1998 Chevrolet Blazer Tahoe review from North America
"Reliable, but far from perfect"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator needs to be replaced.
Serious brake fluid leak.
Door handle broken twice.
Rear window handle broken twice.
A/C is gone. New compressor?
Ceiling liner sagged down.
Console box lock (after-market) broke.
Tape deck replaced.
General comments?
Overall, the 4.3 engine has been extremely reliable. The transmission has held in there just fine. I have not had any major engine repairs (other than the radiator and brakes which need to be done). The problem with S-10 Blazers is in the mechanical things like door handles etc. The A/C was very cold while it lasted.
I still love the design of the S-10 Blazer as an SUV. It is small enough to easily parallel park, but there is a lot of cargo room when you fold the seat down.
The 4.3 V6 engine is still very powerful, and I have never had a problem towing trailers.
In its later years, the steering has gotten very loose on the Blazer, and it tends to bounce a lot. Not a smooth ride.
The new Blazers have a ridiculous huge spare tire INSIDE the cargo area which basically takes up all your cargo area.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2001 |