1998 Chevrolet Blazer LT review from North America
"A low performance, but high maintenance vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes constantly produce a high pitch, metal to metal noise every time I apply pressure to the brake pedal. I have had the pads replaced prematurely a couple of times and I have had the rotors replaced as well with no satisfaction.
I had the transmission rebuilt at approximately 80,000 miles in 8/01 when the reverse went out on it. Again, I had it rebuilt in 3/04 with approximately 130,000 miles when it began slipping with erratic shift patterns. And then again in 7/04 when it did not want to shift from first to second. Now, it is 8/11 and I am being told once again, it needs to be rebuilt again due to the transmission not shifting up into overdrive. In each occurrence I used reputable companies to do the work. I am being told it could be a problem in the casing or with pressure. There is only one thing I do know for sure, I am getting rid of this vehicle asap and I will not buy another Chevrolet again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2004 |

