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I have a 95 Chevy S-10 Blazer, and I have now reached 206K. I must admit it has been a good car, but it has also cost me quite a bit. I now need a fuel injector. A mechanic told me that this is the worst year for the blazer, and Chevy screwed up with this one.
I have a 99 Blazer LT with 108,000 miles and yes just like everyone else the oil cooler line was replaced, changed while it was still leaking and well before it blew. Heater core was replaced and just did the water pump. also the AC compressor and alternator was replaced. Actually it has been a real good vehicle for the miles.
My 1995 Blazer just blew up. The oil lines have been replace before when leaking. My wife was driving it recently and by the time she got pulled over and shut down the engine and then it blew - The oil line pulled right out of the crimped fitting. I've always bought GM, I have three family members that work for GM, but this might be the last one I own.
I Have A 95 blazer runs drives good!! after replacing Rear end, oil lines twice, three egr valves, intake manifold, plugs wires cap rotor, fuel pump, idle air control valve, and normal mantience. have always loved Chevy, but not the best year for them. I would still recommend it to everyone, All cars have problems oil lines should not keep you from buying this truck.
When you replace these oil cooler lines the new GM lines are steel crimped if you cheap out with a cheap aftermarket oil line you will not fix this problem long term.
I have two Blazers 2003 and a 2004 both of the have sun roofs. Both of the leak water from the sun visor mount when it rains. has anyone else had this problem and what is the fix.
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I have a 95 Blazer.
The engine coolant temperature and oil pressure gauge don't go back to the zero point when it's turn off. Please, I need answers to maaswad@hotmail.com
95 LT, vin W,4.3 vortec.
My intake blew; I replaced it myself (~80$). Not an easy job at first, took me days, but if I would do it again, it would take me about a day.
My oil lines were replaced before I bought it, and yes they are leaking a bit at the crimp.
Replaced the gasket to transfer case (tranny oil was leaking into the tcase).
Replaced starter (not easy the first time).
Changed all 4 shocks with 2 gabriel air shocks on the back, and I must say took me about 1 1/2 hour for all 4 (EAASSYYY). Lifted my T-bars just half way, not to much to wear out the front end tough.
30 1/2" tires... (hard on gas).
I am leavin to buy a gas filter (maintenance) today, as I think it could be more powerful.
The truck has 260,000 Km. I am planning on changing the interior carpet (~100$) this summer. If my budget permits, I'll get some headers and modify it dual exhaust this summer also ;)
If you like this truck and like to work on them, then I say it's worth it! They are bigger and looks better than those little Japanese. On the 4x4 offroad, woweee, these babies are wild (with my 30" tires)!!!
So stop nagging people:) hihihi!!!
Today on my weekly 75 mile trip back to college from home my oil cooling lines blew (think I said that right). I was half-way there and noticed my check gages light come on, and saw that oil pressure was at zero. I've heard before how bad it is if there is zero oil pressure, so immediately pulled over and shut it off. I had to wait almost 2 hours for my bf to come rescue me, then had to have a tow truck tow it back home while my bf brought me to college. As they were putting it onto the truck gas started spilling out also, while it was tilted. I never thought so much would go wrong with my blazer at once, its been a good vehicle so far but beginning to have second thoughts. I cried watching it be put on the truck : (
I bought a 1995 Blazer LT 4x4 with the Vortec 4.3L V6 engine last December with about 240,000km for about $4,000. My dad told me it was a great deal, he lied. Since then I've put about another 40,000km on it and almost $3,000 in repairs and there's still plenty more to do. The 4WD has not worked since literally right after the warranty was up, which was 30 days. The body was in great shape until after the first winter, now there is rust coming out almost everywhere. I'm going to need four new shocks four new tires and a new muffler (when I can afford it) and today my thermostat broke and I have no heat. I'm not exactly sure how much all of that is going to cost to fix but I'm guessing around $2,000, bringing the total amount of this truck so far to about $9000. I'm positive I could have bought a much better, more reliable vehicle for that amount to begin with, but I couldn't wait to get a truck and I got this Blazer. I'm not too sure about the newer Blazers, but if anyone is thinking about purchasing a used 1995-97 Blazer, think twice, even if it seems like a great deal.
Bought a 96 Blazer ran good for 2 months, then it started messing up. The engine idles very high most of the time, but at times won't idle at all. Checked engine codes said mass air flow sensor. Changed it, ran good for 2 weeks then started doing the same thing. Codes said EGR valve. Did that, ran good for a week then started doing the same thing.
We've replaced TPS, map sensor, IAC valve, 6 fuel injectors with fuel pressure regulator, vacuum hoses and PCV valve. It still idles very rough and high rpm, but sometimes it will run great and idle fine.
Whatever the problem is its not consistent. I'm getting ready to replace the PCM module. When all else fails, replace the computer. Maybe then the air conditioner will work.
My husband works for GM... I own a 95 Blazer 4WD. Love it. However, the ABS seems to take over at the most inopportune times. Especially going down hill and having to brake. Does not feel like it will stop. Took it in to a local mechanic and they hooked it up to the computer. Running and in park it registered moving at 60 mph. So we disconnected the ABS and they say it will cost about 600 to get it fixed. Anyone else with this problem? Is it the ABS or is it a speed sensor and does that have something to do with the braking system?
I own a 95 Chevy Blazer, the blinkers don't work. Anyone have this problem? I have replace all the bulbs and have put in 4 fuses? They think it's a wire short but can't find it.
Also didn't start last night but started up fine this morning. Now doesn't start again. It fires just doesn't turn over. They are thinking possibly the fuel pump? Does anyone know about a wire/plug under the drivers side carpet that can short out and cause the fuel pump to not always fire correctly? Has anyone replace the fuel pump themselves? Is it difficult? Is it located in the fuel tank?
I have owned a 95 Blazer for 3 years now. Problems, problems, problems, and even more.
Repaired transfer case (hole in vacuum line), alternator, starter, fuel pump, catalytic converter, ignition system, and most recently, like everyone else, a blown oil line to the oil cooler, I think I got it shut off before any serious engine damage.
Working space is absolutely terrible, 2 foot extension with a swivel on a 1/4 inch ratched to remove lugs on starter terminals. Chevy really messed up this one.
Disgusted in PA.
I have a 2000 chevy blazer 2WD with 156000. Today, while I was on the interstate, I lost oil pressure and the check light came on. I was able to exit the highway and pull off under the overpass. I am assuming I blew an oil cooler line. The car left a small oil trail as I was pulling over but did not lose all of the oil until I had parked and the vehicle sat for about 30 minutes. The truck was towed to my mechanic and won't be looked at until Monday (It's Friday). I'm hoping I didn't burn up the engine. This all happened within 30 seconds. Any thoughts to help me sleep during the weekend???