FEEDBACK: 2001 Chevy Blazer LS ZR2 4x4

obieone

I'm looking at this vehicle w/ 80k miles, and am wondering what, if any issues to be looking for/ forward to/ be concerned with?
This is basically the vehicle I've been wanting for a while, and the price seems more than reasonable($7k), but...I'm paranoid with getting a lemon:o
Thanks for any assistance:)

madmax

Do a google search looking for transmission and coolant problems. Not sure about the 2001 but the 99 I had followed suit with what I read on the net.
madmax

Serendipity

I think it's a good vehicle, but if you can find a newer one (TrailBlazer) that would probably be more reliable.

superjunior

obieone wrote: »

I'm looking at this vehicle w/ 80k miles, and am wondering what, if any issues to be looking for/ forward to/ be concerned with?
This is basically the vehicle I've been wanting for a while, and the price seems more than reasonable($7k), but...I'm paranoid with getting a lemon:o
Thanks for any assistance:)

we've got a 2000, the vortek 4.3 is almost bulletproof as long as it gets its oil changed every few months. a common problem with these trucks is the 4wd sensor goes bad and will leave you stuck in 2 or 4, but its a fairly cheap fix. ours has over 100k miles and we've replaced everything from brake lines to door hinges. nothing unusual for a truck with this many miles. on the upside they are easy to work on

Serendipity

superjunior wrote: »

we've got a 2000, the vortek 4.3 is almost bulletproof as long as it gets its oil changed every few months. a common problem with these trucks is the 4wd sensor goes bad and will leave you stuck in 2 or 4, but its a fairly cheap fix. ours has over 100k miles and we've replaced everything from brake lines to door hinges. nothing unusual for a truck with this many miles. on the upside they are easy to work on

Easy to work on = more $$ in your pocket

concealer404

superjunior wrote: »

we've got a 2000, the vortek 4.3 is almost bulletproof as long as it gets its oil changed every few months. a common problem with these trucks is the 4wd sensor goes bad and will leave you stuck in 2 or 4, but its a fairly cheap fix. ours has over 100k miles and we've replaced everything from brake lines to door hinges. nothing unusual for a truck with this many miles. on the upside they are easy to work on

What he said.

But head gaskets are NOT a treat.

obieone

I just spent $45 for a Carfax report, and found out this things a YANKEE car. 2 years in OH, then the 7 in IL, and the most recent owner just bought it last Oct.

THAT is not a good sign:( And no mention of trans. replacement, which means it might be due:mad:

Slinger182

I used to have 97 s10 zr2 and it had a lot of problems once I got it in 2001.

Vette C6.r

I had a 2001 Blazer. Not the ZR2. I had alot of suspension problems, leaking gas tank and some other problems. I was glad to get rid of it.

obieone

Well I just spent $278 for a set of brakes and front wheel bearings. Not TOO painful.
The guy recommended rotors as well, but I thought rotors should last at least a 100k?
My 2002 S10 only has 52k on it?

joeparaski

Check the front end....it probably needs 4 ball joints, an idler arm and a pitman arm. See if the auto parts store will give you a discount if you buy ball joints by the dozen.

Joe

superjunior

obieone wrote: »

I just spent $45 for a Carfax report, and found out this things a YANKEE car. 2 years in OH, then the 7 in IL, and the most recent owner just bought it last Oct.

THAT is not a good sign:( And no mention of trans. replacement, which means it might be due:mad:

thats 45$ well spent. 2 years in ohio alone means rot on the bottom. if your handy with cars than hey at least you know what your getting into

concealer404

obieone wrote: »

Well I just spent $278 for a set of brakes and front wheel bearings. Not TOO painful.
The guy recommended rotors as well, but I thought rotors should last at least a 100k?
My 2002 S10 only has 52k on it?

I'm lucky if i get 20k out of my rotors....

Can't really make a blanket statement like that.

cincycat13

IL gets as much snow as OH. I would definately check out kbb.com as 7k sounds HIGH to me for that vehicle. I have a 2000 4 door blazer and paid 8k for it like 3 years ago...LT 4x4 50k miles. And yes, if it has the "special pink antifreeze" it can be a special treat. I forget what its called like dexcool or something just google and see the complaints. and yes the brakes kill me on this one too. I would not trade...knew what I was getting into...my 2 cents.

obieone

concealer404 wrote: »

I'm lucky if i get 20k out of my rotors....

Can't really make a blanket statement like that.

Rotors every 20k?:eek: I never want to be a passenger in anything your driving:p

I get the feeling you spend a lot of your time behind the wheel saying "Hold my beer, I want to try something":D

audiobliss

obieone wrote: »

I get the feeling you spend a lot of your time behind the wheel saying "Hold my beer, I want to try something":D

Waaaaaaaaaaa!!

concealer404

obieone wrote: »

Rotors every 20k?:eek: I never want to be a passenger in anything your driving:p

I get the feeling you spend a lot of your time behind the wheel saying "Hold my beer, I want to try something":D

Hahah, and those aren't cheap rotors either... I burn through a set of Brembo Blanks to the tune of about 2 sets every 3 years.

It's not a regular street car. It sees track and autox abuse, and the pads that i use are REALLY hard on rotors.

But you're more than welcome to be a passenger, you might have a blast!