Cruise Control Problems of Chevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet Blazer owners have reported 18 problems related to cruise control (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Blazer based on all problems reported for the Blazer.

1 Cruise Control problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 10/24/2020

After using the cruise control the first time on the highway at 65mph , it stuck and would not shut off. The vehicle accelerates to a dangerous speed and the breaks barely helped. Even after turning the car off taking out the battery and putting it back, it did not reset. Cruise will not disengage.

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2 Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 10/08/2019

I bought the Blazer in may 2019, first 4 months was fine. Starting oct. 8, while driving the car. I had to turn off one highway onto another. I hit resume on the adaptive cruise control and it would not resume. Displayed "adaptive cruise control temporarily unavailable ". I tried several times. Got home parked. When I left for work, hours later. It worked fine. On oct. 10, 18, Nov. 21 while driving- the car would beep 3 times and the adaptive cruise control would shut off. Took it to dealer on 11/7 for this problem. On 12/27 they replayed a front camera. Didn't get it home and it shut off again. Also on Dec. 31. Back to dealership on 1/13- they updated software. Feb 1 and again on the 6, same thing, adaptive cruise shut off. Dry road conditions/ clean car. Blind spot monitors- 1/9 would come on for no reason, only car on the road. Sometimes when you pass a car they will light up & sometimes not, same with drivers side. It is currently at dealership for adaptive cruise shutting off. All issues were on highway, no rain/snow, car is washed once a week! on Jan 3 the radio controls on steering wheel reversed.

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3 Cruise Control problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 07/25/2016

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving with the cruise control activated at 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle. In addition, while the vehicle was in park, it unintentionally accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

4 Cruise Control problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 12/27/2008

The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact was driving approximately between 40-45 mph on a country roadway. There was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended increase of acceleration. The driver was able to resume to normal operation. In addition, the "engine" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The identical failures occurred on three separation occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The head gasket was blown as a result of the failures. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunctions. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 08/24/10. The consumer stated there were 2 incidents of the accelerator sticking; putting in the clutch and kicking the accelerator corrected the problem at the time. On January 19, 2010 a piece from the cruise control came loose on the engine and the accelerator became stuck in the open position. Updated 08/25/10.

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5 Cruise Control problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 12/28/2005

The contact set the cruise control while going up a hill and vehicle sped up . While going down the hill the vehicle just kept going faster. The rpms were above 4000. He pressed on the brake pedal as hard as possible. This slowed the vehicle a little. He managed to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. He got out of the vehicle and opened the hood to checked the throttle assembly. It was stuck. He worked with the throttle and finally managed to get it released. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealership to duplicate the problem. Updated 2/7/2006 -.

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6 Cruise Control problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 11/10/2004

The accelerator stuck while pulling out of a parking lot at 10 mph consumer made her way back into the empty parking lot, turned the vehicle off while still in gear. Cruise control was off. Consumer heard a loud noise prior to the occurrence.

7 Cruise Control problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 06/01/2004

While driving on the freeway with the cruise control mode set at 65 mph, the consumer experienced sudden acceleration to 75 mph. The consumer had to press hard on the brake pedal to stop acceleration . This was an intermittent problem.

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8 Cruise Control problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 08/07/2003

2003 Chevrolet Blazer service engine light illuminated. The consumer has had two incidents where the vehicles cruise control has malfunctioned. The consumer is concerned and would like to have records of vehicles that has had the above mentioned problems, so they can be investigated on.

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9 Cruise Control problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 06/22/2002

While driving on highway put cruise control on, but it wouldn't disengage. Had to put vehicle in neutral, and cut vehicle off to solve problem.

10 Cruise Control problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 09/13/2001

While driving 55mph with cruise control off vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, however vehicle stopped when oil pressure dropped, causing vehicle to stall, dealer has been notified, and will inspect vehicle. It was determined that foreign debis from the factory was inside the engine, the dealer cleaned throttle body.

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11 Cruise Control problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

The cruise control was engaged for 60 mph. The consumer attempted to disengage the cruise control, but it locked up, therefore the consumer had to remove the key from the ignition in order to get the vehicle to stop.

12 Cruise Control problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 03/29/2000

If gear shift is shifted into neutral, cruise control will not disengage. Engine continues to rev very high, beyond 'redline', engine could explode. Dealer inspected vehicle, and finds nothing wrong with the vehicle. . Et.

13 Cruise Control problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 01/19/2000

I reported the problem with my cruise control speeding up two years ago. You failed to respond, confirming that you are in bed with the manufacturers. My cruise control has been in the off position since my first report. While cruise was in off I accidentally hit the middle button on when I tuned on my high beam. The cruise engaged and sped up. Again it wouldn't turn off until I turned the engine off.

14 Cruise Control problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 08/17/1999

The vehicle has a low idle which causis it to vibrate. Manufacturer has been notified.

15 Cruise Control problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 07/15/1999

My cruise control failed. It sped up on its own and I was unable to disengage it either by the brake or by turening it off. Finally I put the car in neutral and pulled over on the side of the road and turned the car off. I almost got in an accident with a semi. I wouldn't mind if the cruise just stopped working, however, this situation almost killed me. The vehicle got up to in excess of 90 miles an hour before I was able to stop it. I tried to contact you once before and I haven't heard back. Chevy basicly told me I should have died. I am also contacting the consumers union since you don't care if other peoaple die as a result of this defect.

16 Cruise Control problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 07/15/1999

Cruise control jammed and would not disengage with the brake. Brakes failedd completely to slow the car down. I was forced to put the car in neutral and drive off the road and turn the car off in order to manually disengage the gas. I almost collided with a tractor tailer.

17 Cruise Control problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 11/27/1998

While driving at 60 mph, driver eased off the accelerator, about 2 seconds later, the vehicle went full throttle and continued to accelerate pass 100 mph. The cruise control was not being used. Driver was able to shut of the ignition and coast vehicle to a stop safely. There was no crash or injuries. The Blazer was taken to the dealership. The dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.

18 Cruise Control problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Cruise control installed on air bag in steering wheel. Dt.

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