1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS from North America - Comments

I purchased my 1999 Blazer LS Jan 2005 and I have had a laundry list of problems nearly from day 1.

Problem Coolant Leak at 60,000 miles.

Repairs Intake Manifold Gasket replaced.

Problem Fuel gauge reading only full or empty at 60,000 miles.

Repairs new sensor in fuel cell.

Problem driver side door sagging.

Repairs hinge pins replaced.

Problem loud sqeaking in front end.

Repairs new ball joints at 62,000 miles.

Problem passenger side recliner handle breaks off at 65,000 miles.

Repairs handle replaced.

Problem Alternator went bad at 70,000 miles.

Repairs new alternator.

Current problems in need or repair Rear wiper motor stopped working. Oil lines are leaking and need replaced. U-joints are making noise and need to be checked.

I wanted a Blazer for a long time I finally bought one and it has cost me more in repairs than another other vehicle I have ever owned. The engine has plenty of power and the four wheel drive gets me where I need to go even in the worst of weather. I would not recommend buying one however. Unless you enjoy having your SUV in the shop more than it is in your garage.

I also bought a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer BRAND NEW. It has been the headache from Mars. I am in the process of trading it off. This vehicle has 77,000 miles on it.

At 2300 miles they had to replace the battery.

At 4300 miles they replaced the starter, which was the REAL problem at 2300 miles.

It has had 6 rocker arms in the interior. A new alternator, new ball joints at 5000 miles, new transfer case, differential, 4 wheel dive and the list goes on.

At 32000 miles, they had to put a new transmission in.

The ONLY time we have NOT had problems was a 10 mile trip we made in 2001. The car then had 42000 miles on it.

Within a few months the car started clattering, new rods and lifters later. The car then had another new transmission, and finally a WHOLE new motor after ONLY going yet another 3000 miles.

Today it was diagnosed with another oil leak, U-Bolt failure, rear brakes and yet another ball joint. I've had enough and of course no help in any form.

I bought a NEW car for the first time and it's been more headaches than my used vehicles.