1998 Chevrolet Blazer LT review from North America
"A good small to medium SUV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have done nothing to this car except replace the tires at 72,000 miles and the spark plugs at 62,000 miles. I ran over a piece of steel (while out of the country) and an identical Michelin tire was not available, so I bought an entire new matching set. The old 100,000 mile platinum spark plugs were fine when I removed them, but since I already bought new ones, I replaced them anyway.
General comments?
The handling, ride, and interior noise is good. The right front passenger could use a little more leg room. My wife has a 99 GMC Jimmy with 24,000 miles that is supposedly the same vehicle. The ride on hers is slightly softer and quieter.
I occasionally tow a 11,000 GVW trailer and John Deere tractor and have no problems. 11,000 GVW way more than this vehicle is rated for. I also tow 2 jet skis on a trailer and you do not even know they are there.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Tornado |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2002 |