Eight problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for a recall repairs on radiator. Notice received for radiator to be flushed, but mechanic found out that radiator had to be replaced. Consumer added that problem had happened after vehicle ran out of warranty. Please provide more infomation.
Vehicle was parked and consumer's husband lifted hood up to look inside, and noticed that radiator was filled with rust. Dealership was aware of problem.
Dex-cool turned to gel causing no heat from heater. Required special system flush, new thermostat and radiator cap.
Dex coll is an antifreeze that was put intovehicle. Radiator had a red clay substance in it because of dex cool. Has contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Engine oil leak looks as if the oil filter is leaking but is coming from the oil filter adapter lines service advisors and managers all know of the problem and told me what it was without looking at vehicle they said it was common on all Blazers Chevrolet denied any problem fuel gauge stopped recording below half and would go back up to full at times gas pedal would be hard to press and finally would stick at various speeds engine coolant coolant looks rusty in the overflow tank and corroded around radiator cap directly behind the sticker that reads no matience required for 5 yrs. 150,000 miles.
Radiator fluid gummed up due to leak caused by faulty silicon; trans dip stick rusted due to placement of wiper fluid line (elbow).
While checking radiator, radiator operated poorly, no cooling turned into jell. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Radiator overflow dry filled with what looks like dirt radiator filled with what looks like mud caused by dex-cool coolant should not have to be serviced for 6 years or 100,000 miles.