Test Drive Chevrolet Blazer 5 Doors 1997 - 2005 SUV
Chevrolet Blazer
The road to the highest society does not pave without a jacket. Simone chooses to his taste - you can get into the club blazer, and you can buy Chevrolet Blazer. At one time, this car was a symbol of success created in Russia of the first wave of foreign SUVs. He was knew under the names of GMC Jimmy Oldsmobil Bravada (though there are differences, but they are small). So, the beginning of the 90s: there are no apartments, and Blazer from America is he! Pioneers of the rational pumping of gasoline cash so deftly settled the process that by 1996 almost 10 thousand pieces were recorded in Moscow.
The times have changed, and Blázer boutiques moved to the Second Hand market. The spread in prices for cars of the same year of release with approximately the same mileage is $ 1--3 thousand. But it is simply explained: at one time, the owners began these cars with Warn winches, chrome-plated steps and Kangarians in favor of Jeeper fashion and want to return although Would part of the money back. So be morally ready to pay not only for the car, but for all things. Even if they don't really need them.
Jeep and Rama. Well, they are simply created for each other. Of course, yesterday's gloss has already descended, swept the brilliant paint, but the villain-corrosion still did not reach the body due to the framework. However, the blazer's weak points have, they have the same as other Russian road frame cars: thresholds, the bottom of the luggage compartment and the edge of the wings. Blazer - its promgesibas: for example, for 5--6 years of intensive operation, the fittings of the fastening of the fuel pump in the tank rotates. Calculate visually the state of the reinforcement is almost impossible - for this you need to open the tank. It is not restored, and it is better to change it with a fuel pump. His design leaves much to be desired: it works with a higher than other injection machines, pressure, and has a smaller resource. It is possible to understand that the mechanism is close to death, it is possible only when the car at speed suddenly begins to twitch. The gas station itself costs $ 100, the reinforcement is $ 300. The cost of work is $ 100. Approximately the same - 5-6 years - lives the rear janitor reducer on any model, 3-door or 5-door. Replacing this important mechanism in our weather will cost $ 250.
View from below. Any car when buying needs to be examined on the lift. In the back of Blazer not to look at what. Almost eternal springs and the rear axle of problems do not deliver. Is that the rear shock absorbers with automatic pressure adjustment flow ($ 100), and they are easily replaced with ordinary ($ 60), however, without saving the functions of maintaining clearance when the load changes. Work regardless of the complexity of the design of the shock absorbers will cost $ 70. But in front of the potential owner can expect unpleasant surprises. First, chatting ball bearings of the front levers. The maximum allowable backlash on the rim of the wheels is 3 mm, and if it is greater, the ball supports it is time to change (about $ 100 with work). Secondly, it is necessary to not forget about other chronic disease Blazer - the backlash of the steering due to the worn pendulum or the collar of the steering wheel. This is not related to the conditions of operation, and, by replacing these details, in a year or two you can already inspect the suspension on the new one (the pendulum is $ 50--80, Cup - $ 80, work - another $ 100).
MOTORESTERS The engine requires no less thorough inspection and diagnosis. In the blazer engine compartment there are also aggregates with a very limited resource. Starter, generator and stove motor - the first on this list. Provided that they never changed by car of 1995-1996, the future owner can prepare for their emergency replacement. It is approximately $ 100 for each product and one NOROGO HACE operation (that is, plus $ 35--40).
The engine volume of 4.3 liters has long ago and is famous for its reliability. There are few problems with him. The very first - replacement or repair of the exhaust exhaust valve EGR, which occurs after every 100 thousand km of run ($ 300 with work). It still happens that the mechanics have to eliminate the tubes of the remote oil filter ($ 100 with work).
However, the most offensive sore belongs to the jeep part of the machine - 4WD drive. The searched in deep snow or dirt button switching the modes of operation 4H (or 4L) suddenly does not work in the most responsible moment ... the fault of this in the most serious case is a loose contact within the distribution. So it is or not, can only be installed an experienced electrician. And if the worst concerns were confirmed, the cost of the electrical drive of the inclusion of the dispensing can greatly disappear from the off-road ride lovers - $ 500 plus $ 100 for work. But without him anywhere, and this node is not amenable to repair.
INFECTION. Rarely, but still found on Blazer and glitches in the ABS system. And not anywhere in the circuit of the sensors, but in the electron-hydraulic unit itself, which is placed under the hood on the left hump. In the release machines until 1996, this trouble is quite easily eliminated by replacing the ABS pump relay ($ 15). And on the machines younger than 1996, alas, you need to change the entire unit worth under $ 1000. We have listed almost all the averages of Chevrolet Blazer. If you exclude from the list clinical cases with ABS and distribution, then some potential owner are waiting for certain problems. As well as moderate costs of resuscitation of this used SUV. Regardless of the prices of the price and jeep, you can safely lower the seller for $ 1500 - let it consider it pre-sale preparation. And if he agrees (but most likely it will be so), then I buy Blazer. The car is good!
Text Alexander Vershinsky, photo Alexey Ilyin
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Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 V6 (1996 in.)
Working volume (cube. Cm) 4300
Power (hp) 199
Maximum speed (km / h) 180
Acceleration up to 100 km / h (sec.) 11.0
Fuel consumption (city / highway / mixed cycle, l / 100 km) 15.6 / 9.6 / 12.6
Prices for a / m Chevrolet Blazer B Moscow (in February 2002)
Year of release Price
1995 $ 9.3--11.5 thousand
1996 $ 9.9--12 thousand
1997 $ 10.5--14.0 thousand
1998 $ 12--14.5 thousand
Prices for consumables *
Air filter $ 11.4
Oil filter $ 3.2
Fuel filter $ 8.8
Ignition Candle (pcs.) $ 2.8
Brake pads, per. / Back. $ 35/40
High Voltage Wires $ 53
* Autopilot recommends installing only native consumables that receive AC Delco. Please note - in Elabuga released Blazer with two motors: 2.2 and 4.3 liters. The consumility for a 2.2 liter motor is not suitable for Americans, and a more powerful motor is fully identical to the made in the United States, they differ only on VIN.
A source: "Autopilot"
