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3 out of 5 stars

Beware this car "could be a lemon!

Fred H, 12/13/2002
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2dr SUV
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Overall this is a great truck. The performance and comfort is exceptional. The reliability and build quality is very poor. Some people have not had to do to much maintainace to their blazer's; I have. Parts that have been replaced: Alternator 40K, AC (Compressor Condenser)50K, Radiator 56K, Water Pump 60K, Ignition switch and computer 65K. The transmission is rilled with rust that has been deposited by the corosion of the dipstick. Buy at your own risk!!!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Loved

Sky, 01/22/2009
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I just got my Blazer in November '08. It has 162,200 miles on it and runs great! The only problem I had was the battery was loose, but it was easily fixed. Other than that, I lovev my Blazer.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Wanted to Love It, But GM Workmanship?

chiefmo, 12/16/2002
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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Several electrical problems and major cooling-heating issues. I have had 4 heater core problems with this truck (Only 1 covered by the warranty) Every other year after 60k, I have lost heat. I have been arguing with the dealer- repair folks to no avail. I have played with the idea of getting a Tahoe or Yukon but have lost all confidence in GM products.

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3 out of 5 stars

All down hill after this

Kenny, 02/24/2007
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2dr SUV 4WD
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Well when I fist got it I thought oh man im in heaven. All the power I ever wanted but not too much. A good 4X4 for being so new. But just as it built up my hope it let me down time after time. So I'm saying forget the bowties.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

A rough life Blazer gets a second chance.

chevyvortecs, 09/06/2012
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I have a Black Chevrolet Blazer LT 4x4 that has been in my family for as is old. I'm the third person to hold it, and its had a rough life before I held it. It went from being hardly used sitting half its life, to being used rough and not being taken care of, as a result it blew a motor and was expensive to get replaced. Since its been with me its been a neat project car and daily driver. The physical condition is excellent, and the new motor has been plenty reliable, with a few ticks every now and then in the cold. Probably some piston slap. Note the second engine in it is used w/ 100k+ miles. With minor additions to the engine I've done, runs and drives like new. It's a great car for me.

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