10.0

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

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problem #2

Sep 292000

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway and front wheel separated. He heard a slight noise and was able to pull over. Left driver's side wheel had came off. Dealership was aware of the incident, and insisted that vehicle was driveable. He had to have it towed. Left front upper ball joint separated damaging the rim. The customer states the part is defective.

- South Wales, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 202000

Blazer

  • miles
When driving right front ball joint broke and the right wheel completely collapsed/broke in half when driving 40 mph. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Lodi, WI, USA

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