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Chevrolet Blazer Owner Reviews

Chevrolet Blazer, 1995

My driving experience has been almost 15 years, and during all this time I have had different cars, but mostly vases. By the time I bought a Chevrolet Blazer, I had dreamed of an SUV for a long time. One employee, then working with me, drove the Blazer. And so I took a closer look at him and realized that this is the kind of car I want to buy. Of course, I had no money for a new one, so I studied offers for used cars on the Internet. I chose, bought - and was satisfied. The car is large, roomy - both the interior and the trunk. If you want to take a lot of people - please, you need to take building materials to the dacha - and then no problem. At the time of buying a Chevrolet Blazer, I already had a 3-daughter, and in October 2008 a son was born. For our family big car - this is an important condition, because all the time something needs to be put in the trunk - a stroller, a bicycle, numerous things or all at once, for example, when we go to the country house or to the village. My Blazer always fits everything. I am also very pleased that my car is simply irreplaceable when traveling out of town - it showed itself from the best side there: drive along any road - in the forest, in a field, where, naturally, an ordinary "passenger car" will not pass. Again, in the recent snowfall in winter, I had no problems - my Chevrolet Blazer will go everywhere. It is very convenient that the all-wheel drive is plug-in - if it is not needed at the moment, I just turn it off and spend less gasoline. By the way, about gasoline - you can even fill the 80th, it will go without problems. On the highway, he has a flow rate of about 13 liters, and in the city of 18 liters. In general, I am very pleased with my car, I have been driving for the fourth year, now, however, I decided to change it to a newer one - my wife asks.

Dignity : reliable, safe, large, roomy car... By driving performance everything is fine too.

disadvantages : fuel consumption.

Denis, Moscow

Chevrolet Blazer, 1996

Impressions from the operation of the Chevrolet Blazer: 10-14 l / 100 km AI-80, sometimes I add 92 - 5-10%. According to the passport, it is written that he works on the AI-86, and when loaded, he needs more quality gasoline... In the USA, gasoline 86 is unleaded, I don’t know what it is, but I make a “mix” of 80 and 92 gasoline and there is no difference between what is on the “mix” and what is on the 92nd. Comfort - no bumps. At a friend's "Outlander". I gave it a ride - he says that it goes softly. Cruising speed 80-110 km / h. I squeezed 130, then it's a pity and uncomfortable. Visibility, large mirrors. Convenient to park. When buying a Chevrolet Blazer, look at the frame, almost all rot. Replacement - 100 thousand rubles. Repair of a box on a Chevrolet Blazer - usually about 90 thousand rubles. After "lighters" it is difficult to get used to the weight and dimensions. We must be careful. I have had several situations. I press on the brake, and he goes. Once, avoiding a collision, I jumped into a shallow ditch, drove 1 km across virgin soil. Losses - the bumper insert burst, almost imperceptibly, did not change. It's bad that it rusts. The American assembly is not galvanized. Passability: after rain on "bald" tires on soggy clay and with slides. Passed without fanaticism "with a bang." There is not enough differential lock, with 2.5 tons uphill on wet grass on a lowered one, it got under way, but with difficulty. In general, while the choice is satisfied. I will definitely not sit for the "passenger car" anymore. For the future I am planning a "Vitara" or "RAV4" with a gun.

Dignity : softness of the stroke. Carrying capacity. Trunk volume. Consumption. 80th gasoline.

disadvantages : corrosion. Difficult access to candles. Spare parts to order. Few specialized services.

Konstantin, Moscow

Chevrolet Blazer, 1996

Bought a Chevrolet Blazer on purpose. It was necessary to meet the funds. Of all the SUVs presented in Russia in terms of price and quality, it is out of competition. I took the car in disrepair, drove it to the service, paid off about 60-70 thousand rubles and the days of joy began. I must say right away that the engine was in good condition, but the attachments, the suspension and the body with the interior are completely unkempt. During operation, the Chevrolet Blazer turned out to be reliable and unpretentious, all the troubles were predictable. However, the "pitfalls" got out, the joy began to be darkened. As a result, I decided to sell, I felt sorry for the time and money, then I couldn't beat them off the car, and I was not a fan of the Chevrolet Blazer. Operation: consumption in the city - 18-28 l / 100 km, moreover, 18 is very slow and sad, like a turtle. The route is 12-14 l / 100 km, if you do not spin above 1900 rpm. High center of gravity - be careful when entering corners. The prices for spare parts are adequate, not cheap and not very expensive. The suspension of the Chevrolet Blazer is stiff, on a bad road it presses on the ears, on good asphalt, as in passenger car, insulation is good. The lack of pockets in the cabin is annoying, they simply do not exist, except for door pockets and a central glove, oil, keys, basting, etc. dangles all over the trunk along with a first aid kit and an emergency stop sign. In general, if it were not for the "killed" car and a more modest appetite (you can bring the consumption up to 16-22 liters in the city, you just need to pour in a lot of money), most likely I would not have sold it. I liked the interior (leather), comfortable seating, unfolds back row - it turns out a flat floor in the back, you can easily sleep together. It was not possible to plant the Chevrolet Blazer in mud and snow even once, although I did not specifically strive. The engine is a separate story, after which the 2-liter engine is simply a "corn-maker".

Dignity : engine. Passability. Clearance. Noise isolation. Frame. Unpretentious.

disadvantages : fuel consumption. High center of gravity. Rear suspension.

Alexey, St. Petersburg

Chevrolet Blazer, 1997

From the comfort of the Chevrolet Blazer, it is, first of all, the engine. Why? Because it is he who allows you to drive on the road to comfortable mode... Without thinking about whether or not to overtake or pass - you will not pass. The second is the salon. Ancient enough, you feel like in an antique shop. By the way, I attribute this to the pluses of the car. Comfortable front seats with adjustable lumbar support, electrics (which is not particularly critical) and comfortable ranges, in contrast to the "Japanese". The cargo hold is very important to me and if we were selling an S-10, I would prefer it. This is an American pickup truck, on the basis of which the Chevrolet Blazer is built. Suspension is stiff in places, and in places very imposing. It's not clear what depends on what, but this is an off-road truck, so I resigned myself. The front suspension is like any Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Torsion bars, four levers. Rear springs. Everything is on elastic bands, so there is no squeak (if changed on time). Cardans on CV joints (did not observe vibration). Even with a broken crosspiece. By the way, I think this is a big disadvantage of foreign cars (and all of them). The driver almost does not feel the broken knot. And after a couple of years, a whole knot breaks. As a result, the diagnosis of a master locksmith sounds like a sentence. I cannot say with certainty that I am 100% satisfied with the purchase. I do not like to bend my heart. The price of the issue is quality. Well, somewhere between 40 and 60%. That is, for this money you get a good car. But nothing more. For potential buyers, brand lovers and fans. Buy. They don't do that anymore. The machine is not for show off. Machine for business.

Dignity : power and torque. Automatic transmission old construction... Frame. Comfortable front fit. The price list for spare parts is within acceptable limits. Repairable. Not a bad crook.

disadvantages : uncomfortable rear fit. Long wait for spare parts and look for a lot on your own. Doesn't like the rut. Pretty tough for rear passengers.

Valery, Usinsk

Chevrolet Blazer, 1998

I will describe my Chevrolet Blazer. In terms of consumption, it all depends on which wheels are installed, and of course how to drive (prancing or crawling) normally the consumption is less than on a UAZ. I have 13 years in the city. Outside the city, less than 11 does not go out, even though the BC says 9 liters, and if you ride a full drive, then up to 30 liters is possible (the tank is only 68 liters). But on the wicked or large wheels, no savings. The second is its low frame. Although it is adapted for light and fast "body lift", but in stock the Chevrolet Blazer is passable at times. And, of course, these are torsion bars. Better than springs, of course. But they add a lot of problems if you want not just to increase the distance from the body to the frame and from the arches to the wheels, but to increase the ground clearance (the distance from the ground to the frame). To be wise is not to be too smart. But in general, as anyone. I would say in stock, a car for high-speed passage of rough terrain. On the highway 120-140. If it is faster, it starts to drive along the track. But in the fields, in the mountains, it's just super. Gas to the floor and rushed (weaving across the field - easy). I didn't even expect the Chevrolet Blazer to hold on to the ground like that. You think that's all, the springboard and went into the gap, but no. You can't get off the ground. And it does not hit the bottom, even the protection cannot be tested. UAZ does not know how. In the end, I will say, a great car, if you don't want to make a "mud mixer" out of it. Very good as it is. Well, maybe just a couple of inches of lift.

Dignity : patency. Cheap spare parts. Very reliable. Thick, sturdy frame. Cross country speed, his element. Designed for body lift. A lot can be "poked" from the domestic auto industry.

disadvantages : large engine displacement. Low frame position.

Alexander, Pavlovsky Posad

Chevrolet Blazer, 1998

On the positive side: a complete package in the base - automatic transmission, cruise, leather, heated front seats, a folding rear seat flush with the floor, full power accessories, air conditioning. The classic look of an SUV, especially when the "Kengurin" is hung up. Frame, really high ground clearance and full underbody protection. Ripe cherry color. The front and rear bumpers of the Chevrolet Blazer are made of iron. Soft on the go. The salon is huge. Behind there is plenty of room for passengers. Spare parts are inexpensive (however, in advance on order from 3 days). Consumption in the summer - city 16 (driving without complexes - I'm a calm family man). It is possible to use 80 gasoline (no fanaticism). 197 horses - reduced tax. A lot of "collective farm" has been developed (without fanaticism). Adequate market price (no overpayments for the brand). Separately opened with a button rear glass (conveniently). Disadvantages: rolling steering wheel (you get used to it over time). The protruding handout on the right gets the passenger discomfort. There are no head restraints at the back. I want a hatch.

Dignity : watch the review.

disadvantages : watch the review.

Sergey, Orenburg

The Blazer name first appeared in 1969, when Americans began making the K-Series Blazer.

Interestingly, in the 80s, Chevrolet produced two different Blazers at once. One of them was introduced in 1982 and was called the Blazer S10. At the heart of this car is the Chevrolet S10 pickup truck. For a long time, such a car was produced only in a 3-door version. This was done to separate the S10 from the larger C / K 5-door Blazer (the Chevrolet Tahoe grew from the latter in the mid-90s). The Chevrolet Blazer S10 was equipped with engines of 2.5, 2.8 and 4.3 liters.

In 1991, the Blazer S10 was restyled. A 5-door modification appeared, and only a 4.3-liter engine (160 hp or 200 hp depending on the modification) began to be installed under the hood. In 1993, the name of the SUV was slightly shortened - the car became known as Blazer S. And in 1994, when a new generation of the model was presented, it was decided to remove the letter "S". This is how the Chevrolet Blazer was born. This Blazer was available in 3- and 5-door bodies and a 4.3L engine. with a capacity of 193 hp

And in the next 1995, another Chevrolet Blazer was born, which was intended for the market. South America (it was made in Brazil). Such a car had a slightly different appearance and other power units: 2.2 liter gasoline engines. (113 hp) and 4.3 liters. (179 hp), as well as a 2.5-liter diesel (95 hp).

In our market, cars are found in both American and Brazilian assemblies.

Vehicles targeting the US market can be distinguished by a more aggressive grille and a powerful 4.3-liter engine (193 hp). This, by the way, is the largest V6 engine in terms of volume. Of no less importance is the fact that the power unit has an impressive torque of 338 Nm., Which develop already at 2800 rpm. According to passport data, acceleration of a car from 0-100 km / h takes 10.1 seconds, and maximum speed is 180 km / h.

The appearance of the South American SUVs is slightly different, and they were equipped with 2.2-liter engines with a capacity of 106 hp. or 4.3 liter capacity of 179 hp. In addition, cars with such power unit had rear drive, so they can hardly be called SUVs.

It was them that began to be assembled in the period from 1996 to 1999 at a plant in Elabuga in Tatarstan. From the factories of General Motors do Brasil came car kits, which were practically finished cars, only without bumpers, lighting equipment, outside mirrors, seats and other little things. These parts, neatly packed, lay in the cabin. Only rubber mats and jacks were Russian. This project ended ingloriously enough - after the financial crisis of 1998, Brazilian-Tatar Chevrolets bought badly, despite very attractive prices.

Corrosion on the second generation Blazer is rare. At the heart of the car is a powerful frame that can serve for a long time.

The interior design is made in a typical American style. The interior does not boast of design delights, but everything is done simply and clearly. Most American Blazers have leather trim.

In standard situations, the volume of the trunk is decent, and if you fold the rear seat (completely or in parts), you can get a whole cargo area at all - in the five-door version 2.1 m³. In addition, there are four metal lugs in the floor, with which you can easily attach any large load. Places on back seat quite enough. The SUV has good sound insulation and a decent ride.

The complete set of American Blazers is rich. Cars have electric windows and mirrors, and often with the help of buttons, seats are also adjusted.

All-wheel drive modifications of the Chevrolet Blazer behave well off-road, because the model has high ground clearance and a lowered range of gears.

In 2001, the United States introduced new SUV, which replaced Blazer. True, it was called differently - TrialBlazer.

The mid-size SUV Chevrolet Blazer (which replaced the compact S-10 Blazer in the model range of the American machine builder) debuted in 1995 - compared to its predecessor, it significantly changed in terms of design, increased in size and received new equipment, but practically did not change in technical terms (unless only "armed" with modernized motors).

It is noteworthy that in Russia it was presented in a slightly different design option than in the USA and Europe.

In 1998, the car underwent a planned update, as a result of which it acquired a slightly tweaked exterior and interior design, as well as an adjusted range of power units, after which it was mass-produced until 2005 (however, in Brazil, its production was carried out until 2011).

Outside, the Chevrolet Blazer demonstrates a very attractive, balanced and laconic shape, and with its small dimensions it looks like a full-fledged SUV.

A solid front end with neat lighting equipment and a raised bumper, a brutal silhouette with flat sides, rounded-square wheel arches and a darkened rear roof pillar, an unpretentious stern with compact lanterns and a large trunk lid - the exterior of the SUV does not shine with design delights, but there is no rejection calls.

It is a "rogue" of the mid-size category with a three- or five-door body, which is 4639-4724 mm long, 1834 mm wide and 1689-1709 mm high. The distance between the wheels of the front and rear axles is 2553-2718 mm for the car, and its ground clearance fits in 200 mm.

The curb weight of the "American" varies from 1629 to 1915 kg, depending on the modification.

The interior of the Chevrolet Blazer looks simple, but functional - a large four-spoke steering wheel with a flat rim, a laconic and informative instrument cluster with analog dials and indicator lamps, a center console turned towards the driver, carrying a radio tape recorder, three air conditioning controls and buttons for auxiliary functions.

Solid, but inexpensive materials are used inside the car, and the build quality is at a good level.

The “suites” of a mid-size SUV are designed to accommodate the driver and four of his companions, with ample space provided in both rows of seats. In the front part of the cabin there are amorphous seats with weak lateral support and wide adjustment intervals, and in the rear there is a comfortable sofa with soft filling.

In normal condition trunk Chevrolet The Blazer can hold between 855 and 1056 liters, depending on the number of doors, and with the second row of seats folded down, between 1849 and 2098 liters. Full spare wheel suspended from a car on the street (under the bottom).

A wide range of power plants is offered for the Chevrolet Blazer:

• The gasoline range consists of in-line four-cylinder and V-shaped six-cylinder atmospheric engines with a working volume of 2.2-4.3 liters with a distributed "power" system and variable valve timing, which develop 106-200 horse power and 195-353 Nm of torque.
• Diesel for an SUV is provided for one - this is a 2.8-liter "four" with an in-line layout, turbocharging, direct injection Common rail and a 16-valve timing structure, producing 140 hp. and 339 Nm of rotational potential.

Engines are mated with 5-speed "mechanics" or 4-band "automatic", driving wheels rear axle or an all-wheel drive transmission with a hard-starting front axle, "transfer case" and a reduction gear.

The Blazer is based on a spar steel frame on which the power unit is located longitudinally and the rest of the components are mounted. The front axle of the SUV is suspended by independent suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers, stabilizer lateral stability and coil springs, and the rear - using a dependent design with small leaf springs.

The car is equipped with a "worm" configuration of the steering gear, which is integrated with the power steering. On the front wheels of the "American" disc brakes are applied, and on the rear wheels - drum or disc, depending on the modification (already in the "base" - with ABS).

On russian market of used cars "the first" Chevrolet Blazer in 2018 can be purchased at a price of ~ 100 thousand rubles.

In the initial configuration, the SUV boasts: front airbags, light-alloy wheel rims, ABS, radio with CD-player, anti-theft system, automatic headlight range control and other equipment.

The Chevrolet Blazer was produced in two different models at once. One of them was introduced in 1982 and was called the Blazer S10. At the heart of this car lies the body of a Chevrolet S10 pickup truck. The difference was that the Blazer of the C / K series was a 5-door and the Blazer S10 was a 3-door. The Chevrolet Blazer S10 had 2.5, 2.8 and 4.3 liter engines in the range.

In 1991, the Blazer S10 was re-styled. The result was a model with five doors, and the engine with a volume of 4.3 liters remained under the hood. In 1993, the car was slightly renamed Blazer S. Again in 1994, they decided to "erase" the letter "S". The result is the Chevrolet Blazer. It was produced in a version with 3 or 5 doors and a 4.3 liter engine. and an output of 193 hp.

In 1995, the Chevrolet Blazer was released, which was focused on the South American market (produced in Brazil). Such a car had a different appearance and engines: gasoline was with a volume of 2.2 / 4.3 liters. with 113/179 hp, as well as a 2.5-liter diesel with 95 hp.

Cars destined for the US market can be distinguished by their predatory radiator grille and the mighty 4.3 hp 193 hp engine. The data sheet indicates that the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h occurs in 10.1 seconds, and develops a speed of up to 180 km / h.

The design of the "Brazilian" SUVs is slightly different, and the equipment is also different. An engine with a volume of 2.2 or 4.3 liters and 116 and 179 hp was installed on it. respectively

On the second generation Blazer, corrosion is very rare. At the heart of the car is a powerful frame made of fairly high quality metal.

The interior design is made in the American style. The interior does not boast of itself, design delights are not inherent, but everything is done conveniently and simply. Most American Blazers are leather-trimmed.

The volume of the trunk is decent, you can get 2100 cm?, With the rear seats folded in the five-door version - a real truck. The back seat is comfortable. The SUV has good sound insulation and excellent ride quality.

The Blazer is equipped with power glass and mirrors, and power seats are also common.

In early 2001, a new SUV was shown in the United States, which was based on the Blazer - the TrialBlazer.

The Chevrolet Blazer II is a two- or four-door four-wheel drive SUV manufactured by General Motors from 1995 to 2012. In different periods, the model was assembled at factories in America, Brazil, Venezuela, Indonesia and even in Russia.

Story

The second generation of the SUV was introduced by the American manufacturer in 2005, and serial production began in the same year. From the previous generation new chevrolet The blazer was distinguished by its increased size and redesigned design. The first lots of cars began to leave factories in Brazil and America.

Later, the geography of production of the second generation model expanded, and at the end of 1996, Blazer IIs were also assembled at the plant in Elabuga in Tatarstan. From the factories of General Motors do Brasil, deliveries of car kits were carried out, which were almost finished cars, only without bumpers, lights, mirrors, seats and other trifles. These parts, neatly packed, lay in the cabin. At that time, only rubber mats and jacks were Russian. True, two years later the assembly had to be curtailed: sales of the Blazer II of Brazilian-Tatar production were not at a high level, plus the financial crisis in Russia was added to this.

Three years after launch, the model was updated. The changes affected both the interior and the exterior of the car: a new dashboard, head restraints for rear passengers, other door handles.

After that, the model was updated annually: the rear-view mirrors, bumpers and dashboard... The American manufacturer did not offer any significant technical changes.

In 2001 in America the company showed its new model -, which replaced the Blaizer model in the manufacturer's line. Nevertheless, in Brazil, the production of Blaizer II was carried out for quite a long time - until 2012.

Technical features

The SUV had rich equipment. IN basic configuration models included electrically adjustable glass and rear-view mirrors, electrically adjustable seats, headlight washers, auto-dimming salon mirror, air conditioning and system all-wheel drive with the ability to change settings and transmission modes.

The second-generation Chevrolet Blazer SUV was equipped with a single power unit - a 4.3-liter V-six.

The chain-driven V6 engine (chain has a very long life) is renowned for its reliability, and its design has long been proven in many Chevrolet models. When correct operation it can withstand more than 500 thousand km.

Blazer's trunk volume is quite decent, and if you fold the rear seat (completely or in parts), you can get a whole cargo area, which can accommodate up to two cubic meters of cargo. In addition, there are four metal eyelets in the floor, with which large objects can be easily secured. Rear seat space is also ample. The SUV has good sound insulation and a decent ride

Advantages over competitors

The Chevrolet Blazer is a "workhorse", a typical American SUV - large and gluttonous. Its main advantages over competitors (such as Jeep Grand cherokee or Ford explorer) - this is a huge trunk, excellent corrosion resistance (the body is completely galvanized), a powerful engine and an almost indestructible suspension. In addition, many owners cited as advantages the original exterior of the car and the interior, designed in the style of the models of the 80s.

In the Indonesian market, the SUV was offered with an "exclusive" 4-cylinder in-line gasoline engine volume of 2.2 liters. Later, production began with the same engine in Russia, however, it was soon decided to abandon the low-power engine, replacing it with the main 4.3-liter unit.

One of the meanings of the word blazer in translation from English is "jacket, sports jacket." There is a version that the creators of this model associated the car with a kind of "clothing" in which you can both comfortably drive out of town and without shame to appear in high society.

In different markets, the model was also called GMC Jimmy and Opel Blazer.

Figures and awards

In 2005, the SUV was awarded the Truck of the Year award. True, this honor went to him not at all from an automobile publication, but from Playboy magazine.

The production of the model in Russia began shortly before the default in 1998. Naturally, this affected car sales in the most negative way: about 2.5 thousand cars were produced during the year, but by the end of the year, almost half of them remained unsold. In the period from January to May 1999, only 22 Trailblazers were sold in Russia.