1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2WD 4D review from North America
"Compact family truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No floor defrost. Actuator replaced.
Window lock switch failed. Had to jumper it till repaired.
Idler pulley replaced and in need of replacement (Harmonic balancer not balanced)
Brake cable not working in reverse. Stretched I think.
Alternator went out at >30k. Think it didn't help I ran it in foot of water at high speeds. Lights dimmed and everything several times. ;)
Radiator cap corroded.
Fuel pump died at 35k.
Handles both broke off.
Luggage rack suffering extreme wind damage.
Chevy failed to install rear pass. bump stop. Informed shop and they didn't know what I was talking about till I pointed out. Given rental and on 3rd day due to parts, was asked what the trouble was. Idiots "assumed" I was talking about the front spring pop issue and replaced tons of parts on the front end even though it never suffered from problems (like my S-10).
Muffler sounds like it is leaking. Replaced and then brought back where header seals replaced. Ongoing, but hardly noticeable except to me.
Temp gauge 7+ degrees off.
General comments?
Kinda scared after reading the other reviews.
I have not had noise or loose indication in front suspension for ball joints yet.
Hubs seem OK.
S-10 had several annoying faults like this. However for the most part it has been a good truck.
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| 10 years and this is progress?? What a high priced Piece Of............Junk! ;) |
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| Great overall utility vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2003 |