1996 Chevrolet Blazer s-10 donno from North America
Summary:
Nice SUV, but very unreliable
Faults:
The first thing that I noticed was the screaming sound coming from under the hood. My husband informed me that it was the compressor to the A/C and to expensive to fix. Next to go were that brakes (again). Also the drivers side door is messed up and the door ajar buzzer will not go off. VERY ANNOYING to go on a 300 mile drive with that screaming all the way. Now the thing will not even start. We replaced the battery, fuel filter, checked the relays and the fuel pump. Checked the Blazer with a scan tool and there is no codes. The thing will just not start.
General Comments:
I love the Blazer style and the way mine drives, but it is a lemon that we are putting more money into than it is worth. Seats are wearing and I cannot even sit in them to drive it, b/c it won't start...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th September, 2004
17th Jun 2005, 11:07
I have had almost identical issues with my 96 Blazer. I actually bought it from a guy who had the engine replaced twice within two weeks from the dealer for a leaking intake manifold gasket issue and related other issues. When I bought it I thought having a new engine was a good thing. What I didn't count on is the new engine having the same problems to old one had. The blazer is in the shop as we speak and will cost $1800 to repair including the intake manifold gasket which supposedly is leaking. I am also have the alternator replaced (for the second time in 10 months). What have I gotten myself into?