Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Table 1 shows 16 common power train related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (ten problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission is bucking, shifting hard thru gears while driving. Service light dosn't want to go out.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Had to replace transmission at 140,000 miles. Servicing per the owner's manual was always done, including dealers recommendations for transmission flush. Transmission suddenly failed to shift to 1st gear, then failed to shift to reverse shortly after that.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

P 1870 transmission slippage code. I have abrupt shifting between 1st and 2nd gears. Trips over 20 miles seems to aggrevate the situation. Occasionally after the 20 plus mile trip the transmission seems to wind up as the gas is applied and the vehicle doesn't respond with forward momentum.   Read details...


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