1997 Chevrolet Blazer Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 6%of 768 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,064miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, 6% of the 768 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,064 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 30 MPH accelerator pedal went to the floor and commenced the vehicle to accelerate at 45 MPH. The driver engaged the emergency parking brake until the engine stop acceleration. The dealer was not notified. When the consumer released the gas pedal the speed did not decrease. The wheels started to smoke as the engine was racing and the brakes were engaged. The consumer then engaged the emergency brake and tried to get the transmission to go into neutral but it wouldn't.”
NHTSA complaint #10094661, filed 2004-11, 65,000 miles“While driving at 65 MPH engine revved very high. Consumer pulled to the shoulder, and called a tow truck and had vehicle towed to a repair shop. A rebuilt engine was installed in the vehicle, but not by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10046130, filed 2003-10, 82,000 miles“Throttle stuck brakes could not stop vehicle. Lost control and rolled. Lucky I was on my property and not a public road. No report. Can be inspected. Available anytime. This is not the only year of this model I have had this problem I have had two 2002 that have had same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11501735, filed 2023-01“Dt: the contact set the cruise control while going up a hill and vehicle sped up .while going down the hill the vehicle just kept going faster. The rpms were above 4000. He pressed on the brake pedal as hard as possible. This slowed the vehicle a little. He managed to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. He got out of the vehicle and opened the hood to checked the throttle assembly. It was stuck. He worked with the throttle and finally managed to get it released. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealership to duplicate the problem. Updated 2/7/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10146392, filed 2005-12, 174,000 miles“I reported the problem with my cruise control speeding up two years ago. You failed to respond, confirming that you are in bed with the manufacturers. My cruise control has been in the off position since my first report. While cruise was in off I accidentally hit the middle button on when I tuned on my high beam. The cruise engaged and sped up. Again it wouldn't turn off until I turned the engine off.”
NHTSA complaint #739670, filed 2001-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 26 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 33 | 5% |
| 1997 | 47 | 6% |
| 1996 | 28 | 2% |
| 1995 | 44 | 4% |
| 1994 | 24 | 4% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 11 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
156 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
129 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsSuspension
105 complaintsEngine cooling
93 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsFuel system
84 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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