1995 Chevrolet Blazer Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“4 EGR valves (and I have got to put the 5th one on now) in the last 3 years $200.00 each. 2 cmfi units because of the fuel pressure regulator leaking the whole unit has to be replaced $500.00 each. Fuel pumps $80.00 each transmission has slipped at different times. Cooling is a problem it has never overheated but it would like to in the summer. I am a mechanic and all of my cars are taken care of to the slightest detail but it is not normal to replace this stuff more than a couple of times in the life of a car much less a couple of times a year.”

“On three separate occasions when we were coming to a stop at a light ---- as we pressed on the brake pedal the engine revved up to approximately 2500 RPM. This made stopping the vehicle a lot more difficult & could feel the anti-lock breaks working to stop the car. Luckily, there was never a vehicle in front of us in each of the instances ---- but we're not sure if this could eventually lead to a future accident. My confidence with the dealerships is not very high in diagnosing this problem if they can't re-create it or if it didn't sent a check engine light code. …”

“Brake linings had to be replaced at 30,000 miles and just about every 30,000 miles after that. The rear end went out at about 72,000 miles and had to be replaced at a cost of about $1800. We were on a trip from kentucky to alabama on june 23,2000, and the power brake booster went out. We were forced to travel with brakes that sounded like there was a horrible air leak every time you applied them, and the pedal went to the floor. …”

“While travelling at normal highway speed on I-44, right rear wheel snapped off vehicle. Upon inspection, it was apparent that the lug studs sheared at the axleshaft. Note that wheel had been on vehicle for about 6000 miles prior to this incident; thus I”

“The truck was making a cluck during left turns from the drivers front tire, I took it to sears for inspection and they could not find any problems but did say that the ball joints (all four) were going bad and needed replacement soon. I took it to the dealer where purchased for another inspection and they said the sound was due to the ball joints (cost to replace=$700). I had the ball joints replaced...the truck still makes the sound and in addition, now makes the cluck when turning right in addition to left. …”