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#164 of 220 All and everyone return your Trailblazers by failblazer

Apr 27, 2005 (10:06 pm)

Hi I bought a 2002 ChevyTrailblazer
and had nothing but problems within th 1st 20,000
milesof owning the vehicle.
1) 1st week - replaced front wheel bearing
2) brakes were defective and replaced
3) electrical and taillight electric replaced
after replaced all power outlet ac in car donot work
anymore and the system diagnostics did not
reportthingd when thing were wrong or indicatedhttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/e- motorcons/emo_sick.gif
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errorsandlights check engine oil when everything was
fine according to the dealer.
4) transmission snapped off one day when car was
started and put into gear. transmission was replaced
but car never performed like new again.
5)Engine had knocking sound at 20,000 miles they
replaced
engine and it never performed like a nother good
traiblazer or like new.
6)rattling sound comingfrom under car
rear suspension was loose and they tightened
7)When car is driven for long periods and then
stopped. you can see a red glowing part of the engine
( like a flaming hot rod that has been sitting in
fire. very dangerous could cause fire. appearslike
molten metal.
sealer staes they do not have record of this.
 
Iwas never given a rent a car, the dealer said I did
not qualify which was strange since I received one
when tranny went out ( other dealer did repair)
I was never given any compensation or appeasment for
the worst service experience I have ever experienced.
8) at 28,000milesI took the unit in with a check
engine light and complain of the engine making sounds
and performing as it did before it went defective.
they oushed back and said there is nothing wrong.
 
now at 40,000 miles ( 3,00 past warranty)they say
thatthey must require that I authorize a teardown (pay
for teardown before gm will consider assisting with
the repairs. Is this right?
talk about taking your money and running. i will never buy another suv or Chevy again. Jensen

#165 of 220 p.s by failblazer

Apr 27, 2005 (10:09 pm)

the engine went out again 20,000 miles after replacing with a new engine and tranny

#166 of 220 take it back say good bye to Chevy by failblazer

Apr 27, 2005 (10:14 pm)

now at 41,000 miles second engine knocking leaking oil through the seals
p.s for allof u that want to add more to this engine is big mistake. engine is already bout to blow from factory. a v6 with that much horse is definitely like a computer that has been overclocked. the tranny and engine are blown can't go anywhere like a rock.................

#167 of 220 Re: ??? [adamjeeps] by failblazer

Apr 27, 2005 (10:30 pm)

Replying to: adamjeeps (Mar 20, 2005 4:06 pm)
just wait i was just like u
Hi I bought a 2002 ChevyTrailblazer
and had nothing but problems within th 1st 20,000
milesof owning the vehicle.
1) 1st week - replaced front wheel bearing
2) brakes were defective and replaced
3) electrical and taillight electric replaced
after replaced all power outlet ac in car donot work
anymore and the system diagnostics did not
reportthingd when thing were wrong or indicated
errorsandlights check engine oil when everything was
fine according to the dealer.
4) transmission snapped off one day when car was
started and put into gear. transmission was replaced
but car never performed like new again.
5)Engine had knocking sound at 20,000 miles they
replaced
engine and it never performed like a nother good
traiblazer or like new.
6)rattling sound comingfrom under car
rear suspension was loose and they tightened
7)When car is driven for long periods and then
stopped. you can see a red glowing part of the engine
( like a flaming hot rod that has been sitting in
fire. very dangerous could cause fire. appearslike
molten metal.
sealer staes they do not have record of this.
 
Iwas never given a rent a car, the dealer said I did
not qualify which was strange since I received one
when tranny went out ( other dealer did repair)
I was never given any compensation or appeasment for
the worst service experience I have ever experienced.
8) at 28,000milesI took the unit in with a check
engine light and complain of the engine making sounds
and performing as it did before it went defective.
they oushed back and said there is nothing wrong.
 
now at 40,000 miles ( 3,00 past warranty)they say
thatthey must require that I authorize a teardown (pay
for teardown before gm will consider assisting with
the repairs.this is not right?

#168 of 220 blower problems!! by kenh2

May 02, 2005 (8:28 am)

I am searching this and other forums, looking for similar problems. Its good to know that there could be resistor and/or module problems and not just the blower.
its the weirdest thing. my blower will shut off when turning a corner or make a u-turn. the it will work normal for a bit... all speed work so that makes me think that its not the resistor. anyone ever have the problem that the blower quits on corners but only when turning left........seems like the lean of the vehicle effects it..
 

#169 of 220 Re: Warranty [03lt] by 03lt

May 11, 2005 (9:36 am)

Replying to: 03lt (Apr 22, 2005 9:21 am)
It's a standard wheelbase LT 4wd I6.

#170 of 220 No real trouble by theshow

May 11, 2005 (8:41 pm)

I have a 2004 TB LT with no real trouble. I have had it since Nov. 03 and it has 18000 on it. The only thing it went to the dealer for was to fix a rattle in the dash. I can't believe the problems others are having. I couldn't believe the post about having the vehicle redesigned because they drove through some stuff and it messed up the paint, buy some mud flaps for $20!
I do hear some suspension travel noise and wonder if it is normal. Over big bumps it makes some rattle. Are others having this happen? I also see a lot of posts about hot radio buttons and have noticed that as well but, hasn't concerned me.

#171 of 220 buy a trailblazer?? by jayk47

Jun 11, 2005 (3:11 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??

#172 of 220 Towing ... by onetom3

Jun 13, 2005 (5:59 pm)

Hello ... I'm not here to complain about my TB. I bought an 02 over 18 months ago and have been pretty happy with it. Early runs in but par for the course. I do have a question for those of you out there. I'm considering getting a small 21 ft travel trailer. GVW standards indicate I should be able to tow this thing with no problem. I am curious what others have seen/experienced when towing. Such as, whats the effects on the gas? How are the hills? I'm worried about engine/tranny strain ... any problems there? I've got a friend who was towing a trailer similar with an Exploerer ... he was left on the side of the road with a defunct tranny! Shoot me a line, I'm curious to hear about your experiences.

#173 of 220 Pround owner by mxer1

Jun 13, 2005 (9:55 pm)

Hi all, I'm a proud owner of a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer LT (ya with the nav system) and it's been a damn reliable vehicle. Well I guess it will be for now, I had a 03 Chevy astro van and out of 8 times I got home from the airport, it broke down 4 times (once it wouldn't start, another time it crapped out on the freeway, etc, etc) I love my Trailblazer. onetom3, the effects on gas when towing with the Trailblazer aren't HUGE. How much does that trailer weigh? I haven't had any huge problems while towing with my Trailblazer, it's fine. I haven't had any problems with it, however hauling is of course not the same as if you weren't towing, you take off better when not towing and can get up to speed quicker (one of the cons of towing heavy stuff) "I've got a friend who was towing a trailer similar with an Exploerer ... he was left on the side of the road with a defunct tranny!" Of course he was... think about it, he was driving a Ford, I've had nothing but trouble with Fords, that's why I dislike them with a passion.

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