisy engine but vehicle doesn't move. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 1 | 07/11/1995 | |
| Drive belt failed. mjs | |||
| 12/13/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Serpentine belt failed resulting in noise. | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Engine belt squealing due to excessive grove. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| The car surged and lost oxygen to brakes, etc. i have had exhaust system replaced, new tires, new computer e prom, egr valve cleaned numerous times, new injector unit installed, brakes replaced, total tuneup to try and rectify the problem. i still continue to have to have the carbon cleaned out of the egr valve as the car will not run properly. i purchased the blazer from ricko ent. inc. 16 moulton rd, rochester, nh, 03867.also known as first city motor sales in rochester nh. the owner, richard ottino agreed to cover the cost of repairs but never did. the total of repairs that i have paid to date is $1,266.00. i sent the dealership a certified letter with all copies of the repair bills. | |||
| 03/31/2003 | 4 | 12/15/1999 | |
| Egr has been replaced twice since 1999 when i bought the vehicle. i just had the egr valve replaced yesterday and today the check engine light is back on and the nasty smell of exhaust/fuel is back in my vehicle. i also had the catalytic converter. replaced two weeks ago. vehicle runs rough and stalls without notice. safety hazard! i have two small baby's and fear for their safety because of breathing in exhaust/fuel and vehicle stalling whenever. mdh in virginia. *nlm | |||
| 98000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicles egr valve malfunctioned and caused the vehicle not to run properly. *nlm | |||
| 5 | |||
| Egr failures> replacementt egr valves have 12mos 12000 miles. *ak | |||
| While traveling consumer felt fumes/odor like gass inside vehicle. manufacturer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/13/1998 | 3 | 05/01/1995 | |
| None | |||
| 01/13/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Muffler rusted and leaking, exhaust system failed including catalytic converter. | |||
| 10/23/1998 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Auto had been running very rough using excessive fuel. came to a stop and did not have enough compression for power brakes & steering. check engine light came on. went immediately to have it checked. found egr valve inoperable. called gm they said their was no bulletin. found bulletin on your web site. | |||
| 12/20/1997 | 12/20/1997 | ||
| Emission control system failed. also engine check light comes on and goes off intermittently. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving vehicle caught on fire. investigation showed that fluid was overflowing out of the transfer case and traveling to the catalytic converter and exhaust system.*ak the fluid overflowed to the hot manifold and exhaust system causing the fire. the consumer stated that the transmission was replaced and the seal that connects the transfer case was not replaced. the consumer stated that when the flammable liquid from the transmission went into the transfer case the seal gave way. the consumer stated that the placement of the vent tube over the hot exhaust is a dangerous design flaw and should be recalled due to fire hazard. the consumer stated the seal was replaced and she was overcharged. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the repair. the consumer stated that if she does not hear the public address of this problem on the news she will take the issue to the news wire personally. *tc | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 88000 | 5 | |
| Egr valve & oxygen sensors problem the above mentioned items have been identified as a problem with these vehicles by dealer & private mechanics. a service bulletin was sent out in 1997 with a summary that provides if nothing else a temporary fix. i have spent several hundred dollars fixing this problem over the last 5 years and would like to have some type of reimbursement, preferably a recall to have it fixed permanently. i have viewed others comments on this vehicle and it is an overall problem. seems like the manufacturer is not taking any responsibility. since your questions below do not prvide room for explanation in the crash column, i would like to remind everyone that when these valves get clogged up the vehicle literally seizes. just stops, nice thought! my personal mechanic has recommended that when the vehicle starts clugging (as it will), prior to seizing up & just stopping in the middle of the road, (as it has already done), bring it in, (we will clean it out). who's fault will an accident be? that repair could be to the tune of $100.00 depending on if anything else was affected by this. this problem has been identified, and still nothing is done about it. currently we are a two car family with 2 teenagers in the market. chevrolet dealers will not be on my list to visit. for this problem you would need a reacurring incident date.*ak | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Egr valve replaced,oxygen sensor replaced,ignition coil replaced to no avail. on certain occasions engine check light comes on & there is a smell of gas. truck acts like it will stall out. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1998 | 1 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed and replaced. *mjs | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 8 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Less than 1/4 tank vehicle stalls (numerous times) when stopping from speeds above 40 mph causing reduced steering and braking - fueal pump, filter o2 sensors and injectors replaced several times | |||
| 08/23/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Oxygen sensor and leaking vacuum switch failed causing poor acceleration. | |||
| 05/30/1995 | 1 | 05/06/1995 | |
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 10/10/2001 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Advised by mechanic that catalytic converter needs replacement, may fail while driving. vehicle would lose power or just stall out on highway.*ak | |||
| 10/08/1995 | 4 | 08/01/1994 | |
| I have already made one report but since have had windshield wiper problem and dealership would do nothing and they failed and cause me to wreck my new engine that was put in 13,000 miles ago tore up...i had every rep from gmc on phone and customer service because dealership wouldnt warranty then after gmc rep came to dealership they called and told me to bring in i did and they found catalytic convertor in pieces and gaskets and clamps leaking they repaired and i picked iot up on 01/24/2001 at 7:30 am proceeded to work 50 miles from there and the engine lost all oil and caused vehicle to shut down...a man pulled me over thinking my truck was on fire....i am so mentally disturb i cannot function normally no more.....the gentlemen checked oil and said there was none in it......my truck has had numerous more problems...door controls dont work i put a new wind shield in it... my air conditioner broke after first motor....back in of truck rattles....my truck has not run proper since the day i bought it.. i have talk to everyone possible and no one will listen or help me....i have almost been killed many times ...i have paid for almost all of the problems plus missed work plus had to rent cars...and mentally distroyed....please someone talk to me....bill heard want lieten ..al garcia want listen...service people want listen...factory want listen....help please if nothing else talk to me about this...i know i probably dont make alot of since right now but my truck shutting down and almost one more time killing me i'm a little upset..... | |||
| 07/06/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| I have owned this chevrolet blazer for 4 years. 1995 was first year for the vortex engine. i had an expensive repair of the cfi unit in july, 99 and now again 16 months later, cfi unit needs to be replaced along with the catalytic converter. there is also an ongoing problem with the egr valve. chevrolet sent out a notice about problem, and i had my car serviced last march. but, same part was just replaced with a new one. if the valve is sticking the design of the valve should be correced. carbon builds up again in the valve and this will be an ongoing problem. i sent a complaint to chevrolet, but their letter back to me was a note to call the customer service. when i finally got through they said thanks for calling but nothing else. overall, very disappointed with how this company is handling a problem that my mechanic says it is widespread. he has trouble getting the part since so many are needed! *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| The cv part of the exhaust system required replacement. *mjs | |||
| 11/12/1999 | 3 | ||
| Catalytic convertor failed causing noise. *mjs | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Converter plugged, resulting in sluggish performance and reduced fuel economy. replaced with generic brand.*ak | |||
| 09/08/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Catalytic converter failed. | |||
| 01/13/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Muffler rusted and leaking, exhaust system failed including catalytic converter. | |||
| 01/13/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Muffler rusted and leaks, catalytic convertor replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| E.c.v. failed, causing loss of power brakes. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 10/07/2005 | 4 | 01/26/1999 | |
| I had the egr valve replaced because there was problems with my vehicle running terrible and killing in traffic. it was replaced free because there was a bulletin, i really wonder if it was replaced on 10/01 because almost 1 year later 9/02 i started having the same problems again and it cost me $272 to have it fixed and once again as of 10/11/05 computer diagnostic reveals that the egr is sticking again and it's going to cost $375,could i have possible gotten a defective egr on 10/01. also, i have had this problem with my blazer shortly after i purchased it . when driving on uneven surface it sounds as if something is cracking and trying to fall to pieces in the front and the steering is loose and pulls to one side, even after a front end alignment and rotation and balance, the problem is not corrected. i actually had 1 of many front end alignment and rotation done on 10/07/05 and my front end problem has gotten much,much worse than usually. i am almost scared to drive it. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 78000 | 03/20/2000 | |
| We have had numerous problems with the egr valve being clogged!now we have had problems with the fuel system.we have had the fuel pump changed, and now it's back in the shop due to the spider.the abs brakes also don't work properly.are there recalls due to the fuel system?*ak | |||
| 11/20/2003 | 83000 | 3 | 07/23/1997 |
| Egr valve needs to be replaced for the third time. seems like this is becoming regular maintenance. *la | |||
| 10/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| Car stalled numerous times at any speed. independent shop stated that vehicle stalled due to a faulty egr valve. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 88000 | 5 | |
| Egr valve & oxygen sensors problem the above mentioned items have been identified as a problem with these vehicles by dealer & private mechanics. a service bulletin was sent out in 1997 with a summary that provides if nothing else a temporary fix. i have spent several hundred dollars fixing this problem over the last 5 years and would like to have some type of reimbursement, preferably a recall to have it fixed permanently. i have viewed others comments on this vehicle and it is an overall problem. seems like the manufacturer is not taking any responsibility. since your questions below do not prvide room for explanation in the crash column, i would like to remind everyone that when these valves get clogged up the vehicle literally seizes. just stops, nice thought! my personal mechanic has recommended that when the vehicle starts clugging (as it will), prior to seizing up & just stopping in the middle of the road, (as it has already done), bring it in, (we will clean it out). who's fault will an accident be? that repair could be to the tune of $100.00 depending on if anything else was affected by this. this problem has been identified, and still nothing is done about it. currently we are a two car family with 2 teenagers in the market. chevrolet dealers will not be on my list to visit. for this problem you would need a reacurring incident date.*ak | |||
| 12/31/2001 | 15 | 03/08/2001 | |
| Consumer stated that while driving and without warning, the egr valve failed, which caused the brakes to fail. dealer notified. *ak the mixing with the fuel was the biggest problem. (when there was carbon build up in the egr valve, it would leave it open and caused no vacuum hard pedal and brake failure. when it rained or was cold the truck ran rough. the service light came on when the vehicle had run rough more than once, noise was present and there was a smell of burnt wires and the ignition switch was replaced, the brake pedal seemed soft on more than one occasion and the master cylinder and other brake components were replaced to try and solve the problem, the cd player had not worked since the ignition switch was changed, the rear windshield wipers had become inoperative, a noise would occur when turning but was not duplicated, and the muffler tail pipe had fallen off and rusted due to carbon build-up. the egr valve was cleaned but the problem persisted. the mechanic stated that in order to perform a proper job, the excessive carbon build up in the upper and lower intake manifold which effected the egr pendel, and the 02 sensor could cause a problem with the exhaust system, catalytic converter, fuel pump, the brakes, etc. the brakes squeaked, there were no dash lights, no air conditioning, and no 4-wheel drive. the fuel injections needed to be checked, and there were two recall stickers on the engine. *scc the rear wiper motor, fuel injectors and brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| 02/02/2003 | 60000 | 5 | 11/03/1999 |
| 4 egr valves (and i have got to put the 5th one on now) in the last 3 years $200.00 each. 2 cmfi units because of the fuel pressure regulator leaking the whole unit has to be replaced $500.00 each. fuel pumps $80.00 each transmission has slipped at different times. cooling is a problem it has never overheated but it would like to in the summer. i am a mechanic and all of my cars are taken care of to the slightest detail but it is not normal to replace this stuff more than a couple of times in the life of a car much less a couple of times a year. *jb | |||
| 07/12/1997 | 21000 | 5 | 11/17/1994 |
| Gas recirculation valve (egr) failed 5 times since purchase of the vehicle. brakes failed by the time vehicle got to dealership. *tt | |||
| The vehicle was purchased in 1999, took in to dealer for a routine check and mechanic states that carbon is building in erg valve, causing vehicle to stall. took to dealer and they replaced erg valve. mr | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 5 | 03/01/2096 | |
| The speed control module turned on by itself, and the throttle opened wide. pressing down on the brake did not release the speed control. i was forced to throw the car into neutral (which red-lined the motor at about 4,500 rpm) and shut it off. only on the third restart of the motor did the module release. i was traveling at about 50 mph, and began to accelerate to go up a small hill. the cruise control was not on when this problem occured. the other problem concerns the egr valve. in late 1999, i took the car to a local chevrolet dealer because it was running rough. they analyzed it as a stuck egr valve, and cleaned it. two months later, i get a letter from chevrolet (not a recall notice) stating that my car may have an egr problem. i had to take the car back a few months later, and asked for a new valve to be installed. they refused, as they said they could not be reimbursed by gm anymore. since that time, the same problem has manifested itself 4 times, and each time, the dealer maintains it isn't the egr valve. i believe that this is pure deception on the part of the dealer, and the ntsa should force gm to replace the egr valves asap. the car wants to die in traffic when this problem appears, which is sporadic and unpredicatable. | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 0 | ||
| Egr valve is failing ,and causing vehicle to run rough. they have cleaned it, but problem is still there.*ak | |||
| Egr valve shutdown intermittently, and there is no braking power. *ak | |||
| 01/21/2002 | 3 | 12/16/1994 | |
| While driving, egr valve sticks causing loss of control of vehicle, the vehicle vibrates and nearly shuts completely down. dealer has been contacted. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Engine check light on constantly, brought to dealer, replaced egr valve, second time cleaned egr valve,third time replaced fuel injector, fourth time replaced egr valve again,fifth time replaced fuel injector again. just picked up from dealer today, and service engine light is still on. . dealer does not seem to be able fix the problem. i need some help, there has been too many problems with this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Egr valve sticks, causing engine to shutdown. also, no brakes dealership is aware of problems. *ak *tt | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle accelerated suddenly from 35mph to 50 mph. after inspection of vehicle dealer replaced linear exhaust gas recirculator valve.*ak | |||
| 09/13/1999 | 4 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Blazer was purchased in 1998, 1st problem in 1999-replaced mufflers.. 1999- replaced egr valve- 2000 replaced egr valve and catalytic con. & 2 oxygen sensors due to failure of egr valve...june 2000- another egr valve replaced & fuel injection system replaced- 2000 ; egr replaced and spark plugs and all wires replaced; 2001- need another egr valve -- all at cost to owner!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 07/14/2001 | 3 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Egr vavle replaced 3 times. *ak | |||
| 05/03/2001 | |||
| Brakes kept going out without prior warning, and would not stop vehicle. had this problem twice. contact dealer, and dealer had egr valve replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Egr valve replaced. cost over $400. chevy only recalled 96 or newer and there has been over 60 complaints logged about this. when is there going to be a recall on the egr valve. i now need to replace it again. i have also complained to chevy regarding my brakes. i have had to replace my brakes every 6 months since i bought my car. the dealer told me brakes are not covered under warranty, that it is normal wear and tear of the vehicle. i have also been having problems with the fuel injection system. other year vehicle have recalled these problems but not for the 1995 blazer. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 5 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Initially replaced egr valve in 1998, have replaced it 4 additional times (by chevy dealer) within two years. build-up of carbon in the engine causing stalling, shaking and failure of engine in traffic. brakes tend to stick as well. erroneously charged for two fuel injectors that were not needed due to misdiagnosis of problem. car has sat for last 3 weeks while attempting to contact chevy customer service at hq, was given promises of refunds, call backs and have not heard from anyone. looked at this site and saw other owners with same problem, possible recall but we were not notified by the dealer or chevrolet. in addition both rear seat belts stopped working nearly two years ago where our young son often sits. seeking possible legal action for reimbursement, replacement of vehicle or final repair of defects. | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Every month since purchase of vehicle brakes go out. to remedy has to have egr valve cleaned, dealer said all1995 blazers have that problem. *ak | |||
| 01/04/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Egr valve failed once at 54052 miles. owner paid for repair. a few months later chevrolet issued a recall for egr valve and reimbursed owner for cost of repair. 17719 miles later, at 71771 miles the egr valve failed again. dealer and manufacturer both refused to accept any responsibility for installation of a faulty part, claims they have fulfilled their responsibility of recall. anti-locking brake s ystem has failed, abs light on dash illuminated while driving. dealer inspects and states electronic brake control module has failed. a $1,600 repair is expected. owner complains and has questions regarding performance of entire braking system. owner had expressed problems and concerns with brakes while vehicle was still under warranty, dealer ignored complaints stating problems were the nature of the beast. brake problems include, new pads at 25000 mile intervals, second set of rotors at 70722 miles, hard and stiff brake pedal, soft or slow response of brakes to pedal pressure, delayed response of brakes, abs system engaging at inappropriate conditions. while vehicle was under warranty dealer did not address complaints or problems, now dealer and manufacturer claim vehicle is too old and with too many miles for them to consider any responsibility. dealer claims there are no safety issues involved with braking system failures and poor performance.*ak | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 2 | ||
| The egr valve failed (c-98066), once when it was repaired, 400 miles later it failed again, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the second failure. *slc | |||
| 07/06/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| I have owned this chevrolet blazer for 4 years. 1995 was first year for the vortex engine. i had an expensive repair of the cfi unit in july, 99 and now again 16 months later, cfi unit needs to be replaced along with the catalytic converter. there is also an ongoing problem with the egr valve. chevrolet sent out a notice about problem, and i had my car serviced last march. but, same part was just replaced with a new one. if the valve is sticking the design of the valve should be correced. carbon builds up again in the valve and this will be an ongoing problem. i sent a complaint to chevrolet, but their letter back to me was a note to call the customer service. when i finally got through they said thanks for calling but nothing else. overall, very disappointed with how this company is handling a problem that my mechanic says it is widespread. he has trouble getting the part since so many are needed! *ak | |||
| While taveling vehicle would shake very hard. dealer stated egr valve needed to be replaced every year. had it replaced once under recall, but problem returned. please provide further informatin. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Had major dangerous problems since purchased new/ will not repair wiper blades very dangerous and want repair brakes said i had to have a letter from factory ive been caught in the rain and almost killed brake failure has almost killed me ther is alot more of problems i had with the vehicle while it was under warranty i paid for 2 of the egr problems and 2 of the batterties and brake job and a 3178.00 motor etc etc etc. *ak | |||
| 07/26/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Egr valve has failed. was contacted by mail a couple of years age about a recall only if you were experiencing a problem. i was not. now i am. the dealer says there is nothing they can do without the letter. the oil cooler lines have been replaced 3 times. twice under warranty and once at my expense. they leak at the crimp after about 20000 miles. | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 5 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Carbon buildup due to configuration of egr valve - stalling at city speeds leads to brake failure- mechanic notes common problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the egr valve sticks it results in poor drivability, engine surge/knock, rough idle and/or hard start. gm provided special warranty but consumer believes gm failed to mention the when the valve sticks open it creates a vacuum leak which has an impact on the power brakes. nlm | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Egr valve failed. nlm | |||
| 09/15/1996 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with defective egr valve. replacement made on three occasions, and reimburse on one occasion. however, problem reoccurring. dealer refused to assist in this matter unless the cost go to the cosumer. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| You have numerous complaints on the 1995 chevrolet blazer...then why doesnt something be done about this vehicle....? i have been stranded 4 times with my children in the car....3 for the egr valve.. and now it just cranks and wont start....i have had this car for 14 months and this first started in june 1999 3 months after purchasing this car......look at all the complaints......a mechanic stated the egr valve is at a 45degree angle and should be at 90 degree angle so it does not clog.....i am in the process of filing a lawsuit against chevrolet on this vehicle and everyone else should do the same.......it is just an overpriced piece of crap........1 that you cannot count on taking you to town... which is bad...... | |||
| 01/03/2000 | 2 | ||
| Faulty egr valve causing sticking of the valve, resulting in engine knocking and hesitation, causing problems with driving vehicle and difficulty in braking, two repairs however problems still continue. *mjs | |||
| 10/11/1998 | |||
| Chevrolet issued a special warranty related to egr valve failure. *ak | |||
| 01/23/1997 | 4 | ||
| Egr valves failed four times. yh | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Egr valve replaced,oxygen sensor replaced,ignition coil replaced to no avail. on certain occasions engine check light comes on & there is a smell of gas. truck acts like it will stall out. *ak | |||
| 01/14/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle stalls while in traffic. engine check light comes on. mechanic said it was the egr valve that was known to be defective. defective part only guaranteed for up to 75000 miles, so gm will not pay for defective part to be replaced. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/08/2000 | |||
| Egr valve and anti-lock brake light keep coming on, and there is a smell of gas. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The egr valve failed, but was not repair, prior to recall notice dealer will not repair because vehicle has too many miles. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Egr valve failure caused the vehicle to run rough and loose power. yh | |||
| 10/12/1999 | |||
| Received a manufacturer's. extended warranty # c98o66 on exhaust valve: linear exhaust gas recirculation valve may stick, causing engine stalling. extened warrant for 7 yrs. / 70,000 miles. problm occured at 81,000 miles, and dealer / manufacturer, both refused to honor notice. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter or provide additional information. *ak | |||
| 12/21/1998 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| There is an anti-freeze leak. also, freeze plugs on engine block had to be replaced, battery died out/vehicle wouldn't start, and egr valve had to be replaced. dealer says they can't find anything wrong. problems started with the egr valve. *ak *ml | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| The egr valve went bad, resulting in loss of brake performance. the dealer has replaced the egr valve twice. *yc | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 6 | 08/16/1997 | |
| Exhaust gas recirculation valve (egr) malfunction causes the vacuum system to be blocked. yh | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Egr valve failed three times, causing vehicle to stall. replacements have been made since november. of 1998. manufacturer notified. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1998 | |||
| The abs light keeps coming on. had 3 different dealers check & nothing was found. the 4th dealer located problem as ecu malfunctioned. abs system & egr valve needed to be replaced. the brakes were replaced before, but problem still exists. | |||
| The front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing and have to be changed every six months due malfunction with in the brake system. also, consumer has a concern with the egr valve with has been replaced five times, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| The engine stutters which causes a loss in power brakes. also, egr valve needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1997 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Failed fuel pump replaced, fuel filter replaced, vehicle is still extremely difficult to start. egr failed causing rough running and stalling. spark plugs failed causing rough running and stalling. high pressure oil hose failed causing potential loss of engine oil. left door remote lock failed causing door to remain locked when remote unlock is attempted. crankshaft rear main seal was replaced under warranty but still leaks. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 4 | 03/14/1995 | |
| Egr valve failed causing vehicle to stall resulting in loss of power steering and braking ability. nlm | |||
| 5 | |||
| Erg valve failed 5 times.causes brake failure while driving.dealer unable to correct. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the egr valve which stuck causing rough idle, replacement stuck also, manufacturer has a special warranty for component failure. mjs | |||
| 11/24/1998 | 09/01/1995 | ||
| In february 1999 i received a letter from chevrolet stating that they are aware of the engine problem causing the egr valve to stick(s), or foreign material holds the valve open or closed. i received this letter after my third replacement of the egr valve. they are not recalling the vehicle, but merely providing a warranty for the egr valve replacement up to 7 yrs./75000 miles. this does not fixed the actual defect of the vehicle. inherently, after 75000 miles the vehicle will still be defective and they are refusing replacement or reimbursement of a defective vehicle. the letter is coded with c98066 above the date. i would be happy to fax a copy at your request. and i will continue to pursue justice from general motors. jeri aanonson. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| This is a followup to a previously reported problem. the service lite has intermittently come on onthis vehicle since the 40k range . the egr valve,an injector and various incidental parts were replaced in november,1998 at 78000 miles during two separate service visits . the vehicle again experience identical problems in april 1999 at 84000 miles which include rough running and stalling at slow speeds and the service engine light again coming during the rough running periods. the veihcle was returned to the dealer who first replaced the sensor-ox(part #102) this did not correct the problem and 3 days latter a new egr valve had to be instaled on 4/16/99. due to these repeated problems i feel it is dangerous to drive this vehicle since you never know when the problem will reoccur and the vecle will again stall and run rough, making it an adventure when you are slowing or attempting to merge in traffic. | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| The service engine soon light frequently comes on and off with the car running rough while on, beginning at about 25k miles, the egr valve has had to be replaced along with the injectors. mjs | |||
| 02/17/1999 | |||
| Consumer was pulling boat or load, the carbon broke loose from engine, creating a vacum leak which got into the egr valve, sending false message through check engine light. also it threw the brakes out. dealership replaced the egr valve on july 10-98. afterwards, it five happened five other times. *ak | |||
| 05/28/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling, fumes from ventillation and service engine light illumination, these conditions are mentioned in service bulletin to be caused by the egr valve sticking. repairs to the engine light switch did not rectify conditions. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Due to defective egr valve oxygen builds up and causes a seal to detach, resulting in loss of braking power and stalling, which may result in an accident. chevrolet has an improvement campaign for the egr valve. but after 75,000 miles, manufacturer will no longer fix the egr valve which needs to be cleaned every 3 days. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/16/1997 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| I received a recall notice from chevrolet motors division and it said that they would repair the egr valve at no charge as long as the vehicle had less than 75,000 miles on it. the faulty egr valve causes the engine to run rough, idle poorly and possibly quit running altogether. we now have over 75, 000 miles on the vehicle and we have contacted chevrolet co. and they said that they will not take care of the problen even though they admit that the egr valve is faulty. this is really a safety issue because when the egr valve sticks, the vehicle brakes do not work and neither does the steering! a rough or poor idle will cause a decrease in vacuum and this causes the brakes not to function. steering is also affected because when the engine does not run, the power steering belt does not move, therfore we lose power steering. my wife has had numerous problems with this and our dealer, and chevrolet motors division admit that the egr valve is at fault. we have had a lot of trouble with this and most of it occurred before the vehicle had 75,000 miles on it. we feel that if chevrolet can replace them in vehicles with less that 75,000 miles on them, they should replace them on vehicles with more than 75,000 on them also since they admit that the valves are faulty. | |||
| 07/25/1996 | 10 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Several stalls due to egr valve failure, dealer failed to find problem with egr valve at 47,000 miles, now chevy refusing to cover part as warranty unless under 75,000 miles | |||
| 02/11/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| The egr valve failed causing the vehicle engine to surge and nearly stall while in traffic. at times during surging the brakes would fail. driver was barely able to maintain control, mainly due to the low operating apeed. | |||
| 12/27/1998 | 4 | ||
| Gas recirculation valve (egr) is defective, causing the vehicle to buck & jerk. would lose braking power whenever it happens. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 3 | ||
| Ie98077, the egr valve had too much carbon which made it malfunction, causing brakes to have extended stopping distance. no power steering and shaking in the vehicle which may cause an accident. dealer replaced egr valve 3 times. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1998 | 7 | ||
| Consumer has a problem with enigine. when the vehicle gets up to 50mph or coming to a stop sign the vehicle will lose power , causing the enigine to shut down in the middle of traffic. dealer has been contacted. 1.battery leaking 2.left front seat is ripped 3.starter dies 4. brake work sometimes. 5. truck shakes when starting code for egr valve stick. 6. stalling 3-4 times hesatation and no power. 7. heater won't shut off. truck cut off like it has ran out of gas. 8.loose power when driving. *ak * adj | |||
| 10/02/1998 | |||
| While driving the braking system malfunctioned,causing extended stopping distance and brake pedal going to the floor, which almost caused an accident.also, egr valve malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 8 | 05/06/1997 | ||
| While driving vehicle stalls for no reason. numerous parts have been replaced, such as fuel pump/ spark plugs/ cpi injector and egr valve, sensor, lock cylinder, battery, 3-2 shift solenoid, fuel filter, and performed fuel pressure test. problem remains. *ak *tt | |||
| 06/15/1998 | |||
| The defective egr valve, causing the carbon to break up in valve in which it clogs the valve, causing loss of pressure, resulting in loss of braking ability. dealer replaced egr valve. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| 2 | 10/20/1996 | ||
| This is a documented problem with the gmc jimmy, which is the same vehicle as the s10 blazer. gmc has issued a technical service bulletin for the jimmy. i am once again replacing this expensive part. when the egr valve fails, the vehicle shuts down or runs roughly causing the power brakes to lose their vacuum, which in turn makes the vehicle unsafe and potentially dangerous. | |||
| When egr valve fails vehicle loses power brake capabilities. problem occurs without warning. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| Engine check light came on. when taken in for the service, the mechanic stated that the egr valve was stuck. the valve was taken out, cleaned and replaced at owner's expense. a week later the light was on back again. the problem has not been corrected. the manufacturer is not willing to replaced the egr valve because the blazer is out of the warranty. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 11/23/1994 | ||
| Replaced egr valve. | |||
| 12/29/1997 | 3 | ||
| Whenever the brake pedal is depressed, the abs braking system would lock up. vehicle would continue at same rate of speed. took to dealer & had it checked. had egr valve replaced. was an intermittent, random problem. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 03/18/1995 | |
| Egr valve sticks, causing vehicle to lose braking power. | |||
| 02/24/1997 | 4 | 01/25/1995 | |
| Egr valve failed four times. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 4 | 01/07/1995 | |
| Exhaust gas recirculation valve failed, causing vehicle to stall/cracking flex plate/lose braking ability, resulting in an accident. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine runs rough due to a faulty egr valve. | |||
| While driving the vehicle at low speed, with the engine in the idle condition, the engine stalls and loses power brakes. the egr value has been replaced (3) times because of problem. in 7/96, 11/96 and 6/97. *ak | |||
| 06/21/1997 | |||
| While driving vehicle in cruise control and applying the brakes, vehicle lost all power because of egr valve failure. driver was able to pull off road safely. vehicle is being repaired. *ak | |||
| 02/27/1997 | 2 | 02/22/1995 | |
| Owner has abs brakes; while driving vacuum booster failed. dealer also replaced the egr valve. *ak | |||
| 11/05/1996 | 3 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Egr valve failed, causing engine to run rough. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/13/1999 | 4 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Blazer was purchased in 1998, 1st problem in 1999-replaced mufflers.. 1999- replaced egr valve- 2000 replaced egr valve and catalytic con. & 2 oxygen sensors due to failure of egr valve...june 2000- another egr valve replaced & fuel injection system replaced- 2000 ; egr replaced and spark plugs and all wires replaced; 2001- need another egr valve -- all at cost to owner!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 01/13/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Muffler rusted and leaking, exhaust system failed including catalytic converter. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Hole in muffler. | |||
| 11/08/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with muffler. muffler makes a loud noise. in addition, the muffler has a hole in it due to corrosion. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Muffler rusted and leaks, catalytic convertor replaced. | |||
| 11/05/1996 | 3 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| 02/03/1996 | |||
| Bottom of vehicle where exhaust system pipe hanger is, caught on fire; exhaust overheated; mapping sensor sending fuel to engine. tt | |||