1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Doubles as a fine family of 5 SUV and Handyman's utility vehicle."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the pitman and idler arms due to loose steering.
Replaced positive battery cable.
Replaced driver side power window motor.
Replaced fuel pump and filter.
Replaced passenger side seat adjuster handle.
All four disk brakes thoroughly serviced and pads replaced.
Air conditioner serviced and compressor seals replaced.
Replaced serpentine belt.
Wiper speed control modulator fails often. Soon to be replaced.
Must refill water coolant reservoir monthly.
There is a persistent unknown knocking noise beneath the dash or on the other side of the engine firewall.
General comments?
I bought this S10 Blazer just 2 months and 2,000 miles out of warranty and spent over $1,200 on noted repairs within 45 days of purchase.
I like this vehicle and have invested in a trailer hitch and mud flaps for show. Unfortunately, it's resale value bottomed out and I can't recover my loan even if I wanted to sell it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Galant |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2003 |