What is the difference between a base model and an LS?
I have an '02 Blazer badged as an LS.
While I have A/C, CD stereo, and fold down rear seats, I also have manual windows, manual locks, and no cruise control.

Is there a definitive list of options for base vs. LS?

 

I'm not sure, I have an '02 LS with all the above including cruise, power windows & remote locks. I also have under the drivers seat the wiring hook up for power seats if I get them.
I'd look in https://blazerforum.com/forum/2nd-ge...po-codes-1989/
There is a site I found with google that you can type your production code/VIN # into & it will tell you what was ordered with that vehicle. It's at home though & I'm at work. I think it was something like "Comprehensive GM VIN Decoder"

 

The differences also varied depending on the model year. If I were at home I could look at my '02 dealer catalog and tell you exactly what the trim level differences were.

 

Ah, that makes me think there were several option packages under the LS, and the original owner of mine obviously opted out on a few items.

(I've done a full RPO decode on mine, so I do know everything that is on it. I was just curious if a proper LS was supposed to have more.)

I also have the wiring hookup under the driver's seat. I'm keeping an eye out for a decent condition power seat with lumbar from a wrecker. After 5 years I'm tired of the wretched uncomfortable seat that's in it.

 

i have a 2dr ls with power locks, windows, a/c, sunroof, power mirrors, overhead console, tire rack and fog lights. mine came with everything under the moon except the zr2 package.

 

I'm pretty sure (after talking with my buddy whose dad works for a GM dealer) that they gave the LS badge to anything that came out of the factory custom ordered. For example, I have a '99 LS Sport (Sport apparently gives you the rear tire carrier) that has A/C; Cruise; power heated mirrors; power windows; power locks; remote keyless entry; and until recently had a factory CD player... that didn't work

 

my 01 2DR LS has everything except fog lights and sunroof

possibly a dumb question but does the LS stand for something?? (wish it was an LS# motor lol)

 

LS is Luxury Sport
LT is Luxury Touring

The differences in what options may be better for sport or touring. Width of wheels, trim package...

FYI I'm no expert. Just a Balzer LT owner who's been surfing to find the same answers. I just happened to find these acronymns, previously.

Auto experience?
Not much out there on 2-4 ++ wheels I can't drive and I have a great mechanic, lol

Getcha mind out the gutter!,

 

Oh, I have a degree in Computer Applications which COULD be argued for a qualified Web Information-Go-Getter and replyer

 

Thanks for all your information, by the way. Please defer my sarcasm to bad dry humor?