Faults:

I am on my 3rd set of wheel bearings...2nd set of rear brakes, water pump, fuel pump, catalytic converter, front brakes, ball joints (upper and lower), tires $$$$$$, cd player doesn't work, drivers side window was not installed properly, drivers side seat does not recline back,

General Comments:

This car is seriously problem after problem... but I love driving a big truck. I am 4'11 and would not want a car ever again... love the Blazer. Every time I turn around I am putting money into it.

Faults:

Seat recliner levers, 2 drivers 1 passenger.

Rear brakes prematurely wore out, problem was frozen caliper sliders. Now when I rotate the tires I pop off the calipers and lube the sliders if necessary.

Replaced fuel pump and sender 90-100k, sender acted up first then the pump. Fuel level sensor is available separately from the dealer but not the pump.

Not happy with the drippy oil cooler lines, that is something GM should have figured out long ago.

Replaced both front wheel bearings before 100k, no problems since.

What I would consider general maintenance:

Spark plugs @100K.

Cap & Rotor @ 100K & 110K. Used aftermarket the first time then replaced with a/c delco and still going good.

Lower ball joints and idler arm, 100K.

Original tires went 85-88K miles, second set still going at 136K.

Replaced drivers door hinge pin/bushings @45K, need to be replaced again.

General Comments:

The sheet metal and paint on this vehicle have been fantastic! Even with 130K+ it still shines great! It may have been waxed twice since we owned it, it is black as well.

Minimal rust and it started life in Michigan and now resides in Wisconsin.

Only time it left us stranded was not the cars fault. Days after we bought it the fuel line popped off the filter--quick disconnect fitting. Dealer replaced the filter when we bought it. Crawled under and reconnected the fitting by hand and we were off (did smell of gas thou).

Still have the original exhaust on the vehicle. Only engine work has been a water pump and lower intake gasket. No transmission work, transfer case work or axle work.

Overall we have been very satisfied with the track record of the vehicle. Ours was bought as a lease return unit and we paid 1/2 of the sticker price.

Faults:

The only problem I have had with my 1999 Blazer is I had to replace the radiator at 127k miles.

General Comments:

If properly maintained driven and cared for, will have very few problems. Too many people do not properly maintain their cars, and thus have all these mechanical problems.

Faults:

Two alternators, 30K 80K. Lights starting to flicker.

L & R, U and L ball joints 105K.

Fuel pump 85K.

Water pump 80K.

F Right wheel hub/bearing 65K.

Door hinges driver's front door 80K.

Both front seat-back adjusters broke at shaft 35K 125K.

Heater core, 110K.

A/C condenser, 60K.

General Comments:

My beef is with the dealer. After finding zillions, (yes, zillions) of Blazer owners on the web with THREE CONSISTENT COMPLAINTS,

1) Door hinges

2) Seat-back adjusters breaking

3) Wheel bearing/hub assembly

The service writer at the dealership (car bought new) denied there were any reported problems in these areas.

Now, I know that stuff breaks, but don't LIE to me...

There is nothing wrong with admitting that 'we guessed wrong on that part...' when it fails, repeatedly, for many, many customers.

I am an engineer by training and know that occasionally, the design is not up to the task.

Pot metal used in places it shouldn't be, un-lubed hinge pins that should be lubed, sealed "maintenance-free" bearings that are under-designed. OK, these things happen. But own up to it, Chevy. Don't disavow the problem.