RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/6/2008 12:37:49 PM
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blazinjeeps
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Three letters for 1st gens: EGR.
oh and a loose rear window
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/8/2008 8:13:43 AM
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Duntov
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1st generation...EGR valve and SES light?
Sollution:
Get on the open road or freeway and drive your S/T10 Blazer like you were mad at it. Do that for twenty miles per month. Then the SES will quit appearing and the ECM will quit throwing the infamous Code 32 due to carbon fouling. Hard driving (80+ MPH) frees up the pentle in the EGR valve and it quits sending problem signals to the ECM.
Troublesome #3 spark plug?
Solution:
Use AC Delco Rapidfire #1 (GM-25164639) spark plugs. At least you will not have to change plugs for 60,000 miles. If you have a oil burner or do a lot of slow stop and go driving, use AC Delco Rapidfire #2 (GM-25164640) spark plugs which are hotter. Sure, Tightwad, the Rapidfire plugs are more expensive but you don''t have to change them as often. They are especially designed for "inaccessable" spark plugs on modern vehicles. They replace AC CR43TS and AC CR45TS respectively.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/9/2008 11:41:42 PM
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ChevyRules
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uh lets see
-Passenger Seat lever broken (been replaced)
-hood must be slapped to pop up
-tranny went out :( but got one with 10k miles less than the engine
-drivers door panel doesn''t like to stay popped into place. rattles like heck
-drivers door doesnt seem to latch closed all the way. i can see light from the inside to the outside. hinge pin bushing is messed up too
-passenger doors hinge pin bushing is totally messed up so door sags down making it really hard to close
-fluctuating fuel gauge
-almost "popping" noise when wheel is cranked all the way left or right
theres prolly a lil more just cant remember
but i still love my truck :)
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/10/2008 2:22:28 AM
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Duntov
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As a general rule, the S/T-10 Chevrolet Blazers are delicate, high maintenence vehicles. I cannot understand why they would ever be considered for "off-road" use.
My ''''91 Blazer may be an exception. I was given my ''''91 Blazer by my daughter and she bught it new in Seattle Washington and kept it in perfect condition for 18 years. It was seldom driven faster than 50 MPH except when she drove it from Seattle to Dallas early last spring when she delivered it to me. I suspect that is the main reason for the occasional EGR Code 32 SES light. I am still being amazed at the originality and good condition of the damned thing. The body and black paint is perfect and everything works as it should except the EGR and I have fixed the old Code 32 problem by driving as I previously wrote. Black paint is the most difficult color to maintain. I am replacing items not because they are bad or don''''t work, I replace some parts just because they are 18 years old and are due for retirement.
Next on my "things to do" list are the OEM AC Delco shocks. The OEM shocks apparently are still working perfectly but they are dirty.
The rear passenger door seals came loose and I replaced them with a new ones. The OEM seals are two piece (made by the UAW) and will separate. The replacement seals are moulded in one piece (made in China). You must keep the door seals messaged with a silicone compound to prevent them from sticking to the doors.
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1991 S10 Blazer 4-dr, auto., 4x4, 4.3L TBI
Competely original. My Blazer even has 1991 air in the spare.
Restored 1963 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe, Richmond ST-10 4-speed, 421 H.O., 370 HP tri-power, 3.64:1 Saf-T-Track, HD Police Option
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/11/2008 12:22:00 PM
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jburke
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My wife had to have our 97 S10 Blazer 4dr, 4wd. I HATE this truck. Here is my list:
I just put on the 5th altenator and the bearing is already noisy
replaced ac compressor
#3 plug is a B**** to replace
warps the rotors after about 10 months of driving (probably the wife''s driving....lol)
gas gauge is never correct unless the truck is full
replaced intake gasket
replaced water pump, flushed out Dex-cool and went to regular green anti freeze
windshield wiper control board
key will not come out of the ignition switch from time to time
replaced the ignition switch twice. 1st time it wouldn''t crank every time, second time it wasn''t sending power to the transmission and it was stuck in third gear
replaced both remote oil filter lines. replaced the lines from the engine to the filter twice
transmission started shifting really hard, had the valvebody replaced in the tranmission
the rear drivers side electric window switch is bad
This list does not include regular maintanance. It''s got 127,000 miles on it. I hate the way it drives. I got a 98 S10 2wd pickup truck with 112, 000 on it and there is no camparison between the 2. I can''t wait to get rid of the thing.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/13/2008 10:05:46 AM
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TheSzokes
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* Top of steering wheel losing rubberized coating.
* Power mirror switch started to operate sporatically, but now, not at all because rain falls directly on it.
* HEADLIGHTS not bright enough on 95-97 models
Ive had these problems too, working on fixing them. Another thing i''ve noticed, not only with my blazer but my previous chev truck was when opening the hood it didn''t fully pop so you''d have to drum on it a couple times until you hit the "sweet spot" and then it''d pop open.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/27/2008 6:21:20 PM
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mr.vls
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I am the original owner of my 91 S15 Jimmy. It now has almost 395,000 miles. So here is my list of annoyances.
Rear Back Glass Rattle.(Reduced)
Mystery Wiper Swipe. (Fixed)
Center Console Hinge Breaks (Replaced)
Glove Box Door Hinge Breaks (Replaced/Repaired)
Driver Side Door Handle Spring Breaks. (Replaced)
Door Hinge Pin Bushings wear out. (Repaired/Replaced)
Low Fuel Pump Pressure. (Installed Adjustable Regulator)
Sagging Headliner. (Replaced with ABS Plastic Headliner)
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/27/2008 11:24:55 PM
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kiwiblazer
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I''ve not yet had any of the above on my ''99 Blazer, but then I''ve only got 86k on the clock. Thank goodness the Japanese don''t run up high milages on their veichles (I bought at 72,000km). BUT... I know what''s coming sometime - Later, rather than sooner. lol
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/30/2008 8:41:16 AM
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noom14921992
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well my blazer has been good.
i had the steering wheel burnt by the sun on the top.
wind shield wiper delay board go out.
it does blow air from all vents all the time
compressor does not work
recline handles are broken
had radiator flushed but then got leak and then it stopped and i put green stuff in it
driver side window does not work
power mirrors dont work but defrost in them still does
radio and thermostat lights dont work
but considering that it has 185XXX miles and i got it for $2700 and have fixed all that stuff up there for like $400 so that is $3100 it is a great deal and for my first car i am happy.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/30/2008 9:40:05 AM
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nj4x4blaze
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Add my truck to the list of dead fuel pumps. Good thing the truck is lifted so it made the replacement a lot easier. Still need to replace both cv axels and the prop shaft that finally broke. Other than that the truck has been great.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/30/2008 4:46:19 PM
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01Jimmy
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I''ve had to replace a U-joint (rear one of rear driveshaft) at 95,000 km. It was worn way before this.
A plastic cover for the front seat track broke.
Headlights are weak, stereo doesn''t sound great (no bass).
Other than that, I''ve been lucky, no problems with brakes, ball joints, hubs, hood releases (after popping the interior hood release you have to push down on the hood slightly or the latch won''t move and thus won''t open), fuel pump, OEM Wranglers, power assists.
How much do you guys think your problems are due to hard driving? I don''t drive mine hard.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 9/30/2008 7:19:03 PM
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noom14921992
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well i think it has every thing to do with the driver. like i get 20 miles to the gallon gas. and my shocks have 185000 miles on them . and i have a strong engine and trans. so i think it is how you drive it
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 10/1/2008 3:52:35 AM
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nj4x4blaze
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I don''t drive my truck hard at all. Just normal wear and tear items that break.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 10/1/2008 6:06:31 AM
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wienerdog
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I''ve been reading the pages of quirks and problems and
Oh geez, I just got a 99'' Jimmy 4x4 with 80k miles. The dealer had to replace the hood popper cable and fix the gas gauge. Other than that I notice none of the aformentioned characteristic issues. Over the past 10 years I''ve had a 91 Jimmy 4x4 and a 92 Blazer 4x4 and both of them had the same problems of a leaky gas tank, bad upper ball joints, squeeky back glass and began to guzzel gas at 155k miles. But both of them didn''t have a single lube leak. Underneath them was completely dry where the 99'' has a leaky tailshaft seal.
My 99 Jimmy is a one owner non-smoker, probably a woman because of the slight perfume scent. It has leather seats and drivers seat and leather steering wheel shows very little to no wear. It has already had drivers side upper b-joint replaced. The headlights and brights are plenty bright but the little lights that are integeral with the parking lights, I guess they''r the day driving lights aren''t bright enuff to do anything. I paid $4715 with tax for it.. Trans and eng oil had been changed and it had 4 new Wrangler tires.
I hope it lasts a year or 2 before any costly maint.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 10/1/2008 8:43:17 PM
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cpm0487
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Man, i feel like a lucky SOB right now. My 89 and my current 91 have had very FEW of these problems. I do maintenance the living hell out of them though. My 89 had 388,000 when i decided to donate it to my brother for a work vehicle. My current 91 has 220k on it, and she still runs smooth, rides smooth, virtually no squeaks, but i did replace all audio with Pioneer high end stuff, with an 80 gig harddrive in the glovebox for non stop tunes.I do fear balljoints soon though, but i can''t complain for them being the originals. I drove this truck to Washington state from Ohio, and back. Then to Kansas, and back. Florida and back. Twice. Never left me stranded. Just one question...who would trade their''s for an Exploder? (Explorer) lol
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 10/2/2008 9:42:52 AM
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swartlkk
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As I said a number of pages ago in this thread, the title does not properly cover what is being discussed in this thread. "Common" means it happens to a LOT of people in comparison to the number of vehicles sold, not just one or two. If this thread were to get boiled down to list the complaints and frequencies, the "common" problems could be pulled out and listed. With the millions of S-series Blazers sold since inception in 1983, there are bound to be people with somewhat rare problems or problems resulting from lack of maintenance to go along with those common items.
From my observations over the past few years of giving advice on this forum, here is what I would list as "Common" problems:
Electronic Transfer Case No Shift
Manual Seat Recline Handle Breakage
2nd Generation rear window actuator link breakage
Ball Joint Failures
1st Gen rear window rattle/squeak
2nd Gen Intake Manifold leaks
Other items that may not really be "Common", but are for sure annoying would be:
Windshield wipers INOP or random
2nd gen Cooling system problems (other - including heater core leaks/blockage)
ABS issues
Brake issues (highly dependent on parts used)
etc.
I am sure there are some that I missed or that some people may feel a certain problem should be listed as "Common" because they heard it from their brother who heard from his buddy''s ex-girlfriend''s father... that it happens all the time.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 10/4/2008 6:13:40 PM
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zokalr13
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my list after a week of ownership:fully loaded 1996 BLAZER LT [with 140,000km] that has a leather interior but plastic console rattling -cheep...crappy brakes- ill put in some ceramics like my wifes MATRIX uses up twice a year LOL,motor that should be 190 horse -more like 90 horse -[may need new plugs and wires]drivers door needs bushings/hinge, DELCO radio system that shuts down after you change new battery,[i fiddled with it and now my radio works again!!] cant get a straight answer about the rad coolant from the oil change place ,vehicle has been repainted and new front end done as well as SERP belt and noisy idler pulley- no cool air from A/C..ah.. i live in a desert- will need to fix this im afraid!!this truck is posh and is one of the best vehicles ive ever owned.. overall- im happy bout my new purchase and hope to fix things up and with this forums help AND get her done... good...
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 10/6/2008 6:26:24 PM
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airguard1318
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I have a 2000 blazer 2WD and I don''t know if these are common but I''m amazed at the issues this vehicle has especialy as well taken care it has been all it''s life.
It''s my daughters truck she got from her grandmother when she passed away. This thing was litarally driven once a week on average all it''s life until now and with less than 40k miles on it, it''s falling apart faster then I can fix it.
1. Front end sounds like it going to fall out. Been that way sence the day her grandmother drove it off the lot. Has been to the dealership and several different mechanics. Nothing found wrong. Been told by more than one these mechanics these vehicles are garbage and the front ends in them do that most all of them. Nothing can be done about it. If I find the engineer I''m going to beat him to within an inch of his life.
2. Dashboard is disintagrating.
3. A/C is leaking, was told by mechanic the compressors in these are bad about it. Will probably have to replace it soon.
4. Radio turns on and off at will.
5. Has developed a short that drains the battery overnight. Thanks to this forum I''ve located a wiring diagram and hope to locate and remedy soon.
6. Pins that hold the rear hatch on never had the retainer clips installed. Discovered this when the hatch tried to fall off when I opened it. Makes me wonder what else they forgot to install correctly
Put new tires and shocks on it hoping it would help the way it rode and turned, I''m not impressed.
I don''t like the way it accelerates nor do I like the way it brakes. Sorry guys if I''m stepping on toes but of the 5 vehicles I own this is the last one I''d want to have to make a quick move in and that includes my 2 94 geo metros.
I hope I''m wrong but I predict I''m pouring money in a hole that is this truck with almost no miles on it and will be sorry for it. But my daughter loves it so I''m doing my best to get it in some kind of dependable shape.
If any of you would be so kind please message me with any advice you would like to pass along about any of these issues, it would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise if I can''t fix the electrical issues I''m considering setting it on fire and dancing around it giggling like a little girl. I hope you all have better luck with the depenability of your blazers. I won''t be allowing my daughter to drive this one out of the county.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 10/6/2008 6:33:32 PM
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swartlkk
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One of the worst things that can be done to a vehicle is to have it sit for long periods of time (days) only being driven short distances. 40k miles in 8 years is almost as bad as than 200k miles in 8 years. Depending on maintenance in both cases, it could be worse.
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RE: A list of common annoying S-10 Blazer quirks. - 10/7/2008 5:43:02 AM
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airguard1318
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I agree totally that sitting up isn''t good for a vehicle, but I''ve resurrected older vehicles that sat up longer with less hassel. I''m hoping the electrical issue can be tracked down and solved without to much pain. It''s a beautiful truck in such good shape, I''d hate to have to get rid of it. Besides the fact that my daughter would probably try to disown me if I did. LOL. After all the truck is paid for and a vehicle without a note is always a good thing. At the risk of getting off subject, my biggest concern besides that is the front suspension noise that I''m told is an inherent problem with these truck. It has been an issue with this one from day one so I can''t blame it on the fact that it wasn''t driven often. Am I the only one with this problem, or is it really a common thing? And most importantly what can I do about it besides driving it into the nearest river?
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