RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/8/2007 9:08:36 AM
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DetroitMuscle
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The damn vacuum 4x4 system, these things suck.( and not only in the functional sense), rear glass squeek,location of fuel tank on the blazer.
I think the spark plug problem is only on 2nd gens.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/25/2007 11:02:20 AM
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backusm3
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To name a few:
~ any front end kiss and you have to buy bumper, bumper cover, and impact strip ( dealer cost almost $700)
~ electrical system shot after 100K. dead wiring to 3rd brake light, low beam lights, and currently working on a dead controller for the 4-wheel
~ Tranny. Tranny. Tranny.
~ Even with all new brake hardware still doesnt have much stopping power. Probably where i got the dented bumper.
Benefit: $2200 for a '97 with 100K. Not really a deal when i think of what has been spent.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/26/2007 10:16:26 PM
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midajahlynn
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the frezz plugs 4x4 fuse window pin in driver door the list can go on and on but it all comes down to it yoda is my baby 93
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/27/2007 12:41:41 AM
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oshkosh
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95 LS,160k miles
Worst ABS I ever tried to stop in...
Lower engine knock only on startup,GM says is "normal"
Rear wiper motor dead,
Alt just replaced,
Weak Front end,Ball joints upper and lower,Idler arm etc,
Just fixed power door lock not opening,
Mirrors go left and right but not up or down,
Door hinge pins...
Replaced headlight bulbs so we could see at night...
Cheap double oil line crimps end up leaving oil on road when lines let go with no warning...
This was a fleet vehicle well maintained ....I've got 1,500 miles on it and wont be buying another one anytime soon...
Oh ya, Who was the brain Child that designed the fact that you have to cut the heater fan out of the box to replace it?? Probably the same engineer that designed the fact that you had to lift and lower the body on my old one to get the bell housing bolts out...
It is no wonder GM is in trouble...User friendly I think NOT!
They look good just the same.
It is good in the snow also.
Have to be fair and list the good points...Girl friend likes it but then again she doesnt have to fix it....
< Message edited by oshkosh -- 2/2/2007 12:01:37 PM >
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/27/2007 2:29:53 AM
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thadrawr
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on mine the passenger seat recliner broke, the door panel is loose, the damn rear window is annoying as all hell, the rear wiper doesent work anymore, sqeekey dash, my driver mirror has the factory tinting on it and it is all peeling off so now the mirror has 3 different layers on it, the thermometer does not tell the right temp, the covers on the visors that cover the mirror and keep the lights off has broken off both visors, the cover that covers the bed area that also keeps the jack in place dosent stay on......im sure there is more
BUT i love this truck. bought it 2.5 years ago for 5grand and it now has over 158000 miles on her and she is still running strong i just have to replace ball joints soon and maybe some other front suspension components. im aiming for 200000 miles
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/29/2007 3:26:56 PM
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clone432
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List of issues:
1. Rough idle. One light perfect and smoot, next like the motor is going to drop out.
2. NO 4hi....typical of most I think
3. Front brakes wear so fast
4. Factory radio decides when I can change the volume or station!
5. Random window motor/map light failures. Next day all is good.
6. Headlight too dim
7. Can't get heater to blow through front vents
List of good:
1. Great in snow...when I reset battery to use 4hi
2. Never been stranded
3. Decent power
4. Great rear seat design...folds completly flat!
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/31/2007 8:21:25 PM
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lemon blazer
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Decent power? I find the Blazer I bought with the 4.3 vortec to be very gutless. I know it's heavy but come on there is no torques to the thing at all. Or maybe I'm just used to my Mustang that I have driven for over 10 years.
< Message edited by lemon blazer -- 2/1/2007 9:12:30 PM >
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 1/31/2007 11:13:42 PM
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skoot
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Wow! Where should I begin? All this happened in order within the last 8 months on a 1997 Blazer LT
serpintine belt replacement
belt tensioner replacement
radiator replacement ( after I flushed and serviced the old one first)
head gasket replacement
water pump replacement
heater core replacement
upper & lower ball joints replaced
idler arm replaced
front rotors
windshield wiper control switch and motor circuit board
rebuilt auto transmission
front passenger side wheel bearing hub replaced
rear drums
rear passenger side wheel bearing
front axles and transfer case replacement (both sides)
drivers door hinges & pins
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 2/1/2007 3:41:55 PM
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clone432
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I think for what it is my Blazer provides very decent power for a 6 cylinder 200hp engine. I did replace the exuast with a high-flow cat and a Flowmaster muffler. If it didn't help the power it certainly improved the sound!!
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 2/1/2007 7:50:52 PM
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Devin
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skitzobmxr: I suffer from pretty much the same issues as you.
Here is my list compiled after about four months:
1. Front suspension completely blown
2. Rear defroster non-functional
3. Using cigarette lighter either blows a fuse or shuts the dome lamp off
4. 4X4: Getting into 4 HI hard, 4 LOW improbable. Getting out of 4 LOW almost impossible. The front drive indicator lights work on and off. When in four high it sounds like I'm torturing it if I go over 15 MPH.
5. Might as well tape the window motor button down and get some coffee/read a book while it's going down.
6. Dash rattles constantly, especially that weenie little ash tray.
7. The armrest/console compartment completely busted. The hinges work, but that's about it.
8. Seat hinge latches: who needs 'em? You can just push the seat-back forward anyway!
9. Steering column broken (the height adjust part).
10. Horn button busted.
11. Remote oil filter connection leaks all over the top of the wheel well.
12. Rear glass struts will fail if anything heavier than air is pushing on it.
13. If I brake on anything other than cement the rear tires will lockup and slide.
14. Coolant leaks: one at lower driver-side of radiator, one at the thermostat, one appears to be coming from below the intake.
15. It drinks gas like I drink Pepsi, and yet never needs to use the restroom.
16. It idles higher and pulls a bit more against the brakes when I turn the defroster on.
17. Idle is screwey in general. Sometimes it'll be normal, sometimes I can barely keep it from moving when I am on the brakes.
That's it for now I think... as for the good parts? That's another thread!
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 3/11/2007 1:15:51 PM
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eelding
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when i do the middle plug on the driverside i just pull off the air box and there it is right in front of you that pain in the ass middle plug
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 3/11/2007 3:19:45 PM
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TheBrettster
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Irratic gas gauge (but fuel pump is still working). LOL Having that problem right now.
Poping noise whenever you go over a bump or turn the wheel all the way.
Leather steering wheel goes to crap after 3 years.
Spark Plugs
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 3/11/2007 9:04:15 PM
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KLBlazer07
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Not many problems for me, 2000 Blazer LS 2DR 4x4
130k
Alternator done
Fuel pump/sending unit
Rear glass air shocks
Balljoints soon
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 3/11/2007 9:22:55 PM
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Kordog
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quote:
ORIGINAL: 2Tone
Thats why i had to replace my fuel pump. the sending unit and the pump are one unit.
Not anymore, the dealer probably stocks more than one fuel level sensor for just about every GM truck, and some of their cars also.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 3/12/2007 3:38:46 PM
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kerander
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Here are some of the posts condensed with suggestions, fixes and other info. Maybe some of these could be grouped by gen. specific
Seatback lever breaks
Top of steering wheel loses rubberized coating
Power mirror switch fails - because water gets in it.
Drivers seat cloth wearing fast at point between seat and backrest
Angle of windshield causes debris to get sucked inside with windows open
door hinge bushings
Headlights not bright enough on 95-97 models - use sylvania silverstar
Rear hatch latch breaks
front brake pads wear out quickly
Gas tank leaking from the top after just a few years so you can't "fill-er up" without odor
Stock radio fails
Left middle spark plug hard to access - use cheap T-bar spark plug wrench (remove the centering spring if present)
window motors fail
power lock motor fail (or binding of slider)
Windsheild Wiper control circuit board "solder" problem - see swartlkk's post on fixing this yourself or take it in for the recall
Gas gauge problems
fuel pump fails - from frequently having too low a fuel level
fuel pressure regulator fails (cpi "W" engines) - see DIY post on fixing this
coolant leaks - from using dexcool, there is a good post on coolants somewhere on BF
hood release handle separates from wire - epoxy handle to wire perhaps? use some oxidizing inhibitor?
front hub/bearing
dash requires excessive removal to replace components
distrib. cap retainer screws hard to access - use a bit handle or straight torx driver with a wrench around the handle for leverage
ABS problem - this might be a recall, check the recalls page
front end problems
belt tensioner
idler arm
Rear glass air shocks - this is common to many vehicles because the older ones leak, and of course they are temp sensitive
rear glass squeeking - lubricate?
Plastic cover to block heat over access to heater core/blower crumbles - excessive oxidation I imagine, maybe some plastic restorer would help, but the part isn't necessary.
Other problems I've had as well:
A/c compressor fails - this seems to be common in many GM vehicles, as I've read, because they get too much moisture in the system at the factory by using a too high H2O content PAG oil.
washer fluid pumps
internal light under headlight switch assembly failed
visor elastic map straps turned into a limp mess
leather cracks above electronic seat controls
somewhere I think I read that some Blazers have dist. caps with an overly restrictive air filter on them that causes moistore to build up
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 3/19/2007 8:36:55 PM
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88blackzcand95blazer
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why on earth is this topic not stickied?????????????
could prove very helpful for people trouble shooting or searching the web try to decide if they want to buy a blazer, or what too look out for if any one of us gets stranded out in the middle of nowhere
please sticky!!!!!!!
for our sake and the sake of others
sorry had to get that off my chest
yep i have had nearly all those probs:
idler arm
hinge pins
fuel economy
plugs!!!!!
rear window squeak
oil cooler lines
stock headlights sux, silverstar ultras fixed that
no drain plug for tranny fluid
heater blower works occasionally
power mirror switch
leather seats ripped
4x4 buttons sux
dist in back of engine, too hard to get too and then service
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