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S-10's are great
Chevy 4 life, 04/24/2008
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased the vehicle with approximately 24k miles on it back in 1996. I have had great success using it for towing, off-roading, road-trips and etcetera. Problems have been very minimal. The ride quality is very good for a "truck" and the drive-train is quite good in my opinion. I have found the 4.3L V-6 to be a very good combination of power, economy & extreme reliability. I liked the rig so much that I also purchased a 1996 S- 10 pickup and a 1998 S-10 Blazer. I have had the same luck with each and I still own them all.
Still Rockin' at 206,000
UNCNorseman, 11/17/2008
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this SUV from the original owner with 98,000 at ten years old. Have doubled the mileage in four years as my daily driver and a trip to Arizona and Colorado during the summers. Aside from a recent intake gasket problem (known Chevy problem), have only done usual maintenance and tire replacements (once). Gas mileage is 22-24 mpg on the highway, almost a 5 mpg improvement from my previously owned Ford Explorer. A comfortable, reliable SUV that shows no signs of quitting any time soon.
Greatest Labrador Taxi Ever
Norseman, 04/29/2008
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought the truck with 98,000 miles and have since put on another 98,000 in less than four years. Still gets 22-25 mpg hwy with the 4.3 Vortec V-6. Turning radius is better than most cars. Comfortable and reliable with the motor and transmission showing no signs of needing work to date. A great buy for the money.
165000 Miles & Still Kickin'
CharlieJ, 11/30/2003
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 1994 Blazer Tahoe LT is the first truck I've ever owned. I bought it used in 1996. At the time of this review, it has ~165k miles. In the past 6 yrs, I have replaced the O2 sensor and EGR valve. Other than regular maintenance and the occassional cleaning of carbon from the system, the Blazer has been a "jam- up" truck. The Vortec V6 will FLY -- without a hefty toll on fuel economy. BTW, I like the Blazer so much, I'm moving up to a Yukon SLT next.
great truck
JerryHaney, 03/02/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fuel injection problems.
My first love
breazy, 02/08/2006
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first car and I loved it when it was running. I bought it at 150,000 miles and drove from Oregon to Washington and back every weekend but it was usually in the shop at least three days out of the week I bought it for $3000 and put about $5000 in it in repairs before I traded it in. I loved that car so much it was so much fun to drive but it only got about 12 mpg it was my baby though and I will miss it forever. My advice if looking to purchase one, make sure you have at a backup reliable car while its in the shop and can afford the gas and repairs, it is a very expensive car in the long run but you fall in love with it and justify all the expenses. I don't recommend as a commuter.
Pretty Good Vehicle
Darren, 02/09/2006
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle for over 4 years and have been very satisfied for the most part. It always starts faithfully and seems to be reliable. I purchased this vehicle from a private party with 134,000 miles on it and have added 40,000 since. I do not know what all has been replaced on it however the only problem I have had is the EGR valve clogging up with carbon. I have removed and cleaned it three times. This has proven successful each time. You do not want to buy this part unless you truly need to for it is very expensive. Over-all I am very pleased and plan to keep it for a long time.
'94 Chevy S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4D 2WD
Corgwyn, 05/11/2008
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Blazer - the first was an '84 with 100+k when I bought this one new. It now has 190K on the clock and still running. I wish they still made them this tough - they are so "civilian" now that I won't be buying a 3rd. Goes anywhere; very rarely gets stuck in snow (I have studded snow tires & a positraction rear). Mileage is 22+ on the highway. Have only done maintenance over the years, but changed oil religiously, at 500, 1K, 1500 then every 3K. Need a good basic SUV that's not too big? This is the one.
nive suv
chatterbx3_Nate, 04/24/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
hasnt really given me any major problems
I Will Miss Black Velvet
Joey, 09/16/2008
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got this car as a hand-me-down from my stepdad as my first car. It has the 200 horse engine and the automatic. It has 4wd but it tends to be temperamental in low Upper Michigan temperatures. There are minor things going on with it now. The window motor on the drivers side is going out on me, but I have learned to deal. No more a/c, hasnt been working for a few years now. No biggie. the gas mileage is not abhorrent, but still stinks at 16-20. As a college student, I gotta find a smaller car. I will miss her.
Avoid the digital dash!
bisJoe, 06/14/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Really good power and surprising mileage 17-22. Comfortable and fun to drive. Have most options, but regret that it has the digital dash. Temperature guage erratic and REALLY expensive to repair, in shop 3 times and still not right. Also, now fuel guage stays on full until 1/2 tank is used.
This is an aweful vehicle
Benj, 07/05/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned my S10 Blazer for around two and a half years and have never in my life owned anything that was this unreliable. I have not gone a month since I purchased it without putting it in the shop for some mechanical problem, or have something that has simply fallen off while I was driving down the road. I spend approximately $3,500 each year on repairs on it. I have finally found some poor fool who is going to give me a decent amount of money for it, and am getting rid of it.
Dye
Dye, 07/07/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I liked my first; so when I totalled it while avoiding a deer,I thought I wanted another--mainly because I was wearing my seatbelt and didn't run myself over!Unfortunately, I overcorrected(35mph), hit a gravel shoulder,and rolled into a deep ditch. The insurance company deemed the situation totalled. I purchased my present Blazer because I was comfortable with the first, not knowing it could roll easily. (I assumed I simply maneuvered it wrong.) Since then I have friends and family who insist this is a dangerous vehicle. It's getting up in miles, so it's time to say "good-bye".
Overall Good Value
kentuckyphoto, 07/14/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck with 36,000 miles in '98 and have added another 50,000 since then. I have had fuel injector work done twice but other than that nothing major. '94 was the last year for the boxer styling and the body type dpes look dated now compared to the softer lines of the '95+ models. 4x4 has come in handy in the snow as has ABS. Having a trustworthy vehichle that is paid off is one of lifes great pleasures, I intend to keep this until it won't go any more. Each year it becomes more of a work horse as it's interior appearance takes on less importance. Hopefully I will have this thing knocking around for several more trouble free years.
Best SUV
nivekyaj, 08/08/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I hate to call it an SUV because it is more than the 4X4 wanna-be, it is a 4X4. It has the power and response of a small truck. This is not a station wagon to take the kids to school in. It is priced right. I find it dependable and useful. I have pulled many other vehicals out ditches with ease.
boone
miquette, 11/04/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
lots of fun drives great has good pick up great in the off roads safe fo r people to ride in
Highly Recommended Work Horse!
Jackson Ferrel, 10/29/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
'94 4dr, 4wd. Exc. Power for towing, hills, highway and off-road combined with decent (20 MPG). Kind of dated look, but lots of interior room. Watch rust along door bottoms! I have good M&S tires and drive off-road weekly. I rarely have to use 4wd... goes very well in the muck. Mine is later version with "Vortec" port type injection which I highly recommend over the older TBI. The 4.3 v-6 is just a Chevy 350 v-8 with two cylinders loped off. A very tough, torquey engine. If I could find another rust free '94 with under 100k, I'd buy it. I see these trucks advertised for $5k or under. I think a real good value compared to $30k for new!
Negative
Juwels, 12/03/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This Blazer was purchased for me as my first car in July. I had finally talked my dad into buying me an American car because I thought it was cutsie tootsie. BIG MISTAKE. I've done research and buying a blazer through 97 is like playing Russian Roulette.The computer chip has been replaced but that was not the major problem.The O2/gas vavle had carbon build up every 150 miles or so, or until a long drive would knock someloose.This costs me 300 a month to fix it and I dont even regularly drive it.It has false starts, choking, and when it chokes it looses its auto everything.
Solid Engine
P.D., 07/17/2003
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Good Engine, Rust Bucket
glassland, 08/25/2003
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
'94 Chevy "T" Blazer
siutech, 12/19/2003
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Oringal owner with approx. 126,000 miles. Still getting 20 mpg (mostly all interstate driving) very good powertrain with the bulletproof 4.3W and 700 series trans. Have had the front doors replaced due to rust but was covered by GM's 6 year 100,000 mile body warranty.
lots of small problems
george_kerry, 08/11/2004
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lots of small problems that abound. EGR valve frequently gets stuck, rear window rattles terribly, can't figure out how to make it stop. Roughest riding vehicle I've ever had. Wiring harness is a mess if you ever have to work on it. It's a pain to add an aftermarket radio due to the restricted dash space. Expect to replace heater core if it hasn't been already replaced. Odometer quit working
Get the Vortec is the only way to do it.
Joe, 12/20/2004
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the truck December 2004 for $400 for a truck to beat on and take offroading. It has 160k miles on it and runs great. I repainted it put new plugs in and its like new. I have decided to keep the truck and sell my car. It has been reliable so far. Its got some power to it too. The 4wd has gotten me out of some muddy situations. But the front 2 doors rusted on the bottom whch was a factory defect. And the fuel pump makes a humming noise. The interior is extremely comfortable with the leather.
My first SUV
Jo Beth Maddock, 06/21/2005
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I still own my 1994 Blazer 4x4 S10 Tahoe. I absolutely love it. My ONLY complaint would be the gas mileage, which for its size isn't bad, but for the gas prices, it's quite expensive to feed. The ride is actually comfortable. Driving it is a lot of fun! I've had it since 2003 and don't plan on selling it anytime soon.
Excellent used vehicle value
Mike Barile, 11/10/2005
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the Blazer with 214,000 miles on it. Have found it easy to work on and maintain. Lots of cargo space, but not a large vehicle overall. My neighbors with a Lexus and Mercedes Benz like to borrow the truck for shopping!
idel new family truck
doublell, 01/19/2003
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 94 s10 blazer with 68k on it. It now has 86k on it and still runs strong on and off road. With a family of 3 and living in Iceland 4x4 is a must. The truck has for low amount of rust for the year. Got the cpi 200 hp motor and lots of pick up and go. If I can find another one in as good a shape as this I will by it in a heart beat.
The best car in the world
gfkfkfkigit, 03/12/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the best for off roading when it is stock
Worst vehicle I ever owned
B. Pryor, 06/23/2003
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
clints review
clinten, 03/18/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this truck SUCKS! had nothing but problems out of it. .,Stay AWAY!
4X4 Fun
JSchwefel, 10/29/2002
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Stinks
meme, 01/09/2007
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had mine 4 mo. and the first 2 it ran good, then it flew the coop. I have replaced the EGR, fuel filter, and it still is not running good anymore. This will be my last Chevy. I'll go back to a Toyota, Isuzu, or something I know I can depend on. I'm not pleased with this one at all. It is in great condition as far as looks inside and out, but that's about it..
Solid Performer at a Reasonable Price
sinc, 11/22/2003
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck almost 5 years ago primarily to tow a 16' boat. I also rented and towed a tent trailer with it. There aren't too many vehicles, other than SUVs or pickups that are suitable for towing. It did a fine job at towing the boat and trailer. To date I have put about 44,000 kilometers on the truck with virtually no problems (other a fuel pump replacement). I no longer have the boat but will keep the truck as it has turned out to be a very practical and reliable vehicle. I now have 128,000 kilometers on it. I expect it'll go to 300,000+ kilometers. I would definitely recommend this vehicle.
4xblazer
josh westerfield, 01/29/2004
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I think that the blazer was and has been highly under rated. It has been the most dependable vehicle i've ever owned.
The funnest truck to drive
Joe money, 04/16/2004
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a awesome truck to drive. Its got a lot of power and a big engine for its size.