Four problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On 2/9/00, ruck was taken to james martin Chevrolet-Buick dealership due to emission problems. The truck was not repaired until 3/7/00 because it was "difficult" to determine where the evaporation leak was coming from. Less than 6,000 miles later, another emission problem happened on July 29th. I was driving on the expressway when I started to smell gas fumes. It brought me to the point of chocking and I had to get off the expressway and get out of the truck to breathe. The problem was fixed on 7/31/00, however, I still feel that a recall should be issued on the chevy Blazer 1998 edition. The botton of my invoice states that further diagnosis will be done once the driver notices any other problems. This concerns me because each time, the emission problems is becoming worse than the last one.
When turning steering there is a loud thumping noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was the exhaust. Please provide any further infomation.
Loud "clunk" noise is heard from the exhaust system under vehicle during start-up and engine shutoff, cruise control shuts off during operation at 55+ mph, front passenger seat recliner handle broke off without force, handle on the cargo shade in the rear broke during cold temperatures, driver side mirror shakes while driving, fog lamps keep blowing out on both sides, gas pedal sticks often, causing a safety hazzard in traffic.
The hvac system cannot be set to shut out fumes from other vehicle causing them to enter the cabin of the vehicle and resulting in driver and passenger discomfort while driving. Nlm.