1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT review from North America
"Maybe Chevy just decided to put a truck body on a sedan frame in 1996"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first three years of ownership (96-98) were great. I get the oil changed every 3,000 miles, have the transmission fluid serviced regularly and mainly run it on the highway. I don't off-road it and purchased it for transport during the Minnesota winters.
Here is the running list of repairs.
1999 - The first time I had the lower ball joints replaced, along with all four tires (40K miles).
2000 - Power steering pump and serpentine belt replaced (54K miles). Brake discs and cylinders replaced (61K miles).
2002 - Brake pads, shoes, drums serviced, four tires replaced, upper and lower ball joints (second time) replaced (80K miles).
2003 - Air conditioning compressor replaced along with radiator (another Dexcool fiasco) (89K miles).
2004 - Shock absorbers, propeller shaft replaced (108K miles).
2005 - Catalytic converter replaced, brake pads, discs replaced (111K miles).
2006 - Sepentine belt idler pulley and alternator drive belt replaced (119K miles).
2007 - Upper and lower ball joints replaced (third time), driver's side door spring, hinge and bushings replaced (126K miles).
General comments?
Maybe this is just normal, but I believe the ball joint replacement has been excessive, particularly since I'm a careful driver.
I'm still holding on to this baby for the four-wheel drive capacity on our often snowy roads.
I hope I can get just one more year out of it!
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| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2007 |