Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / BLAZER / 1993

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001064593 Incident Date: Jan, 21 2001
Consumer's City: CARPINTERIA Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: BLAZER Model Year: 1993
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GNCS13W7P2 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 01 2001 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 31 1998
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The following note was sent to chevy product support through their web site. the vehicle is a 1993 blazer, vin [xxx] - i recently had the electronic emission control valve (egr(?) fail in the open position, causing the vehicle to stall. i was not able to restart the engine. fortunately, i wasn't in traffic and could safely have the truck towed to my mechanic who replaced the defective valve. is the replacement of this part covered by a warranty or out of warranty special service arrangement? have the safety issues been addressed by a redesign of the valve or emission control system for this vehicle? this is very similar to the condition reported as odi id: 736343 & 736345.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr