This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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I have multiple complaints, the gas gauge on my vehicle stop working and I ran out of gas in the middle of the street when I realized problem 2 the rear brake lights and hazard lights do not work. The other problem is the vehicle stalls, and when it finally take off, the car jerks and the driver seat moves/slides back from the hinges which caused me to not be able to reach my breaks and run into a curb. Also the driver side door sticks and is difficult to open. Lastly the wheel baring and ball joints have gone bad twice and the car has less then 75000 miles on it. I called GM customer service department and explained all of my concerns and was told they we not aware of any nationwide problem and there was nothing they could do except fix the hazard light malfunction. I researched on the net and found many many people complaining of the same concerns I have.
I have had numerous problems with my 2000 Chevy Blazer ls 4X4. Under warranty the dealer replaced the oil lines by the oil filter, whole seat mechanism, driver side window motor, rear shock. They also fixed my hood rattle after 5 visits to the dealer and I told them what was wrong the first time it went in. Since then at 40,000 miles the driver side wheel bearing went out and had it replaced and at the same time had the fuel pump replaced since that went out also. At 50,000 miles the same one went out again and had it replaced. Now at 68,000 miles the passenger side wheel bearing is bad. Also on my first wheel bearing replacement, they told me the ball joints were very loose and should think about replacing those also. These things should never be going wrong with such low miles. From what I am reading on the web and hearing from the dealers, this is a very frequent problem that Chevy will not recall and take responsibility. I sure am happy that I haven't had a wheel fall off and kill someone yet.
The seat back adjustment levers broke on both the driver and passenger seats. The metal shaft is defective. The cheverolet dealer quoted $300 per seat. There is a service bulletin issued #060601 for this problem and numerous complaints to the NHTSA web site. Cheverolet will not correct the problem because it has not been identified as a safety issue. If the drivers seat gets broken in the full recline position, this would be a safety hazard for the driver.
Driver and passenger seat recliner handle broke off within two days of each other. Can not adjust seat back to proper/safe driving position. Seat continues to recline backwards making it un-safe to drive. Contacted dealer while under warranty. They would not fix without charges. Have found numerous defects on this condition posted on the bullitin boards and provided the dealer with this and they still would not fix the problems without charging me. I should not have to pay to get this fixed when there is an apparent defect in this product.
- Timmonsville, SC, USA
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The gas pedal sticks 75% of the time upon initial acceleration, whether that is from a stopped position or accelerating after slowing. The sticking is such that force has to be exerted to get the pedal to depress thereby causing lurching of the vehicle. In parking lot situations or on icy roads this can be potentially very dangerous. Also, both front seat adjusters that allow the seat to be repositioned have broken off while trying to repostion the seat. When we reported these items to our dealer they said these are common problems they are seeing frequently. If this is so I feel it is a defect of the manufacturer. The seat levers were plastic painted to look like metal and both broke off within a week of each other.
Engine stalled while driving, dealer determined fuel gauge was broken, mastercard was replaced. Consumer stated the gas gauge read ? of a tank, dealer found broken fuel card and replaced the card, parking brake hose broke of and drum was rusty causing parking brake to hang up, dealer replaced damaged shoes and rusted drums, brake lights and lights intermittently inoperative, while braking and turning to the right vehicle is making grinding noise from front, dealer replaced left hub, while driving brakes make noise, dealer found rotors out of round, wipers will intermittently not work, and also there was a burning smell coming from fuse area, driver side seat would not lock into place and the recliner broke, drivers side door panel was loose, dealer replaced side door panel and drivers window was loose and rattling, molding was also rattling.
Driver's seat fails to lock into position on seat track and will slide during operation of vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle five times, and has failed to effectively remedy problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
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- Georgetown, OH, USA