1989 Chevrolet Blazer review from North America
"Biggest piece of junk I have ever bought"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the engine at 129711 miles because it started smoking and had blow by.
The fuel pump quit after the engine was changed.
Three months later I had to have the transmission rebuilt, which cost $2500.00.
I put new brakes, water pump, valve cover gaskets, and new ring and pinion for the rear end.
General comments?
The biggest piece of junk I have ever bought.
I had 32X11-15 All Terrain Tires, but it still got stuck in mud holes; places I never got stuck in my Bronco II. Fords and Dodges were always pulling me out of mud in the Blazer.
Now I wish I had never sold my Bronco II, It was the best low maintenance 4X4 that I ever owned. I think I will stay with Ford now. No more Chevys for me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127456 miles |
| Most recent distance | 134912 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco II |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2008 |