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OK I have a 2000 blazer. My break were griding for about a week or so until I got new pads, a rotor and a new caliper. The day I fixed all of this there was brake fluid leaking out of the broken caliper. Two days later the service engine soon light came on. Could this have anything to do with my breaks. If so what should I do.
We inherited our 1998 Blazer. I did not want it, because Consumer Reports has it on its "Worst Cars to Avoid" list. There is a reason. At 70,000 miles, the 4WD has gone out, the ball joints had to be replaced, the seat handles fell off, the head lights flicker, the wind shield wipers won't turn off, and there is a clicking sound near the glove compartment. Chevy ought to be ashamed of themselves because it is obvious that they don't try to improve things. I'm thinking they do this to keep their service men always working.
I have an 1996 Chevy Blazer and I love it. I've only replaced stuff on it due to poor maintenance from the previous owner. The ball joints, and u-joints were never greased. Those were replaced.
I have AWD (yes All Time ALL Wheel Drive). Which has cause some wear on the front in which include the pitman arm and idler arm.
Besides this I love this truck Its got awd leather power everything. I wouldn't trade it in for anything.
I think the 98-2001 were the worse year made. I'm glad I bought a 96.
I have a 1999 Blazer 4wd. One week after the warranty went out the engine light came one. So far I have had to replace two oxygen sensors, a water pump, thermostat, EGR valve, both front seat handles (I milled these out of aluminum and use a lock collar to attach them to what was left of the broken shaft). Currently, the vehicle continues to over heat although I can find no coolant leakage, The Transmission is stuck in Four wheel drive, at idle the car runs rough and tends to stall out. I too am dissapointed in GM. GM has been absolutely no help. I am taking consumer reports advice and purchasing a Honda. I will no longer waste my hard earned money on GM or Ford.
I have a 1999 4x4. This was new off the lot when I had first bought the truck.
When the alternator went out at 50k, I did not think of it as a big problem as the truck is all digital, and with the full time running lights, that takes lots of power all the time.
When the transmission was "replaced" at 80k it was still under warranty, so that was not much, had them replace the visors, as the covers to the mirrors broke and would run down the battery, and fix the handle on the front power seats. All this ran me 1k, but I was getting a new transmission so I thought it would be a wash. I was WRONG, they told me that they were putting in a new transmission, but they had just rebuilt it and I have had many problems with it, and everything it is connected to every sense.
Transfer case 3k, front diff 600.00, rear diff 900.00, 2 sets of u joints 1200.00, 4x4 sensors 200.00, CV boot 400.00, wheel bearings 1k.
Now for the rest of the truck - 1 radiator 300, another alternator not under warranty 160.00, both seats handles are broken and a screw driver is used to move if they must, if not please keep your seats in the upright position at all times!
The latch to open the hood has had to be replaced 2 times, the heater failed, the AC has been fixed 2x, keeps getting leaks that was 1400.00.
I also had to have my drivers door fixed as it would not shut properly. That was another 150.00 and messes up my car alarm that they cannot seem to fix.
There are so many rattles, creeks, groans that come from this truck that I am sure people think that the Clampetts are pulling up beside them in an old steak bed truck with grannie in her rocking chair.
I'm a single mother of 2 kids. I have had to put so much money into this beast that I cannot afford a car payment. This truck has maxed out credit cards for the repairs. When I do hit the lottery, you can bet that I will never buy another CHEVY.
I bought a 1999 Blazer at auction 14 months ago with 104,000 miles on it. It now has 113,000. Since getting it I have put on fuel pump, ball joints, the seat levers were gone when I got it. The heater does not work this year so I'm going to try a new thermostat. Hopes this solves this problem. Need heat in Michigan. Wish I would have ran across this page before I bought it.
I have a 99 2wd 4 door blazer.
We had a small issue at about 30 k that went to the regional GM of Chevy, he offered a 100k warranty and to fix the issue. Took the warranty - all has been fine with the vehicle. The worst thing has been the seat handles - sheer crap - had to fix a few times.
Otherwise runs like a champ at 134k! I see many issues with the 4wd, but since we live in the carolina's we have no need. So the 2wd seems to be OK.
I was so happy to find this site to comment on my 1999 blazer, 4WD, lovely POS. Purchased in March of 2006, 86k on it, within 72 hours of purchase, the tranny blew, the 4wd was shot, transfer case needed replacing, heater fan went out, rear wiper motor was shot, drivers door did not close properly (dealer said that it was OK). Well, I purchased it from a Ford dealer, it took them 3 1/2 weeks to get the vehicle fixed, but the door was still not taken care of, now it is falling off the hinges $500. to fix, factory re-built tranny put in, but dealer states no warranty, now the tranny is giving me trouble... Check engine light has been on and off and on and off... so much, just found out that there is a misfire in the engine, wiring harness melted, air injection system is melted, hoses, valves and solenoids and air box melted, do not know how long this has been occurring, as I have been good at getting oil changes, etc. And, yes, the seat handles were broken just as soon as I left the car lot - I guess that's what the small vice grips were made for. The repairs for the above will be approx $1500, and the ball joints will probably fall off before I can get in to get the repairs done. The alternator died at 100k - that wasn't too bad. Hope I can eek this one out to get the money for the repairs before I have a fire in the hole!!!
Thanks for your time, I will NEVER purchase another GM vehicle, and if I could dump this thing, I would, however, I am on Social Security disability, and can't afford another vehicle. Buyer beware!
Bought a 1999 Chevy Blazer LT from an individual. Paid $8k three years ago. Took it to my garage - spent about $1,500 on ball joints, front bearings, door hinges, brakes (front and rear) computer diagnosis. Then, about two years ago - another $1,500 on fuel pump, alternator, rear wiper motor and brakes. I find that when I go into four wheel drive, it no longer wants to go back to 2 wheel drive - unless I stop the truck, put it in park and turn it off. Then, with the key turned on, but the engine not started - I push the 2 wheel drive button, and it goes back into 2 wheel drive. That noise we hear on the passenger side is the turn signal switch. I don't know how I got mine to stop, several different Internet author's suggested the replacement of the turn signal handle - I took compressed air and blew out all the dust and junk as best as I could... saved several hundred $$$... I really believe it was Divine intervention!
I currently have 204,000 miles - I cannot get heat out of the bottom heater - a new heater box will be $1,250+... not going there!! Did replace the thermostat and it got the temperature back to normal. I'm going to see if a Trail Blazer, 2003, is available at the next auto auction. Will keep this Blazer for my son... it will be a good lesson in adversity!! Thanks for everyone's input... if I'm making the wrong decision on the Trail Blazer... LET ME KNOW!!!
I purchased a 2000 S10 blazer 4dr 4wd on 11/2000. It had 20K miles. I installed a 2" lift and 31" tires. I do take it off road regularly and with over sized tires add a little extra wear and tear. It now has over 95k miles. Overall it has been a good vehicle. I had the problem with the crappy seat handles, but the dealer fixed it under warranty. Up until this year the only repair was a new battery. This year I had the fuel pump replaced and a coolant leak fixed both repairs together were about $1,100 with parts and labor.
Not too bad I wish I could say that for my supposedly bullet proof Honda Accord. Purchased with 65,000 miles in the 2 years and 28,000 miles I have owned it I have had over $3,800 in repairs many done on my own to save labor.
THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS.
"SOMETIMES YOU WIN, SOMETIMES YOU LOOSE"
I own a 1998 S-10 Chevy blazer, 102,000 miles original brakes, replaced alternator and battery that's it! GREAT vechile! One of the BEST engine transmission combination ever made. If you maintain them like you should just about any vechile will last, you can't just put gas and go until something breaks. I've owned everything from Chevetts to Porche's and have NEVER had a trans go out. Maintenance and synthetic oil's go along way... Oh by the way... I know what I'm talking about... I see it everyday...I'm a service advisor at a Chevrolet dealership..."No I'm not an aggressive driver and wait to the last minute to stop... I don't understand why my brakes are worn out and vechile jumps" I hear these type comments daily! Take care of your vechile and It'll take care of you!
I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer, I bought it new. The only thing, I've done to it sinze I bought was to replace the brake and battery. No issues, I cannot complain, so far this car has been good to me. Today 12-30-07 It only has 74000 miles, I always maintained, changed al fluid when supposed, greased all fittings, washed and polished, engine is cleaned. I am not sure what happened to other people and what they've done to their cars, but this is one of the best vehicle I've ever owned and I am planning to drive this car till the end. That is all I would like to share.
I bought a 1999 Blazer three years ago with 68000 miles. It currently only has 87000 on it. Have replaced the water pump, thermostat, brakes and the idler arm. It runs OK - good in the winter with 4WD. I (like many others) have a clicking sound in the dash or glove compartment area that sounds like the ticking when your turn signal is on. Glove compartment door won't shut, rear window wiper doesn't work and the driver side door won't completely shut.
I won't shy away from GM - I hope to buy a Malibu later this year.
1999 Blazer. I sincerely wish I had seen this page before taking this junk in on a personal trade. Have endured most of the same problems as all above, but the fuel pump is ongoing with no resolution in sight.
I purchased my 1999 Chevy Blazer LS in the fall of 2000 (dealer's demo vehicle with 5,000 miles). I still have the vehicle and it has only 69,000 miles.
Yes, my passenger seat lever broke off... but I must be one of the lucky ones because it lasted until 65,000 miles.
I had to have the driver's door hinge bushings replaced at 15,000 because the door would sag.
The driver's window (power windows) will occasionally close so tightly that it will not open again. I have to take the door panel off an pull on the scissor lift for the window to free it.
My water pump went out at about 65,000.
Both sets of ball joints need to be replaced, but have not done so yet with an estimate of over $800.
Just in the past week the "Clicking noise" from behind the glove box has begun. I discovered the Flasher module behind the glove box and replaced it at a cost of $16. Of course the module wasn't the problem. It is the multifunction switch in the steering column. Another weekend project.
I have religiously maintained the engine with regular oil changes etc. using synthetic oil only. The engine itself has held together well thus far (knock on wood).
I will probably not purchase another Chevy SUV.