1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America
"Mixed feelings"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the brake pads and the left rear caliper about two months after I purchased it. Just two weeks after that the two front brakes were making a high pitched sqeak.
Door panels rattle and are coming loose.
Doesn't handle well on bumps. Even the slightest imperfection on the road makes the whole truck shake.
General comments?
I understand that I purchased this vehicle with many miles already on it and some troubleshooting would be inevitable; but this is ridiculous.
I will admit it looks great; a whole lot better than the explorer, but looks can be deceiving.
The engine and the transmission have held up to their expectations.
Now I just want to sell it or trade it in for something more comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 107000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2005 |