1997 Chevrolet Blazer LT review from North America
"A Poor Quality Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Day 1 - Inner Splash Guard behind rear wheel missing.
Alternator Shorted Out within 10,000mi.
Aluminum Rims Constantly Leaking. OEM Michelin Tires were terrible.
All four ball joints have been replaced. One failed twice.
Steering Idler Arm Failed.
Hood Latch Sticks since day one.
Rear Wiper Motor Failed Twice.
Intake Manifold Gasket Failed.
Driver-side Window Motor Failed.
Brake Backing Plates Failed.
Transmission Failed at 86,000mi.
Fuel Guage stopped working properly before 50,000mi.
General comments?
This vehicle has been a constant service headache. The build quality is terrible.
The performance is good, but fuel economy is very poor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V^ Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2004 |