1998 Chevrolet Blazer Review
Fuel Economy
16 - 18 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Perfect 1st TEEN car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4 Dr LS 4WD Wagon
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.
Favorite Features
4X4 ability,and has alittle power
Suggested Improvements
Bigger gas tank, interior material, and gas mileage
Love My Blazer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4 Dr LT 4WD Wagon
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.
Favorite Features
4WD for when I need it, the space, the luxury of the entire vehicle!
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage. I really don't like getting 14 mpg when I drive 20 miles to work and school every day.
Good little SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer 2 Dr LS 4WD Utility
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
Favorite Features
Sporty ZR2, lots of trouqe in the 4.3L V6. Decent gas mileage at 16.4 around town and over 20 on the highway
Suggested Improvements
Better plastics, the plastic rattles a lot and the gas tank is too small.
Avoid this year and model at all costs!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4 Dr LT 4WD Wagon
Review
Despite low annual mileage, it has been a repair disaster. I've repladed lower intake manifold gaskets, ruise control cable (2005), multi-function switch replace (controls signalling) (2005), replaced heater core, rear window wiper control, and leaking power steering pump (2005). The shop owners said this year was very well known for a design problem that leads heater core to fill with engine junk, eventually leading to failure of heating system; it was redesigned later models. Replace front/rear differntials in transfer case (2006), replaced valve cover gaskets, failed a/c compressor (2006) and replaced leaking water pump (2007) and now a failed ball joint (2008).
Favorite Features
Four wheel drive in snow
Suggested Improvements
Buy from another manufacturer.
i keep it cuz its paid for
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4 Dr LT 4WD Wagon
Review
Bought in 2000,4 months later transmission broke. Did fine until 02 when the alternator went out, 03 fuel pump, 05 new rotors and window motor, seat adjust handle broke, ball joints went bad, yada yada yada. Overall decent a-b car but I don't trust it for long trips. Now has 143,000 miles and the engine is still pretty good just the overall integrity of it is not so good. But like I said its paid for and stil running so ill run it till it dies since I wouldn't get what its worth trading in or selling it.
Favorite Features
driver leg room, sound system, good engine
Suggested Improvements
cheap plastic, electrical problems
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