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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving 55 mph, the four wheel indicator warning light came on and then the four wheel gear engaged. The contact was unable to shift into normal gear which made the vehicle drag and vibrate. The contact was able to shut the engine off and have the vehicle towed. The dealer replaced the transfer case control module. The dealer also informed the contact that there were no related recalls or warranties. The failure mileage was 52,609.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving at an unknown speed, the four wheel drive icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they discovered that the 4 wheel drive control module failed. There is no recall on the control module. The current mileage was 50,041 and failure mileage was 47,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into 4 wheel drive. A new switch was installed and temporarily corrected the failure before it recurred. The dealer would not repair the vehicle without charging a service fee. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Failure of 4 wheel drive option. The switch was replaced under warranty on the first occasion. Every winter since the purchase of my Blazer the switch for the 4 wheel drive has had to be replaced.
In a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, 40000 miles. 4 wheel drive front differential actuator failed to engage and was locked in 4 low gearing. Upon inspection it was determined that the actuator had corroded to the point that it need to be replaced. The quote from the dealer was over $500 for replacement part. Dealer and manufacturer representatives made comments regarding the frequency of said problem when questioned.
- Universal City, TX, USA
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The 4 wheel drive service light would illuminate while driving. When this occurred it prevent the 4 wheel drive from being engage. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that part was not covered under a recall.
While driving 60 mph the 4-wheel drive engaged. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
For several weeks, 4lo light on dash would flash as if trying to shift into 4 wheel drive, on 5/19/03, it was locked into 4lo, have not been able to transfer to 2 wheel drive, very loud grinding noise in front end when trying to take out of 4lo.
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- Mt Airy, MD, USA