Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle transmission slipped. There was a flare-up between gears, and a harsh engagement between first and second gear. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the on-board computer was inaccurate. There is a NHTSA technical service bulletin # 9774l60e08a, which pertains to the automatic transmission. The contact stated that the work was not performed upon sale of the vehicle.
Transmission slips when shifting to 2 nd and to 3 rd gears. Please provide additional information.
Water has been entering windshield nozzle & dripped onto the dip stick for the transmission, causing the transmission to slip. When dip stick was checked, it was rusted & corroded. Had taken to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong.