2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3 liter V6 from North America
Summary:
Cost more than it is worth
Faults:
Fuel gauge quit working, sweet talked dealer into fixing it for free.
Fuel pump quit seven months later, fussed my way into the dealer replacing that due to the fact they told me the fuel level was part of the fuel pump when they replaced it.
Brake lights did not work - fixed by dealer before I took it home.
Four wheel drive did not work - fixed by dealer before I took it home.
Driver's side door bushing worn out - fixed by dealer before I took it home.
Rear window washer line came loose, washer fluid dripping inside the truck - fixed by dealer for free, now three years later it is doing it again.
Passenger side seat handle broke off.
Oil pressure switch went out.
Replaced upper and lower ball joints on both sides at 76,000 miles, two hours after I got it back the wheel bearing on the driver's side went out - total cost $1200.
Wheel bearing now going out on the passenger side - another $450.
Driver's side window is making popping noise when I roll it up - guess the regulator is next.
General Comments:
Other than everything above it rides smooth and handles well.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 13th June, 2006
7th Aug 2006, 09:08
I am sorry, but American made cars have never been known to be the best in quality. If you want reliability, performance and class, buy European. If you want lower running costs and great fuel economy as well as reliability, buy Japanese. If you want cheap engineering and high costs and 15 MPG, keep buying American. Most Fords and Chevys I've driven lately feel like cars from the 70's.