14 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle starts but then stalls out restart but amp gauge showing low.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving at an unknown speed, the abs warning light illuminated and the front brakes locked up intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs pump and electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,300.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems. The consumer stated she had to continuously charge the battery and the clock light stayed on.
While driving at night the high beams go out and the interior light will not turn off when the doors are closed or the switch turned off.
Abs wire caught fire on my 1997 chevy Blazer after turning it off. And caught antifreeze reservoir on fire. Luckily I could catch it before it burned the truck up. Called dealer and they said that there was no recall on the problem.
Engine shuts down intermittently for a few seconds without warning. This happened for several months at all speeds, any road conditions. The engine service light does not come on when it happens, making the cause difficult to identify. This is very scary and/or dangerous when accelerating onto a freeway, crossing an intersection or a set of r tracks. Almost had accidents several times. The cause was not identifiable until other symptoms also happened. The cause was eventually identified as burned contacts in the key switch. Replacing the key switch solved the problem.
Complaint received via e-mail. My car caught on fire and burned while driving at 65 mph on the highway. There were no brakes , but it burned enough to stop in a person's yard just off the highway.
I own a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS that has had repeated electrical problems including stalling while driving. The car stalls, though the headlights, radio, heater/air conditioner continue to work. The steering wheel locks, and I have to stop the car completely, put it in park, and try to restart the engine. Sometimes it starts right away, sometimes not. I'm afraid this will happen in heavy traffic and will cause an accident. Although it's been checked at least seven times, the dealer can't locate the problem. It happened to me three times today, so tomorrow morning it will be back at the dealer. I'm listing the most recent date (12/22/03) as the incident date below, though it's happened many times (I'm guessing at least 12).
The consumer experienced multiple problems with the vehicle. The wiper motor failed and was recalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs but they didn't have the parts available. The radio would go off and on, the overhead display and map lights would go off and on, the cd player no longer worked, the rear window latch failed, the mirrors would only move to the left and there was rust in the transmission.
Electrical system shuts down causing loss of brake and steering control, almost resulting in accident. Mjs.
Th elecrical system malfunctioned, causing the headlights to go out/power steering and braking system to fail. Anything elecrical can almost cause an accident. Problem still occurring, dealer cannot determine problem.
After only 70,000 miles I had to get a new engine. It also never wanted to start when it was cold and wet out. Then just yesterday I was driving down the road when smoke started to come in through the heat vents. The electric wires caught fire under the hood on passenger side of car near firewall. Went up in a matter of seconds. Destroyed the car.
Electrical system shorted out.
The multi-function switch was defective, which caused the rear brake lights and hazard lights to be inoperable.