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#16787 of 18277 Re: A/C & Tranny info [gmfan] by sabotage Jun 10, 2005 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: gmfan (Jun 10, 2005 11:11 am)  I had my tranny replaced 2500 miles, thats right twenty-five hundred miles..... DRIVES even better 3000 miles compared to the first 2499 miles....
#16788 of 18277 Re: Seat Belt Tension vs. Safety [roberts4] by macatowa Jun 10, 2005 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: roberts4 (Jun 10, 2005 11:21 am) I have the same issue with mine, I have been using a metal spring clip like the black type used for a thick stack of papers. My shoulder is so sore from wearing this thing for 2 1/2 years that even a slack belt irritates my shoulder. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH THIS DESIGN. Someone need to develop an after market fix for this. I like my truck but this is the one thing that will make me make a change.
#16789 of 18277 RE: Seat belt discomfort comment by mhenderson1 [tblazed] by roberts4 Jun 10, 2005 (11:30 pm)
Replying to: tblazed (Aug 19, 2002 5:34 pm) Hi all, I have a 2005 TB. Great vehicle with only slight fit and finish problems. Looks great, rides smoothly. My biggest complaint is the front seatbelt comfort. It is horrible. The belt attaches to top of seat at too low a position, and pulls too strongly. It cuts into my collar bone and shoulder and after 2 minutes of using it I would just take it off, immediately getting relief. I fashioned a home-made fix where I attach a metal clip, the kind you use on stack of papers. I took a round wood dowel and rolled it in the belt and then clipped it. This way the clip stays on tightly. I attached this at the location which gives me about an inch or so of slack. It is not a perfect solution because wearing a thick jacket will require moving the clip. Also the belt hangs loosely after you take it off, since the clip prevents it from retracting back into the seat. But it is very comfortable to wear. I do wish GM would have engineered the belts better. The old pillar-mounted system was perfect. My 2002 Blazer has it and it is so comfy I can drive for hours and forget it is there. The TB, about 2 minutes and I feel discomfort. Not good. I complained to dealer and they said they can not tamper with it, obviously for legal reasons...Honestly, if I had known how uncomfortable the belts are, I would not have bought the TB. Will keep you posted on any news...
#16790 of 18277 A/C fix by 2k_impala_ls Jun 11, 2005 (12:50 am)
It has been in the 90's the past few days here in NY and I had the "slow air" problem. I just have an LS with the regular controls. Would I press the rear defroster button when the a/c is on. Also, should the switch be set to vent or defrost in the front. thanks Replies to this message: gmfan (Jun 13, 2005 4:41 am)
#16791 of 18277 buy a trailblazer?? by jayk47 Jun 11, 2005 (2:08 pm)
Hi,    I have come across a 2002 Trailblazer LT.. Leather seats, Fully Loaded etc with only 18000 original miles on it. An old lady is selling it as it used to be her deceased husbands car. Its been garaged for over 2 years and has only been used a few times... Its absolutely like brand new... Problem is im not sure what to offer for it... We were thinking of 15000... It might even have some warranty left on it...Does this sound like a good deal?? Replies to this message: mebered (Jun 11, 2005 2:28 pm) dmathews3 (Jun 11, 2005 3:30 pm) mebered (Jun 11, 2005 10:38 pm) and 2 more... 01_hoe (Jun 12, 2005 7:29 am) mebered (Jun 12, 2005 5:09 pm) tblazed (Jun 12, 2005 8:11 am) blink3 (Jun 12, 2005 5:39 am) 01_hoe (Jun 12, 2005 7:26 am)
#16792 of 18277 2005 trailblazer ext gone bad by mebered Jun 11, 2005 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: jayk47 (Jun 11, 2005 2:08 pm) purchased a 2005 Trailblazedr EXT and 318 5 days later it's in the shop, engine failure. Dealer run-a-round big time, GM claims they will buy it back and I don't know what to expect. Any help about the buyback process, or what to expect from the dealer and manufacture as well as my options going to battle with a company who done 296 billion in revenue last year. I think they should make it "right" with incentives, rebates, and or service. Am I expecting to much or what. Dazed and confused in virginia. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Jun 11, 2005 3:30 pm) mebered (Jun 11, 2005 10:38 pm) steviestyles (Jun 12, 2005 12:24 am) 01_hoe (Jun 12, 2005 7:29 am) mebered (Jun 12, 2005 5:09 pm) tblazed (Jun 12, 2005 8:11 am)
#16793 of 18277 Re: 2005 trailblazer ext gone bad [mebered] by dmathews3 Jun 11, 2005 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: mebered (Jun 11, 2005 2:28 pm) If GM buys it back as they said what more do you want. Give them a break, they stepped up to the plate, but after and only after you get the money tell the dealer to go to hell and you will find another GM dealer to do business with in the future. Things happen, it's a machine built by robots and humans. Replies to this message: mebered (Jun 11, 2005 10:38 pm) steviestyles (Jun 12, 2005 12:24 am)
#16794 of 18277 Re: 2005 trailblazer ext gone bad [dmathews3] by mebered Jun 11, 2005 (10:38 pm)
Replying to: dmathews3 (Jun 11, 2005 3:30 pm) a break? Give me a break GM spends 40k on christmas cards, as a consumer we all expect to get what we pay for and we honor the debts we assume. Given the fact that if you don't make your mortg pay the bank is gonna call. My point is simply this...both the dealer and the manufacture seem to be taking their time with this all the while I'm making payments on something that I had in my driveway for 5 *!! days. Your advice is well put and had it been what I was looking for it may have had some value. thanks anyway Replies to this message: steviestyles (Jun 12, 2005 12:24 am)
#16795 of 18277 Re: 2005 trailblazer ext gone bad [mebered] by steviestyles Jun 12, 2005 (12:24 am)
Replying to: mebered (Jun 11, 2005 10:38 pm) membered,   You sound extremely frustrated and rightly so. I don't think anyone would expect a 5 day old vehicle to have an engine crap out. If GM agreed to buy back your trailblazer, you should consider yourself somewhat fortunate. Take a look at the "GM losing millions can they recover" forum. There are many out there who have had similiar problems with their GM products only to be left without any support from GM. I don't know the full circumstance of the issue you have, one of your problems sounds like your left making payments on a vehicle that doesn't run. Well based on the warranty, GM is supposed to provide you with a suitable comparable vehicle while yours is being worked on, talk to your dealer. If they won't help you, go to another dealer. That's the best thing about Chevy and GM is the amount of dealerships. I think many people have the preconceived notion they "HAVE" to go to their purchasing dealer only to get any warranty work done. Second If making the payment is the problem, call GM back and ask them to work with you. I know it may not all work out, but you'd be suprised. For one thing if you talk to the first person and they tell you they can't help you, ask to speak to their supervisor, and keep going up until you get an agreeable solution. I can't say I've been in your exact shoes, but I've had my issues with GM and with a little determination and patience, I was able to resolve the problems I did have. Good Luck
#16796 of 18277 Re: buy a trailblazer?? [jayk47] by blink3 Jun 12, 2005 (5:39 am)
Replying to: jayk47 (Jun 11, 2005 2:08 pm) 15k sounds like a fair deal to me. I think you will come out ahead on that deal. You will be very happy with the LT. I have an Envoy, many of the same features of the LT and you just cannot find another vehicle with these types of "bells and whistles", this kind of utility and plushness at this kind of price anywhere else in the market. Get it and enjoy!!!!

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