1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4-wheel drive review from North America
"A new piece of junk!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
10k miles, transfer case went out.
14k miles, valve stem seals replaced, rear oil seal replaced, and high mount stop light replaced.
23k miles, right front shock replaced, and fuel tank leak repaired.
47k miles, fuel leak again, replaced tank shield.
51k miles, alternator gone, transmission slipping.
53k miles, replaced transmission and rear oil seal again.
65k miles, computer replaced, throttle sensor replaced, coolant temperature sensor replaced, ignition switch replaced.
76k miles, anti-lock light on, replaced part inside new computer.
78k miles, transmission gone again.
81k miles, water pump, heater core, transfer selection switch, air conditioning fan selector switch, air bag module, ignition wire burned into, all of that replaced.
82k miles, Check Engine light still on, no rear brakes.
General comments?
This truck has been a major problem for us.
We want to sell, but nobody wants to buy it because of the new body style Blazers reliability.
Recommended reviews
  | If you want a city/off road 4X4 with luxury at a good price, this is it |
| Okay if you are married to a Chevy dealer |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L Vortec V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Raider |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2002 |