1996 Chevrolet Blazer LX review from North America
"A high performance, low reliability liability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many small things have plagued my ownership of this car:
Leaky rear axle seals, replaced 4 times.
Alternator replaced 3 times.
Water pump ruined by coolant system, replaced.
Fuel pump went out, caused the vehicle to shut-off in traffic, replaced.
Wipers worn out, replaced.
Occasional electrical short, periodic problems with locks, windows, etc.
General comments?
The engine and transmission of this vehicle has been very good, and is certainly powerful in its class. For this reason only would I ever consider another Blazer or s-10. However, I feel the car in general has been junkie and unreliable. The only think I can count on is spending a minimum of $250 every couple of months in repair!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dart |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2004 |