1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT review from North America
"Mechanic's Goldmine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upper Ball Joints Replaced 58,000 Miles
Shocks failure, Replaced 58,500 Miles
Ignition Switch 62,000 Miles
Deluxe Car stereo 58,000 Miles
Harness for Trailer Hitch Replaced 59,400 Miles
Control Arm 58,500 Miles
Seats have started to wear badly.
A/C Compressor failure at 63,000 Miles.
General comments?
I feel in love with this vehicle with just one drive. Had a test drive for over the weekend. Dealer called wanting to know where his used vehicle was. I knew the tires needed to be replaced, they had some wear on them. When I took the vehicle home my wife loved it also. It drives comfortably. The gas mileage could improve some. I am getting 5 to 9 miles per gallon in town. I get 20 mile per gallon on highway. After all the repairs I wish I had picked another vehicle to buy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V6 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Truck |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2003 |