1997 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability

1998 Chevrolet Blazer 2 Dr LS 4WD Utility

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Base 2dr SUV (4.3L V6 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1997 Chevrolet Blazer by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Crankshaft Position Sensor, and EGR Passages. Failures of the Fuel Pump or Crankshaft Position Sensor can cause the vehicle to stall or not start. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $536.70 for the Fuel Pump and $169.00 for labor. The labor to repair the Fuel Injector is estimated $82.67 for each injector and $156.00 for labor to install one injector. The estimated cost to repair the Fuel Pressure Regulator is $72.72 for parts and $156.00 for labor. The estimated cost to repair the Crankshaft Position Sensor is $58.30 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Valve Body, (automatic transmission only). The cost to repair the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor(s). the cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensor(s) is estimated at $92.46 each for parts and $65.00 each for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the ignition switch and lock cylinder. This condition could cause some electrical circuit to not power up or the vehicle not to start. The cost of repair is $139.75 for the parts and $130.00 for labor. Prices are estimates base on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Blazer by Identifix

	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.