1989 Chevrolet Blazer S10 review from North America
"For rough bush work and abuse, this truck works well"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shocks were toast and i replaced them.
Gas tank leaked, and I replaced the fuel pump when I replaced the tank.
U-joints have failed, but not without a lot of warning.
4 wheel drive / transfer case is very slow to engage - internal vacuum leak.
Front trans-axle failed.
Seal on the front differential failed.
Distributor shaft bearing failed.
Radiator corroded.
Front rotors and pads.
The tilt steering u-joint bolts came out, causing the steering wheel to move suddenly and significantly left/right and up/down.
The hinges on the rear window squeak like a gang of demented mice - the hinges are worn out.
The body is rusting away - on a daily basis.
It rattles and hums, but not like U2.
Plastic bits break.
The starter wore out - to the point that it physically fell apart after starting the truck 'for the last time'.
General comments?
Bottom line is that this truck has started every day - and it even got me home when the starter physically fell apart!!!.
It is 'rusty, but trusty', and since I have done all of my own repair work on it, the costs have been reasonable. It has been easy to work on too!!
It tows really well (although the brakes are not up to the job at all, it has enough power for the job).
It was inexpensive to buy, and even with the cost of parts - and gas - it has been inexpensive to own, and it does not owe me anything.
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| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 186000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 255000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2007 |