1997 Chevrolet Blazer power train problems
110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“97 blazer with original low miles had engine stop both on and off the highway several times but it would start back up. In jan while driving down the highway the service engine light came on and rpms went up. We pulled off and found the transmission was stuck in 3'rd gear. Also key would not…”
filed Mar 29, 2015
“Had to replace transmission at 140,000 miles. Servicing per the owner's manual was always done, including dealers recommendations for transmission flush. Transmission suddenly failed to shift to 1st gear, then failed to shift to reverse shortly after that. 3rd party repair shop stated transmission…”
filed Jul 2, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Blazer | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 Blazer | 10 | 25% |
| 2022 Blazer | 10 | 23% |
| 2021 Blazer | 18 | 14% |
| 2020 Blazer | 71 | 34% |
| 2019 Blazer | 62 | 34% |
| 2004 Blazer | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 Blazer | 12 | 16% |
| 2002 Blazer | 33 | 13% |
| 2001 Blazer | 31 | 10% |
| 2000 Blazer | 84 | 14% |
| 1999 Blazer | 54 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.