This Chevy Blazer is the Worst SUV Ever Made
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- Chevy blazer review. This Chevy Blazer is the Worst SUV Ever Made, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. The worst SUV to buy. Why the Chevy Blazer is one of the worst SUVs ever made. Is Chevy reliable? Should I buy a Chevy Blazer? Buying a used Chevy Blazer. Buying a chevy blazer. What type of car to buy. Car buying guide. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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I am liking your new segments, and premeires.
I dont see no hearts ....treat your subs better scotty 😁👍
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Mr Scotty were you thinking about a Beater Bragging Monday, or whatever the day? Where people post their videos of their reliable beaters? Cheers!
Bullshit!!! My brother's has 280,000 miles on it , it's all original, everything works and he had it in the sand dunes last summer for two hours straight racing and Hill climbing in four wheel high and four wheel low!!!
He drove it home and drives it to work everyday!!!
The most unreliable part of some cars, THE OWNERS!
This guy speaks the truth!
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@@eamoncameryncollier1584 No matter how reliable a vehicle is, if you never change the oil, balance the tyres, air them to the right pressure, and keep the engine in repair when a light turns on, it will fail much sooner than later. Contraywise, even a piece of junk Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Impala, or any Renault will make 200,000 miles if you maintain it. I had a coworker that still drive a Vega. He kept it running great. The Vega was not a good car. He probably still has it today. It was his first car and he still had it at 35 years of age.
@@indridcold8433 I agree. Not sure what made you think otherwise.
You forgot to mention "Dodge" !!!!
If you can go from a Ram to a Yaris, you didn't need a truck anyways.
Right. I don't understand normal people logic, alot of the time..
Did you ever tow/haul with it? And lemme guess you had a cummins in it too. Smh lol
I guess you dont work too hard then... considering subaru has been a history of selling to lesbian buyers 😂
Like the orginal poster said: anyone can switch from a ram to any (pee wee) doesnt need a truck anyways
Most people I think buy a truck because they feel "safe" in it and like the ride. That's okay because truck sales equal profits in the auto manufacturers eyes.
Says everything about most pickup owners lol
I had a 2000 Blazer, but my wife totalled it before I could have any mechanical problems, plus the insurance paid off balance, and my wife left me. So it was a win/win/win!
Wtf lol
😂
Dude
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Ayeeeee 😂😂
The 4.3 blazers and s-10s were great trucks. Every car you own you have to replace parts.
The early ones were
Like 83? To about mid nineties
The ones he's referring to is the 1999 to 2002
My 95 astro is still running. 4.3 are great engines
The 2.8 blazers were junk
I have a 1999 Chevy blazer with 315,000 miles and I still daily drive it, original 4.3L v6 and transmission, 4x4 still works all needed was alternator hub assembly
Yea right dude ….. lol
I have a astro with the same engine. It's a 95. I believe this
I have a 95 Blazer. Still running strong.
I'm a 2001 Chevy Blazer and runs like a dream it's been really good to me I love it
My mom gots the same one ! She got it when I was like 6 and I’m 20 now and it still runs like a champ.its Daily driver too 😁😁
I've been driving a 2003 Blazer for YEARS, after inheriting it from my Dad who drove it for YEARS! Still loving it! You can find a crappy example of EVERY car ever made ya bozo.
Yea I agree same situation with me
Sounds like you got Chevy's symbol stuck down your throat.
@@bye92 nope
Same with me, I have an 03 that’s been through a LOT but it’s still going like a champ. Absolutely love the S10 brand, I will definitely go back to one
Real Factz
2002 chevy blazer 4x4. Got it with 90,000 it has 200,000 now. Love it! I've put new components on it like ball joints and wheel bearing hubs which is normal for a 4x4. Alternator and fuel pump. But dang what do you expect Scotty? I've spent as much on tires as repairs over the last ten years driving it. And unlike your Celica and Lexus when it snows in the rural country area I live in I can still get around in over a foot of snow while everyone with those long-lasting rice burners sits looking through the windows at home! Hahahhahahaa
I had a 98 blazer for 19 years, over 200K, never had any issues. Still had the original engine and transmission. Idk. I did maintain it like crazy.
My 4.3 sure has held up. Still on the road today & I see others almost daily.
I agree , I had an old caprice with a 4.3, I used it to commute. Put 200 K on it then sold it. Changing the oil every 3 K. No motor problems.
Scotty is pretty biased if it isn’t a Toyota it’s junk in his mind
I can vouch for this had a 00 blazer with 4.3 had 210k before I sold it. Motor/trans bullet proof and original. Everything else however... replaced A LOT of crap to keep it running.
@@oneslowwdsm 05 Blazer 2 door 4x4. Got to 180,000 thousand and had to give up. Bad cylinder, but, didn't have any problems till well into the hundred thousand range. I liked it. In the Midwest snow ( with the second set of Firestone Destination AT's) it was king. Goodyear's that came stock on it sucked. Couldn't wait to get new treads, but I'm too practical, had to use up those Wranglers first.
@@oneslowwdsm "Its bullet proof, but i had to replace everything except the block to keep it running at 210k"....then its not bullet proof is it? lmao
I used to own a 1999 Chevy blazer. Had over 250 thousand miles on it. It had its problems but it ran strong
1999 was much better than year 2003.
My 1997 blazer ls had to replace whole stering system . No my sending unit that tells me how much gas i have works when i fill the tank up than use 1/4 of a tank and it show no gas. So i keep eye on on miles to refill the tank ( 370 mile to empty the tank)
@@hanskinslo326 what differs 99 model than 03 model?! As far as i know the 03 model has a different vacuum system with solnoied. But thats no big deal, every thing is the same.
@@waynepinx924 are u sure your full tank gives you 370 mile?! Is your engine 4.3 vortec?! Mine is but i could roughly reach 230 mile only before i get the low gas lamp lit up. U have a great gas milage over there.
I've got an 03 zr2 with 192k on it. Runs great!
I have had my 2000 GMC jimmy for 5 years it has 200 thousand miles and runs great..with regular maintance and regular oil changes and a little love they will last a long time...if people would actually put money in there cars when they needed Maintenance they would last alot longer..most people don't even know how to change there oil
Its many blazers out there 300k 4.3 is a great motor
im on 260k on mine
250k on mine it runs like a sewing machine
Chevy 350 missing 2 cycl. Great engine
No car is perfect. I’ve had some nice trash
You cant go past Honda or Toyota wagon auto awd great car sold my Subaru Diesel had endless trouble with DPF as i dont do long miles like i used to very happy with Honda .
Lmao
@Jeremo Brown My Bro has one there Ok but not the best truck check out a VW Amarok best diesel money can buy but i dont think there for sale in the USA ?
Except farrrrrr from perfect... 😂😂
@suny123boy1 I dont care if my car is a plane car as long as she go,s with no trouble it a Honda CRV ALD 2.6 Ltr 2017 model go,s great .
The 4.3 was one of the greatest V6 OHV engines, very solid.
Ford Explorer is much better
@Game Bred Duramax nah, the 3.8 v6 was gm's best.
@Game Bred Duramax nope. Amc straight 6 thay went into jeeps. Basically bulletproof.
My dad bought one new in 2000 and gave it to my brother when he was finished with it. I helped my brother sell it with 327,000 miles. Nothing ever went wrong with the engine.
But.... Three transmissions , 4 radiators. But hey, the engine was awesome and still running great.
@@71sc502 True. Still one of the best 6 cylinder car engines known to man in my opinion.
I had a 1992 Chevy Blazer. I bought it with 80,000 miles I keep it for 10 years regular maintenance and a water pump I sold it with 257,000 miles. The most reliable SUV I ever had.
I'm glad to see everyone correcting him on the blazer, their as solid as their owner. You take care of them and they will run forever. If you tear a transmission out that many times you need to reevaluate yourself and your cheap mechanic!
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lol True lol
The 4.3 is a reliable engine in cars as well as in commercial use (forklifts, powergeneration, well pumps etc.)
Well its a under powered 350 V8. Which helps to reduce crank shaft loads. I have read about the early 1990s models that they can handle 300 to 400 hp without major modifications.
Jason Buis I think you’re thinking of the 4.8, a 4.3 is a v6 it’s like the 350 but missing two cylinders and gets about 200hp
Let's not forget it's a really reliable inboard/outboard boat motor used by mercury a lot
@@Minuteman108 the 454 gots some Balls.
livin life I had a Volvo Penta boat engine that also used that block, good engine, thank god GM didn't make the out drives, lol
I had 3 2door s10 blazers, most reliable truck or car I have owned all 3 over 250k
Yeah I never heard too much about the (S10) BLAZER its the p.o.s. TRAIL BLAZER that is the crappy one... I hated working on the Trail Blazer when they would come in and I also have 3 neighbors with them and they have constant issues with them.
William Madden There’s a 2000 model sitting in my driveway with 275,000 miles on it the transmission was just recently rebuilt at 252,000 but I would say it has done a great job. I would drive it anywhere’s in a heartbeat.
ricochetey mine runs pretty top shape with 153k on it still going up.
My 97 s10 just cracked 225k. I'm a proud owner!
@@ricochetey 270k on mine STILL LOOKS AND DRIVES NEW THANK U
Had a 99 Sonoma with the 4.3 with 360k miles and it ran like a dream
@@PartyWolf36790 there is no such thing as a 4.7 V6. The only engine you could get in a Sonoma was a 4.3L V6 and I believe the very base model could be bought with the 2.2L 4 cylinder like the Cavalier and Sunfire came with at the time.
My 2000 blazer has 170k and has had no major issues. Owned it for 7 years. Bought it at 130k
Clogged heater core. Probably clogged radiator, causing over heating problems. No antifreeze used, owner ignorance. Transmission cooler in radiator can't do its job. Tranmission failure due to overheating. Too often its not the car that is bad but the owner and it's mechanic. 120000 miles on an alternator very reliabile. Propagada represented as analysis.
The Dexcool is known for causing issues. GM touts it as "lifetime" coolant. A lot of time it turns into muck. If GM says you don't need to change coolant, then owners are not going to.
The 4L60 is a good transmission, but there were lots of problems with it when using factory parts. If you build one with higher quality AM parts, they are stout.
An alternator should last (and do) a lot longer than 120k miles.
@@Ryno-fp7pm good point. My understanding is that dexcool sludge happens if there is an air leaking onto the system. Did the owner keep up with leaks? Once you know the antifreeze is the problem use something else. 4l60 was the old 700r4. These transmission were meant to handle v8 engines. These cars had v6. Engine should not be able to break this transmission.
Radiator should have never been 1 inch thick, I am in Phx Az, way to hot , does not ekpt temp near 220 on S-10 Blazer 4X 4 door.
Even with new radiator. That is what I am thinking. good you replaced it all
120k on a GM alternator is definitely better than average.
@@saintm1680 air does get into the system through the lower intake manifold. using the ac delco gasket set when replacing will result in another leak soon afterwards. felpro replacement gasket only/redesign. the auto trans was another design flaw by gm. The part that looks like ...a large coffee can ..with a smaller coffee can attached to it tended to separate. that would cause the trans to bang into gear/s. Again..if you go for the factory part/s in this case...dump the car soon after. Folks are enamored with the word/s,term,phrase/s ..factory replacement parts/OEM./ Genuine GM. It just doesn't apply with these two fixes.
I see blazers on the street all the time
You're spot on. I see Blazer and Jimmy SUVs every single day. And even a 2nd gen Olds Bravada or two. The 4.3L V6 is magnificent.
Too bad the old square body s10s are all rotted away
Yeah on the side of the street... broke down.
@@WooferCooker I love those square body S10s too. They are rare nowadays, but I did see a gray two-door square Blazer the other day and it was in decent condition. I wish I had taken a picture of it.
I see them as well,,,, ON the side of the road! LOL
You can't beat the V6 in those or the V6 in the Chevy Astro vans.... Rock Solid!!!
the early 4.3 with TBI...cant kill them...100k and having trans problems?? guy probably never changed fluid filter..
@npc 117 as long as he unplugs the injector and plug....drive on
What in the Hell is wrong with you?
4.3 is a v-8 with 2 cylinders shaved..vortec is a strong motor..6bolt mains? 4 for sure
Same engine in the blazer and s10
My 2001 Blazer has had no issues other than oil lines that had to be replaced at 155K miles. Literally no other issues and I'm at 166K now.
Damn I have currently 317,255 and I just replaced oil cooler lines yesterday, they rusted threw
The guy with the blazer is kind of a bozo.... the transmission issues sound bad if it’s really how he’s describing, I’ll give him that, but a MAF and alternator lasted over 100,000 miles, wtf are you complaining about? Those weren’t really know for tranny problems either so I’m not sure how he went through 3 of them.
Maybe kept getting the original transmission rebuilt.
Number Two Probably. And the rebuilt tranny only got like 30k. Sounds like he needed a new transmission shop more than a new car. The dexcool in those gms is 100,000 mile coolant too. Dollars to donuts he didn’t do a flush at 100k and that explains his clogged heater core. Thing literally went 100,000 miles with zero problems and he thinks it’s the “worst car ever”.
03 Tacoma 309k now. Same motor, same trans no work ever done on it. Owned since 125k. Plastic radiator lasted till 225k, original alternator lasted till 275k. Just saying
Nick Griffith don’t know what you’re trying to say? I’d agree a Tacoma is probably a better built car. Doesn’t mean that the Blazer is “the worst car ever”. Again, it went 100,000 miles with no problems. And then the problems it did have were minor except for the transmission.
He complained about replacing parts he already replaced. I would say that would confirm there is an issue with that model. My truck has an issue with door handles braking and a tsb for the lights not having amber in the corners. I'll take that over replacing trans or alternators over and over. After all that can leave u stranded on the side of the road.
I know someone that a 2001 blazer with 300,000 plus on it. 4 wheel drive don't work but other than that works.
same here 136k on mine always starts up don't know what scotty is talking on here worst ever ?
Hey one time my 4 wheel drive went out in my blazer and it just turned out that a vacuum line wasn't hooked up.
My grandparents had a 4.3L blazer that got over 340k miles on it, and I currently have a 4.3L blazer with 138k miles and almost everything is still original runs fine
Oh Scotty, you're breaking my heart with this video!
I've put trust in your tips, tricks &. how-to's. I value your opinion & hold your repair videos in the highest regard. You're like a mentor. I really thought we were of the same mind. YOU'RE EVEN A CAT GUY! (Which is a true sign of intelligence in itself 😸)
But now, it's all falling apart after seeing this.😭
I'm a VERY proud owner of a 2000 4.3L Chevy Blazer approaching 130k miles. An extremely reliable & tough vehicle - w/the heart of a champion (like Rocky in, well... you know, all those Rocky movies) I had a little 2dr S-10 Blazer in college and I was hooked! At well over 200k it was still going strong but I needed more room so I graduated to the 4 door. This truck always delivers above & beyond expectations no matter what is asked of her. I have no doubt that I'll easily see 300k with this truck.
Granted, I've made a point of learning GMs weak points & manufacturing hiccups to stay ahead of any problems (I nipped that Dex Cool crap in the bud right away) People, just do a little research and PLEASE, for the love of God, make sure you you do maintenance checks on your vehicle! As we all know, no car can (or is meant to) last when being driven into the ground without minimal maintenance & care.
And, Scotty, I still love you... and your cat.
You still drive it?
@@jusapro902 Yup. It's my main vehicle.😁
I dunno, I've been trying to run this Saturn into the ground for 2 years just adding oil and it hasn't died yet. It kinda outlived its usefulness unfortunately.
are you the college girl who used to drink strawberry-quik with adderal and called it strawberry-quiker?
Thank you very much pilgrim 👍🏻💯FACTS
some of these "unreliableness" is from the quality of the replacement parts. you can buy parts from anywhere now if you want.
Or how people drive
Unreliability.
Unreliable comes from parts that should not be failing at such low mileage due to design flaws or bad quality control in the manufacturing process.
I disagree, had an s10 blazer that went 260,000. No major problems
Still have a 95 with 261K on the clock.
Have a 01 with 200,368 miles
Don’t tell my grandma about this video 😂 Her 96 blazer is still kicking
Sweet! My dad had a green ‘96!
Got a 96 blazer with 195k miles still driving fine with original transmission and alternator. That said, I have had to replace a few parts (water pump twice, radiator, hoses, thermostat, fuel pump, injectors, pressure regulator, dist cap twice, rotor, plugs, wires, cam sensor, throttle position sensor, intake manifold gaskets, pcv valve, all ball joints, idler arm twice, oil cooler lines) that's all I can think of right now. But I still think they're great trucks and I would buy another one when this blazer dies.
I agree that the 03 Blazer was not GM's best endeavor but you know as well as anybody that a heater core only gets plugged if you don't perform proper maintenance and if he never flushed the radiator what makes you think he checked the fluid in the transmission?
They had 100,000 mile Death cool (Dexcool) coolant back then and it tended to gel up if any air got in the system, like through a leaky inlet manifold gasket. One of GM's many better ideas that weren't fully tested out.
@@lowercherty I retired from GM and never had that problem because proper maintenance requires checking the coolant too. Everybody knows not to let air get in the system, don't blame GM for your lack of diligence.
@may day That doesn't tell us if he bought it new or used, it doesn't tell us how it was cared for, if it was bought used you have no idea what was done to that car before it was bought by your friend!
Living-well on-less ...Thank you, 35 yrs worth of GM ownership (new and used) I love them!
My 2003 Blazer runs fine. Been driving these for years with no problems. I'm puzzled by his remarks.
He's the water boy for Toyota, had the pleasure of working at the Toyota Proving Grounds in 2000-2001, their culture is something no one should experience. I haven't looked at a Toyota since.
Please no do puzzle. Keep eyes on road please.
he is a nut
Scotty is a thick head toyota lover and never said why. The guy in messege could be just some one who has no clue about how cars work.
You have to take everything this guy says with a grain of salt
Have a 2005 blazer with 225k plus miles still runs and drives amazing
TheBsmith Images I got a 2005 with over 325k that sit for multiple years and after changing every fluid possible it runs and drives like new
Cub Cub one of the best vehicles ever made imo
yes at 242K on an 04 trailblazer - the engine has amazing torque
@@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 270k on my 2005 Trailblazer LTZ still looks and drives like NEW
I have a 1995 jimmy my first car, rebuild the transmission, 240k miles on it and still running despite the poor street conditions in Mexico, I am 21 and I got it at 19 and I love this truck.
Chevy blazers were amazing. I drove my 1993 blazer like I stole it and it was bulletproof. Never had a single problem with mine and it had over 100k miles on it. I would do burnouts in it daily.
I got a 94 blazer how was your 93?
I had a 1987 S-10 blazer for 18 years. Best vehicle I ever owned. Wish I still had it.
It seems gm experimented in the 90s with a bunch of fails.
I had an 83 was a good first car
You would still have it if it was that great.
@@gotskinn I got married and she wanted something newer.
@@gotskinn for christ sakes that was 32 years ago, and if that vehicle was used in the salt belt NOTHING SURVIVES THAT LONG. be realistic
I'd love to see a video about specifically what was so bad about 2003 Blazers. As it happens, I have a 2003 Blazer Zr2 2-door 4x4. Bought it used about 5 yrs ago and other than the ABS ground quirk, I haven't had any mechanical problems with it at all yet (knock furiously on wood). Mostly just been replacing suspension parts which were still the factory originals. My big problem, living on the coast, is frame rust and rot, but c'est la GM. The gas mileage is atrocious, though. My worst experience was with a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible. Will NEVER touch a Chrysler again. (seriously, what genius decided to put the battery access in the wheel well?)
I just bought a 98 and the ABS light is on. What is the ABS quirk you mentioned? Should I be concerned? 😅
Flush that dexcool and you can avoid quite a few issues with the 4.3.
Exactly what I did on my 2001 S10. Switched it to green 👌👌
@@tylerwilson7778 you don't even have too switch if it says USE DEXCOOL COOLANT ONLY just flush it every 100k
@@tylerwilson7778 doesnt gm call for dexcool? Isn't it standard? I just bought a 96 s10 with 82k original miles on it and wondering if the orange coolant it has in there at the moment is a problem
@@bradleymenezes6196 I've had issues with dexcool like weird powdery deposits. So I just flushed my system and went to the standard green. Never had any issues.
If anyone's wondering u SHOULD flush the dexcool out completely and replace with green. 260k miles on mine with no issues what so ever on cooling system and I'm a pro mechanic. The dex cool is known to eat the gaskets in the coolant system and cause damage. Don't have corrosive issues some people clame with green that's pretty much a myth and I've never delt with it when it's flushed correctly. Hope this help someone for preventive measures!
Chevy Blazers S10s are bulletproof!
And vigina proof
@@michaelbienicewicz2993 wat skool u goe?
@@firstname5825 goe? anyway, the school of not getting fucked over again!
I was led to believe there would be a cat in this video..
Meow😻
Were you disappointed
There was one. It is a pillow on the couch.
Scotty's a cool cat. .🐈
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Well scotty I own a '00 blazer 2dr 4x4 and its awesome I think you should do a little more research and do a little survey,than running your mouth😯
Had a 96 4dr 4wheel it had almost 500k on it still running like new if any the new vehicles are complete garbage nothing is well made anymore I wouldn't dare buy a car or truck new off the lot 1 the valve will already decrease 2 to many electronics and computering makes them expensive as hell to repair
I had over 200k on mine when I sold it and got a Tahoe. I never had problems with it
My 95 blazer has 187k miles and it's running 'fine' and I love it.
I have a '95 Blazer too with about the same total miles as yours, and have only had a couple of very minor problems. It's the best car I've ever had. I've even seen quite a few S10- pickups and Blazers over the years with more than 300,000 miles which were still running fine. One thing I do differently from most people is that I change the oil in the automatic transmission every few years (about every 30-thousand miles), because I think that eliminates most of the risk of transmission breakdowns.
Well that guy got a lemon or did not take care of it my blazer is at 200,000 miles plus and counting my blazer has original motor and transmission no problems luckily lol replace the alternator and replaced the heater core once and general work done to it just keep care of them and they’ll run forever 👍
I've got 20 bucks that says he didn't maintain it properly, I have a,94 sonoma that has 300k runs great and trans shift great, has a few electrical problems but what older gm product from that erra dosn't. Likely the heater core gave him copious problems because the cooling system wasn't mantained, mine still has the original heater core and will run you out of the cab it gets so hot.
Cole the car man
I agree. I just sold my 03 Sonoma 4.3 at 173k miles without any serious issues. I was the original owner. All about the maintenance.
Why didn't you get the trailblazer? It doesn't get much worse fuel economy than your blazer. Personally I love the trailblazer but don't trust the blazer, apparently my brother had 3 bad S10's lol
All Things Cars I like the trailblazer but in 2004 we just decided to get the blazer new
@@colethecarman0469 ah okay
From my experience, the 4.3 is great. Simple pushrod stuff that lasts a long time. The 4.2 is still okay, but I think scotty messed up and meant to say 4.2 instead of 4.3.
scotty you kicked a hornets nest lol I love my Bravada, its heavy, 4wd, gets decent mileage and has a powerful motor. I'm changing the csfi to mpfi tomorrow and doing some other stuff with it. 146,000 mi and it will still scream up a hill and gain speed, lots of torque.
I have an s10 pretty much the same as a blazer with almost 237000 with no problem
How is Fiat Dodge Chrysler still in business? Seem like their vehicles are junk.
people love jeeps lol, although most of them aren't jeeps anymore which is sad.
Fleet sales to rental car agencies and Governmental authorities. (Like all those Charger police cars??) And they started going downhill in the mid 1970's. Remember the 'Lean Burn' system? (Didn't like wet/rainy weather,even knew of a few that had to be towed from inside a car wash!!!) And the Aspen/Volare? (Rustprone, major front end issues,finally revamped them....in 1987!!....The basic car lived thru the '80s as the Diplomat/1982-89 Gran Fury/1982-89 Fifth Avenue in the US, Plus as Caravelles in Canada, Le Barons (1977-81) in the US and Darts in Mexico/S.America for a few years in the early '80s?) And don't get us all started on those shoeboxes on wheels called K-Cars?
Fiat always stood for Fix It Again Tony. And then there is dodge away. After owning these you will go to heaven because you have already been thru hell.
Fred Brann it always does. Ironically my fuel pump blew out. What’s ironic is my tow truck driver said he mostly tows fiats, Ram truck’s, and Jeep Grand Cherokee’s.
My Charger has been very reliable. No issues at all
What do people expect after 100,000 miles?!?! I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer and yes I've put money in it here and there but I love that thing! 4x4 still works great in the Michigan snow and the AC still blows ice cold in the summer. It's all about how you take care of them!
Love my Blazers 4.3l is a champ and I have pull many Jeeps out of snow while in 2wd. Yes the 4L60e is a trash transmission but just upgrade the clutch packs and drum and will never need rebuilt again. Parts are cheep and can be found anywhere. So tell me again why the Blazer ( both mine have 200k plus and paint is still good) at 20 years old is a bad truck. None of the Explorers I had lasted past 140k
1994 Celica is the best SUV ever made
Andrew Padgett lmao
A true Scotty viewer!
A celica is a SUV? Who knew?
waiting4aliens It’s a joke
It's called a RAV4 🤣🤣🤣🤣
My 2001 s10 with the 4.3 is on 246k with original motor and transmission
Great idea for a series. Looking forward to future vids!
I beg to differ... I've had mine run without those giving out and it's at 180k miles
I had a 1997 Chevy Blazer and I sold it after 18 years with 210k miles to my nephew who drive it for two years and he sold it to a guy who drove it for a year before it was totaled in an accident with nearly 300k. Original motor, tranny, no issues. The only money I put into it was oil, brakes, tires, etc. I guess I could complain about the two times I had to have the AC recharged but twice in 20 years seems reasonable to me.
But I've been blessed ...... in 35 years I've not had any serious issues in my vehicles and I've only had two new cars. 1986 Plymouth Sundance and a 2018 Buick Enclave. Everything was purchased used.
Thank you for this comment.
I had a 96 blazer the only thing I did to it was a fuel pump at 190k miles drove it up to 260k miles and sold it to a cousin of mine he drove it for another 3 years ... Best. SUV I've owned ... I bought a 2002 S10 4.3 after that still driving it and the only thing that has given me trouble was a ignition coil and.fuel pump it has 150k miles .... They are good vehicles
Well you must take care of your ride. 😊
Scotty, I have a VW Golf which is 20 years old. The central-locking has been giving trouble since I've had the car. I drive it rarely and the inside is often damp with condensation (it's always parked in the shade). Is this damp causing the electrical problems in the central-locking? Clive (UK)
Hey Scotty, I have a 2008 Lexus Gs460, my car seems to blow white smoke when I get on it hard. Is this something I should worry about? There’s dry carbon build up on the exhaust tips and it burns a quart of oil every 2500 miles
I have a 97 blazer and have had no major problems with it. The only problems have been an alternator that needed replacing, the a/c compressor clutch went out and a water pump that went out. And i fixed all of them in the driveway
I used to own a s10 pickup 4.3 4x4 and that thing was a work horse, never let me down sold after 300k miles for a guy that scrap metal and i still see it around scraping
I love scotty but hes got a total bias for gm
Blazethebest3 true 👍
Hi Scotty, I bought a brand new Camry in 2016. I have 19k miles on it now.
Every few days tire pressure light comes on I’m tired of putting air.
I took it dealership couple times they just put some air that fixes it temporarily. What should I do?
love your videos, I have an 2004 S-10 Blazer 4X, Cleaned up all the air leaks, intake and vacuum lines, cleaned Map Sensor with spray ect. Still have last code of P0101. Before I had one for Lean bank 1 & 2 reading( gone now) Question the spring loaded where the throttle body cable connects- if you rotate that spring loaded side should the other side take up the slack on the left side of engine ( spring loaded side).
When I rotate left spring side the throttle cable goes out the back. Maybe while running it takes up the slack ? ? Thank you for your many videos.
My wife has a 2004 Blazer. It has about 150,000 miles on it. The only thing my wife has replaced is the radiator last year
Same here,i had a 04 blazer and it had over 170,000..Only replaced the alternator....Ran great!!Until it got totaled by one of those dick head drivers....I miss it tho....
The raditor goes off is normal in these truck.
Had a friend with one of these Blazers years ago. Something was ALWAYS going wrong with it. By 150,000 miles nearly everything on it had failed and been replaced (at least once).
@Bjorn Ironsides Yup, all that stuff went, but the engine was terrible too. Intake gasket went, multiple hydraulic lifters failed, and there was a persistent knock no one could fix. The 4.3 Vortec was only a good engine if you got a gem. The transmission to my knowledge never had a problem though, just the transfer case sticking in 4WD.
I had a 2000 Blazer I bought used with about 50,000 miles on it. I drove it about 100,000 miles and the only problem it ever had was a busted wheel bearing. It was a 4 x 4 and ran like a top.
Bought a new '98 Chevy S10 Blazer and still own it today! Has 252000 miles on original drivetrain! Have had to replace common parts that do wear out(brake pads, oil/filter,etc) but it still runs and drives like new! My only complaint is the clear coat is flaking after so many years in the sun! Also own a '67 Camaro(49 years) and I love both! They are great cars!
I used to have a 95 bravada, it had just about 400k miles before I blew the engine and I drive like a madman so that SUV took allot of punishment, just saying there was a couple good apples in that basket.
The vast majority of the apples in that basket are good...
Haha Blazer been the only vechile I ever had that's been the most depandle i ever had next to a Silverado!!
Sorry to hear
Hopefully that Blazer is more reliable than your grasp of the English language.
I had a ve chile at the chili cookoff. It was good. I'd rather have a car that is dependable, I hate those that are depandle.
2002, 250k trans & engine still works great!
Scotty, I have a 2014 fj cruiser with 34k miles had the dealer replace “wobbling idler pulleys” under the powertrain warranty all three were changed, I’ve put less than 2000 miles on the vehicle since, and one of the pulleys already wobbles. Who sells or makes good idler pulleys for this application, preferably sealed type?
Scotty what's up what do you think about the 1998 Chevy Blazer four-wheel drive I've got 1 and I've had it for a long time I've had to replace the transmission at 220000 MI then 30000 miles later timing chain went out or just the motor went so what do you think about the 98 Chevy two-door Blazers I love the SUV and it's been good to me so what do you think is it worth putting a new motor in it
I had a 88 S10 pickup w/4.3 TBI and 4 speed auto. Durable as hell. Put almost 200k hard miles on it. Never leaked or smoked
The 4.3 is the best!
Jim Parker Yes. Got 270,000 on mine. Same year.
I got a 85 S10 with a 383 stroker
mine died in a wreck. I'm sure it would have lasted longer @@utahwanderlust700
@@heavymetalmikey95 good for you?!$
I had an "84 S-10 blazer with the 2.8v6 for 10 years and it did everything asked of it except go fast. One of my better cars.
My dad has a 1992 blazer,and it is still running
I bought a S-10 4 wheel drive Blazer brand new in 1985. I ordered the vehicle to get it equipped exactly the way I wanted. It was a problem from the day I picked it up from the dealer. A year and a half later it was stolen from my apartment car port. Never saw it again. The thief did me a favor.
I had an '84 with the 2.8 and bought it cheap because the made in Mexico crankshaft was broke in half. I rebuilt the motor and it ran great, but had no power. That motor was a dog as far as power goes.
Its usually USER ERROR that ruins majority of any older car.
I had an '84 ext cab 5spd that I bought in the early 2000's, it carried me across country and then some. Wish I still had it. Talk about sellers remorse, it was a solid truck!
Um Scotty WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE calling the legendary GM 4.3 V6 a piece of junk 🤣
I replaced the heater core once in my 98 blazer, and against the warnings of all the mechanics, I flushed out all that crappy dexcool and put normal green antifreeze in. Ran for another 9 years with no problems till I sold it.
0:48 Heater core clogged?? Lack of maintenance?
Sounds like someone that doesn't take care of the car ,cheap parts or labor
EFsedan91LX Yes especially with that blazer story, I have never in my life heard of a blazer having mechanical issues, maybe electrical but I see them all the time with 200 K plus
Hey, Scotty I guess is your name? Sorry, new sub here and I’m learning. Do you have any vids on Ford Ranger Edge’s? I’m having a leak problem on my 2002 on the passenger floorboard, it doesn’t appear to be coolant (it’s clear) I live in California and it had been out in the rain, but I can’t seem to track it down. Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you, awesome channel. John.
I have a 1998 Chevy blazer that's misfiring. I hooked a fuel pressure gauge up to it and the fuel pressure jumps to 55-60 psi and then it starts to drop. What could be the issue?
Yeah, the 4L60E isn't the best tranny in the history of GM, but I've got about 150k on an '04, original tranny. It slips a bit, but keeps on chugging.
My Corvette C5 auto uses a 4L60e lol. It's got 130k and it shifts like a new transmission. I sometimes manually change gears, like when I want to go from gear 4 to 2 and abandon everyone.
On the early ones the control solenoid valves tended to gall in their cylinders. This made the transmission fail to complete a shift, causing clutch packs to slip and wear out putting clutch particles all over the transmissions.
@@Dcc357 It has stronger servos in a Corvette version of the transmission. You probably won't have any problems for many miles.
For a few dollars more and 5 minutes of work you can easily change the A and B shift solenoids when you change the fluid & filter in a 4L60E. I got a AC Delco kit off ebay that had the filter, gasket and updated solenoids for right around $40. Made a world of difference.
@@thsarethbreaks You can put that servo piston in any 4L60
Still, luckily my 2002 Blazer is still running at almost 200,000 miles.
I guess because I'm careful with the fluids and making sure it's flushed out, etc. I also use certain additives, still it does have some issues, but the engine itself is strong. I'm just waiting for the transmission to die only because I know all transmissions can normally give out any time after 150,000 miles.
My 2002 hit 205,000 the other day. Original engine and tranny. These Blazers last forever, especially if you take the care to maintain it!
Hey scotty, I have a 02 blazer. It had previous work on it when a family member owned it. I can't remember exactly what was worked on but now both front and rear lights have a flicker effect. I would greatly appreciate any knowledge you could give to help me solve this myself as money is quite tight. Thank you and your channel is definitely awesome and full of great advice and wisdom!
I was having the same light flickering in my 2001 blazer. the dash lights head lights and tail lights and tag lights would flicker and drive me nuts. Ended up changing my alternator and it all went away.
I drive a 2003 Chevy Blazer ZR2 that has 251,000 miles on her and she hasn't been a typical 16-year-old problem child yet. Wouldn't give her up for anything on the road today, nothing compares to my baby... nothing. (IMO)
I don't know about worst ever made (there are landrovers after all) but I had a 91 Jimmy (gmc equivilent) and it was terrible compared to the Yukon I had just prior, it had half the capacity, half the power and amazingly worse fuel economy.
He didnvt say it was... He says ONE OF the worst... IF you kept it long...
@@godchi1dvonsteuben770 I was replying to the title of the video. At that time it hadn't streamed yet. However, since this is the internet I acknowledge your pedantry and supplement it with my own. I'll even throw in an "um actually..." Actually the video title reads "This Chevy Blazer is the Worst SUV Ever Made"
Love this segment Scotty! REV UP your vehicle nightmares! !!
Hey Scotty, I got 2004 trailerblazer with 220k...bought it 30k km ago and beside couple small electrical gremlins it seems fine. At what millage I should think about selling it 😀 ? Thanks
Still driving my grandmas 95 cutless cierra 24 years old shes still on the road, my grandma owned this car all the way from 1995 . She said shed never buy another new car in her life, when she passed she left me this car and the car is still all orginal for the most part, gold hubcaps and gold body, tan interior with tan floor mats. All american parts are cheap, and interchangeable. She still stacks up with the new cars, powrrfull torque and pure metal!!!
I did not know Mazda made the Yaris.
I didnt either
Not all the markets.. Some markets u get the real Toyota yaris. It just depends on where you live.
Only the 4 door
Great video Scotty! Request in for laughing Sea Lion or Panda in next one.
Love your channel ben waching for long time ive ben fixing cars/trucks 15yers your very knowledgeable thank you for sharing your knowledge 😉
I'm back to say we bought another and now have FOUR Blazers now. Three 1999's and One 2002. Great trucks. More room than the new 4 door Broncos, the same gas mileage and towing capacity.
True, i follow Scotty and bought used Lexus instead of new chevy and Never had been left broken down on the side of the road. However in 2003 i bought a 2001 Chevy Blazer a few months later I had gas gauge issues, door hinges cracking, front wheel collapsed, that blazer a real POS.
why didn't you get a new Lexus, if you can get a new Chevrolet
Yea, my '04 had hinge cracks and driver side door would not shut. Had it rewelded. Rubber seal around door leaked, letting rain in. At 82k miles, ABS controller failed and it's essentially totalled because rust underneath is too bad to justify repair cost. Great engine, though.
What would your top 5 trucks be including towing, reliability, and performance be?
98 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4
I got a 2012 Chevy sonic. Car won’t stay running and the timing belt was replaced, and water pump all done. Ran great and held an amazing idle right at 900 rpm. When I go to creep the car forward the motor tries to die. People always told me coil pack and I already replaced it last year. We are at a full on loss. Really looking for tips
the blazers after 2000 weren’t the same as the 90’s and 80’s. i have a 98 s10 blazer and i’ve had it for 5 years, put over 200,000 miles on it myself, and bought it with 150,000 and have never had any major issues. the biggest thing i’ve had to replace was the spark plugs. it’s the best truck i’ve ever owned
Those spider injection systems are garbage.
My brother has a 2004 PT cruiser and it has to be one of the worst cars ever made. nothing but problems ever since he bought it. He’s about to scrap it. Terrible car.
I very rarely ever see a PT Cruiser on the road anymore.
Ive got a 2003 chevy blazer with 270k miles on it and the only 2 things ive had to replace was the fuel pump and water pump. Ive had the truck for 7 years now.