general problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Three problems related to power train have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2003

Brake failure. Brake work done several times including recall of abs. Which is not included in repair cost. The vehicle was involved in an accident on July 9 2002. The brakes failed without warning at slow speed on surface street resulting in a three car collision one vehicle was totaled. Accident costs not included. Minor injury to drivers of two of the vehicles. Contacted gm and was told that recall work had been done and so would not take any responsiblily etc. Vehicle has been parked since as unable to verify what actual problem is. Brakes failed again when the autobody repair shop took it in for brake check prior to returning to us.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/26/1996

Consumer stated that the application for his title indicated that the odometer had 466 miles on the vehicle . The following day, the title was recorded as 22 miles. Dealer was contacted and no actions were taken.

3 Power Train problem

Speedometer/odometer failed.




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