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Don't get burned by the Blazer!
Since buying the Blazer, it has needed to have many repairs. Most of the repairs were required after the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty expired.
Repairs under warranty: Driver's side window would grind when opening and closing. This was repaired by the dealership twice. It is now malfunctioning it again.
Since expiration of warranty: I replaced the pitman and idler arms, ball joints, and replaced the fuel pump.
Current repairs needed at 70,000 miles: intake manifold gasket leaking, security system is failing (light in on intermittently and the Blazer sometimes will not start because of it. The check engine light also comes on intermittently. The Blazer needs a new alternator and oil cooling lines. The lever to recline the passenger seat snapped off, and the hinge on the driver's side door is broken. The CD player burned out at about 40,000 miles.
I really liked the Blazer when I first bought it. But now, I realize my 1991 Cavalier was much more reliable and less expensive to fix!
9th Sep 2008, 17:45
My father just bought a 2000 Blazer ZR2, and he loves it. It runs great and is really reliable. I am sure not everyone has the same experience as me, but if it makes my dad happy then I am sold on it. Jarod.