1997 Chevrolet Blazer LT from North America - Comments

I am the original owner of a 1997 Blazer LT 4x4 with only 54,000 miles to date.

I just ran across this site while attempting to research my latest Blazer problem – oil cooler hoses/lines leaking. As another writer put it (in response to their Blazer problems) “it is like I wrote them myself"– I sure agree!!

I will not discuss every problem that I have encountered, as that would take way too long and be redundant with other comments on this board. The two problems that occurred in 2005 (at ONLY 49,000 miles) 1) Electronic Brake Control Module replacement ($$$) and 2) rusty transmission filler tube resulting in a complete transmission rebuild ($$$$) really earned it the name – MONEY PIT!!!

Both the Dealer and Chevrolet Customer Assistance insisted that since it was past the warranty in years (not miles) they would NOT provide any assistance. I was ensured that there was no recall or problem with the manufacturing of the product. I am interested in the message on 18th Feb. 2004 that talks about a recall for the rusty trans filler tube as I never received one and was told NO by both Chevrolet and the Dealer.

GM can count me as yet another loyal customer lost to the foreign competition!!!

Please do not waste our time complaining about Rubber Hoses breaking after the Vehicle has passed it's Ninth Birthday. This is nothing more than a Routine Maintenance Item. It never fails to amaze me that so many Folks think that all their car needs is an Oil Change and a set of Brake Pads once in a blue moon. Please be realistic in your next choice of Motor Vehicle.

To author of “Please do not waste time complaining about Rubber Hoses”… (dated 7/13/06 15:39)

Firstly, oil cooler lines are NOT a “Routine Maintenance Item” – check any GM maintenance program. Secondly, if that were the only problem I had experienced with this vehicle I would NOT have complained, written in, or given it the name MONEY PIT!!!

You neglected to comment on the two major problems I mentioned

1) Electronic Brake Control Module replacement ($$$) and 2) rusty transmission filler tube resulting in a complete transmission rebuild ($$$$) – I suppose you consider them routine maintenance as well, and would not mind paying for the replacement and rebuilding – if so, you deserve to own this vehicle and to be a GM customer.

Yes, I am realistic, and will be very realistic in my next choice of Motor Vehicles. It will NOT be a General Motors product!!!

I am a recent purchaser of a used 1997 Chevy Blazer LT... it has about 140,000 miles on it... I noticed the rust in the transmission filler tube as well... any input on this would be greatly appreciated...

Concerned Mopar fan with a last resort GM product.

Thank you all.

To author of “Rusty Transmission Filler Tube”… (dated 7/22/06 19:26)

Replace that rusty transmission filler tube NOW!!! The rust from the tube got inside the transmission and caused extensive slippage and wearing of the gears - per the Chevy Dealer. I have read other comments on this board that have had this same problem with their 1997 Blazer. The Chevy Dealer (and GM) insisted that there was no recall and they make a good product…RIGHT!!!

So…GET THAT TUBE REPLACED. GOOD LUCK!!

It is amazing you have 140,000 miles on your Blazer!!

I own a 1997 chevy blazer LT with 124,000 miles on it. The truck runs great. Never had a problem with it. A couple of months ago I drove it into and on top of a guardrail and the truck continued running.

Wife bought a brand new Chevy blazer 10years ago, through thick and thin, have done all of the above repairs, except tranny. But now have a different problem, she (the blazer) is consuming a gallon of coolant a week, I am not new at this, it's not puddling under the car, not filling in the passenger side floorboards, not being visablie steamed out the tail pipe, oil level is norm, trans level is good, I am lost, anybody have had any internal engine problems? cracked head, head gasket? block? When the coolant is low, of course the temp is up, and the lifter vally ticks, #5-#6, when topped off? stops. Ideas?? thanks,

Had the same problem turns out the EGR valve mounted on the front of the block was leaking... BAD... never the less all of the above problems rust dip stick, 6 heater cores, oil cooler lines, upper ball joints broke in half, rear end which may have been a fault of mine not chevy for once, oh and the Dex-Cool problem, there is a class action lawsuit involved in that ordeal... But the Rusty dip stick was recalled, along with the ball joints, but if you have over 100,000 they won't fix it...

In response to the August 1, 2007 comment...

You said the rusty dipstick was recalled. I started this thread "Has turned out to be a MONEY PIT" on 5/20/2006 and was told by both Dealer and Chevrolet Customer Service (Chevrolet should rename this department as NO customer service was given!!) that there was NOT a recall. Has this changed since 5/2006???

Please provide any information. THANKS in advance.