1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Amazing machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have replaced the intake gaskets (once), alternator (once), radiator (three), heater core (four), rebuilt front end (twice), water pump (twice), fuel pump (once), front rotors (once), transmission (218,000 miles), rear end (282,000 miles) and two tune-ups. I am 45 years old. I do all my work myself. The truck is lowered two inches, has P235/70 B.F. Goodrich Comp T/A radials on it and corners like it is on rails.
General comments?
I worked out of this truck for four years. My daughter still drives it every day. She is ready for something else, the second child on the way (getting crowded). It is starting to look tired, and it should. When she gives it back I will go through the suspension, brakes and redo the front seats. Then I will drive the mirrors off it some more as it still runs like a bumble bee on steroids. I have pulled a 3500 pound trailer from Mississippi to South Carolina and back once.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 321000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C10 |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2008 |