1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Awesome if you're loaded and can afford to fix it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oh boy, here we go.
I just bought my Blazer in December of 08. It's only January of 09, and I'm already complaining.
Okay. Had the thing for 2 days.. that's it, 2 days, and bye bye fuel pump. The dealer told me it was gonna cost me over $700 to fix this problem. I laughed and walked out. I learned that if you take a rubber mallet to the bottom of the fuel tank, it never fails to turn back on.
Both of my front seat adjustment handles were gone when I bought the car, got half way home with it before I noticed it.
The front end sits really really low, wondering if maybe something is wrong in the suspension... haven't had it checked out yet.
It does run very well though, I'll give it that. But I won't ever buy another one, and if the damn fuel pump keeps acting up, it's getting sold.
General comments?
Wonderful car. It runs good. BUT, the fuel pump issue is getting REALLY old. I''m kinda sick of getting my hammer out in the middle of a busy parking lot and beating on my fuel tank.
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| Great overall utility vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 111000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2009 |