By roger721 on 04/01/12 07:48 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
I purchased my 1998 Chevy Blazer LS as a lease return fall of 1999 to replace my trusty 1986 Chevy Caprice sedan w 240K (bought in 1988
W/12K) and a unbelievable reliable '70 Impala before that since 1972!
Week after at the the Blazer purchase, I smelled burning oil and checked underneath and oil was dripping everywhere. Bad oil sending unit, replaced at dealer with deductible I had to pay.
Within 2 weeks later oil leak again, this time oil cooler lines. 4 months later, gear selector,odometer lights go out and then wheel bearing. Last straw, going through car wash, windshield started pouring in water. Cut my losses,got rid of it. Bought a Honda CRV w/20k and 120K later not 1 problem!
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By chaddd on 03/30/12 20:49 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
Review
just got from relative in houston, has engine issues=fuel, trans, did wires, service trans,fuel filter,
still runs crappy no power, just learned =code=lean all banks=mass airflow sensor= kindy expensive part= current mileage 189,000 also has rear wiper issues not worky right.
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By rreddy4 on 02/26/12 01:10 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
Review
I recently bought my 1998 Blazer LS less than a year ago with 111K as a 2nd car.
Soon I had the transmission rebuilt afterwards. After that the passenger side wheel front wheel bearing started to make noise. Fixed problem, and then a week later,driver's side wheel bearing went out.
Radiator started plugging up and replaced it and noticed a huge oil leak starting from the back of the motor.
I really don't understand this, I owned a 1970 Impala many years back in college. Drove it 5 years to nearly 300K with no problems at all! Drove it back in forth from college on the weekends 300 miles each way and managed 18 mpg with 100% reliability . After the Blazer,no more domestic cars for me
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By dkm5 on 06/28/11 20:50 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
I bought this vehicle for a mail delivery vehicle in 2008.
The rear end went out not long after purchase.
Front end ball joints went out twice, A/C compressor leaked, driver window motor quit, mirrors fell off, ABS didn't work right (brakes worked better after taking out the fuse for the ABS). Fixed heater core and then it clogged up again 6 mo later. Found out I could make it through the winter by just blowing it out with a water hose (don't buy new heater core).
The engine leaked water out of the intake and it is now going to the crusher ASAP.
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By afj21 on 04/04/11 07:37 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
Review
I decided that after owning a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS for 10 years I should write a review on it.
I purchased it in 2001 with 36K, AFTER the warranty expired at 60K , the car became a money pit. I called Chevy to see if they would assist me to no avail, the car was nickel and diming me to death.
Drivers seat lever, all mirrors, passenger seat wouldn't lock in place, power windows quit working, rear hatch hydraulic lift levers, distributor (2X), heater core, new radiator, shocks (2X), chewed tons of brake pads and the check engine light on for Trans slippage for about 45K miles (which I refused to fix) Only after everything was fixed twice did it run up to 210K miles. Glad its gone.
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By Anonymous on 12/08/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
Review
I purchased this Blazer in 2008 (with 55,000 actual miles) to take camping and on long trips. I also own a 1999 Blazer two-door which was a trick to pack with tents, gazebos, coolers, and supplies for camping trips. This vehicle has tons of room for 2 of us and all our stuff. We looked at newer vehicles, and most of them do not hold nearly as much. The seats are not as comfortable as the 2-door, the ride is rougher, and it is a bit like a barge with respect to tight turns, but as a utility and camping vehicle - I have no major complaints.
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By Tina on 03/31/10 17:16 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
I bought the car used with 110 k and put new tranny in @ 115,000 k. It's needed front end work pretty much regularly. Ball joints, etc etc. The 4X4 is great! I got really good gas mileage until the fuel pump went out, now it's the standard 16 mpg.(was getting about 21mpg before!) The interior has nice luxury features. My favorite being the auto shut off of any light or anything plugged into the charger so the battery doesn't die. Blazer now has 150,000 plus miles and the radiator is rusted all the way through to heating coils etc. Have really had limited problems and been very reliable considering the lack of upkeep on maintenance due to financial difficulty.
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By justin on 06/16/09 01:05 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
Produces a decent amount of power from the 4.3L v6. It pumps out about 190hp, perfect for a teenage driver. Plus with the 4X4, it makes a pretty good off-road SUV. Pretty bad gas mileage The 4 doors are very convenient. And the big v6 gives it plenty of passing power. The cheap material for the interior rattles sometimes when you go on bumpy surfaces. And because its a Chevy, its gonna be in the shop alot if you drive it hard. I woulnt pay more than $6000 for a used Blazer. Its a good teen SUV, but thats about it.
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By Kara on 07/21/08 11:48 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
I bought my Blazer as a 1st car, and I love it. I don't like the gas mileage, but everything else is amazing. I've been in a few ditches, and it gets right out. It's good with me being rough on a vehicle. Now I have 75000 mls on it, and it keeps going! I'd recommend a Blazer to any new driver, aka teenagers. It's safe and reliable in the winter, and fun to drive. It's also fun for camping. Just pile it full of things and off we go! Last, for those of you interested in subwoofers, the sound is amazing in it. Buy the cheapest and they will still sound amazing. This SUV is built for quality.
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By Dman on 06/17/08 18:37 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2dr SUV 4WD
Review
I own the ZR2 off road package Blazer. I would have to say it's the best looking compact SUV ever made and it's the LS so it has the nice over head screen and a power seat and power door locks and power windows and a alarm. I haven't owned it for too long but it runs fine and it has over 107,000 miles on it
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