10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Nov 282000

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving in the rain, consumer put on brakes and felt ABS kicking in, but there was a delay in stopping, consumer has also been to the dealer regarding an excessive brake squeak, dealer had replaced brake pads twice and rotors once. Right rear door won't always unlock from inside, dealer found no problem, pins at driver's door hinges rusted. The seal around right rear window holds water after rain. Rear passenger seat will not fold down, dealer found cable binding up. Water collects in rear light lense when washing vehicle, dealer replaced taillight lense, center high mount lense collects moisture, dealer replaced 3rd light brake assembly. Consumer flushed radiator and 12 months later it needed flushed again, dealer performed, consumer paid to have the first flush down and is requesting reimbursement.

- Glen Bernie, MD, USA

problem #2

Jul 071997

Blazer

  • miles
Slowing down to a stop light and the front passenger's seat was not in a locked position, and the occupant went foreward and caused injury to the pregnant occupant. The seat no longer locks in any position.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 121996

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
No deployment of driver's air bag in a rearend collision, resulting in an injury, also passenger seat released and slid to its forward position.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA