[RSMTL]

New exhaust system at 18,000 km ! Last March at 6,000 km, my Blazer started to make a metallic noise when accelerating between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm. At first I was told that it was normal but by dint of insisting on looking for the cause, the noise seemed to come from the resonator. So my dealer ordered a complete new exhaust system ($1,500) and installed it last week. No more noise ! I'm so happy now and I'm glad how quiet my Blazer is. Since my exhaust system has been replaced my fuel consumption has dropped considerably and I have a lot more power. When I'm in 2wd mode, my front wheels spin very often now and I haven't changed my driving habits. After driving for over 5 months with a faulty exhaust system, I have probably developed some bad habits. So if your Blazer gets noisier under acceleration between 1500 and 2500 rpm and it uses more gas, your exhaust system is probably faulty.

 

[Bruce TDN]

Interesting that they replaced the entire exhaust vs just replacing the defective parts.

 

[RSMTL]

Interesting that they replaced the entire exhaust vs just replacing the defective parts.

Probably because all parts of the exhaust system are welded together.

 

[Bruce TDN]

RIght.......which is why I stated what I did. Cut, tack, weld, clean up. Pretty simple changing a Cat or muffler or H pipe or whatever. Just figured a dealership should have a welder on hand for the exhaust stuff. Maybe they were sending yours out to have testing done by manufacture to see if its a defect for recall....

 

[RSMTL]

Maybe they were sending yours out to have testing done by manufacture to see if its a defect for recall....

I asked and they told me that they don't return it to GM and put it in the recycling metal tub !

 

[Bruce TDN]

Wait...your in Canada correct?? Maybe it has something to do with laws in your country regarding emissions....

 

[RSMTL]

Wait...your in Canada correct?? Maybe it has something to do with laws in your country regarding emissions....

Yes I'm in Canada (Montreal) and there is no emission control up here.

 

[Kid-Chevy-Salesmen1999]

Well my Blazer makes that same noise, i thought it was coming from the torque converter??? But it being from the resonator makes more sense. I only hear it when its cold out...