Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 3777 | 10018585 | Fuel and temperature gauge inoperative, low fuel and battery light on, prndl inoperative. *tt | 01/06/2006 | ||
| 3170B | 10017165 | Instrument panel cluster interior and/or head lamps flicker. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3359 | 10013530 | Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 04/21/2005 | ||
| 3130 | 01/01/2004 | 10010053 | Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light on. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3031A | 01/01/2004 | 10009647 | Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 01655 | 01/01/2004 | 01655C | 10007628 | Repeat diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410 with water in the air pump. *mj | 07/06/2004 |
| 02010 | 01/01/2004 | 10007296 | Ipc (instrument panel cluster) interior head lamps flicker on 99-04 chevrolet, gmc and cadillac full size trucks and utilities as well as other models. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01642 | 01/01/2004 | 10007235 | Ipc (instrument panel cluster) gauge fluctuation after key-off. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 260702 | 07/26/2002 | 637325 | Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition adter sitting over 24 hours and / or rear tailgate glass is inoperative. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| 010856001A | 06/01/2001 | 010856001 | 623034 | Some customers may comment that the security lamp illuminates while driving; engine cranks but will not start; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp is flashing. *tt | 10/25/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 160702 | 07/16/2002 | 637280 | Some vehicles witht he 4.3 liter engine may experience repeat diagnostic trouble code p0410 with evidence of water in the air pump. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||||
| 250202 | 02/25/2002 | 629824 | Information on replacing corroded trailer pre-wire harness at the rear bumper. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 140000 | 1 | |
| 1999 chevrolet blazer lt - multifunction switch (common problem!) is malfunctioning. turn signal/flasher relay is constantly clicking whether signals are in use or not -- unless the brakes are applied. good sign of an electrical short. the cause of this issue is the grease inside the switch, applied at the factory, running from contact to contact. this switch includes the wipers, cruise control, turn signals, hazards, and can also cause vehicle lighting (headlights, brake lights) to malfunction. many cases include non-working brake lights! others have reported smoke coming from the switch as the contacts are shorted by the grease. i inherited this vehicle from my grandfather, who couldn't hear the relay firing -- it is the only indicator inside the vehicle that something may be going wrong. there are no visible indicators inside the vehicle letting a person know their lights are malfunctioning. as there is no recall for this year of blazer (though i understand other years have had the same problem recalled), i will be replacing the switch on my own. dealer quoted the price for the part alone well out of my price range (nevermind labor), so i'm going to have to shop around to get the vehicle in safe driving condition. thanks for reading. i appreciate it! *tr | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 140000 | ||
| 1999 chevrolet blazer lt - multifunction switch (common problem!) is malfunctioning. turn signal/flasher relay is constantly clicking whether signals are in use or not -- unless the brakes are applied. good sign of an electrical short. the cause of this issue is the grease inside the switch, applied at the factory, running from contact to contact. this switch includes the wipers, cruise control, turn signals, hazards, and can also cause vehicle lighting (headlights, brake lights) to malfunction. many cases include non-working brake lights! others have reported smoke coming from the switch as the contacts are shorted by the grease. i inherited this vehicle from my grandfather, who couldn't hear the relay firing -- it is the only indicator inside the vehicle that something may be going wrong. there are no visible indicators inside the vehicle letting a person know their lights are malfunctioning. as there is no recall for this year of blazer (though i understand other years have had the same problem recalled), i will be replacing the switch on my own. dealer quoted the price for the part alone well out of my price range (nevermind labor), so i'm going to have to shop around to get the vehicle in safe driving condition. thanks for reading. i appreciate it! | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 182000 | ||
| No events just after i have been driving a while every day all lights including dash flicker and then when i shut off fuel pump won't pump up. this happens once a day and will not restart till next day. | |||
| 11/25/2008 | 80300 | 1 | |
| Flashers clicking continues (sometimes rapidly) after turn is complete and lights out. the sound comes from under the glove box. on line research uncovered this as a common and expensive problem with the combination switch. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2008 | 111480 | 1 | |
| The multifunction switch is not working correctly on my vehicle. out of the blue i started hearing the blinker indicator noise without actually using my blinkers. the noise and the blinker work together when they should, but now the noise comes on randomly regardless of the actual signal. this happens when the engine is on and when just the accessory switch is engaged, going straight, turning, forward, backward, neutral...at all times. the blinking last anywhere from a single click to a minute straight. my mechanic replace the relay and i have checked all my fuses, the problem has remained. the only option left is to replace/repair the switch which my mechanic has quoted at about $400, which is what it appear others have paid. this has been going on for about two weeks now. this was a recalled item on other vehicles at this time by this manufacturer but not my specific year/model. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 54000 | 1 | 03/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated after the vehicle had been parked for 8 hours, the contact was alerted that the vehicle was on fire. the fire department responded and the fire was extinguished. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where the cause of the fire was undetermined. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| I am having trouble with my multifuntion switch, also someone i know with the same vehicle ( 1999 chevy s10 blazer) had to replace his because it was acting up there was a recall for 2000 and 2001 for this problem i believe. the recall # is 01073,nhtsa recall # 01v364/gm. i have a major clicking noise inside my car on the passenger side where my directional relay is, i am afraid this is going to eventually malfunction and i will not have turn signals or any other lights.? *nm | |||
| 01/16/2006 | 89000 | 1 | 10/05/2005 |
| Dt*: the consumer stated the vehicle caught fire and burned. after turning on the heater, smoke poured from the interior vents and visible flames were behind the dashboard. the fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire and determined the fire was electrical in nature. after the initial purchase, the check engine light and airbag light came on intermittently. the dealership suspected it could have be the transmission slipping signaling the check engine light and the airbag sensor indicating airbag failure. the dealership cleared the check engine light code and recommended the vehicle be seen by a transmission repair shop. contrary to the dealers suggestion, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the independent mechanic also recommended the vehicle be taken to a transmission shop. two days later, the vehicle burned and was totaled by the extensive fire damage. *jb | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 93000 | 1 | 10/15/2003 |
| While driving 25-30 mph vehicle jumped out of 2-wheel high into 4-wheel low. conditions caused the vehicle to skid two car links before stopping. vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic replaced the transfer case motor and the electronic module. dealer and manufacturer were not notified. *ak | |||
| 01/30/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| 4-wheel driver failed. dealer indicated electronic module failed. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 1 | 05/11/1999 | |
| My 1999 chevrolet blazer's driver's side window has quit working. chevrolet already replaced the window once, in 2001, and refused to replace it again. now that the window has quit working i get electrically shocked when getting out of the car and touching the metal on the outside of the car. this happened before when the window broke. this happens everytime i drive my car. i believe there is a serious electrical problem with this vehicle. a friend has the same problem with his s-10 blazer. these electrical shocks hurt, and i fear that it may cause a problem when i am getting fuel for the car. on one occasion the shock was so strong it gave my finger a blister. my wife also has been shocked by this problem, and refuses to drive my car. please check into this, i feel you will find that this electrical problem occurs in other vehicles like mine. it is dangerous, and i would like it fixed. thank you.*ak | |||
| 01/10/2003 | 53069 | 2 | 06/28/1999 |
| 1999 chevy blazer suddenly dies without warning - at slow and high speed. may not restart immediately. clock resets, and on one occasion the rear window unlatched.*jb | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 6 | 03/02/1999 | |
| Vehicle experiences stalling, after stalling there is a burning smell, dealer has replaced the fuel pump, crank sensor, map sensor, pcm, fuel pump module, vehicle still experiences stalling, consumer feels problem is an electrical problem. ses light flashed at times, dealer replaced coil wire. keyless entry inoperable, dealer replaced receiver, remote module, and reprogrammed transmitters. consumer states vehicle has excessive wind noise on both sides. there is a clunk when backing up and turning left or right. overhead panel goes blank in morning, when first starting vehicle, dash and gauges will not light up, and overhead compass was replaced. consumer states gas mileage is not as good as it used to be. ses light illuminated. *slc | |||
| 5 | |||
| Vehicle is experiencing driving light and tail light failure, sometimes the lights will go out and a few hours later, they'll be back on again, the compass went crazy one time, the dealer replaced the automatic headlight switch, but the consumer is still having the same problems with the lights, the battery also failed. *slc | |||
| 04/28/2000 | 3 | 01/24/2000 | |
| The vehicle has experienced continued electrical problems which causes malfunctions in several components (door locks, windows and battery), the consumers have been electrically shocked on several occasions when entering and exiting vehicle. *mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 04/22/2005 | 1 | 05/14/2003 | |
| I purchased my 1999 blazer used in 5/03, two months later the water pump started leaking horribly, had it replaced. another month later it completely died on my in the middle of morning rush hour, found out that the fuel pump was completely shot, and the battery was not good...at the same time. early last month i was told that the high pressure oil lines were leaking badly, and also that the idler arm on the front right is bad. now as i am researching the chevy blazer more and more, i'm finding out that many consumers are having the same problems in all models. chevrolet should be held responsible for many of these recurring problems, and something needs to be done!*jb | |||
| 01/31/2004 | 6 | 03/17/2001 | |
| Vehicle fails to start at any given time. when you turn the key it makes absolutley not noise, but the battery works, does not accept a jump. i have been stranded twice, luckily in safe areas. this problem has happened several times. this has caused stress, inconvenience, money, and time, besides aggrevation.*ak | |||
| 09/27/2003 | 84450 | 3 | 03/24/1999 |
| Ac delco battery on a 1999 chevrolet blazer failed in 21 months - leaking battery acid from one of the side terminals. the exact same failure occurred on this vbehicle on 12/3/01. the same battery on this vehicle also failed about 10 months after purchase but actual cause of failure is unknown. service mananger at chevy dealership told me that ac delco had sent representaives around to find out why they were having so many failures of this type with these batteries. said it is related to heat and only happens in southern states where it gets hottest. ac delco customer service admits nothing of this sort and always blames these failures on overtightening the connections to the terminals. the safety issue is caused by this leaking battery acid and what it will eat into and what kind of problems it will cause. luckily i was able to id the problem and clean up the acid before more serious problems developed. | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 20000 | 6 | 10/01/1998 |
| Lower ball joints wear out prematurely. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle was on its fifth set of lower ball joints and it sixth idler arm. the cruise control was inoperative, the grill guard was loose, the rear differential leaked, the door latch was inoperative, the sending unit was replaced, the battery was replaced, the door was readjusted due to a vibration, the left front hub assembly was replaced, the exhaust made a noise, the tensioner and serpentine belt was replaced, the front axle seal leaked and the intake gasket leaked. *jb | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 22621 | 1 | |
| Battery was leaking acid. i heard this is being investigated for 95-97 models but it happened to my 99. just wanted to make you aware. *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****724318 | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Regarding complaint on battery: at 26,000 miles the original battery was replaced. the replacement battery began leaking at approx. 38000 miles; however, battery did not fail until 39000 miles. dealer says since battery was replaced in 36000 mile period, the replacement battery carries no warranty. this doesn't make sense. regarding handles to recline seat back: they both broke off where connected to chair. soft metal used. there was no heavy usage or foce applied. i feel that gm is using inferior parts and materials and seek assistance.*ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Vehicle is experiencing driving light and tail light failure, sometimes the lights will go out and a few hours later, they'll be back on again, the compass went crazy one time, the dealer replaced the automatic headlight switch, but the consumer is still having the same problems with the lights, the battery also failed. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/22/2001 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Horn continuously fails to work. 1st repair on 8/22 - 2nd on 11/7. they tell me each time they have to reconnect wires in steering wheel. the 3rd fix will cost me ~$379.00 (they said they will not fix it again free - i will have to replace wheel & column) why do the wires keep coming unconnected? it's bad to press the horn and it does not work.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/13/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Ignition coil and module burned up on freeway causing engine to shut off parts replaced picked up car and went for a drive started having engine problems missfiring etc. pulled off freeway had car towed back to shop. catilic converter completely plugged. | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| With ignition failure, vehicle ceased to operate. fortunately location was a low volume road. *ak | |||
| 12/02/2000 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| We are insurance company that settled total loss. we are seeking information about reported problems, recalls, tsb's or customer complaints. please advise. no safety defect mentioned. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Vehicle hesitated and stalled intermittently without warning. dealer has replaced ignition wiring/harness wiring ,and catalytic converter twice. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 06/23/2006 | 58000 | 4 | 06/08/2006 |
| Passlock system activates for no reason. 99 chevy blazer. fourth incident. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/31/2004 | 6 | 03/17/2001 | |
| Vehicle fails to start at any given time. when you turn the key it makes absolutley not noise, but the battery works, does not accept a jump. i have been stranded twice, luckily in safe areas. this problem has happened several times. this has caused stress, inconvenience, money, and time, besides aggrevation.*ak | |||
| 08/16/2001 | |||
| While driving vehicle will stall abruptly,and will lose all power ,and would not start. contacted dealer, and dealer stated there was ashort in ignition switch. please add vin . *ak | |||
| 04/19/1999 | 4 | 02/22/1999 | |
| Vehicle will not engage in park. it has been in the dealership four times for the same problem. also, repaired open wire to neutral start switch. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 12/22/1998 | |
| Ignition switch replaced due to no start conditions. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/31/2004 | 6 | 03/17/2001 | |
| Vehicle fails to start at any given time. when you turn the key it makes absolutley not noise, but the battery works, does not accept a jump. i have been stranded twice, luckily in safe areas. this problem has happened several times. this has caused stress, inconvenience, money, and time, besides aggrevation.*ak | |||
| 07/17/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| First problem with the starter caused significant inconvenienct. for a vehicle that was brand new and had not even reached the warranty limit, this is extremely frustrating.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/30/1999 | 1 | 12/22/1998 | |
| Loose wire to the starter causing vehicle to not start. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| My wife, myself, and my 6 week old baby girl were driving back to colorado from iowa where we had spent christmas with our family. the new 99 chevy blazer trailblazer edition that was just one week old to us started acting funny. we we're pulling off on an exit to change the baby and feed her when i noticed my tachometer was jumping up to 4 and 5 k rpm. so i look in my mirrors and notice this white cloud of smoke behind us. no warning lights were on, my temp gauge was reading normal, we had no warning of what was to come. i immediately stopped the vehicle on the side of the road to see if i had blown the tranny or something like that. when i did that, then my check engine light came on and my battery light. i got out of the vehicle only to smell electrical smoke. i got my wife and 6 week old baby out of the vehicle and by the time i looked back the one week old blazer that we had just purchased was in flames!!! when all was said and done the entire engine was a smoldering pile of steel, the dash and steering wheel had melted away, the front seats were 3/4 gone and all of our christmas gifts, baby cloths, toys, luggage, ect, were all severely smoke, fire and water damaged. the vehicle is totaled along with all of our belongings and i had no warning what so ever. *jb | |||
| 4 | |||
| Vehicle hesitated and stalled intermittently without warning. dealer has replaced ignition wiring/harness wiring ,and catalytic converter twice. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 10/25/2006 | 96663 | 1 | 10/25/2006 |
| The multi function switch located on the driver's side under the dash is problematic. the failure of the switch results in the rapid clicking noise that can be heard from behind the glove box on the passenger side. this is such a common problem i can not believe there is not a recall. this is the second gm of this model that my family has owned with the same problem. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2006 | 85000 | 1 | 02/27/1999 |
| 1999 chevrolet s10 blazer started vehicle, drove down driveway out on to street. smelled smoke, returned home. found back of drivers seat on fire, put out with garden hose. wiring under drivers seat started on fire? we do not have heated or power seats on vehicle and we don't smoke. damage was burned seat, carpet, rear floor mat, melted wiring. the vehicle does have the hazard/blinker that turns on intermittently for no apparent reason. don't know if this is related. *jb | |||