Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3046E | 08/01/2008 | 10026704 | Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
| 3046A | 3046B | 10009382 | Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral. *tt | 09/27/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Shorty after filling vehicle with fuel a strong fuel odor consumes passenger compartment, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 1 | ||
| (1) i purchased the used 1999 chevrolet blazer from quirk chevrolet in quincy, ma in june 2003. i was under a 30 day warranty if there was strictly anything wrong to bring it back to them to be fixed. the problem with the gas guage started in the winter of '03-'04. (2) when the gas level would fall below the half mark line it would stop reading the correct level. the needle on the guage will tick back and forth bouncing from empty to full randomly, it will do this alot especially when the car was parked and running. i have ran out of gas twice on the highway due to this. (3) after doing some research this is quite a common problem with these models. not only familliar problems, but the sam exact problems. i have a friend who drives a 2001 gmc jimmy, which is essentially the same body, who has the same problem. when i contacted gm they have not recalled this, and are charging $400 for the part, not including the money for labor.*ak | |||
| 07/23/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| My blazer has stalled repeatedly during the six months i have owned it. there appear to be no commonalities between the incidents. sometimes it's in an intersection. at other times i'm driving. at other times i am sitting in park. this is a major safety hazard, and my dealership has still not isolated the problem, although it has already been in at least four times for this. they did replace a fuel pump the last time, but that apparently wasn't the problem. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/10/2005 | 87500 | 4 | |
| Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems. while driving at 40 mph on a damp road the driver's side wheel came off. he was able to steer the vehicle safely to the curb. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who replaced the upper ball joint on the driver's side and realigned the wheels. later, he heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the mechanic determined that the other ball joints needed to be replaced. however, they have not been replaced. also, the windshield fogged up. the mechanic stated the heater core broke and the coolant was leaking. the heater core was replaced. n addition, the vehicle had problems starting. the mechanic had to replace the fuel pump and fuel injector. the starting problem has not returned. *ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 05/11/2004 | 80000 | 1 | 02/09/2000 |
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. this caused consumer to drift to the side of the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump failed. mechanic will replace the fuel pump. *ak *nm | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Dealer stated on 9/26/200 that fuel pump was faulty. replaced this...auto still did not work. dealer stated maybe a faulty fuel pump was sent, ordered a 2nd, put this one in. again, auto did not run. after the 1st one was installed, vehicle was released to me, 1.5 hours later, i was again stranded. dealership said it was a cpi, something within the fuel injector system. that was replaced. it wasn't the problem. they finally stated it was 3 injectors within this unit. those were replaced and my vehicle returned to me. auto was in the shop from 9/26/2000 until 10/10/2000. on 10/12/2000, on route 33 westbound, my accerlerator stuck, my brakes did not work, vehicle was doing 95 mph. i gained control of vehicle and got it stopped. it was towed from logan, ohio to columbus where i leased it from. as of right now, it's driveable, but not fixed. the dealership did secure the cruise control cable away from accerlerator so that i could drive it. i had to pay for a rental from 9/26/2000-10/10/2000. they refused to give me a loner car or rental from them. i am still afraid to drive this, i've had too much bad luck the last few weeks with it. i'm fighting with gm to be reimbursed for the rental, total amount is $533. i would like to get out of this lease, have my lease transferred to something else. as far as i know, there are no recalls on the 1999 chevrolet blazers, but i would like to know if there is any. it just seems its falling apart on me!!*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/24/1999 | 64370 | 1 | 10/04/2002 |
| While driving on clear dry express, the gas line blew off at the gas tank. on my 1999 chevrolet blazer vin # 1gnct18w4xk219956. as a result gas was sprayed over the underside of the truck, the engine cut off and all power was lost. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicles fuel injection system did not work. *nlm | |||
| 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 | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Dealer stated on 9/26/200 that fuel pump was faulty. replaced this...auto still did not work. dealer stated maybe a faulty fuel pump was sent, ordered a 2nd, put this one in. again, auto did not run. after the 1st one was installed, vehicle was released to me, 1.5 hours later, i was again stranded. dealership said it was a cpi, something within the fuel injector system. that was replaced. it wasn't the problem. they finally stated it was 3 injectors within this unit. those were replaced and my vehicle returned to me. auto was in the shop from 9/26/2000 until 10/10/2000. on 10/12/2000, on route 33 westbound, my accerlerator stuck, my brakes did not work, vehicle was doing 95 mph. i gained control of vehicle and got it stopped. it was towed from logan, ohio to columbus where i leased it from. as of right now, it's driveable, but not fixed. the dealership did secure the cruise control cable away from accerlerator so that i could drive it. i had to pay for a rental from 9/26/2000-10/10/2000. they refused to give me a loner car or rental from them. i am still afraid to drive this, i've had too much bad luck the last few weeks with it. i'm fighting with gm to be reimbursed for the rental, total amount is $533. i would like to get out of this lease, have my lease transferred to something else. as far as i know, there are no recalls on the 1999 chevrolet blazers, but i would like to know if there is any. it just seems its falling apart on me!!*ak | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Fuel injectors fouled and vehicle would not run. one injector was replaced, others were cleaned. dealer stated it was bad fuel and to use only mobil gas, chevron was no good. chevron was contacted and they said it was a known defect in the injection system. chevrolet was contacted and they said there was no problem. fuel mileage started going down after repairs. car was again towed at 8,900 miles, dealer stated that it was out of fuel, which would mean the car is now only getting 10-miles per gallon. dealer stated that this was okay and the computer would tell them if anything was wrong. no solution offered, no test other than checking the computer for codes was performed. this dealer stated to only run shell gas, all others present a problem. again, chevron states that this is a known problem with the injectors. the epa allows a car to get this kind of mileage without reporting it to the public? | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 10/10/2005 | 87500 | 4 | |
| Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems. while driving at 40 mph on a damp road the driver's side wheel came off. he was able to steer the vehicle safely to the curb. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who replaced the upper ball joint on the driver's side and realigned the wheels. later, he heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the mechanic determined that the other ball joints needed to be replaced. however, they have not been replaced. also, the windshield fogged up. the mechanic stated the heater core broke and the coolant was leaking. the heater core was replaced. n addition, the vehicle had problems starting. the mechanic had to replace the fuel pump and fuel injector. the starting problem has not returned. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| After 1376 and 3218 miles the fuel injectores had to be replaced. mjs | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| 2 months into owning this vehicle the upper console digital temperature read out went bad. upon replacing it twice it is still malfunctioning. they have even replaced the sensor on the front grill to no avail. at one oil change the vehicle was returned to me with a crooked hood. the lock assembly had slid over 1/2 inch. it caused the hood and the fender to meet and the two metals slammed together caused a scratch on both parts in the paint. the lock assembly was returned to it's original position. upon informing the dealer that the vehicle was slipping when in gear i was given a verbal driving lesson. i have been driving the chevrolet s-10 blazer since 1992 and this is the 3rd one i have aquired. after bringing in a third party the locking differential, all fluids, and seals were replaced, thus fixing the issue. at 4000 miles my engine burned out 3 of 6 fuel injectors with no explaination. i have been made aware of several other vehicles of the same year and model being brought in for the same issues. there are several other small issues, little buttons falling out, cover plates popping out of place, etc. but you do not have a box for these issues. the owner of this dealership is very aware of the issues i have come across as i have been a customer of this dealership for 3 years and have removed 3 vehicles from this dealership. thank you for your time. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/14/2003 | 96000 | 3 | |
| When fuel tank is below a half of tank vehicle shuts down. first time it broke down at a stop light. the second time at 45 miles at black mountain of asherill, the third time 221 south with a trailer land of wooden pallets. dealer notified. *ak *cb | |||
| 08/17/1999 | 1 | ||
| On several occasions upon filling fuel tank with gas, smell continues to enter into vehicle, took vehicle to dealer. *ak dealer tightened loose gas cap, advised consumer not to continue filling vehicle after pump clicks off, replaced evaporative canister and evaporative vent solenoid, fuel tank module, removed left quarter trim and sealed, removed fuel tank sender, and filler tube assembly, diagnosed fuel and exhaust system, dealer found body seams in filler tube assembly leaking fumes, cause still unknown, dome light stays on all the time, dealer replaced right and left door jam switches, heating and air conditioning now hot at times or too hot, dealer replaced rad cap and polished neck, serpentine belt noisy, replaced serpintine belt, wipers won't clear and are noisy, replaced wiper inserts. *tt | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 01/12/2000 | |
| Here is a fuel smell in cab of vehicle after filling fuel tank. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| When putting gas into vehicle and after getting back into vehicle, consumer can smell gas fumes. they usally stay in vehicle for a few minutes. contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced a canister, but the problem still exits. *ak | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Low fuel light came on and gas indicator was on 'e'. diagnosis: fuel pump shorted out. this left my wife and i stranded in nc for 1 day. | |||
| 10/13/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Once again, vehicle stopped running and low fuel light came on and gas indicator was on 'e'. diagnosis: fuel pump shorted out. this left my wife and i stranded for the entire weekend. | |||
| 1 | 06/15/1999 | ||
| When filling completely gas tank with fuel there is a very strong odor within the passenger compartment. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1999 | |||
| Vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to a independent repair shop. fuel pump and sending unit had melted. fuel pump and the sending unit were replaced. dealer and manufcturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Vehicle is sold as having 18 gallon tank. when gauge is on empty (and low fuel warning is on) takes only 13 gallons to fill tank. dealer has previously replace fuel sensor. i suspect vehicle has 15 gallon tank. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| Oil lines are leaking. seems this is a very big problem with gm over the past decade. why has there never been a recall for this problem.. and why are the newer models (after 2000) coming out with the same defect ?!*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 96435 | 1 | |
| The fuel gauge stopped working and/or started fluctuating. it didn't show how much fuel was left in the tank and still doesn't. i was on the interstate and ran out of gas, luckily i made it to the shoulder and wasn't hit. now it still doesn't work and shows either a full tank or completely empty all the time. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 83000 | 1 | 08/01/2001 |
| Gas sending gauge is irratic, causing me the inability to know how much gas i have. this is a very serious problem which i understand is very costly. according to the several mechanics that i obtained an estimate from this is not an isolated incident. they were all very much aware of this defect in the chevy blazer.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 40000 | 1 | 08/26/1999 |
| Fuel gauge does not work. this occurred at about 40,000 miles. ultimately has resulted in running out of gas twice. apparently, the fuel sending unit and fuel pump are an integral system, costing anywhere from $400 to $600 to repair.*ak | |||
| 02/27/2004 | 89000 | 1 | 02/28/2004 |
| 1999 chevrolet s-10 blazer: design flaw. the fuel gauge sending unit is made as one assembly with the fuel pump. the sending unit goes bad, but fuel pump is still in good operating condition. the cost of replacement is $600. the sending unit and fuel pump should be separate units. as my fuel gauge is not reading correctly, i must keep up with my miles driven by the odometer. | |||