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Old faithful
teton, 08/18/2007
1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
While I certainly have many gripes, it has been a very reliable vehicle. I bought it new and it now has 162,xxx miles. It's never quit on me! I drive it in all conditions including plenty of off-road and snow. Outside of the typical repairs for this many miles (fuel pump, ball joints, alternator) and routine maintenance, I've had only a couple issues, but none major and it always starts. I keep expecting more problems but they haven't come yet. I have felt a few hard shifts from the tranny, but considering the too-tall gearing I'm amazed it got this far. Gas mileage is ok for a V6 SUV - avg about 20 combined.
Will never buy again
finallygotridofit, 07/21/2005
1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This probably was a good vehicle in 1997, the day it rolled of the line, but it was a constant headache. Transmissions, yes plural, oil cooler lines, shocks, ball joints, electrical problems (no brake lights, have to jiggle the hazards to make them work) and the worst of all, gas mileage. It feels like you have a parachute strapped to the back of it!! Definitely not for one who doesn't like working for the gas pump. It looks great and does ride well, and the four wheel drive is great, but you can't really rely on it to get you anywhere without wondering if you have at least 40 bucks for gas and if it's gonna arrive safely
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Good Ol' Girl
chevy4ever, 10/05/2007
1997 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this Blazer from someone who wanted absolutely nothing to do with it anymore for stupid reasons. I got it cheap, and stuck about 2000 dollars more into it with new fluids of every sort, water pump, floor mats, 4WD vaccuum, and some other things. Mostly things went wrong because it litterally sat a whole year without moving. Since I have had no problems. She was a little sluggish at first, understandable, but has since really picked up. It's been a pleasure to own and drive! I also got 24 miles per gallon highway, but it was twisty, hilly roads that I took to visit family, so I thought that was pretty good.
Upset Bazer Owner
Corey, 03/17/2002
1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My truck only has 71,657 miles. My upper and lower ball joints went bad and my engine went bad. I ended up spending 5,217.00 just to get it running again.
Bye-bye, Chev! Never again...
Blazerhater, 12/05/2007
1997 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Afvter the amount of issues with this vehicle - and past GM's - I will NEVER purchase another General Motors product. Right now I am replacing my third water pump. I have spent enough money at dealerships to have purchased this vehicle twice now. I have had seven things blow in the last 6 months - rear window wiper motor, water pump, ignition module, idler arm, vacuum heater, transmission, mirror console - and three oil leaks from somewhere. Always changed oil to reccomendations and always dealer serviced once per year.