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Tks again, deadeye4
What do you all think? How much do you like your Blazer? Any particular problems with this certain model?
I'm really looking forward to buying one, if I do actually get it.
What do you all think? Your opinions are strongly appreciated. Thanks a ton.
The battery is pretty new but one morning it acted like it was not going to turn over. Don't think anything was left on but have not had that problem again. I had it in the dealers shop where they found no codes! Accepting any and all ideas!
'98 Blazer - make sure every thing works, like any used vehicle what you get is what you see. If every thing works and it runs well then you are starting from a good position. There are some complaints about late '90s Blazers/Jimmys with transmission oil lines rotting out.
How about the oil dipstick rusting? (did I get that right?)
I have a 2000 so I hope these problems were remedied by that model year.
Joe
1) Ignition switch
2) Aftermarket "stuff"
2) Make sure the battery cables are clean and tight. May also check the cable at the alternator, too.
I would seriously consider getting in touch with Brian Gillie. He has been collecting information regarding dexcool problems, and yours sounds like a "classic" case of dexcool gone bad. Look at his website:
http://www.geocities.com/b_gillie/dexcool_problems.html
You'll be glad you did.
Oil Cooler lines are problematic with the 1995-2000 triplets; my '97 Bravada is on the third set of lines. GM re-engineered them so I hope they finally got it right. Just like Dex-cool, the oil lines are a nemesis to owners. The upper and lower ball joints were under a recall notice due to potential seperation as a result of corrosion (you must be in a Rust Belt state to qualify). Check your VIN against alldata.com to see if yours qualifies. If so, contact GM Customer Service and see about getting some or all of the money refunded to you. It's worth a shot... I turned my request recently, so I'm waiting to hear back.
tidester, host
Darlene
miles=52000
Thanks, Jim.
BTW, the vehicle involved is my son's 99 S-10 Blazer...again.
Thanks, Jim.
Wouldn't you know that I went to get gas yesterday for the Blazer, and, lo and behold, I find the gas cap ajar. My wife was the culprit, but since it was her I'm supposed to erase it from my memory. If it was the other way around I'd hear about it for days.
Anyway, I think I've uncovered the problem. What I don't understand is why it may take a full tank of gas or more to get rid of the yellow light, ie reset.
Chevy Blazer: Deadliest Vehicle on the Road? (Inside Line)
Steve, Host
Any thoughts??????
I have purchased it with less than 40,000 miles and have had the instrument cluster replaced the gas sending unit and have most recently replaced the transmission at now > 100,000 miles. The most recent issue is a noise like a bearing going bad in the front end and when i put it in 4 wheel it changes tone but is still there.
Don't think I'll buy another one of these lemons again.
THANKS!!
Is this car reliable?
How is the gas mileage?
What's the fair market value?
Is there any common problems I should look for?
How does it handle in the winter?
Please e-mail me at ASpunky469@hotmail.com.