Used 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Consumer Reviews
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Solid Engine
The engine has been very reliable. Still as tons of power and runs extremely smooth. No complaints with the V6 Vortec. However, who the hell designed the suspensions system for these things. The suspension is appropriate for a light weight pick up. Ball joints, shocks,etc. are a constant issue. If you purchase this truck, don't install stock shocks and ball joints. UPGRADE to a higher weight class.
The best car in the world
the best for off roading when it is stock
Good Engine, Rust Bucket
Overall mechanical aspect of the car is good. Engine is as good as when I bought it. In 117,000 miles only had to replace fuel pump and water pump. Chevy/GM gets a '1' on a scale of 1 to 10 for quality when it comes to body. Car started to rust at 28,000 miles and chevy was not surprised. Car is garaged kept. Dealership told me there is a design flaw in 'weep' holes in front doors. Also design flaw in tailgate that everytime gate is opened a little bit of paint wears away. After 5 years started to rust. Blazers 1994 and older all have this. GM did replace one of the 2 front doors.
Worst vehicle I ever owned
There is only one positive aspect of this vehicle. It will almost always come out better than the other car involved in a wreck. That, however, does not make it good, not at all. I have not gone more than one month since I purchased it without putting it in the shop. I am about to put my third set of brakes in it(rotors and all), as soon as I get the drive shaft replaced, which broke for no apparent reason. I think it just got tired. I have been through multiple alternators, and have had countless dollars worth of engine work done to it.
4X4 Fun
Bought this truck cash with 143k. Has the 195 hp Vortec engine, and is loaded, except for a CD player. I was really surprised on the tight turning radius of it. Living in WI and with frequent trip to the upper peninsula, I needed a 4x4, and have always like the Chevy/GMC S series. The fold down seat in back is almost like having a truck with a cap on it. Other than normal maintenance needed, there is nothing I need to do to this truck at the moment to keep it running. The Vortec engine has some good get up and go to it. I could likely use a tranny rebuild though, around 30 mph it feels a bit sluggish, nothing too bad though.