Faults:

No floor defrost. Actuator replaced.

Window lock switch failed. Had to jumper it till repaired.

Idler pulley replaced and in need of replacement (Harmonic balancer not balanced)

Brake cable not working in reverse. Stretched I think.

Alternator went out at >30k. Think it didn't help I ran it in foot of water at high speeds. Lights dimmed and everything several times. ;)

Radiator cap corroded.

Fuel pump died at 35k.

Handles both broke off.

Luggage rack suffering extreme wind damage.

Chevy failed to install rear pass. bump stop. Informed shop and they didn't know what I was talking about till I pointed out. Given rental and on 3rd day due to parts, was asked what the trouble was. Idiots "assumed" I was talking about the front spring pop issue and replaced tons of parts on the front end even though it never suffered from problems (like my S-10).

Muffler sounds like it is leaking. Replaced and then brought back where header seals replaced. Ongoing, but hardly noticeable except to me.

Temp gauge 7+ degrees off.

General Comments:

Kinda scared after reading the other reviews.

I have not had noise or loose indication in front suspension for ball joints yet.

Hubs seem OK.

S-10 had several annoying faults like this. However for the most part it has been a good truck.

Faults:

I have had to replace on ball joint from failure to properly grease it. Reading all the other article have been disappointing. I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer bought it brand new. I have had no major problems to include all other previously listed ones. It sounds as if most of the people with these problems have failed to have their vehicle properly maintained and appropriate intervals. I have had everything from a ford to a Toyota. I have been satisfied with the performance and durability of the Blazer over all others. I would purchase another and would continue to maintain it at the factory specified intervals or otherwise contact dealer when unlisted problem occur such as door molding and 4 wheel drive sticking. For those who purchased vehicle used, you can't always tell how the previous owner handled the vehicle. Rough handling of the gas pedal will wear a transmission out quicker than anything else. GM designed the shifting for a person who would not give it more than 2 to 2,500 rpm (GM tech - 1995 2001).

Faults:

Both front wheel bearings at 70000km. Cost: $1100 CAN.

Both front lower ball-joints at 75000km.

Cost: $500 CAN.

Accessory belt at 85000km. Cost: $39 CAN.

Both front seat adjustment levers (snapped off very easily). Cost: unknown, not yet fixed.

General Comments:

This is a pure truck, with plenty of vibration and harshness.

The engine is quite powerful with a lot of low-end torque for quick acceleration and good towing capability (up to 5000lbs).

The part-time 4X4 works great on and off-road. It handles terrible winter driving conditions very easily and steadily. I never feel like I am going to lose control with the system in 4x4.