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Questions tagged [blazer]

GM brand, Chevrolet model, produced from 1968 to 2005. Includes full-sized and S-10 versions. Should not include the Trailblazer.

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Engine run-on (dieseling) condition suddenly getting much worse

1995 Chevy S-10 Blazer - 4.3 L Vortec V6 (vin W with PCM) - 230,000 miles original owner. OBD-I (or 1.5) GM transitional year with OBD-II style connector. I've been working on my vehicle a lot lately. Mostly chasing down a rough idle (rich…
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Brakes go to the floor

Vehicle: 2000 Blazer v6 4.3L Symptoms: Brake goes to the floor before braking. You have to push hard to stop. Easy to "skid" tires. Brake light is on. The day before they worked perfectly fine, and the next morning they went to the floor. If the…
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Blazer overheating in cold temperatures

Sorry, this is going to be a bit wordy. I have lots of details... A few weeks ago, the temperature was in the single digits with a negative wind chill. I started up my 96 Blazer and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes. I then drove around the corner,…
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Any maintenance advantages to replacing shift solenoids that have not failed?

Is there any maintenance advantage to replacing shift solenoids that have not failed? There isn't a stated service interval for these parts, that I am aware of. By contrast, most vehicles have inspection/replacement intervals for the serpentine…
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Evaporator canister purge system advice needed

1995 Blazer - 4.3 L Vortec V6 CMFI (vin W w/ PCM) 230,000 miles There are no trouble codes. This is a OBD-I or 1.5 system from a GM transitional year (I have the OBD-II style connector). I have issues that are possibly related to the Evaporator…
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What is an acceptable amount of up/down play in a distributor shaft?

1995 Chevy S-10 Blazer - 4.3 L Vortec V6 (vin W with PCM) - This is the distributor style with vertical cap posts. 230,000 miles original owner. EDIT: Please click on link below to see a photo of distributor. It is the "DI" style, not "HEI",…
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1989 s10 Blazer Cold Start issues

I have a 1989 S10 Blazer. The temperature here in Calgary drops to -30c during winter. It started up fine during the first week of this awful weather, but now it seems to struggle quite a bit. So I started plugging in the block heater to warm her…
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2002 Chevy Blazer - Oil in coolant

I have a 2002 Chevy Blazer with 237755 miles. I was just informed that I have a blown head gasket and oil is leaking into my coolant. On my way into work this morning my check engine light was blinking (this is the second time this has happened). I…
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Highest Fan Speed on AC/Heater Blower no longer works.

I've found a couple of posts here about blower fans that only operate on high speed, but the issue I'm having is the opposite. All of the fan speeds work except for the highest speed (really the only one that's useful :P ) Thinking the issue was the…
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'95 Chevy Blazer suddenly refuses to start

While driving my '95 Chevy Blazer (4.3L V6) on the highway, I pulled off to use a rest stop. The engine was (and has) been running/starting well, and upon returning to leave, the engine would not start. The engine was turning over, but would not…
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Brake Pads worn in under two months

Vehicle: 2000 Chevy Blazer 4WD 4.3L V6 Engine Current Symptoms (I suspect this might be the symptoms of 2 over-lapping problems?) Brake light comes on. It then goes off if I press the brake to the floor. (Comes back on after restarting the…
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Rough Acceleration & ticking noise

Vehicle: 2000 Blazer 4WD Automatic 260,000+ miles (Runs perfectly if not for something going wrong every two weeks) Symptoms: Engine sounds rough when accelerating When accelerating there's a ticking/clicking noise (similar to a card on the spokes…
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Engine missfires when accellerating first gear

Vehicle: Chevrolet Blazer 2000 V6 4.3L Engine 4WD 234,000 Miles Symptoms: When accelerating, upon reaching about 1500 RPM through about 2250 RPM the engine misfires in first gear (occasionally 2nd gear). It tends to do this for about 15 minutes…
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1989 S10 Blazer Rear end differential

I have a 1989 S10 Blazer with an open differential. Due to the lack of traction on ice i want to replace the open differential with a limited slop differential. I was wondering if someone could tell me where I can find some information. I need to…
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1995 Chevrolet Blazer - Spits and sputters over 45 mph

When my truck idles it's smooth but when I get on road and the engine gets up to operating temperature it spits and sputters. When I pull into the driveway, it cuts off. I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition coil, ignition module and…
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