1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Consumer Reviews

Great Vehicle

Written by: Soldat251 on 10/28/2008

Vehicle

1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2 Dr STD 4WD Utility

Review

I bought this beat and rusted Blazer off a local guy for $500 dollars and never regretted a cent of it. The car has plenty of power and speed for the highway while being great fun off road. Despite having over 170,000 miles on it the most major repairs needed was a new serpentine belt and cap, and wire replacements. Besides that the motor and trans have never given me any problems despite being almost 20 years old and clearly roughly used. A Honda Civic hit me while parked a few months ago and aside from a dented bumper and fender it was fine while the Civic was totaled. A great car.

Favorite Features

The seats are comfortable as anything and the heater throws heat like its going out of style. The turning radius is also extremely tight. For a big 20 year old V6 mpg is pretty good too.

Suggested Improvements

The lower parts of the body seem to rust out on most of these. Personally I cut the rust off and welded sheet metal to replace it but the bodies do rust.

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Model T of 90's

Written by: Bob Harley on 05/19/2004

Vehicle

1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2 Dr STD Utility

Review

My S Blazer is an 88'. It has the 2.5L 4 cyl., Manual trans, and 4.11 gears. Put simply this car Damn reliable. In 16 years the only problems have been paint peeling (common ailment of late 80's chevys), a water pump, a battery, a heater core, some tires & gas. Not a refined SUV, but UTILITY should be in all caps. Never lets me down and despite it's 88 HP engine, easily hauls four adults, or 1500lbs of cargo.

Favorite Features

I love the boxy look, especially with five spoke rims! Reliability is great.

Suggested Improvements

I wish dad had talked mom into the V6 and automatic... Oh well, it's my work truck anyways.

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217,000 miles and still going strong

Written by: RossB on 05/06/2004

Vehicle

1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2 Dr Sport 4WD Utility

Review

I've had my 1990 S-10 4X4 Blazer for a little over a year now. I've actually been very impressed with how well it's help up seeing how it had 196,000 miles on it when i bought it. I've already put about 18,000 miles on it since i bought it and it's still working great. I've had no trouble w/ it so far. (knock on wood.) I don't think it's very good for towing big things though. I tried towing a 3700lb car and it doesn't haddle very well. It's a good SUV for day to day driving though.

Favorite Features

I think the 4WD is my favorite feature.

Suggested Improvements

The s-10 Blazer could use some more power to it. I have the 4.3 V6 w/ 160hp. The year before the vortec V6 w/ 190hp was put into it. It's not real quick but it'll get u there.

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The Beast lives.

Written by: leftofthenormal on 06/29/2003

Vehicle

1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2 Dr Tahoe Utility

Review

Really, my truck is a '88 Blazer, but this is the closest thing to it. I had a new 2.8L V6 put in it, and it's been running smoothly ever since. Excellent reliability. It starts up and runs without a struggle, even on cold days. Excellent power, for an older truck. This is definatly NOT a gas saver, but it rates about 20-22 MPG to and from school and work. Extremely versitile, and fun to drive. I wish they still made this body style. It can be beat.

Favorite Features

Body Style.

Suggested Improvements

The 2.8L V6 was replaced with a 4.3L later down the road. If you want more power, get a newer S-10 Blazer, like a '93 or '94. CUPHOLDERS. It sucks having to hold your drinks. :\

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