Five problems related to engine have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle will not start or quits running while on roadway or in traffic.
The oil dipstick has rusted completely. Dealer has been notified.
I was driving on the tollway and approximatly 1 mile before the toll, I felt my car accelerating without my foot on the gas. I thought the cruise control was on, but it wasn't. As I approached the toll and had my foot on the brake, my car was not slowing down, I almost crashed into the car ahead of me. I put the car in neutral and shut it off. After putting it in park, I was told by the toll authority to try to start the car. When I did, it revved up all the way into the red zone,8000 rpms. I took the car to the dealer and was told nothing was wrong with it. About 2 weeks later, my engine was deemed ruined. The rod, pistons and bearings were shot, not due to lack of maintanence. The cause of the engine problem was due to the throttle. None of this should of occurred in a car that is still somewhat new. Please respond.
While driving at 55 mph the transmission went out, the gear was stuck in 3rd gear, and the gears were shifting very hard. Consumer took the vehicle in for service, and the dealer test drove the vehicle and couldn't determine. Dealer replaced the transmission tube, and engine valve body. Also, the accelerator slips.
Cracked gasket.