moving need to tow a 16ft trailer with truch and want to know if my truck can handle the force of towing. Moving out of state and will be a long drive. Can the blazer hold it? Have good transmission and engine
2007-02-10 13:19:24 · 5 answers · asked by kristinlyn3trinity 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
blazer transmissions had a problem with the 4th and reverse going out. there is whats called a sun shell reaction plate that actually breaks at a weld. GM made a more robust one but you probably dont have that one yet, not till it breaks. its about a $800-$1000 repair and depending on your mileage its sure to go out sooner or later. GM has a hidden silent warranty called goodwill and if your vehicle is less than 5 years old and less than 60K miles they will help you with the cost of the repair. you just have to call and complain to GM. good luck
2007-02-10 13:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your S-10 has the 4.3 engine and a tow package, and the trailer is a small one (like a U-Haul) then I feel it can do it without problem. However, just watch your speed as the S-10 Blazer is not noted for its stability, especially on wet/slippy pavement. Also, keep in mind that the Blazer will not stop nearly as quickly towing due to the additional weight.
2007-02-10 21:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by ramarro smith shadow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these trucks are rated to tow 6,000 lbs with a 4.3 v6 engine, i for a fact now they will pull far more than that if you use some common sense. I would recommend for a trailer that size that you install some sort of trailer brakes, weight distributing hitch and a sway control (especially with the short well Base Blazer), and an auxiliary trans cooler. my best friend has a 97 sonoma that has over 150,000 miles on it and he pulls a car hauler all the time and hasn't touched the trans are eng yet. also my ex has a 94 s-10 with over 200,000 on it and the same with it, orginal trans and eng and that trucks been way overloaded many times and is still going strong
2007-02-11 06:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 1996 s-10 Blazer it is still strong.Towing your load would not be a problem.Just remember,everything needs a rest.
2007-02-10 21:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by JOE E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your dealer
Depends on trailer weight, truck tow rating, and may other factors
2007-02-10 21:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by G. M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋