1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Money pit since day one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
53,000k front wheel bearing $400
60,000k encoder motor (controls transfer case) $900
75000k front wheel bearing
Seatback levers fell off
Rotors front/rear done 3 times
Replace pads at lest once a year (I buy in bulk)
Rear brakes are constant trouble
Ball joints replaced 3 times
Drivers door sags
Heater core / radiator flushed twice - still gurgles
U-joints replaced several times
I remove ABS fuse in the winter - unsafe on ice/snow
I am now doing brakes and need $500 front end work so I can finally sell this thing and cut my losses.
General comments?
This is my 5th Blazer - was happy with the older ones.
They took a decent design and ruined it with "upgrades"
4.3 engine is an excellent, decent gas mileage for a 4x4.
You can't afford to keep it, and you can't afford to sell it - but it's time to move on.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2008 |