Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 151200 | 12/15/2000 | 617784 | Customer may comment that the rearview mirrors, power door locks and rear hatch do not operate. *tt | 03/27/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030867004 | 06/01/2003 | 10002878 | Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt | 09/30/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 7 | 01/31/1999 | |
| The chevy blazer had multiple defects. the air bag did not deploy upon impact. *bf the vehicle had air and water leaks around the windows, oil was being consumed abnormally, the seat belt had come loose and the brakes did not work properly. the consumer was informed that the vehicle had been wrecked. the consumer had three accidents in which all were frontal impacts. *sc | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the vehicle currently has no heat, consumer believes the heating system that the manufacturer used for the period of 1996-2000 was a dexcool system that was to be maintenance free for 100,000 miles, consumer believes the systems is defective and has caused consumer major repair bills.*jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| Floor vents under dashboard put out very hot air, when controls are set to off. also, daytime running lights do not have an override switch, which would allow the driver to turn lights off. *cj | |||
| 01/30/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Defroster fails to blow on right upper one third of windshield. dealer unable to fix. blocks visibility. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 15 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Brakes pull hard to the right when sudden stops occur. ac/heat blows out the defroster, pulls power from engine has been to shop 3 times still fails | |||
| 02/24/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| When the heater is running, exhaust fumes/ carbon monoxide from other vehicles come into the cabin via the ventilation system. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 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 | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 15421 | 8 | 06/30/2003 |
| Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems with this vehicle. the 4-wheel drive actuation motor was replaced. the heater core became blocked and was flushed by the dealer. the steering box and pitman arm were replaced. also, the front wheel bearings were replaced. the headlights became dim. the rear windshield wiper stopped working. the dealer performed numerous repairs, and could not offer an explanation as to why these problems occurred at such low mileage. the vehicle is remained at the dealer awaiting repairs on the rear windshield wiper. also, replaced loose front hubs. *ak | |||
| 07/02/2004 | 4 | 04/06/2004 | |
| 1)component: latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, )seats:front assembly adjustment level. 3)component: equipment:electrical:heater , 4)structure:body:door:hinge and attachments,(hand was smashed by door trying to get it to close right.these problem have been going on since april of 2004. *ak | |||
| 09/20/2004 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Dexcool related problem, no heat in 1999 chevy blazer. heater core blocked. *jb | |||
| 08/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1999 blazer under 60k, have replaced both front wheel hub bearing, oil cooler lines, front seat recliner handle, condensate water leaks onto floor when vehicle is in motion. have read same problem on complaint web-site. why no action by gm? *jb | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Cooling system developed a sludge, a 5hr super flush was required costing nearly $400, there is a partial blockage in the heater core and the engine block, there are no guarentees that this will not occur again. chevrolet would not cover.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 10/15/1999 | |||
| Reporting an on-going problem with rear window with the spare tire with cover attach to outside door, blocking rear window view; vehicle was invoved in a accident because consumer was not able to see vehicle while backing up. dealer & mfr. notified and refuse to removed spare tire unless consumer pay for removel; can nhtsa help in this matter. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 1 | 11/10/1999 | ||
| Consumer experienced failure with the driver's side mirror. *tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 15421 | 8 | 06/30/2003 |
| Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems with this vehicle. the 4-wheel drive actuation motor was replaced. the heater core became blocked and was flushed by the dealer. the steering box and pitman arm were replaced. also, the front wheel bearings were replaced. the headlights became dim. the rear windshield wiper stopped working. the dealer performed numerous repairs, and could not offer an explanation as to why these problems occurred at such low mileage. the vehicle is remained at the dealer awaiting repairs on the rear windshield wiper. also, replaced loose front hubs. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | 11/10/1999 | ||
| Consumer stated window failed. *tt | |||
| 09/18/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Consumer reporting excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, from 17,614 to 35,500 miles there were three sets of brake rotors and two sets of brake pads replace on the vehicle, and the problem reoccurs. the dealer has been notified. *nlm water leak on passenger side floor, driver side door rattles going over bumps, both front windows outer molding comes off, moldings replaced, humming noise from front wheels when coming to a stop, wheel bearing / hub replaced. *tt | |||
| 1 | 11/10/1999 | ||
| Consumer stated window failed. *tt | |||
| 05/27/2000 | |||
| Windshield was cracked. dealer covered the patch job with a sealer. consumer explained to dealer that there's a terrible glare from the sun that interferes with the vision while drviing. the dealer denies seeing the glare & isn't offering to replace the windshield. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 70000 | 50 | 08/02/2004 |
| My 1999 chevy blazer front windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently. they also change speeds on their own. when using the wiper fluid, the wipers continue to run indefinitely. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. a recall has been issued on vehicle make and modle; however, this vehicle is not included due to vin. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Poor plastic & metal parts used, have had car less than 3 yrs, cust. very dissatisfied. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that windshield wipers work intermittently.*ak | |||
| 08/30/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing a ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers stopping while operating or not working at all. dealer notified, and informed consumer there was a recall. but, consumer's car was not included. consumer would like to know from nhtsa why some vehicles are only affected by recall, and not all vehicles that have the same problem. can nhtsa provide this information. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 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! | |||