Wheel Bolts problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Two problems related to wheel bolts have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2004

While driving 60 mph all five wheel studs sheared off without warning. As a result the rear passenger side wheel separated. No impact reported. Please provide additional information.

2 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2002

At approximately 5 am while driving east on I-84 in oregon I was negotiating a curve in the freeway at approximately 70 mph when a heard vibration and seconds later my right front wheel became detatched completely. A state patrol officer stopped and called a tow truck for me to the nearest garage. After 2 days of repairs I was able to drive my vehicle back home. The total cost of repair was$798. 95. The work that was done to the vehicle was: relaced rotor, replaced ball joint, replaced spindel (steering knuckle), lugs, lug nuts, caps, wheel and tire.




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