7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,667 miles

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problem #3

Sep 012000

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
Lower ball joints wear out prematurely. The consumer stated the vehicle was on its fifth set of lower ball joints and it sixth idler arm. The cruise control was inoperative, the grill guard was loose, the rear differential leaked, the door latch was inoperative, the sending unit was replaced, the battery was replaced, the door was readjusted due to a vibration, the left front hub assembly was replaced, the exhaust made a noise, the tensioner and serpentine belt was replaced, the front axle seal leaked and the intake gasket leaked.

- Columbus, MT, USA

problem #2

Aug 171999

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On several occasions upon filling fuel tank with gas, smell continues to enter into vehicle, took vehicle to dealer. Dealer tightened loose gas cap, advised consumer not to continue filling vehicle after pump clicks off, replaced evaporative canister and evaporative vent solenoid, fuel tank module, removed left quarter trim and sealed, removed fuel tank sender, and filler tube assembly, diagnosed fuel and exhaust system, dealer found body seams in filler tube assembly leaking fumes, cause still unknown, dome light stays on all the time, dealer replaced right and left door jam switches, heating and air conditioning now hot at times or too hot, dealer replaced rad cap and polished neck, serpentine belt noisy, replaced serpintine belt, wipers won't clear and are noisy, replaced wiper inserts.

- St. Clair Shore, IL, USA

problem #1

Dec 201998

Blazer

  • miles
Pulley makes squealing sound and could cause drive belt failure.... tire would rub on iner fender well when making turns. Front suspension make a squeeking or creeking sound at any speed when going of any type of bump.....driver side seat adjustment lever broke off in my hand when trying to adjust front seat position.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA