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chaz7311, 03/11/2004
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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No problems so far, replaced thermostat and rear window release. Transmission shifts extremely had when driven on the highway for an hour or more. Not easy to drive in the wind, reclining seat handle broke.
Sweet
blazergirl2006, 04/07/2004
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2dr SUV 4WD
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I love my blazer! I have had it for about 6 months! Althought the engine blew because it was wrecked before and the dealer did not flush the fluids, we replaced it and i love it more than anything! I feel very safe in it! Although i wish it had power door locks and power windows I love it!
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FELLFORANGELEYEZ, 03/10/2003
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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bought it used, own it for 3+ years. no major problems. handles off-road well. thick snow and mud are no problem. rear seat is not comfortable, if you are taller your knees are even with your chin. the only good seat is the driver. front passenger needs better leg room. needs better stereo arrangement, steering wheel controls for radio, cruise control.
Hope you're a mechanic!
anonabombga, 07/17/2005
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2dr SUV 4WD
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I bought this car four years ago and have had nothing but trouble. The air conditioning system is completly broken and stopped working three months after I bought it. I have replaced the radiator and thermostat twice. The brakes have always been difficult, and the transmission is slipping. The passenger seat recliner no longer works, and the rear door gets jammed all the time. It eats up gas and is constantly running hot.
Cheap and Easy
Jeff, 08/09/2005
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought this vehicle used with 169k and have had no problems to date. I wanted a cheap SUV that was still in good condition. The body is good with no rust, the engine runs great, and the interior is still in very good condition. For $2,700, I know I got a great deal.
you think u wouldent like it but u do
chevyfan101, 03/29/2012
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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first of all the blazers is a well built truck that may not have the best colors and interior biuld but they are fully built trucks. they at first might look bad but in the long run they are really dependeble.there one of those trucks ghat don't really feel and sound like a truck but they can take the biggest weather conditions and enviroments of any kind and still this trick will push out to its Max power to keep you safe i have had two and the first was a 96 as is my current and it saved my family's life after getting hit by a huge semi and we were able to drive away and the blazed is a truck you can depend on year round. and i would prefer this than broncos 100% ive had both
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.
No more GM
Run while you can, 11/12/2007
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought my Blazer with 32000 miles on it and have had to repair it constantly. Alternator twice, water pump 3 times, intake gaskets, axle bearings, transmission, cooling system rusted up and no amount of flushing will stop it. I have an open ground in the wiring harness and had to ground the blower motor directly to chassis ground. Vacuum lines have become brittle and shut down the windshield washers, 4wd and ac. When I tried to splice them, they crumbled in my hands. The tensioner fell off the engine and the transmission went out despite frequent fluid and filter changes. I have been loyal to GM through their diesel days and bad overdrive transmissions but I am done with them. No more GM.
excellent, but very bad.
thomasde, 05/06/2003
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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Seems that what this vehicle does well, it does very well, and what it does poorly it does very poorly. I bought the vehicle with the extended road trip in mind, and it eats up highway miles very well. The car is very confortable, the seats provide good back support and the highway ride is quite smooth. Also, the fuel economy is as good as it gets for a mid-sized SUV. However, I have replaced my most of my front-end and cooling system components. Also, the car is too narrow and hence, too unstable, making city driving difficult and wind treacherous.
junk truck
trebor, 04/30/2003
1996 Chevrolet Blazer 2dr SUV 4WD
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started to fall apart after warenty expired. The transmission is shot at 65000 miles. alterner went out at 38000 miles. anything plastic inside has broken. windows stick shut in the heat.
I loved my BLAZER!
Janice, 03/12/2003
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It was a great car, I handed it down to my daughter and we both love it! It runs great and still looks awesome!
I am truly a Chevy Lover!
Chevylova, 03/12/2003
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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This car was perfect size for me. It's great for traveling in the mountains, the suspensions awesome. I had some trouble with the fuel injector, but it was a minor problem, other wise, its ideal!
Very Reliable/Excellent Dependability
dennosar, 06/16/2003
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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It has overall been an extremely reliable vehicle. I live in Alaska and I travel often 150 miles one way at a stretch. The highway can be very lonely in the winter months (I carry a cell phone in case I need it, often times it is of no use to me do to the mountains blocking reception!) Four wheel drive is a must here! I use it all the time on slick roads and off road along beaches gathering clams or along the river here in extremely deep, soft, sand to fish. The only negative thing I have encountered with the vehicle was the oil cooler hoses were leaky and I had trouble getting one due to a nation wide backorder issue.
towing
ray salle, 11/12/2016
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
it can be towed with your motor home
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Longevity plus!
Dynes Farms, 09/26/2019
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV
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New in 1996. I drove for 13 years. Gave to son in law and her drove for 10 years. Grandson now driving it . Over 200,000 miles and runs great. Not much maintenance.
sporty compact SUV
Carol Ann Greer, 01/09/2020
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love 2 door blazers! I've had 2 of them
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long life blazer
curt - 86 yr old - Minnesota, 02/02/2023
updated 08/07/2023
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2 wd 1996 blazer used with 25,000 miles on it in Dallas, TX and now, Feb, 2023, I have 299,000 miles on it and it is still going well. I attribute its longevity to using Mobil One oil in it. I replaced the head gasket twice but never had to replace the engine or the transmission. However, I am now going to junk it for a GMC Yukon.
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bipolar blazer
fussner, 02/01/2010
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned a 96 Chevy Blazer 4x4 and I beat the crap out of it, I got it stuck and almost flooded it and almost flipped it and have been thru many a trail or mud pit. But the thing is a mechanical mess! Its hard to modify not meant for off roading in any way, I went thru 2engines in 160k miles and will never buy a Chevy suv again.
if you have money to spend
maggie1, 10/11/2003
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
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first 1200 (1996)miles blew a transmission seal, then air conditioner wouldnt work while 105 in Nevada. Costly tows (reimbursed) due to warranty many times in the garage due to transmission problems, replaced transmission in 2002 and the extended warrantly goes back to the original date of purchase not the date we had implemented. will not buy another GM blazer type vehicle, especially this kind. I have talked to many other owners and yes they too have had tranny problems.
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ACB, 09/01/2020
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
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A very dependable vehicle, as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. I had bought a 89 s-10 truck in high school, loved it as well. A couple years ago I purchased my 1996 s-10 blazer from a one owner who gave it regular maintenance from the dealership. It had only 123k mi when I bought it, needless to say inhave put a few more on top of that. I'm at 178k now and so far nothing major have I had to fix. They have always been a great and dependable vehicle. I will always give a good review on most all chevy vehicles. #chevy#likeArock
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