1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Vortec

Summary:

I love it, when it cooperates

Faults:

Since I have owned this vehicle, I have replaced the water pump, belt, alternator, and battery. My leaf springs need to be replaced, door panels are broken, electric mirrors don't work, and today I changed the transmission fluid and filter. Now in drive the car just revs up before wanting to go. Anyone have any comments or suggestions to solve this problem? Reverse, first, and second are fine, but 3rd seems to have a little problem going also. I don't know what is wrong, please help out. Thanks.

General Comments:

It's a great first car, problems haven't been too bad untill now. Handles great with mud terrain tires. On/off road.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 30th November, 2004

1997 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4.3 Vortec

Summary:

If I had to get it again I would.

Faults:

The only negative thing I have to say about this vehicle is the space of the interior is limited. You can't fit five people in this car decently, but forget about six. In the back seat the leg room is also limited.

General Comments:

This is a great vehicle. The only thing I ever had to change was the oil I change it about every 10,000 miles. I have 105,000 miles on my car and it is running perfectly. I did change minor thing like shocks, tires, and oil filters, but nothing other than the usual. I would definitely recommend any to buy this car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd November, 2004

1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3 Liter V6

Summary:

Does not last over the long haul.

Faults:

The Passenger side mirror fell off while driving down the highway.

The Drivers side rear view mirror fell off as well under the same circumstances.

The fuel gage registers half full at all times and has since about the 90,000 mile mark.

The following 3 items are all related to the check engine light being on. A rough idle, and cylinder 1,3,and 5 missing. This problem still persists after approximately $2,000.00 in parts and labor. The Dealers seem to have no clue as to the root cause of the problem.

The check engine light comes on and remains on for up to 3,000 miles at a time. It will ( after repairs) be off for only 200 or 300 miles before coming back on.

The ERG valve has been replaced Twice after 100,000 miles.

The O2 sensors have been replaced 5 times in the last 20,000 miles.Three times buy Chevrolet dealers and twice by myself.

The front windshield wipers would not work consistently from about 80,000 miles. A dealer told me that there was a "bulletin" out on the module, but did not offer to fix them. I bought a module ($26.00) and repaired them.

The air conditioning compressor has been replaced twice. Once at 75,000, and once at 130,000 miles.

General Comments:

The miles on this auto are high in most peoples opinion I am sure. However, This car has gotten TLC from day one. All maintenance has been done according to the manufacturers recommendations. My normal tire wear averages 65,000 miles before replacement. No front end work is needed, or has been done. The engine uses no oil between changes. This I say so that you know that the problems I have had are not from abuse of the auto. My last Chevrolet lasted 327,000 miles before traded in. I had expected the same from this one, but I'm a little leery at this point.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 22nd August, 2004

3rd Aug 2005, 08:45

As I read the list of problems you have had with youre Blazer, I thought that I was reading my own list. My fuel gauge went out as well, but had that replaced and it works fine now. It had a rough idle and seemed liked it did not want to shift, especially when going up hill, along with the service engine light being on. Took it to the garage and they ran diagnostics on the computer and found the engine's one side's cylinders were not firing so they replaced the O2 sensor. Seemed to run fine for about 200 miles, but once again the service engine light is on. Maybe the EGR valve? The only other problem I have had other than yours is that my transmission "kicks" when shifting from 1st to 2nd after the car warms up. I have no idea what is wrong and praying the transmission does not need rebuilt. And all of this <90,000 miles!