1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS
Summary:
Chevy made this vehicle to sell, and now they must be making a bundle on the parts
Faults:
Wouldn't start on day 3, ignition switch.
Engine light coming on for no reason.
Accelerator was stiff causing vehicle to JUMP forward.
Front end needs replaced, can't even get an alignment it is so bad.
On a weekend trip had to spend night in auto parts parking lot & replace own alternator next morning.
SUV Transmission got wet in normal driving now no reverse and hard shift from 2nd to 3rd.
Ignition is now "keeping the key", so when I go to doctors appointments or work I have to keep extra key to regain entry.
Passenger handle turns "on" overhead, thief's saw my stereo and easily broke in. I didn't bother having repairs done. Now I can break in and use key stuck in ignition.
Thief's are smarter than me they won't even steal it.
General Comments:
Bought the Blazer for body ergonomics. I was in auto accidents and can't get in & out of smaller cars.
With the last of my money and money from sale of my Nissan truck I bought the Blazer. A month later I went to the Chevy dealership and they let me know that it needed $4000.00 worth of repairs. I purchased from a Honda dealership. They played me against each other saying not their problem. Most certainly mine.
Now I have no money, poor health, and this hunk of GM that barely gets me to my medical appointments.
This has been a real eye opener, you always think it won't happen to you.
I wish I had seen this site before my purchase. I will definitely check before my next!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 3rd March, 2006
30th Mar 2006, 20:54
I understand this reviewer is frustrated, but he hasn't attempted to fix the problem. It does no good to ignore a problem like this and then complain of the consequences of your own lack of action. Parts break - just fix them. This is most likely an ignition switch problem or other electrical problem that a dealer could diagnose and fix in one day.