RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 2:25:54 AM
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I'm glad I own old full size Blazers!!
Once the rust is removed, they're great...........................where's the next gas station?....lol
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 9:01:33 AM
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guywm25
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for the hood to open, after pulling the release try pulling up on the right hand side of the hood, it's what works for me.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 9:29:27 AM
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frankjc
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front hub and bearings
ball joints twice on one side, once on the other (so far)
rear wiper motor
oil cooler lines
idler arm (twice)
water pump
radiator cap
alloy wheels leak
fuel guage
seat recliner handles
alternator
brakes/rotors
front door hinge pins/bushings
cargo area trim panel/tool storage cover kept falling off
front washer pump sometimes doesn't work
hood latch used to stick
intake gaskets
rear window squeek
monthly payments (almost done)
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 10:31:12 AM
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DetroitMuscle
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the Spark plugs were easy to change, 4.3 4x4, dont have to remove the wheel or sterring column to get at em.
The back glass is annoying as hell, it wont stop squeeking. oh yeah the front brakes suck on the blazer, I replace my pads every 7-8 months and rotora every year to year and a half.
The rear defroster wires always snap off, the cowl panel rattles, and last but not least you gotta strip the damn dash to replace any of the switches in it.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 10:33:56 AM
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I actually dont mind taking the dash off. I have had to do it so many times to replace my radio and stuff so it takes me about 5 minutes. Just a few screws holding it all in. Its that #3 spark plug that still is ticking me off.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 10:58:23 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: nofear17bmx
I actually dont mind taking the dash off. I have had to do it so many times to replace my radio and stuff so it takes me about 5 minutes. Just a few screws holding it all in. Its that #3 spark plug that still is ticking me off.
LIFT THE FRONT END UP AND TURN THE WHEELS, sorry caps, it works everytime, I know if i can do it at stock height with 30's on it, it should be easy for the rest, the trick is to use a u joint extension and a wobbler socket, it comes out easier then number 4 does on the passenger side.
I am gonna order a chiltons for the 1st gen s-10, haynes doesnt show me anything and I need to find out why my vents dont work.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 12:22:48 PM
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skorned
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Well, I've had my 99 for about a week now and I'm all ready starting my list...
Passenger seat handle is broken
High pitched squeaking in the dash when I hit bumps-can't find it though
One of the connections for my privacy shade holder (the part that covers the jack in the cargo area) broke, so I listen to that vibrate and squeak
Rear door speakers don't work
Passenger side visor's mirror cover is broken, so it falls everytime my fiance flips it down to primp herself
Those stupid GM lug nut caps...missing 3 so far
But no matter what, I still love it!!
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 6:21:07 PM
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kornphlake
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I hate the way there's no room in the cargo area even though it looks like there should be plenty of room.
Broken seat recline levers are annoying.
Changing the fuel pump and having to drop the fuel tank is annoying.
The torx head screws on the distributor cap are annoying because the only tool I have for torx fasteners is one of those chintzy screwdrivers with changeable bits but the handle is too long to fit so I had to use a 1/4" socket and a short extension with the bit inside the socket and the bit kept falling out of the socket. Who'se idea was that anyway, you'll strip the plastic the screw threads into long before you'd strip the head of a phillips or even a socket head cap screw, torx was overkill for the sake of overkill in this application.
The oil cooler lines leak at the oil cooler and autoparts stores don't seem to have the right size o-ring to fix it.
My blazer is a '99 4dr, it's got lots of blind spots, the headrests in the front seem to be the biggest cause.
I have a rattle that seems to come from the exhaust, maybe a baffle in the catalytic converter, lots of people have complained about a similar rattle.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 12/21/2006 6:52:55 PM
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BigGreenMonster
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The 4x4 indicator lights on the fly shifter of the 1st gens never seem to function properly.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/5/2007 2:02:33 PM
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blazer97illinois
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no one else has replaced the ignition switch on the steering column? I thought this was a fairly common problem.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/5/2007 3:29:10 PM
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rooster
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i am surprised no one mentioned the never ending rust that eats away at:
rocker panels
bottoms of doors
fenders (above and behind the wheel)
top of pillars
top of rear window
i only have the first three but blazers are known for them all, and bondo seems to only be temporary.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/5/2007 8:10:57 PM
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Paddle_grl
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wow....the squeak in the dash....it comes with the territory...I have the lug nut covers from the right front wheel in my door pocket..(with all the other parts) too lazy to put them back on.....as far as the rust issue..the newer ones are much better on that..I have a 2000 and the only rust I have is on the top of the roof by my rear brake light....it's only because it spent most of it's life in florida..and the clear coat wore there....very minimal..and I live in Michigan...talk about salt! owning a blazer is a catch 22...for the most part..you can beat the poop out of them..and they keep running and running....but like all vehicles....they are prone to their quirks...
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/5/2007 10:17:22 PM
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rooster
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want brighter lights? well i find that the sylvania silverstar lights work great, i have them adjusted perfectly and people still flash me like i got my brights on. plus i have halogen floods in the front that i shine towards the ground and slightly outward for that lit floor effect.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/6/2007 10:05:11 PM
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And with all the annoyances, I just went over 340K miles today. I finally had to replace the transfer case this week. It didn't break, it just plain wore out the gears from the chain turning for all those miles. That's what my mechanic said anyway. If anyone ever needs one, I got mine for 69.95 from Heberts in Goffstown, NH via ebay. I was quoted as much as $250 from a couple of local junkyards. $200 to mechanic to install and I had it all done for about what I was quoted for just the case. Now we're having 70 degree days here in New England since it is done. Go figure!
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/6/2007 11:28:23 PM
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340K miles??!!?! Wow... Im not sure what's more amazing, the fact that its still going on the original motor or the fact that you managed to put 340k miles on a '95 model year car.
Rooster,
Why is that, about the rust. I've noticed that too with Chevy trucks, they seem to be more rust prone in those areas you mentioned than other cars. Sure they run, but dude, you've got a hole in your truck!
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/6/2007 11:39:29 PM
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woodsballr
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my parents bought my blazer from a lady who owned a junkyard 6 years ago. in the time we've had it we've put about 50k miles on it, it's at 208.5k now. and in the time i've been driving i've put something like 8k on it. (havent had my license long) it hasnt broke down yet, thats always good. as far as quirks, well...
-seat levers broken
-currently replacing drivers side door (crunched it good) and the hinge pins were a PITA^5 (fifth power for you non-mathematical peoples) to get off, now i gotta get the glass out, not sure how and would appreciate help,
-busted compressor, still get cool air and heat but not as cold, or hot as it used to be
-turning on A/C or heat sucks power noticeably
-rattles and squeaks even without bumpy roads
-gas gauge reads empty at 1/8 of a tank
-battery charge meter reads almost red line, went up some time in the last few weeks from about 3/4 of the way from red line
-spare tire wont stay secured in the upright position in the back, the bracket or whatever that the bolt goes thru just slips throught the middle of the spare rim after one good bump, so it goes airborn on speed bumps and slams back down pleasantly( i take the ones at school at 5 mph so im not going that fast, and yes those are some big speed bumps)
other than that its in good shape, i put in a heater core summer before last, changed rotors coupla months back, only changed front brakes a few times since we had it, back brakes once, and doors, locks, and windows are all manual. and as far as the radio goes i put in a new one last summer with a cd player and aux. input jack so i can hook up my ipod, plus i just installed xm
< Message edited by woodsballr -- 1/6/2007 11:51:09 PM >
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/7/2007 12:04:46 PM
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rooster
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the rust comes from all the snow, ice, salt and saltwater if u leave near water. which i cant get away from on long island. and all that crap builds up on the inside of the panels and doesnt drain off quick enough, same with the doors. once any drain holes get clogged, then u could expect rust. maybe a few more holes wouldn't hurt or maybe some heavy mud flaps. either way u have to catch it quick cause like i said it comes from the inside out. and once it starts it is hard to stop. sometimes u may need to cut and weld on new panels
woodsballr, provide some vehicle info but its got high mileage so im guessing early 90's, and if its is and has power windows then all u need to do is lower the window half way, remove the door panel, carefully peel back the weather sheild, and there will be an access hole where now since the window is halfway down u will see two bolts that attach the window to the arm, remove these bolts while holding the window( i usually wedge the window from underneath with a piece of wood), then roll the window foward so it slides out sideways.
plus did anyone mention those damn digidashboards, mines giving me hell and i have no idea how much gas i got, not to forget about no temp, speed, oil press, batt, tach. mr whizzard is still on my wish list, justt taking me time(procrastination problem)
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/7/2007 9:21:59 PM
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Gunner Woody
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The whole front end for steering and suspension
Spark plugs
Seatback Lever
Whole sound system
Idler pully
Shopping carts that like to ruin my paint job
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/8/2007 8:43:48 AM
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rooster
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oh u must mean those "shopping cart soccer balls", i am all pro! hahahaha
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 
Forgot about that back glass squeek.
