Ten problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states that there was a fire in the engine compartment which caught the whole vehicle on fire. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Please provide further informaiton. Nlm.
The vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectantly. After inspection of the vehicle by the dealer it was discovered that the guide housing air cleaner broke off and lodged behind the accelerator. Nlm.
Engine cut off and locks while driving at highway speed of 60-65 mph. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further infromation.
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While driving vehicle just cuts off without warning. Dealer is not able to locate the exact problem, but fuel pump has been replaced twice, and will be replaced a third time. This will be three times in one month that fuel pump has been changed. Please provide any further information.
When coming to a stop, vehicle idle speed surges to 1200 rpm, instead of its usual 700 rpm, causing car to move forward into car ahead. This is intermitant, @ only occurs when car is in gear. Problem is handled by shifting to neutral when preparing to stop. .
When starting engine starts and car just sputters along. Sometimes consumer can go only 20mph, and if on a highway, it may cause an accident.
When making a left turn vehicle completely shut down, causing loss of steering control and brakes which has resulted in two collisions. Cause unknown. Dealer could not correct the problem.
While driving engine suddenly shut down, causing a loss of all power in this vehicle. Also, brakes woudl not respond, almost causing an accident. Vehicle was repaired by the dealer. Problem occurred again after a month. Dealer was then contacted again.
When air conditioner is on, and vehicle is going down a hill or small incline , engine will die, causing loss of power.