1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Will never make the same mistake twice"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First off when I bought it, the rear main seal was replaced due to excessive oil leaking, 2 days after being purchased.
Battery replaced at that time because car was hard at starting.
Then neutral safety switch went.
Then alternator.
Then catalytic converter.
Then brake pads, rotors, brake lines, calipers, brake booster, and master cylinder..
Then the dexcool drama.. replaced thermostat twice, along with all hoses and clamps, and radiator cap, to have the intake manifold gasket blow out.
Had ball joints, pitman arm, idler arm, and u-joints all done.
Then, had the front sway bar bracket snap completely off the lower control arm and shred the driver side boot on the axle.
Now it's time to replace both axles.
And the transmission is acting like it's ready to go..
General comments?
Point blank, I've learned my lesson to not buy American again. They make cheap cars that rattle and shake when going down roads.. never again will I waste so much money on a piece of dirt. Nissan XTerra will be my next car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 77000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2009 |