1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Capable all-around SUV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both front wheel bearings at 70000km. Cost: $1100 CAN.
Both front lower ball-joints at 75000km.
Cost: $500 CAN.
Accessory belt at 85000km. Cost: $39 CAN.
Both front seat adjustment levers (snapped off very easily). Cost: unknown, not yet fixed.
General comments?
This is a pure truck, with plenty of vibration and harshness.
The engine is quite powerful with a lot of low-end torque for quick acceleration and good towing capability (up to 5000lbs).
The part-time 4X4 works great on and off-road. It handles terrible winter driving conditions very easily and steadily. I never feel like I am going to lose control with the system in 4x4.
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| Great overall utility vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 88000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 12th July, 2003 |