1997 Chevrolet Blazer 2d 4wd LS review from North America
"Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the battery, alternator, windshield wiper motor, driverside window motor, transmission hoses, upper and lower gaskets on transmission, rebuilt the transmission itself, universal joint in the rear and the one for 4wd, previous owner replaced ball joints, even with the new transmission it shifts hard, I noticed my breaks are squeaking and there is a noise coming from the glove comp. when I turn heat on high. my gas gage went out at 60k, I have to set the trip. those of you who are brave enough to see if the "fuel low" light comes on, I advise not too. I ran out of gas at 390 miles on trip, no light came on.
General comments?
Sad thing is, I like the looks of it. if Chevy would get their act together this could be a very nice vehicle. its solid when everything is working. it has a lot of power and handles like a champ off-road. I've driven it all over the eastern US. thank god it hasn't failed me on vacation.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2004 |