1994 Chevrolet Blazer LT review from North America
"It has some faults, but I love my truck!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery, Alternator (in quick succession). About a $400 repair total.
Four-wheel drive switch failed (just when I needed it most). Stuck between two and four-wheel drive. $500 repair.
Transmission failed at 250000km. This is estimated at $2200 to repair, so I am now looking for a new (well, new to me) Blazer.
Door-bottom rust and some minor body rust around hood and handles are the only signs of age.
Have replaced the hatch-lifts twice.. a small, but very annoying problem.
General comments?
Average yearly maintenance (at the wonderful local garage) has been in the area of $1300 including all maintenance and repairs over the past 3-4 years.
You have to get used to the brakes in this vehicle and allow more stopping distance. Have had brake-work done, but suspect it's just the way it handles.
Driver space seems a bit restricted, even for this medium-framed lady-driver.
Cup holders do not hold the extra-large Tim Hortons tea-cups. Have spilled many a 20-oz cup on the passenger floor while turning corners!
The leather seats are nice, but very cold in winter.. for my next Blazer I'll make sure there are seat warmers for the leather interior.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Standard Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 154000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 250000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2003 |