1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS from North America - Comments

7th Jan 2004, 11:59

"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.


23rd Feb 2004, 17:29

2000 blazer purchased used 7/2002 @ 40000 miles.

Alternator Replaced At 50K.

Right front wheel bearing and torsion bar At 55000K.

Driver's side window at 58K.

Left front wheel bearing and torsion bar At 62000K.

Oil Lines failed at 70000K.

What's next? I am not waiting to find out!


5th Jun 2006, 12:15

I own a 1999 Blazer. Biggest mistake I ever made.

(2) 4X4 switches went covered by warranty

Stalled when going through puddles had 5 yes 5 air pumps replaced until dealership discovered back pressure problem with the cat converter was causing issue

right front bearing gone at 60,000

internal signal switch inside steering column went covered by warranty

upper & lower ball joints gone

horn sporadically stops working

rear wiper failed

rear defroster failed.

solution..... never ever buy another chevy


5th Jun 2006, 12:17

I own a 1999 Blazer. Biggest mistake I ever made.

(2) 4X4 switches went covered by warranty.

Stalled when going through puddles.

Had 5, yes 5, air pumps replaced until the dealership discovered a back pressure problem with the cat converter was causing the issue.

Right front bearing gone at 60,000

Internal signal switch inside steering column went - covered by warranty.

Upper & lower ball joints gone.

Horn sporadically stops working.

Rear wiper failed.

Rear defroster failed.

Solution..... never ever buy another Chevy.

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