Chevrolet Blazer problems and issues


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Steering Assist error message

Chevrolet Blazer 2020  51000 miles
A message appears on my info screen and my temperature gauge sits on cold the fan continues to blow after car is shut off has repeated this issue 3 times and corrects itself but now my check engine light has come on get a code PO128 or something like that indicating the thermostat may be faulty but I’ve read this doesn’t always fix the issue please help me
Sgrant58 from United States 4 months ago  
SG
3 reports 

Transmission

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 4.3i lt automatic trans 177994 miles
Car starts and runs fine. Will not go forward or backward when put in gear
oneforthedoctor from United States 4 months ago  
ON
4 reports 

Service ESC

Chevrolet Blazer 2020  96067 miles
SESC comes on, and it’s interfering with the power steering slowly
Hamath from United States 5 months ago  
HA
2 reports 
Amber M from United States 5 months ago
I have the same issue. My car now freaks out when it happens. The ESC service will show up and the it will turn on all the service lights, turn on my parking break while stopped at a light and the light goes off, and it is now draining my battery when I get home. I tried to take it in to get looked at, but because it wasn't doing it and I had to charge my battery back up before I went it reset all the codes or something. My Chevy app says to service 5 different things. I love my Blazer but it is now getting dangerous to drive it and I dont know how to fix it. The last time it happened the power steering service error went off and messed with my power steering while I was driving.
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Electronic stability sensor

Chevrolet Blazer 2020  98000 miles
ESC sensor brings on check engine light and has recently interfered with power steering
Hamath from United States 5 months ago  
HA
1 report 
Amber M from United States 5 months ago
I have the same issue. My car now freaks out when it happens. The ESC service will show up and the it will turn on all the service lights, turn on my parking break while stopped at a light and the light goes off, and it is now draining my battery when I get home. I tried to take it in to get looked at, but because it wasn't doing it and I had to charge my battery back up before I went it reset all the codes or something. My Chevy app says to service 5 different things. I love my Blazer but it is now getting dangerous to drive it and I dont know how to fix it.
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02 sensor keeps burning out

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 V6 212647 miles
When I start the blazer the 02 sensor fuse pops.
Berta from United States 5 months ago  
BE

Won't stay running

Chevrolet Blazer 2004 4.3 250000 miles
Starts but dies instantly
Bobby from United States 5 months ago  
BO
1 report 

Sputters when motor is cold

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Chevy blazer 4.3L 187000 miles
My 2000 chevy blazer sputters first thing in the mornings. Once motor is warm car runs just fine. Chevy dealership said its sucking in too much air And to change the air intake and/or the mass airflow sensor. Well both have been replaced and the car still sputters. I dont know what else to do.
Cracken05 from United States 8 months ago  
CR
1 report 

Security relay problems

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Lt 650000 miles
Have trouble finding the fuse/relay for security system...I am locked out my car...never received a fob when purchased
Dana from United States 9 months ago  
DA

Power/acceleration/performance restrained

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Chevy blazer 2wd 4.3L, automatic 164000 miles
It runs ok, it seems like it's restrained when picking up speed, or starting out. I thought maybe spider injectors?
It doesn't have the OOMPH it had. Also- this may be unrelated- I get a lot of vibration when I get up to around 65- 70 miles per hour. Thanks.
Dana from United States 10 months ago  
DA
3 reports 

When give gas it sputters

Chevrolet Blazer 1999  180000 miles
When mash it to the floor it sputter
Tray from United States a year ago  
TR
1 reply 
Dana from United States 9 months ago
You probably have got a hold of some bad gas...
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Cranks, but no start

Chevrolet Blazer 2003 4.3 2door,2wd 2000000 miles
2003 Chevy blazer ,cranks but no start...put everything you can think of... was driving one night,and all of a sudden it felt as if the transmission was going out...then felt as if wast getting no gas...but i know its not transmission...cause when put used fuel pump...it started and drove for a day...and trans was fine...anybody have any ideas...really appreciate Thanks jay t ,fr Texas
jay t from United States a year ago  
JA

Power lock relay switch

Chevrolet Blazer 1999  2505000 miles
I checked the fuses they all look good somebody told me I had a relay switch and I am lost on Where is the relay switch for my locks
Terri from United States a year ago  
TE
1 report 

Engine rotates but will not start

Chevrolet Blazer 1998 4.3 vortec 145000 miles
Engine rotates but will not start
Bones from United States a year ago  
BO

Pickup problem

Chevrolet Blazer 2005 Trialblazer  247000 miles
Acceleration after not pickup
And vibration
Shakeelkhan from other a year ago  
SH
2 reports 

Squealing BEFORE turning ignition.

Chevrolet Blazer 1987 K5 350 EFI 75000 miles
I have a 1987 K5 Blazer that is making a cycling squealing sound when you click the key to the "ON" position before engaging the starter. Not a belt issue. Truck is not even started, and will not start. Starter turns and tries to crank, but will not. Squealing sounds like it near passenger side firewall, but cannot pinpoint
Jerry from United States a year ago  
JE
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Bruce from United States a year ago
The problem with your 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is likely related to the starter solenoid. The solenoid is responsible for engaging the starter when you turn the key, so if it's not functioning properly, the starter won't engage and the engine won't start. The squealing noise you hear before turning the ignition is likely a sign that the solenoid is not engaging as it should.
There are a few possible reasons why the solenoid may not be functioning properly:

Worn contacts: The contacts in the solenoid may be worn, which can cause them to stick or not make a proper connection. This can result in the solenoid not engaging properly and the starter not functioning.
Loose connections: The connections to the solenoid may be loose, which can prevent the solenoid from functioning properly. Check all connections to the solenoid to ensure they are tight and clean.
Bad solenoid: The solenoid itself may be faulty, in which case it would need to be replaced.
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Starting/fuel issue

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Blazer 100000 miles
My 2000 Chevy blazer 4.3liter has to keep cranking on and off takes like 20 mins and it starts up and will idle but when you give it gas it will act like it wants to die. Has a new fuel pump, filter, plugs, wires, map sensor, fuel pressure regulator, changed spider, crank sensor even after all that they turn the switch on and off and after about 15 times it will finally fire up and sit there and idle just fine and after it sits about 5 mins and you give gas it acts like it will die then let off and it idles again. Tried to unplug throttle position sensor and could give gas but when let off acted like it wanted to die put back in and same idles but acts like it wants to die and it back fires. What could it be
Tenney from United States a year ago  
TE
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Bruce from United States a year ago
There are a few potential issues that could cause the problems you described with your Chevrolet Blazer. Some possible causes could include a faulty mass airflow sensor, a clogged fuel injector, a malfunctioning fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator, or an issue with the ignition system such as a faulty spark plug or ignition coil. It's also possible that the problem could be caused by a fault in the engine control module or other electronic component.
To troubleshoot the issue, you may want to start by checking the fuel pressure at the fuel rail using a fuel pressure gauge. If the fuel pressure is within the manufacturer's specified range, you can try cleaning the fuel injectors using a fuel injector cleaning kit. If the fuel pressure is low, you may need to replace the fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator.
You may also want to check the mass airflow sensor and make sure it is functioning correctly. If the mass airflow sensor is faulty or dirty, it could cause the engine to run poorly or stall. Other components of the ignition system such as spark plugs and ignition coils should also be checked to ensure they are functioning properly.
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Parasitic draw from battery

Chevrolet Blazer 1999 Lt 200000 miles
It starts and runs from a few seconds to a minute then stalls the idler pulley is bad and makes us think it’s causing the alternator to not charge properly. It also sat for a good while before my cousin got it so I’m thinking the fuel pump isn’t putting out the right psi. It also starts to struggle when it’s in any drive gear. We’ve taken the starter off and cleaned it thoroughly, replaced alternator and battery and it ran good for a while it’s got engine noise I’m guessing could be a spun bearing because he’s ran out of coolant twice and his oil pressure drops at the same time. Could mainly use help narrowing it down.
1999 blazer from United States a year ago  
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Bruce from United States a year ago
There are several potential issues that could be causing the problems you've described with your Chevrolet Blazer. Here are a few possibilities:

Fuel pump: If the fuel pump isn't putting out the right pressure, it could cause the engine to run poorly or stall.
Idler pulley: If the idler pulley is faulty, it could cause issues with the alternator and result in a parasitic draw on the battery.
Spun bearing: If there is a problem with a bearing in the engine, it could cause noise and potentially cause the engine to run poorly or stall.
Alternator: If the alternator is not charging the battery properly, it could cause a parasitic draw on the battery and result in the vehicle stalling.
Battery: If the battery is not holding a charge, it could cause the vehicle to start and run poorly or stall.
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Starting issues due to complete idiot that owned it before me had wiri

Chevrolet Blazer 1999 4.3l v6 4x4 4doors Trailblazer submodel 200000 miles
Well to start out with I replaced fuel pump fuel tank fuel filter ignition fuse the big 40 amp fuse the fuel pump relay the starter, battery, when I first got the vehicle the starter was not bolted on correctly at all it was almost like two times around with a socket and it came off but I ended up breaking a bolt in starter one day now it's held by one cuz I can't get the other out and I've tried easy out but not the welding method anyways I have that lined up to where the vehicle cranks over but then I had to put a fuse link in the ECM one fuse and it was working but it wasn't making very goo… Read complete
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Trailblazer from United States 2 years ago  
TR

Won't stay cranked

Chevrolet Blazer 2000  150000 miles
2000 blazer won't stay running after new fuel pump, new fuel pump relay. New fuel filter. Rebuilt transmission. Still won't stay cranked. Air leak or something
REDD from United States 2 years ago  
RE

Installing out when driving and shifting gears after it's warm

Chevrolet Blazer 2001 Chevy blazer 22700 miles
Truck will fire up and idle good driving it when it gets ready to shift it will start bogging out and stall out
Confused from United States 2 years ago  
CO
1 report 

Lost all power plugging in code reader

Chevrolet Blazer 1998 S10 175000 miles
I have been having issues trying to start my 1998 S10 blazer so I plugged in the code reader and after it loaded to 100% it surged out making some clicking and popping like noises and both the blazer and the code reader are dead no power drained I am charging my battery now and the lights are all flickering. Its problem after problem with this blazer
Cursed to ride a broomstick from United States 2 years ago  
CU

Timming issue cold start problem

Chevrolet Blazer 2003 2 dr 4.3 100 miles
Timming set to 6 on distributor have to step on gas peddle on cold start po300 code once warm runs great
D REED from United States 2 years ago  
DR

Takes 5 or 10 mins to get running again after it’s turned off

Chevrolet Blazer 2002 Blazer sport 4.3 200000 miles
Cranks and runs but when turned off takes about 5 or 10 mins to crank. Like something has to cool off. Runs a little rough sometimes but I can still drive it.
Kim_a_lim from United States 2 years ago  
KI

Instatlled new stereo 2wk ltr lights stped wrkg(dr loc,str,heat,instpa

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 BLAZER V6 4.3 4DR 2WD 153000 miles
I purchased a 2000 chevy blazer 4dr 2wd 4.3 v6. I looked up online for the wiring diagram for the stock stereo. And then went and found the diagram for the new stereo. New stereo due to the old one with bose with cd and tape not working. Out with the old in with the new. When i was done. I still had 3 wires that i could not account for coming from the blazer. I taped them off and continued on. With the amp i grounded it and connected the remote turn on from the deck. And with the +12v constant to the amp i saw an open spot on the fuse box just inside the drivers door. Located at the bottom of… Read complete
QTTHATSME from United States 3 years ago  
QT
1 report 

Speedometer quit working

Chevrolet Blazer 2001 4.3 175000 miles
Speedometer and tachometer quit working
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David l from United States 4 years ago  
DA
1 report 

No spark no fuel

Chevrolet Blazer 1989 4x4 4.3 150000 miles
I've reworked my fuse block and no I'm having a no spark/ no fuel prob. This vehicle was running prior to my working on the fuse box. Checked the coil, ign. Mod. Pickup coil is everything looks good. It must be a prob. With my wiring @ the fuse box??
rick from United States 4 years ago  
RI
1 report 

Won't warm start

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Blazer 2 door sport 150000 miles
Will cold start no problem, after shutting it off for five minutes won't start
Wnjlucas from United States 4 years ago  
WN
2 reports 

Breaks keep locking up on passanger side

Chevrolet Blazer 2005  175000 miles
Breaks keep locking up on passanger side. Front tire wont move when i reverse
Tori from United States 4 years ago  
TO
1 report 

Power seats

Chevrolet Blazer 1999 4.3 4x4 212000 miles
One tack moves forward and back but the other side will not move
Robert from United States 4 years ago  
RO
1 report 

Wat rearends interchange with this model

Chevrolet Blazer 1986 S10 blazer 180000 miles
Wat rear ends intervhange with it
Fearsnone from United States 4 years ago  
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