Faults:

Since I have owned this car I have replaced: the transmission @ 150k, the wiper motor and combination switch (does not solve wiper problem, which originates in the wiper circuit board), and the wiper circuit board.

The seats are pretty worn around the edges, and the cargo area carpet is pretty well worn. The wipers didn't work when I got it, which is a common GM problem where one circuit on the wiper circuit board burns out and causes the wipers not to work, or only to work in high speed, etc. I have had zero reliability problems with the engine or the rest of the drive train other than the transmission (a biggie, I know.)

General Comments:

I have modified my blazer (cold air intake, Gibson Side Swept exhaust), and I really like the low end power that I get, even if this is not a particularly fast vehicle. It is reliable (my last 3 cars were Fords) and has never been completely undrivable (when I got the new transmission the old one had just lost reverse) and it starts the first time, every time. It's comfortable seating for 4 or 5, but still has plenty of cargo room when you need it.

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.

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.

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.