Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 3153 | 3153A | 10009984 | Transfer case oil in hvac vacuum lines supplement to 03-01-38-009. *tc update. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 040604015 | 03/01/2004 | 10008673 | Check engine light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410 set. *tt | 08/13/2004 | |
| 00700A | 01/01/2004 | 00700B | 10007584 | 4.3l l35 engine wide open throttle diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0335, p0336, p0339. *tt *mj | 07/01/2004 |
| 01727 | 01/01/2004 | 10006363 | 4.3 l35 lu3 rattle or buzz noise from engine. sit bulletin 1457619. *tt | 04/29/2004 | |
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030604041 | 02/01/2005 | 030604041A | 10004377 | Poor engine performance - misfire, rough idle, service engine soon/check engine light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 set. *tt | 12/04/2003 |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 33 | 03/01/2001 | 619226 | Customers may comment that vehicles equipped with a 4.3l engine may exhibit a click / no start condition in cold weather, but starts after repeated key cycles or when the temperature rises above 32 degrees fahrenheit. *tt | 05/19/2001 | |
| 201220 | 12/20/2000 | 618144 | Some onwers of certain 2001 models may comment that their vehicle won't crank, won't start, when temperatures drop below 20 degrees. *tt | 04/05/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 020605002 | 05/01/2002 | 634729 | Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628070 | Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the air pump filled with water and froze. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the air pump was replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the current mileage was approximately 60,000. | |||
| 09/25/2002 | 32000 | 10 | 01/02/2002 |
| Dt: consumer owned a 2001 chevrolet blazer which he purchased in january 2002. the vehicle stalled six times in 2002, two times in 2004, and two times on july 21, 2005. the vehicle was never taken to the dealership for this problem. also, the consumer has not contacted the manufacturer. this happened at any speed. the vehicle did not always start right up. the problem was more persistent in the summer. *ak *nm | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 20 | ||
| 2001 chevrolet blazer developing various problems.***no answer required***. *mr the differential pinion shaft seal was leaking. when it rained the transmission slipped, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the lighter socket was replaced. the heater was not blowing hot air, the service engine soon light illuminated, the brake light was inoperable, the directional switch was replaced. the front rear rotors were rotted, the rear wheel well molding was coming undone, the drivers window was leaking water. the vehicle was not shifting properly, the alternator was replaced, the tail gate glass would not lock, the driver door did not shut easily, the battery was replaced. the headlights were inoperable. the driver seat recliner was replaced, the retractor in the seat belt was reset. the rear window molding was loose. the oil cooler lines were leaking.*jb | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 47642 | ||
| The ac compressor has been replaced 3 times - the last time was on 9/2003. the exhaust pipe seal has been replaced, the muffler has been replaced, cluster dash went out and replaced, front suspension replaced, brake lights went out and replaced. the back window was not aligned properly and had to be fixed. the front passenger door had to be realigned and the door sill replaced. | |||
| Consumer states while driving at highway speed the vehicle shut down, causing lost of power steering. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| Engine check light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within cooling system, cause unknown. please give further details.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/10/2005 | 1 | 10/26/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the check engine light came and the engine started missing. the air reflector on the bottom of the throttle bottle plate disintegrated; the air reflector has gone through the motor. the plate was embedded in the pistons, broke two spark plugs, and bent push rods. he changed the spark plugs. he then pulled the vehicle in and realized the push rods and lifters were bad. he contacted the dealer they offered no free remedy.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | 10/01/2004 | |
| Dt: the consumer owns two gmc vehicles with the same problem. the consumer received nets recall 05v155000 on one of the vehicles but not for the other. the problem was with the fuel module reservoir assembly. since the vin was not included they would not correct the problem. *ak (12/02/05) the service engine light soon stayed on and the fuel gauge did not work properly. *sc | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 1000 | 01/01/2001 | |
| I have reviewed other owners complaints regarding their front suspension, fuel pump with random shut offs. my vehicle is experiencing the same and similar problems. as of today my vehicle is in the shop;i was doing 35-40 mph when vehicle just un expectedly shut off. i was stranded on a major road which cause a significant traffic delay. i have an oil leak from the hose leading to my oil filter and the vehicle pull to the right sharply if i release the steering wheel. the vehicle makes a popping sound when turning. these problems are hard to find just an isolated incident when so many consumers are having the same problems. *nlm | |||
| 03/04/2003 | 47000 | 1 | 12/23/2000 |
| Lost complete oil pressure. the oil cooler lines are placed directly on the steering gear box, and the vibration caused the lines to rupture, which resulted in all the oil draining out.*jb | |||
| While driving engine check light would come on and remain. prior to engine check light coming on, vehicle would run rough/ would jerk, and hesitate. problem is intermittent. been to dealer for repairs, and air pump solenoid was replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 63000 | 1 | 02/12/2001 |
| Engine failure due to a lack of lubrication to the number 6 cylinder. the failure occurred with only 60k on the truck. the truck had regular oil changes and the oil level was checked every 500 miles. *jb | |||
| After vehicle is in idle mode for 2-3 minutes it overheats. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 3 | 10/23/2000 | ||
| The vehicle stalls while driving resulting in loss of power, the vehicle will restart but with extended ranks. *mj | |||
| 01/05/2002 | 1 | ||
| Just to make you aware, vehicle is leased. i dropped it of at the local dealer yesterday right after it happened but i do not know when they will look at it. i will contact chevy customer service in the morning as they are closed on the weekend.no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/30/2006 | 130000 | 1 | |
| The electric smog pump on my 2001 chevy blazer had failed when pump filled with water and shorted out. this is caused due to the short intake hose to the pump. this is an apparent known issue with gm, but they will not replace the pump. this also causes the vehicle to fail emissions testing. gm wanted $400 for the pump + labor to repair the issue. once the part became available for 3rd party vendors, we were able to replace the pump ourselves, added a longer intake hose, and the vehicle now runs correctly. i feel that since gm is aware of this issue and it adversely effects the emission control of the vehicle, the repair should be gm's responsibility. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 47642 | ||
| The ac compressor has been replaced 3 times - the last time was on 9/2003. the exhaust pipe seal has been replaced, the muffler has been replaced, cluster dash went out and replaced, front suspension replaced, brake lights went out and replaced. the back window was not aligned properly and had to be fixed. the front passenger door had to be realigned and the door sill replaced. | |||
| While driving engine check light would come on and remain. prior to engine check light coming on, vehicle would run rough/ would jerk, and hesitate. problem is intermittent. been to dealer for repairs, and air pump solenoid was replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/16/2003 | 92000 | 3 | 01/16/2003 |
| There is an error code in teh computer p0410 the secondary injector needs to be replaced again and again, it was covered under warranty the first time. then wemoved to massachusetts and the light came on again which i then got it fixed and paid for it on my own because it wasn't under warranty, and the light came on again with teh same code p0410 the secondary air injector. i haven't been abel to get the vehicle inspected due to teh error code becuase it caused an emmsisions failure. the second time cost me $400, i've looked on the internet only to find that many other poeple have the same problem and no recall has been issued as of yet. i have contacted chevrolet about the problem, which to no avail they would not cover the part orany cost of a new one. the vehicle was still not inspected nor will ever be because replacing the part apperently wasn't the problem. is there anything the nhtsa could do in this situation? *ak | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 32000 | 3 | 12/14/2003 |
| Gets a p0140 dtc secondary air pump. air pump is corroded and shaft won't turn. maxifuse blows. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 1 | 03/25/2001 | |
| The pcv valve was replaced and adjusted four times but it still rattles. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 04/08/2003 | 2 | 03/24/2003 | |
| I purchased a used 2001 chevrolet blazer last march. i had the vehicle for 1 month and the service engine soon light came on. i took it to the garage and they said i needed an air intake box. i was able to get a used one. after one year i am back to the same situation. this air intake box that was another vehicle had the same problem. when removed the box contains alot of condensation. the service garage does not know why this happens. the condensation i am sure is whats causing the box to fail. i would like this investigated to see if this is a recall.*ak | |||
| 03/13/2002 | 04/01/2001 | ||
| I purchased my vehicle in 4/01 and seven months later i began experiencing a host of problems with my vehicle, starting with multifunction switch worn, then hood hinges worn, exhaust (muffler broken) right speaker inoperable, left front seat adjuster broken, grill assembly loose, brake pedal broken and finally transmission failure (needs replacing). i have done a bit of inquiring to other chevy blazer owners and found out that they have or had experience some if not all of the same problems that i am experiencing now. i am hereby respectfully requesting your assistance in rectifying this complaint. i don't think that after 11mths of purchasing my vehicle i should be needing my transmission replace. from passed experienced with replacing a transmission on my wife new vehicle (mazda mx3) back in 1992 it has never been the same. we had been having the same problems and more with it. we were able to actually get another vehicle and the same problem keep occuring . after that long and tiring experience with my wife's car i now that this won't be no different. i have purchased a lemon and i need to know what recourse i can take to insure that i would not be stuck with a vehicle that would be costing me more to have it constantly fixed and replace. i thank you for your help and assistance in this long and tiring ordeal. i anxiously await hearing from you. respectfully yours. *ak | |||