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There is a current recall in place #19-NA-206 that I believe should include my vehicles vin number. There is an intermittent shift to park message that appears when the vehicle had been shifted into park and the ignition has been turned to off position. Making it unsafe as I am not sure if the vehicle is actually in park or not.
Received repeated message on display " steering assist reduced, drive with care" Engine races at times and Auto Stop quicks working. Could lead to a crash if steering is restricted due to P0128 code was repeatedly triggered as a fault code. Turned out to be thermostat which is being replaced on thousands of these vehicles. You can search for the message. GM is replacing under powertrain warranty however many vehicles are beyond warranty. This is approximately a $1000 repair.
I cannot shut off my vehicle. When I turn off engine warning message and alert binging tells me to shift to park. The vehicle is in park but vehicle does not register that it-??s in park. I-??m stuck in vehicle which will not stop alerts and runs down battery. This is a hazardous situation. I can-??t tell if car is actually engaged in park or not. This started happening intermittently over the last month but now it happens 8 times out of 10 when I try to shut off the vehicle.
The temperature gage on the dashboard was reading zero and the steering assist reduced message came on. The temperature gage and thermostat were replaced under warranty
Error code P0128. Engine temp sensor keeps going off and on. Temp gauge drops to 0 and doesn-??t read, AC goes out, check engine light comes on, steering assist is reduced drive with care notification comes up. This error code and same issue is all over GM forums. Thousands are experiencing this same issue, having to spend over $1000 to get it fixed. Ridiculous this isn-??t a recall yet.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
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I took my vehicle to the dealership for the recommended oil change on 09/15/2023. I am extremely good about keeping up on the routine maintenance. Upon arrival, the technician asked if I knew that my check engine light was on. I stated no, it was not on during my drive in and has not been on previously whatsoever. I scheduled a diagnostic for 09/20/2023 and brought it back to the dealership with 68,191 being the mileage. It was determined that my thermostat needs to be replaced. I then began receiving the message Steering Assist is Reduced" which is very unsettling. I am finding that a lot of newer model 2019+ Chevy Blazer owners are struggling with the exact same temperature issue, even those with way fewer mileage than mine for example a person who just had 25K on theirs. This needs to be taken more seriously / addressed further by the manufacturer.
Hi My wife arrived home from work and put the truck in park. A message came up on the instrument panel saying shift to park and would not let her shut the vehicle off. I went out could not figure out what was going on because the truck was clearly in park. After moving the gear shift around the message went away and I was able to shut off the truck. A couple of days later when she got to work, it did it again. Moving the gear shift around turned it off. I took the truck to the dealer 10/18/23 and inquired about a recall for this because so many people are having the same issue, on several GM makes. No recall and I had to pay close to $572.99 for them to replace the gear shift assembly. We just bought the truck in Feb of 23 and paid cash. $300. At time of purchase the truck had 21000 miles. Today it has only 24000.
Here are the problems I've been facing: 1. Shift to Park Error: My Blazer often displays a "Shift to Park" message, even when the vehicle is already in the park position. This happens randomly and has no discernible pattern. As a result, the vehicle won't turn off, and I'm forced to repeatedly shift back and forth and apply excessive force to engage the park mode. 2. Steering Assist Reduced Message and Cold Temperature Gauge: Another recurring issue is the appearance of a "Steering Assist Reduced" message. At the same time, the temperature gauge gets stuck at the cold position, and the check engine light remains on. This seems to be a common problem among Blazer owners and requires immediate attention through a recall. 3. Fuel-Related Acceleration Problem: I've noticed a fuel-related problem that affects acceleration. The vehicle experiences sudden slowdowns, with the RPMs dropping, even when I maintain a steady throttle position. Then, out of nowhere, the Blazer regains speed and accelerates. This unpredictable behavior is dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately. 4. Random Loss of Power Steering and Power Brakes: On several occasions, my Blazer has lost power steering and power brakes without any warning. It's incredibly unnerving and puts both the driver and others on the road at risk. It's important to note that my Blazer is well-maintained and has less than 60,000 miles on it. These issues should not be happening under these circumstances. I strongly believe that these problems require the attention of the manufacturer, and I urge them to initiate recalls to rectify these safety concerns.
When the vehicle has physically shifted to park and the push to start/stop has been engaged, the dashboard will light up that the vehicle needs to be shifted into park.
After shifting into park the DIC comes on and says shift into park. At first I was able to reset the transmission into drive and back to park and it would reset the DIC. However, today I was at a loss as what to do as it would not reset and the lights and horn were in a warning mode. Finally, I set the parking brake and the DIC message went off. I have not gone to the dealer but will make an appointment to do so. Our 2019 Blazer only has 18,500 miles on it when this happened. I have seen several complaints of this type when researching the problem. No simple solutions were offered other than a trip to dealer for an expensive fix.
When shifting to Park, and pressing the button to turn the car off, received an error "Shift to Park" despite being in Park and the car would not turn off. When researching the issue, many others have reported the same issues with other models of Chevrolet and GM vehicles. This is a known issue and GM has issued a service bulletin, but not a recall. I went to Reedman Toll Chevrolet in Langhorne, PA where I purchased the vehicle. They are also familiar with this issue as many others have experienced the same error. This was also an expensive fix for me out of pocket. It cost $660.
When I shift my car to park and turn it off the dashboard will alert me and say I need to shift to park. The car doesn-??t recognize I just shifted into it, but it automatically unlocks my doors so part of it knows I-??m in park. I-??m not sure if I let my foot off the brake if it-??ll start rolling & I haven-??t attempted since it-??s usually in my garage. It is currently at the Chevy Dealer to be -??analyzed-?? but it seems to be a known problem they don-??t want to recall.
When I shift to park it doesn't recognize its in park along with extreme stutter of the transmission when accelerating this could be dangerous as it could result in a accident.
This is less an incident and more like a concern. I noticed a slight shudder upon accelerating. It started at lower speeds, approximately 25-30 mph, and shifting between second and third gear. Now with daily driving, the shudder has progressively gotten worse. It now happens at higher speeds, approximately 50-55 mph, and has become more violent. There is also now an acceleration and deceleration issue whether my foot is on the accelerator or I have the vehicle on cruise control. After some research, reading several service bulletins and forum posts, I have learned that the problem component is the torque converter in the transmission. Chevrolet is aware of the problem and has issued a service bulletin, PIP560C, recommending a drain and fill claiming that will fix the problem. I had this done in accordance with the bulletin, and it only made the problem worse. After talking with more than one mechanic, I was told that if this problem is not fixed, the vehicle could stall and the transmission could lock/seize up. This could present a safety issue by posing a potential cause of an accident if the vehicle stalls in the middle of a highway or busy street. This issue also can potentially cause further transmission failure.
When Driving the vehicle, usually around 1500 rpm, you feel the transmission start to stutter, and during this stuttering, the whole car shakes violently. this violent shaking occurs on the highway with speeds of 70mph and over. the shaking causes the steering wheel and lane centering function to become disoriented, hence almost causing me to get into an accident on the highway. This is not an isolated incident for my vehicle only. I am in a chevy 2019 blazer group on facebook and dozens of members have experienced this same exact issue. the members that got it repaired had to have the entire transmission replaced. apparently it is an issue with the gears not fitting properly and grinding causing shavings to get into the the transmission fluid causing the danger. I have addressed this issue with the chevy dealership i bought it from but the refused to document it or take accountability for the issue.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the engine remained idling; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the roadway. The check engine warning light then illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the connecting transmission coolant hose had disconnected due to a missing clip, and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
I am experiencing the well know -??shift to park-?? issue. When I move the shifter to the park position and turn off the vehicle, I receive a message stating -??shift to park-?? and I-??m unable to fully power the car off or lock the doors. This is only overcome by trying to wiggle the shifter. The issue is intermittent and the remedy is not always successful. It seems to be happening more frequently. The issue began around 40,000 miles. I have contacted the dealership to diagnose the issue but the repair has not been completed yet.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle lunged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle however, the failure persisted while starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D). Additionally, the contact stated that upon parking and turning off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that she restarted the vehicle and moved the gear shifter from park to drive and from drive to park several times until the transmission moved into park(P). The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The contact also became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V115000 (Tires). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted but failed to honor the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
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- Tampa, FL, USA