1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Most expensive to maintain vehicle I have owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front wheel bearings under warranty, including new front brake rotors.
Oil cooler lines 2 times (once under warranty)
Leaking transmission seal replaced.
Leaking block heater replaced.
Steering idler arm replaced.
Rear wiper not working (not fixed)
Fuel tank sending unit (not fixed)
Seat recliner handles (both replaced under warranty, drivers broken again not fixed)
Prior to the Blazer coming off warranty it was not unusual for me to have to return to the dealer several time to have things correctly diagnosed and replaired. Since coming off warranty this has improved.
General comments?
The engine performance has been acceptable.
I use the vehicle to tow a boat short distances and it does a good job at this.
The Blazer has a drive line shudder when accelerating which the deal says is normal. I would have expected better having driven Jeeps and other Chev trucks.
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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 | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 101000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2004 |