Fuses And Circuit Breaker Problems of Chevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet Blazer owners have reported 18 problems related to fuses and circuit breaker (under the electrical system 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 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 04/15/2008

Power accessory circuit breaker becomes hot, and then power seats, door locks, mirrors and keyless entry do not work. This existed when I purchased the vehicle in April 2008. I tried replacing the circuit breaker. Also, the power mirror on the passenger side was damaged and was removed, so this may not be the same issue as the recall on the mirrors = to install fused jumper harness. ).

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2 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 02/01/2007

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle has a relay fuse that becomes hot after driving for a while. The failure was noticed while driving 15 mph and causes the seat adjuster and door lock not to work. She stated that it becomes very hot and she can feel it on the cover of the fuse box. She is afraid that it may cause a fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic touched the fuse box and was burned. She was informed that the failure was caused by a shortage somewhere in the vehicle. The contact feels that it is a safety issue and should not have to pay for the repair. The current mileage was 103,000 and failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 09/12/07.

3 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 09/07/2006

Fuses had blown and 97 Blazer does not work. Bought new alternator, charged battery and fuses keep blowing what is the problem?.

4 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 03/16/2005

While driving 2 mph driver noticed smoke coming from the steering column. Driver pulled over, and then took the vehicle to a dealer for inspection. However, the cause had not been determined at this time.

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5 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 05/10/2003

Wiring bundle holder above transmission one of which goes to the transmission switch fails and lets wiring bundle fall on transmission and rubs the coating off of the wiring causing electical shorts; daylight headlights, transmission failure ( nothing wrong with transmission)interior lighting goes out or stays on all the time causing battery to go dead overnight, burning of wiring especially under dash and at fuse box and transmission switch (no fire resulted, unhooked battery removed fuses,and had wire replaced to transmission switch then trasmission worked; no failure of swicth just wiring,wiper and night light failures and more. Transmission auto repair says it is number 1 failure and happens all the time. The dealer said I needed a new transmission. This is a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. I still have electral problems I have to get fixed. Some recalls were made on this auto that may be due to this shortage caused by wiring bundle falling above the transmission.

6 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 01/02/2002

Brake light wires will go out on consumer when its raining. Contacted dealer.

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7 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 09/15/2001

During operation of vehicle, and upon applying brakes, vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 20 mph. Driver was temporarily knocked unconscious and examined by medical personnel. When dealership examined vehicle it was determined the cluster module failed, preventing brake lights from activating. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

8 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 08/22/2001

Horn continuously fails to work. 1st repair on 8/22 - 2nd on 11/7. They tell me each time they have to reconnect wires in steering wheel. The 3rd fix will cost me ~$379. 00 (they said they will not fix it again free - I will have to replace wheel & column) why do the wires keep coming unconnected? it's bad to press the horn and it does not work.

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9 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 07/15/2001

Told by dealer's service dept. We have to pay approx. $ 800. 00 to have the frequency part of security panic system replaced. Vehicle is still under full warranty. The horn is constantly going off at various places. I have to disconnect the horn fuse in order to keep battery from being run down. What can be done about this?.

10 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 05/28/2001

Electrical system falure causing lights and turn signals to be inoperable. Dealer is inspecting vehicle. Turn signals and brake lights inoperable due to blown fuses and open circuit in turn signal switch, dealer replaced fuse and turn signal switch and brake lights, then there were no hazard or left turn signal, found fuses had blown again, found a short to ground due to improper position of harness behind cluster connector, also shorted out new switch which was replaced.

11 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 03/15/2001

Intermittently dome light illuminates. Also, turn signal and brake lights work intermittently. Dealer has not been able to correct problem. Please provide any further information.

12 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 07/25/2000

While driving turn signals malfunctioned in which the smoke came from the steering wheel, indicating a short circuit in the wiring harness. Please provide further information.

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13 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 03/08/1999

While we were all asleep, our Blazer's fuse box ignited and burned the interior extensively. The Blazer was parked in the garage attached to our home. It could have been very serious. Now chev. Doesn't want to stand behind their product. We are out of a vehicle, but the insurance people will give what they think the inside is worth. Would you want to drive something that nearly killed your family? doesn't chev. Believe in family and safety?.

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14 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 08/19/1998

Interior lights would flicker off/on at will. Headlights & running lights failed. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic problem cannot be resolved. Components had been changed numerous times, but not the wiring. Still has electrical wiring problem.

15 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 12/26/1996

When driving at any speed vehicle will lose all power, ignition switch has been replaced/fuse/wiring, in for repair 5 times.

16 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Failure Date: 07/17/1996

Consumer states that the truck's brake lights did not work and he was almost rearended by a semi tracker trailer.

17 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Brake lights are inoperable. The dealer has inspected vehicle and determined that there is a defective switch in steering column, causing wires to short.

18 Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Operating tilt steering causes wires in harness to bend or crimp causing wire to break and therefore loss of headlights,also shorts out other circuts in harness. Could possibly cause a fire.


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