What about that damn squeaky rear window latch??? ARRRGGGGHHHHH!! Although a little tape on it is a quick fix for a while But worst of all is the loose tilt steering column

 

i got most of those problems exept my mirrors broke because im a moron and broke the switch my headlights arent bright and my driver door refuses to unlock but with 221,305 origonal miles how could you complain it still looks and runs good

 

With my 97, the biggest issues I've had were:
Mirrors are both loose - haven't gotten to that yet
Alternator went - fairly normal
Wiper motor - I just replaced it with an aftermarket one from PartSource
Had to replace the gas tank as well as all the fuel lines - were rotted out along the frame.
Idler arm - Chevy problem to be expected
And after having it parked for almost two years, I have to put shocks on it.

Overall, I'm happy with the truck. All the little quirks are mostly just annoyances rather than major problems, and give me something to do on my days off.

 

The most annoying problem, is the squeaky rear window...the solution is the cheapest and quickest. Take your tape of choice, mine was electrical tape until it wore out and then it was hockey tape, make a couple of wraps around the U-latch on the window and no more squeaks.
Other problems:
Leaky oil lines between oil filter and oil cooler (the original lines lasted longer than the replacements)
Spark plugs on the drivers side are pretty much impossible to remove
Volt meter always reads high
Goes through batteries pretty quick
Gauges randomly freak out during long road trips
Coolant leaks when it gets below zero and its parked on an uphill slope
Rear window defroster wire is too short

I guess it could be a lot worse though

 

I just recently replaced my secondary air pump for the 2nd time this year, replaced my fule pump, and also 2 U joints. Lets hope these are the last of the problem that it gives me.

 

After driving my '97 Bravada for almost 6 months now, some things annoyed me:

-Door Storage Pockets that separate from door panel and rattle over bumps
-Dex-Cool Sludge
-Vanity Mirror Doors Broken, So as to fall off when operating sun visor
-Envelope Straps on Sun Visor Sag
-Cargo Cover whips open when hitting a bump
-Composite headlights are way too dim. After the Quad-Beam Mod, though, they are fine.
-Glovebox (Pre Passenger's Side Airbag Models) rattles against latch... A bit of electrical tape wrapped around latch worked fine.
-Rear Wiper Motor uses plastic gears, they always get stripped of teeth.
-Power Mirror Switch's plastic support underneath it breaks, causing switch to fall into the trim hole.
-Window Switch/Lock Illumination doesn't work
-Window Lockout Switch breaks. I jumped two wires from the switch, so it is bypassed permanently.
-Screw Tabs on dash speaker grilles break, causing the grilles to rattle when driving over bumps
-Leather seats rub against center console cover causing a rubbing noise...
-G80 Posi-Trac Rear ends are known to self-destruct...

...And I still love this truck to death...

Nick

 

haha this all happend to me right around the same times..... i have a 99 i think my fuel pump is going and im and coming up to 100k its maken a loud hum noise. my seats are wearing out from getting in and out.

 

If you jump around in your seat, the gauge moves back and forth We also have a 99 in our house, and the fuel pump makes the noise as well.

 

How about the push button 4 wheel drive? I have a 99 s-10 blazer LT and had the actuator replaced, Less than a year later it's not working again.

 

My personal experiences...

Brake lines on top of frame rails rust out.
Anti-stop brakes. I never fail to roll right past my mailbox in wintertime if there is the slightest bit of packed snow or ice on the road (why do I stop better with cars that don't have anti-lock brakes?)
New fuel system from gas cap/filler neck to fuel filter.
Remote oil lines... replaced twice
Going onto my third a/c compressor.
Rebuilt the faulty connectors/wiper motor circuit board myself.
Intake manifold gasket was leaking out the backside.
Front door pins/bushings need replacing. Any shift in trucks position makes the doors squawk and groan.
Sideview mirrors shake in the wind.
Hole worn in drivers seat. Appears to be a metal bar inside that wears thru.
Heater blower motor needs replacing.
Heater fan speed switch needs replaced.
anti-lock brake sensor was rubbing on hub, thought I had a hub ready to give out until I pulled my brake rotor off and saw the sensor... pried the sensor away from the hub and the dry squeak went away.

Had an '88 Blazer before this one.
Rear trannymount, balljoints, fuel pump, remote oil filter lines and 4x4 vacuum switch got the most attention.