1990 Chevy S-10 Blazer Review
Price Estimate: $2,344 - $3,804

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
The 2.8-liter engine is dropped in favor of a more powerful 160-horsepower, 4.3-liter V6.
For sale near Charlotte, NC
1 listings
- $29,999
- 85,152 miles
- Salvage reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- Victory Lane Auto Sales (242 mi away)
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Located in Warner Robins, GA
350 small block chevorlet engine, edelbrock performer rmp intake, 600cfm holley carburetor, hei distributor, 18" chrome us mag wheels
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GNCS18Z5L8120471
Stock: 13248
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-08-2023
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2dr SUV and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Carolina.
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina
$196/mo for S-10 Blazer Base
S-10 Blazer Base
vs
$151/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Reviews
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4.63 out of 5 starsSoldat251, 10/28/2008
1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2dr SUV 4WD
I bought this beat and rusted Blazer off a local guy for $500 dollars and never regretted a cent of it. The car has plenty of power and speed for the highway while being great fun off road. Despite having over 170,000 miles on it the most major repairs needed was a new serpentine belt and cap, and wire replacements. Besides that the motor and trans have never given me any problems … despite being almost 20 years old and clearly roughly used. A Honda Civic hit me while parked a few months ago and aside from a dented bumper and fender it was fine while the Civic was totaled. A great car.
The Beast lives.
4.38 out of 5 starsleftofthenormal, 06/29/2003
1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 2dr SUV
Really, my truck is a '88 Blazer, but
this is the closest thing to it. I had
a new 2.8L V6 put in it, and it's been
running smoothly ever since. Excellent
reliability. It starts up and runs
without a struggle, even on cold days.
Excellent power, for an older truck.
This is definatly NOT a gas saver, but
it rates about 20-22 MPG to and from
school and work. … Extremely versitile,
and fun to drive. I wish they still
made this body style. It can be beat.
19+ yrs old and still alive.
3.63 out of 5 starsJosh Castle, 07/30/2009
1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 2dr SUV 4WD
One owner, 190,000+ miles and still runs great. Speedy takeoff, had to replace tranny and water pump. Love the squared-off look of this truck. Bad things: leaks about a quart of oil every 125 miles highway. Interior is all plastic and is pretty much shot. Headliner is hanging and pieces can fall off. Registered about 27 mpg if you baby it. All latches still open great but hood latch is … hard to pull. 4wd still engages great, but put it in reverse to help disengage it. Got air to blow icecold after using freeon. And overdrive acts funny when flooring it down the interstate. Great truck for a begginer or restorer, it'll keep you safe, lower it or raise it, just needs some upgrades and tlc.
Model T of 90's
3.38 out of 5 starsBob Harley, 05/19/2004
1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2dr SUV
My S Blazer is an 88'. It has the
2.5L 4 cyl., Manual trans, and 4.11
gears. Put simply this car Damn
reliable. In 16 years the only
problems have been paint peeling
(common ailment of late 80's chevys),
a water pump, a battery, a heater
core, some tires & gas. Not a refined
SUV, but UTILITY should be in all
caps. Never lets me down and despite
it's 88 HP engine, … easily hauls four
adults, or 1500lbs of cargo.
1990 S-10 Blazer Highlights
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $196/month |
rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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