1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"10 years and this is progress?? What a high priced Piece Of............Junk! ;)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do I begin??
Both seat recliners broke after 36K warranty ran out.
It has been squeaking since 20K..
front end shimmies a lot and never could keep in alignment long (now I know why!)
Gas mileage sucks (my 10yr 89 Blazer with 175,000 miles still got 24-25 on the Interstates at 70+MPH...this one is lucky to do 20!)
AC with R134 is not half as good as the old R12 was.
Less interior room than my 89 Blazer
The rear window wiper washer motor quit (75 bucks!) along with the tubing is blocked and no water comes out the back
NOW I have the front end hub bearings bad (after a $400 set of tires) and JUST yesterday I started hearing a HISS when I depress the brake pedal.. and the engine is missing.. bad vacuum line somewhere? I cannot find it.. and its getting dangerous to drive. I just cannot afford to keep paying for repairs...
I'm still paying on the note (5 yrs..1st time that long for me!) Even trailering, it does not pull as well as my older Blazer did (and it was not geared for trailering as this one is supposed to be!)
NO MORE GM products... I have talked with other GM owners who have had the same things above go wrong (seat recliner handles, wheel bearings, etc)..they are really dissatisfied with GMs as well!
Chris
Houston.
General comments?
AM FM CD is OK (Bose speakers)
I thought I liked this better.. but I have changed my mind in 4 years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 38 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2003 |