Hey guys and gals I was looking into buying a 2nd Gen Blazer. I wanted to know if there is anything I should look out for? Are there any common problems to these cars at this age.

My wife has a 2001 GMC Jimmy she bought new and it has been a pretty good car. It did get a trans rebuild about 150K as well as the hub/bearings and fuel pump. It has 240k on it now and still going.

Any and all input welcome.

Thanks

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2003 and newer already have the injector upgrade, no secondary air system, and no EGR valve, (8th character in the VIN is "X") which are all improvements over the 2002 and older models. Automatic climate control is more expensive to diagnose & repair when it fails, and the same applies for Auto 4WD. Other than that, they all have the same common issues, (same parts). If you live in the "rust belt", 2 doors rust out just ahead of the rear wheel opening on both sides.

 

Great info, just what I was looking for.

Thanks Captain.




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I agree with Captain, although I can add some of the common mechanical issues ive dealt with.

Check For:
-Loose front end, BJ's / Idler & pitman are weak links
-Leaking LIM gaskets
-Hard starting or misfiring under load due to leaking FPR/poppets (03 and older only)
-Front diff axle seal leaks and split CV boots (if 4x4)
-4wd engagement (if 4x4). Vacuum problems / front axle actuators and t-case switch problems are common.
-broken driver side motor mount
-Intermittent ABS/Brake lights on after several key cycles.
-Rust /rot on rockers, door seams and above / around rear wheel well.

I could keep going if you want lol.

Hope that helps...

 

No you don't have to keep going I think I have enough to go on.

Yes it does help, thank you.


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don't buy

 

 

LOL Care to expand on that?


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Because this is what you have to look forward too

6 New Spark Plugs
6 New Spark Plug Wires
New Fuel Pump
New Fuel Filter
New Front Rotors
New Front Brake Pads
New PVC Valve
New K&N Air Filter
New 4x4 Actuator Valve
New 4x4 Vacuum Lines
New Alternator
New Radiator
New Gas Cap
New Antifreeze
New Oil Change
New Axle Seals
New Front Differential Seal
New Legal Window Tint
New Distributor Cap
New Rotor Button
New Front End Alignment
New Thermostat
New Fuel Pressure Regulator
New Battery
Heater Core Flushed - Now have heat
Headlights Adjusted
New Relay on Firewall
New Transmission Fluid
New Transmission Filter
New Transmission Pan Gasket
New Rebuilt Transmission with 12 month/12,000 mile Warranty, whichever comes first.
New Water Pump
New Front End Bushing D/P
New D/P Drip Rail D/P
New Upper Control Arms
New Swaybar Linkage and Bushings
Torsion Bar Adjusted To Correct Ride Height
New Universal Joints - Drive Shaft Only
New 4 Window Visors
New Ball Joints
New Tires
Transmission has been in the shop 4 times now

and this list isn't complete, now having 4 wheel drive issues

 

That's not a "fair" analogy...... quite a few of the things are normal wear and tear items.......& it doesn't seem to me that your trk wasn't very well cared for!!!!! Lol I hope you didn't pay much for it I personally have done tons of work to mine! However in all fairness the woman that owned it previously ran the snot out of it!!!! I did however pay next to nothing for it, but have a lot tied up in it now