1995 Chevrolet Blazer review from North America
"Very troublesome and high maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first problem I ever had with my Blazer was with the windshield wipers. While driving in pouring rain, the wipers would just stop in the middle of the windshield. Chevy recalled this part and replaced it, but it still happens. The next problem was that the rear wiper quit working. Then came the problems with the EGR valve. This is never ending. Carbon builds up and cuts off the suction to your brake lines so that you can't stop. After replacing it about 4 times, I found out they now make a screen that is supposed to filter the carbon. It's working so far. I have replaced the alternator. I have had my transmission rebuilt twice. Now I am currently waiting for the "spider valve" to be replaced. Also, you can't idle with the windows up, you'd die from the exhaust fumes. It shakes out of control when you are idling, too.
General comments?
Comfortable to ride in and looks nice, but the price you pay for that is steep and frustrating.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2005 |