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It's a dealer (Flow Chevrolet) who discounts through the Internet on GM parts.
Good luck.
I got a second opinion at another shop and they found a unplugged small cable leading into the front transaxle...he pushed the cable back in and now it shifts fine into 4x4 and back to 2x4. My module and switch are good just the cable was pulled out..and the dealer was not correct in his diagnosis.
It's good to hear a low/no cost repair happens sometimes huh?
see y'all
Rando
(Model only available here in Canada) on a 2001 Blazer.
After reading some of the town hall messages am not too sure now.
Does anyone have anything good to say about this vehicle?
Ron
¿spoom
The cost difference was worth having the extra repairs that may come up, and most repairs on the Chevy are still cheaper (especially part price and probably quality is reflected by that price sometimes too)...
Maintenance is needed on all vehicles and makes a huge difference over a long lifetime of a vehicle.
Many people have had problems on them, but don't think the more expensive vehicles are problem free either..
probably works out over the long run, pay less up front for the new vehicle, pay for more repairs over the years, eventually probably evens out..
Drive whatever vehicles you are interested in and compare the direct competitors, but for used vehicles---you always take a chance on somebody's problem that they are possibly unloading because of something they KNOW about,,,maybe overheated or ran on low oil for a while..something that may show up later.
Good luck.
I have had a few repairs on mine, including a new engine at 107k (dealer said engine looked like brand new, obviously well maintained, but still spun a cam bearing and got metal in the system..
With the new engine now, it is just like new, I still like the vehicle ...I just ate up that difference in initial cost though...I'm not selling it anytime soon
¿spoom
Thanks
http://www.alldata.com/techtips/1999/19990809c.html
Joe
I recently replaced my oil cooler lines for the second time in 18 months. I can feel your pain since mine weren't covered under warranty the second time around. I sent an angry e-mail message off to G.M. customer service: cac@chevrolet.com to the attention of:
Kristie Hardcastle
Customer Relationship Manager
GM Internet Response Center
In my letter I explained the circumstances and wanted to know what they were going to do for me. I just received my check from G.M. as reimbursement for this problem. Believe me, they know the problem that they have with this piece of JUNK...
Good luck in your attempt.
Let me know what transpires.
Thanks!
Joe
I am trying to decide whether to save a lot of $$ and spring for a 2002 Blazer/Jimmy, or spend more to get the "upgrade" of a new TrailBlazer.
I have tested both, and although the new trucks are bigger, a little more powerful, and ride a bit better, they seem too big for my needs, and are first year vehicles.
On top of 1st year problems, I also am wary of the unproven engine. I don't think it matters that its been engineered to death. Its still new.
The 4300 Vortec really appeals to me.
I also notice, from perusing the TB/Envoy/Bravade thread that they are no more exempt from production quality issues than their predecessors are.
So - if the Blazer/Jimmy suits my needs, but may give me some of the cronic problems (like oil line, etc...) you folks have been experiencing, is the "upgrade" worth the investment, in your opinions?
Thanks!
Joe
I have tried to compare these two also and this what I came up with. I also think the Trailblazer is too big. Have you seen the new Saturn SUV?
Acceleration - It is basically a draw. The 4.3 V-6 makes max torque at lower rpms and max horsepower at much lower rpms. The Trailblazer weighs more, but has more hp. This sums up to the Blazer being faster off the line and the Trailblazer faster at passing.
Fuel economy - The Blazer wins. It weighs less and seems to get at least 2.5 mpg more from what I have been reading on here. This would keep me from buying the Trailblazer.
Brakes - Both are great.
Interior - Trailblazer wins- hands down. The Blazer has a nice gauge package and radio, but thats it.
Crash safety - Trailblazer wins - by far! Blazer has a very weak frame and almost bends in two during offset crash!
Reliability - Both are no Toyota or Nissan. Typical GM - Some great, some good, some bad.
Blazers have air bags?
Two questions - is/are there any particular models/years to avoid/seek, and if also looking at something like a similarly aged Jeep Cherokee, would you recommend the GM product over the Jeep?
I relize this is a Blazer/Jimmy forum, but I scanned through many of the older posts here, and there seem to be ample complaints about quality, which don't seem as prevalent in the Jeep forum (granted, the title of this forum does include the word "problems"). Plus the Jeep didn't change much visually from beginning to end, so an older model wouldn't look quite as dated as a similarly aged GM.
I'll probably be looking at something with 100K+ miles (trying to spend as little $$ as possible, as this is a secondary vehicle), so if there are any critical maintainence issues to check on these vehicles at this age (like timing belts and such), I'd appreciate any input there as well.
Thanks in advance for whatever assistance you can provide!
I just had my water pump go on my 99 Blazer with 63k miles! Is this normal? I changed the antifreeze a month ago and may not have mixed enough water- but doubt that would have done it. Is the water pump a weak link on the 4.3 V-6?
Thanks in advance
Lee B.
Well, it happened on my '97 Bravada during a recent Easter weekend road trip. I got the flickering dome light... odd. Then I tried to move my seat sometime later . Found out locks were also inop. Went to check the circuit breaker in the fuse box at the left end of the dash . Took it to a dealer in the town I visited, spent two hours and found nothing. Research on the Internet finally pointed to a problem area - lumbar seat wire harness. Over time, the poor quality control at GM allows this harness to chafe from contact with the seat frame. Took it to my local dealer with the suggestion to look at the lumbar harness .
The driver's seat and the motor need to be removed to get at this harness, a 4 hour job, and $339.00 lighter in the wallet. Thanks alot GM!
May also happen to the passenger side, too.
Thanks!
When I select 4WD HI or Auto 4WD the indicator lights blinked for a while then nothing happened. I could only get it to go into 2WD LO and 4WD HI. The dealer replaced the 4WD swtich and this seems to have fixed the problem.
Interior pieces either falling off or breaking.
The delay wipers have never worked. The delay setting will work for a while then the wipers will run continuously. I had it at the dealer several times but they can never fix it. The "pulse modulator" as been replaces twice with no improvement. Now the dealer is going to replace the wiper motor.
I have the automatic headlights and sometimes at night I will see the light flicker off briefly, interior lights included. I just got it back from the dealer for this and they say they fixed it but the would not indicate what the did. I have not noticed the problem since I got it back the other day. Hopefully it is fixed.
There is a low pitch rumble inside the Blazer at idle speed with the vehicle in park or in drive with my foot on the brake. It can not be heard outside the vehicle. The engine does not run rough it runs really smooth. Once the engine speed goes past 600rpm the rumble goes away. I had it at the dealer twice for this. The dealer says they are waiting on an exhause part that will fix this. They said there is a TSB on itbut I could not find one www.alldata.com and I think it is funny the dealer could not fix it the first time if there was a TSB.
The engine leaks oil. All around the oil pan bolts and drain plug. There are beads of oil on the bolt heads and sludge/seapage covering the oil pan. The dealer told me I tighten the drain plug and that is causing the leak at the drain plug. Whatever!?!? I don't torque down on the plug. When the plug meets the oil pan I stop and ensure it is snug. I use an open end wrench vs. a ratchet. I have been working on my cars for over 10 years and I have never had this problem before.
The vehicle has never been in an accident but the tail lights filled up with water. This was fixed by the dealer.
Now I get a recall notice for the brake and hazard lights.
I think I have had too many problems for a body style that has been around since the mid 90s and a drive train that has been aroung even longer.
LIke to get some shocks that have a firmer ride.
Any suggestions? or are most SUV/Light Truck shocks the same?
Thanks.
uncleal5252: One trouble-prone area on the '94 was the CPI unit. I believe it has something to do with the poppet valve?? Well, I know that by '97, GM re-design the fuel injection, and thus far I have not any problems with it, going on 62K miles.