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3.5 out of 5 stars

Great running SUV

raiderzfan422, 02/09/2008
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I purchased my 1996 Blazer 1 and 1/2 years ago with 108,000 on it. It has been very reliable and has had no major problems. If you maintain these vehicles they will run for a long time. Change oil every 3k, tune ups and make sure to grease all ball joints and fittings etc. Flush coolant as well becuase of the known problems with the cooling systems. I love my Blazer and maintain it very well. Vehicle now has 126000 on it and all I have replaced is battery, alternator, thermostat and a rear end seal.

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3 out of 5 stars

CRAP!

ScottyPBDenver, 10/02/2002
1996 Chevrolet Blazer 2dr SUV
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I have had my s-10 blazer sport since 98 and all it has done was suck my checking account dry. It had problems even the dealer couldn't diagnose. It would overheat for no reason, stall for no reason - been through 3 fuel pumps, 2 alternators and something wrong with the ac that I could never afford to fix. Piece of crap - dealer wouldn't even give me more than $500 as a trade in value.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Regret getting this as first car

jmpettey3, 01/05/2009
1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This vehicle was amazing when i first purchased it. But then it went downhill from there. Once one thing broke down. Then another. I had parts quitting on me one right after another. I have practically replaced all major parts. Getting ready to replace the alternator.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

I want another Toyota

uncleharvey, 11/17/2002
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I had a Toyota 4x4 for 12 years before this vehicle, and I am looking at Toyota again. We have put to much money into this 6 year old vehicle (AC compressor, Heater core, Battery, alternator, Rear latch) all of which were fine on my Toyota after 10 years. Not impressed with the workmanship and the reliability of American(at least Chevy) trucks.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

1996 LT

ED KOZICKI, 12/07/2002
1996 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
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BETTER THAN AVERAGE GAS MILAGE FOR THE ENGINE & HP. PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 1987 BLAZER AND FIND MY 1996 LT PROVIDES A MORE COMFORTABLE RIDE. HANDLES MORE LIKE A MID-SIZE CAR THAN A TRUCK. THE NEGATIVE SIDE IS THAT THERE WERE 4 RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND ABS BRAKES.

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