1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Expensive to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
17188 miles, left rear seatbelt will not buckle, dealer replaced under warranty.
21498 miles, drivers side recliner lever fell off, front seal on rear differential leaking, repaired under warranty.
33631 miles, temperature display changes units when raining (changed exterior sensor), missing coolant (pressure check, no leaks), loud noise when starting (changed starter), Drivers side mirror vibrates (replaced) all under warranty.
35600 miles, passenger seat recliner lever fell off (replaced under warranty), rear differential still leaking, tailgate cover cracked (replaced under warranty), Temp display still changing units.
36100 miles, hard starting replaced battery under warranty.
37492 miles, transmission line came off transmission, line and fitting replaced, $205.89.
41236 miles, starter replaced again, $431.81.
48000 miles, battery cable broke off the battery, cable too tight, new battery again $64.16.
49647 miles, drivers seat recliner lever fell off again, steering really sloppy, changed lever and steering gear. $965.33.
70193 miles, passenger seat recliner lever fell off again, 4 wheel drive will not engage (encoder motor), Alternator replaced. $1120.53.
72455 miles, wipers work occasionally (replaced controller board), Turn signal switch keeps clicking (replaced), idles rough (flushed system and changed fuel filter no help), loud exhaust (catalytic converter changed under Factory Warranty), front end loose (Idler arm, upper and lower ball joints replaced, alignment) Also changed the alternator belt and belt tensioner do to noise. $1948.45.
75194 miles, radiator flush and fill since the heater was not working due to sludge build up from red antifreeze.
88736 miles, loud exhaust again (catalytic converter, dealer wants $600), power steering pump shaft seal leaking (replaced), noisy AC compressor (replaced), front seal on rear differential leaking again and loud clunk during acceleration (rear pinion seal, yoke, case, bearing, shaft, and gasket replaced). Idler arm replaced again. $1988.26.
93351 miles, loud noise from rear-end. Taking it in for service again.
General comments?
I do not think I want to keep this car much longer, my extended warranty runs out at 100,000 miles and then I have to pay for all of the repairs myself. Do not think I will by another GM. I never was a fan of extended warranties, but I saved $5110 so far with this car.
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| High maintenance vehicle |
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| Do not buy a Chevy Blazer, it will put your bank account in the hole |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11010 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93351 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco II |
| Date of Entry | 17th November, 2003 |