Air Conditioner problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

13 problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2004

Shortly after I purchased my 1996 chevy 4x4 Blazer, the air conditioner stopped working. After getting this serviced, and not using it during the winter months. I took it in to have it checked again and was told the condenser was bad and would have to be replaced. This has not only happened on this vehicle, but also on the Chevrolet truck we had owned before. While talking with the mechanic he said that he has work on lots of chevys with trouble in the condenser. I think this matter should be researched and taken care of.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2001

Air conditioner failed.

3 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

The headlights have never been good, can't see. Air conditioner compressor leaked out refrigerant, independent garage wants $ 1000. 00 to fix properly. . . . . Anti lock brake module went out, independent garage wants $ 1000. 00 to fix.

4 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

1. Anti-lock brake controller bad 2. Air conditioner compressor leaks out all refrigerant 3. Head lights are so bad, you can not see the road hardly at all.

5 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

At approximately 46,000 miles, the air conditioning in my Blazer died. The condensor, etc. All need to be replaced. My independent dealer relayed to me that he has had three 1996 and a 1997 Blazers in for a/c failure in the last 6 months. He says it is due to "cheap parts".

6 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

A/c compressor failed. Nlm.

7 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

A/c compressor failed causing the unit not to cool the vehicle when turned on. Nlm.

8 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 11/24/1999

I replaced all of the front ball joints, after 60,000 miles. As a result of the ball joints going bad it messed up my tires, so I had to get new ones. The ac compressor is making really lous noises, it sounds like it is defective bearings, on the front of the compressor.

9 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 09/09/1999

Air conditioner will not cool vehicle. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Consumer was told that air condtioner compressor will need to be replaced. The part is on national back order. Please provide any further information.

10 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

We recently purchased this 1996 Blazer and due to it being used we are without warranty. The windshield wipers sometimes do not come on and when they are working they sometimes stop in the midst of a rainstorm. This is extremely dangerous and has caused us on more than one occasion the need to stop driving for our safety and other motorists. The air conditioner is hit and miss just like the wiper, but thank heavens this is not a safety issue only a comfort issue.

11 Air Conditioner problem

Air conditioner first failed about 3 years ago (still under warranty at the time). Dealer refilled. . Said could not find leak. Little over year later same occurrence. . . Dealer refilled. August of 2001 occurred again. . . This time dealer put dye in so could find leak when it happened again. . . . Did not notice til warm weather this year that it had failed again. . . Took to dealer and had refilled again. . . This time dealer said leak was found at compressor. . . Said compressor was going bad and would cost about $500 dollars to correct. Am filing same info with Chevrolet. This is my 4th Blazer but lots of problems with this one. 4 recalls. . . Defective door panel. . . Replaced at Chevrolet's ok after reporting to the company.

12 Air Conditioner problem

Brake lights are not functioning properly due a malfunction within brake light switch. Dealer replaced brake light switch twice in a two month period which did not correct the probelm. Please give any further details.

13 Air Conditioner problem

After the 3 year warranty expired, consumer noticed cracks in the blower evaporator housing of the a/c, dealer declined repairs saying vehicle was out of warranty, therefore consumer repaired at own expense, consumer also complains of howling noise and harsh shifts.


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