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#43 of 72 Loved my 1990 Blazer, wondering about a new Blazer by bufftuff Apr 09, 2003 (10:28 am)
I love my 1990 Blazer, but it is getting long in the tooth. I am looking for a new model SUV that has a fold down tailgate. Do any of the new ones offer that? ALso my Blazer's turning radius was very short. Which of the new models has the shortest turning radius? Thanks.
#44 of 72 Electrical issue by pfutz Jun 24, 2003 (5:04 pm)
I have a 2002 TB bought new with 50k miles on it. Once a month for about 6 months, I will attempt to start the car and nothing happens. All the gauges work and the battery is not dead. Then, sometimes an hour, 2 hours or 12 hours may go by and it will all of a sudden start when I try it again. There is no pattern to when this occurs. Long trips, short trips, doesn't matter. It is maddening because the dealer can't fix it unless I bring it to him not running. The last time I had it towed - it started wehn it was dropped off at the dealership. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Replies to this message: rcox2 (Mar 11, 2005 3:39 pm) jetmek (Mar 28, 2005 7:46 am) tbowner (May 14, 2005 11:47 am) stiltzkin (Jun 10, 2005 6:11 am) steve_ (Jun 10, 2005 8:40 am) stiltzkin (Jun 10, 2005 1:53 pm) and 4 more... shuzy (Jul 27, 2005 2:43 pm)
#45 of 72 pfutz electrical by canddmeyer Jun 25, 2003 (12:53 am)
The trouble might be your ignition switch. Same symptons occured on my 1997 Blazer & replacing it cured the intermittent no-start & stalling that drove me nuts. I don't know how my dealer isolated the trouble to the switch. This may not be your fix, but the circumstances are similar with the exception that my frequency went from a monthly to weekly to a daily issue. This usually happened when parked, hot or cold, although a few times the vehicle stalled while driving which made getting this fixed a severe safety issue. Although your post states no pattern, others might help you more if you can clarify if this only happens after running the vehicle. Give us some more info. Does it crank? Mine cranked but wouldn't fire up, or just died while running. Good luck, cuz this will be a tough one to isolate.
#46 of 72 Electrical Issue by pfutz Jun 25, 2003 (3:49 pm)
Thanks for your response. This is driving me nuts. Does not crank. I turn key, the gauges dip a little and nothing happens. No noise, nothing. Unfortunately, in order for a dealer to fix the problem I have to deliver the car when it won't start. the one time I had it towed, it started by the time it arrived to the lot (did the jostling correct the problem??)The last time it happened it was 12 hours later before the car would turn over(maybe something is getting hot). The dealer replaced the ignition switch prior to the last episode. So that can't be it. When the dealer does the diagnostics ( I bring in when it decides to start again) nothing shows up on the computer that indicate a fault or failure in the system. The last incident, I drove 3 hours, parked car for about 4 hours - drove to my destination, an hour later - car wouldn't start - turn key nothing happens, not noise no attempt to turnover - just gauges dip.   Thanks. has occurred.
#47 of 72 Suggestion 4 pfutz by canddmeyer Jun 26, 2003 (1:21 am)
Put your issue on the Trailblazer, Envoy, Bravada link that has about 12,000 posts instead of this one. You'll probably get a better response. Good luck.
#48 of 72 here's the link by steve_ HOST Jun 26, 2003 (8:30 am)
MY2002+ Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Oldsmobile Bravada   Try a Discussion Search in there too.   Steve, Host
#49 of 72 Re: Electical Issue by dcurrens Jul 25, 2003 (10:13 am)
Sounds like your dealer is not too anxious to help. One thing you might do is keep a camcorder (if you have one) in the truck and next time it happens, video the event and then take it to your dealer. Then you can substantiate your claims and demand the problem be addressed.   In the case of intermittent problems, sometimes your only recourse is to shotgun the problem based on the symptoms and the most likely culprit.
#50 of 72 Tahoe Vs. Trailblazer, an owners report... by gator36 Jul 28, 2003 (11:18 am)
Having recently owned an 02 trailblazer and recently purchased an 03 Tahoe, here is my reasons and insights..   1. Trailblazer is an excellent vehicle even with the Inline 6. It had plenty of power and it's turning ability is enviable.   2. We loved the size of the TB. It fit!   3. Never had any problems, only routine maint and one radio repair for a problem we were picky about.   4. Our family grew and we needed more room. Two boys (ages 6 and 8) and a infant were a little tough to fit into the back seat. Tahoe is much better than the third row TB.   5. My wife felt cramped in the front seat of the TB. Long drives make it a little uncomfortable in the TB. No room to stretch.   What it all comes down to is space. If you need the room go with the Tahoe.
#51 of 72 2004 Ext TB v 2004 Tahoe by imadad2 Aug 06, 2004 (5:47 am)
I test drove a 2004 Tahoe and an extended trailblazer (2004 as well). Both had 5.3 liter V-8's. I thought both vehicles drove almost identically. The seats (interior) were the same to me, and the third row was the key. Both had ample room for a family of five, but my kids, my wife, and I preferred the third row in the TB better. It holds one less person, but I think because it is elevated a little, it won us over. The body styling of the TB is better because of it's sporty look. The Tahoe looked to boxy for my tastes. The differences were few, and we (my wife and I) had a tough time deciding between the two. Both vehicles had almost identical options, so how to decide?   The price. The Tahoe was $4,000 more. Paying $66 dollars more a month for just a little more interior room and living with a boxy design, was not worth it for me. The TB extended reminds me of a stretch limo, and I love the design. The plastic moldings look a little cheap, but the Expedition XLS is worse.   When it comes down to it, what your tastes are and what your finances are like will help you decide which is better. The Tahoe and the TB have the same suspensions, can have the same engines, and have a lot of the same equipment. I prefer the TB it costs less and looks more sporty. That is why I bought one.   As far as reliability goes, ask me three years from now.
#52 of 72 JUST CAN'T DECIDE! by monkavetto Jan 24, 2005 (8:00 pm)
OK, heres the deal. Im upside down with the financing on my 03 Civic Si. I'm going to trade up for a 00-03 Tahoe LT or Trailblazer LTZ, and take the hit. Im currently looking at a black TBLTZ and an indigo Tahoe LT. I have noticed that the re-sale on a Tahoe in considerably higher and negative reviews seem to be more prominent on the TB... I live in Minnesota, so the 4x4 is what im looking for. We have had a fairly light winter so far and the Civic just won't cut it. I am also racing sportbikes this summer so I need something that will sufficently haul the rocket around. Gas mileage seems to be pretty comparable... Any suggestions? Test drive on the TB will be Friday this week.

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