Faults:

Alternator went out at 67000 Miles.

Severe coolant leak at 70000 Miles.

Intake gasket went out at 85000 miles.

Had to put in a new 4.3L motor when it broke down at 90000 Miles.

Noisy, lots of unidentifiable squeaks and creeks that drive me nuts.

General Comments:

I've had this '99 for 2 years and have had to put over $4000 into it from break downs and Tow charges, I still owe around $6,800 on it so I can't just get rid of it yet. I used to have an old '89 S-10 Blazer that I had for 5 years and only had very minor repairs (less than $100 each) and one alternator go out. I could trust that '89 to drive me across the country. I don't trust this '99 to get me across town!

Faults:

I purchased my 1999 Blazer LS Jan 2005 and I have had a laundry list of problems nearly from day 1.

Problem Coolant Leak at 60,000 miles.

Repairs Intake Manifold Gasket replaced.

Problem Fuel gauge reading only full or empty at 60,000 miles.

Repairs new sensor in fuel cell.

Problem driver side door sagging.

Repairs hinge pins replaced.

Problem loud sqeaking in front end.

Repairs new ball joints at 62,000 miles.

Problem passenger side recliner handle breaks off at 65,000 miles.

Repairs handle replaced.

Problem Alternator went bad at 70,000 miles.

Repairs new alternator.

Current problems in need or repair Rear wiper motor stopped working. Oil lines are leaking and need replaced. U-joints are making noise and need to be checked.

General Comments:

I wanted a Blazer for a long time I finally bought one and it has cost me more in repairs than another other vehicle I have ever owned. The engine has plenty of power and the four wheel drive gets me where I need to go even in the worst of weather. I would not recommend buying one however. Unless you enjoy having your SUV in the shop more than it is in your garage.

Faults:

Problems that were fixed under warranty:

1- could not shift out of 4WD.

2- Driver side and passenger side seat recliner handles broke.

The Dealer fixed both issues without question.

Problems after warranty expired:

1- Gas gauge stopped working – has not been fixed.

2- Driver side seat recliner handle broke – has not been fixed.

3- Oil cooling lines leak – small leak, has not been fixed.

4- Battery leak corroded the power wires (positive and negative). This has happened twice. Battery and all wires replaced both times.

5- Front & Rear brakes and rotors replaced.

6- Blower and windshield wipers stopped working at the same time. A ground wire became corroded and broke. A mechanic reattached the ground wire.

7- Water pump broke. Mechanic replaced and switched from Dex Cool to normal antifreeze.

8- Driver side hub assembly / wheel bearing went bad. (This is currently being worked on)

9- Ball joints went bad. (This is currently being worked on)

10- Front & Rear brakes and rotors are being replaced again and the ABS light came on. (This is currently being worked on)

11- HVAC control switch went bad and is being replaced (This is currently being worked on)

12- Issues with loose steering. (This is currently being worked on)

General Comments:

I love my Blazer, but lately it's getting harder and harder to say that. Overall this has been a good vehicle for me during the past 6 years, but I'm beginning to wonder how much life she has left in her. I use synthetic oil and change it religiously every 5,000 miles. The engine sounds excellent and the truck is overall in good shape. I just wonder how much more of these "little things" are going to go wrong. It sure is nice not having a car payment, but I don't want to start budgeting for monthly repair costs.