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#1 of 72 Chevy Tahoe or Chevy Trailblazer by micktooth May 31, 2001 (10:00 am)
I am in the market for a new SUV. I really like the Tahoe but I don't know much about the new Trailblazer. I personally think the TB is too new to jump on the bandwagon whereas the Tahoe is a time tested machine. Any info, input or experiences will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
#2 of 72 re: Chevy Tahoe or Trailblazer by ingles Jun 04, 2001 (11:15 am)
Well, I'm trying to make the same decision. I drove the Trailblazer over the weekend and the only negative I noticed (for me anyway) was the coil spring suspension which I believe has no business on a truck. I prefer leaf springs. The biggest plus, I thought, was the engine. It is so incredibly smooth and powerful. You can't even tell it's running. In fact, there's even a switch to keep you from trying to start it twice. I plan on driving a Tahoe this weekend to compare.
#3 of 72 FYI by jgmilberg Jun 05, 2001 (2:31 am)
Both Tahoe and Trail Blazer have coil spring rear suspension. Only way to get leafs is to step up to a 3/4 ton Suburban or Yukon XL.
#4 of 72 Yukon vs Envoy by riskaker11 Jun 05, 2001 (5:26 am)
I am also trying to decide between the two (actually Yukon & Envoy). Tough choice. The Yukon has better seats (much more comfortable), the third seat and more room in general. The Envoy is better looking, many more features (dual temp for passenger & driver, nice stereo, steering wheel controls, etc.) and better mpg. There is a longer version coming in the fall which may be interesting. I guess I could live without the third row but I am really picky about seats and I just couldn't get comfy in the Envoy (LE or SLE). I will have to test it out a few more times because I really like the better gas and all the toys.   They both drove very nice & quiet.
#5 of 72 by ducky87 Jun 10, 2001 (5:12 pm)
whichever vehicle you choose, rest assured gm will not stand by their vehicle if there is a significant problem, i cite the recent recall of the trail blazer, thousands were left without their 30+ thousand dollar vehicle for weeks and gms offered compensation was a ridiculous joke that most of the poor lemmings out there jumped on.
#6 of 72 by badgerpaul Jun 11, 2001 (1:58 pm)
I seem to recall that GM gave them free loaners to drive while their trucks were being repaired. What else would you have liked them to do?
#7 of 72 Envoy vs. Yukon by tom6 Jun 18, 2001 (8:12 am)
I am having the same problem deciding. One of the other factors I am thinking about is the roll over safety and crash test safety of the Envoy/TB. Does anyone know when the Envoy will have results on these items? I really love the Envoy but am leaning toward the Yukon since I haven't heard of many roll-over incidents in the Yukon/Tahoe.
#8 of 72 Hey all by 00tahoels Aug 02, 2001 (6:46 am)
I can tell you from experience that the Tahoe is a great vehicle. I've been driving my '00 Tahoe around for awhile now, and I can tell you the reliability is up to par. I've had minor problems with the rear windows and homelink, but I'm told that I am the only one with the latter problem. I like the TB a lot, I think the engine in the TB is spectacular and well deserving of praise. Although the HP is close, towing capacity goes to the Tahoe/Yukon/Denali. The TB is a perfectly capable machine with a very rigid frame, (like the Tahoe/Yukon/Denali)but slightly more sporty. The Tahoe/Yukon/Denali has more interior room, it comes down to what you want out of your SUV. Hope that helps
#9 of 72 Comparison by johnsonrs Aug 19, 2001 (2:43 pm)
I have test driven both the Tahoe LS and the Trailblazer LS in the past week. I loved the engine on the TB, it is smooth and powerful. However, the plastic on the interior is rather cheap. The rear seats are easy to get into on the TB, but the foot opening is so narrow, it is difficult to exit. An extended TB is definitely needed. I think that I am going to opt for the Tahoe. It road a little rougher, but it's 5.3 L engine was also pretty sweet.
#10 of 72 New TB vs Jeep GC by klmkeiffer Aug 19, 2001 (4:47 pm)
I purchased a 1999 JGC and had nothing but problem. Anything and everything noted in your pages has happened. Without having to go through the lemon process, I'm looking into trading in my JGC for a TB. Any information on the repair/maintance yet. After having such a bad experience, I'd sure like to be sure I'm not making another bad decision. I love the way my JGC handles, is there going to be a huge difference in the turn radius' like most other Chevy products?

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