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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
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rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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74
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Better than average
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Collision Index
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77
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Better than average
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Theft Index
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94
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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0
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01I018000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle Description: 1996-1997 4-wheel drive Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles. Some owners have had to pay for replacement of the upper ball joints that have separated. GM is providing a special policy to these owners to cover upper ball joint replacement if the customer followed the recommended maintenance schedule for the chassis lubrication and the vehicle still required the replacement of the upper ball joints due to separation. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle. GM has decided to conduct a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to replace the upper ball joints on affected vehicles. This special policy is for a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vheicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The upper ball joint replacement, due to separation, will be made at no charge to the customer during this period. Owners can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-862-4389, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, concerning this program.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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48,600
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V200000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Sport utility vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, and in the District of Columbia. Failure of an upper and lower control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion. This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. Owner notification began September 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
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Recall date:
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04-24-2003
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Units potentially affected:
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507,171
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V093000
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Defective part or component:
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VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
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Description:
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Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch. If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning. Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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312,715
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V117000
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Defective part or component:
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. SUSTAINED LOADS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE AND DURATION ON THE BELT IN SEVERE CRASHES COULD FULLY DEPLOY THE BUCKLE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP, INTRODUCING A TOTAL OF 10 ADDITIONAL INCHES OF WEBBING INTO THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE FREE FALLING LATCH PLATE USED IN THIS SYSTEM MAY ALLOW WEBBING TO DYNAMICALLY DISTRIBUTE BETWEEN THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT AS THE DRIVER'S POSITION CHANGES DURING A MULTIPLE ROLLOVER EVENT. IF THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP FULLY DEPLOYS IN A SEVERE MULTIPLE ROLLOVER CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BELTED DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE PARTIAL OR EVEN COMPLETE EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
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This 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles
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This 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Capably chic.
By Ray Thursby, NewCarTestDrive.com
As a general rule, any manufacturer's well-equipped mid-size sport-utility will set you back the better part of $30,000. That's a serious sum of money. In most cases, that price will bring with it all the expected power assists and a good audio system in a well-trimmed interior, plus 4WD and a top-level powertrain. In this respect, the Blazer LS does not disappoint. All expected amenities are included--in fact, more than you might expect--encased in a well-built and solid structure that will breeze through normal use and absorb a lot of off-road punishment. Compared to most of its rivals, the Blazer represents good value. Its road manners make it competitive, as do the options that allow customers to personalize it. |
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Broadly speaking, there are two distinct markets for sport-utility vehicles. The first, and oldest, demands functionality above all else. Customers in this group routinely fill their vehicles with people and/or cargo, make regular use of the inherent strengths of the breed, and will head for the great outdoors as often as possible. A second--and much larger--cadre of buyers are most interested in some of the features shared by the majority of sport-utes. They consider a high seating position and extra-strong construction as safety benefits for daily use and are attracted to the rugged aura these machines exude. But they also insist on big helpings of comfort and style. And they aren't likely to exercise off-road capabilities. There are innumerable sub-groups within this market, of course, each with its own special needs. And there are fleet buyers who use sport-utilities for farm labor, forest patrols and a thousand other workaday tasks. The demands are many and diverse. Nevertheless, the trio of mid-size sport-utilities from General Motors--Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada--are designed to appeal to everyone. Properly equipped, they can be as rugged as you'd want, or can be given a veneer of civilization that makes them suitable for everything from camping to an evening at the opera. To meet competition from such stalwarts as the Ford Explorer, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Isuzu Rodeo, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota 4Runner, the three siblings from GM need to be very, very good. And aside from a few rough edges, which may or may not matter to you, they are.
Read the complete
1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4x4 review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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