1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4X4 review from North America
"Great SUV, powerful, sporty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this SUV a few weeks ago, so I will list what it needed when bought.
I had to have the rear main seal replaced, it was leaking pretty badly, but for 197,000 miles it's nothing really.
The throttle body had to be cleaned and dipped from heavy carbon deposits, the central vacuum was really low, so this cured the problem.
All tune up parts replaced.
Oxygen sensor was needing to be replaced, so I did. (code came up)
Replaced the idler arm.
It needs new CV joints, the ones in it are a gonner!
Replaced the noisy idler pulley.
Replaced hoses, thermostat, and flushed cooling system.
General comments?
I bought this truck for a mere $800 cash from an original owner. It needed a serious wax job and a good cleaning (black paint is impossible to keep clean). It was cared for pretty well, the owner just bought a new Jimmy, so they didn't need this one. I just put another $600 into the truck, but it runs and looks really good, and it's worth it to me. The owners were very up front with me on the repairs needed, which is rare.
I feel safe in this truck, since I just sold my 1990 Subaru Justy (that is the smallest little car I have ever driven). It's much more solid, and 100 times more room.
Very comfortable.
Good looking SUV. Very rugged appearance.
4 wheel drive, need I say more? Love it.
Drives very well on and off road.
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![]() ![]() | 1991 - S-10 tahoe short bed 2.8 V6 This truck is the best example of reliability ever |
![]() ![]() | Great dependable little truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 197000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 198000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Justy |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2002 |

