Differential Unit problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Three problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2002

Consumer stated the dealer could never correct the problem with the power windows, and also the rear differential seal leaked and was replaced.

2 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 10/09/1999

The differential caught on fire while traveling on the freeway at 60 mph. , no problems prior to this malfunction with the vehicle, the dealership has no explaination for the incident.

3 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 03/26/1999

On three separate occasions the brake pedal went to the floor. The brakes are in good shape and the fluid level is fine. The brake pedal always feels spongy and its hard to stop the vehicle. The other complaint deals with the rear end. After the car has be en driven for about fifteen minutes the rear end will vibrate and make a grinding noise when the car takes off from a stop light or stop sign. I am the second owner of the car and it had 17000 miles on it when I bought it.




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