Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owners Meet the Members

adamjeeps · April 2005

Your problems sound awful familiar to others here, especially the a/c and cylinder wall problem. How many miles u got on her now? 02's were by far more problematic. Hope u find lots of good info here.

deputy2 · April 2005

I have a 2002 Trailblazer. It stops running for no reason, yesterday on the freeway!
It will not start, the ignition comes on, the guages go crazy (Erratic) and it will not go into neutral so it can even be towed. The GM dealership said it sounds like the ignition switch, they are crazy!

I read on the net other 2002's with the same problem even after the ignition and starter were both replaced. DID ANYONE GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED??
I replaced the battery, it still will not start!

03lt · April 2005

I have 03' Trailblazer. I have about 2000 miles before my warranty expires, does anyone have any suggestions on things that I need to check before the warranty runs out. So far I haven't had any problems, runs great. One more thing, any tips on improving gas mileage, it sucks.

adamjeeps · April 2005

Do you have the 4.10 gears, EXT or standard wheelbase, 4wd? The I6 or V8? Consider an extended warranty if you plan on keeping for awhile. As far as problems, make a list of anything you can find that possibly may not be functioning 100%, even the gas mileage, for service to look at. What mileage you getting?

failblazer · April 2005

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
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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. :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: Jensen

failblazer · April 2005

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

failblazer · April 2005

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.................

failblazer · April 2005

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?

kenh2 · May 2005

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..
:confuse:

03lt · May 2005

It's a standard wheelbase LT 4wd I6.

theshow · May 2005

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.

jayk47 · June 2005

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??

onetom3 · June 2005

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. :shades:

mxer1 · June 2005

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.

jason16 · June 2005

Hello,

I recently bought a 2002 LT and am very happy with it. Today the passenger door just stopped opening from the inside. We locked and unlocked several times, but can still only open from outside the vehicle, has anyone run across this?

djstarrider · June 2005

Howdy from Middle Tennessee. I just bought a 2003 TB EXT LT in Majestic Red Metallic. It is a used model with 44000 miles. I have had it for 2 weeks so far, and I am absolutely thrilled!!!!! I am glad to be here, and hope to learn lots from you other owners.

nfld · June 2005

Hi everyone. I am the owner of a 02 LT with 94,000 miles. I have had it for a year and a week now. I have loved everything about it. Although recently I have had a few problems. About a month ago my tranny started slipping. I took it in and they flushed it told me I would need to replace the tranny. I took it to a specialized shop that said I was screwed by the first shop.
After driving it to the second shop the tranny stopped slipping. The original filter (if it was even mine) was stuffed with shavings. The second shop had cut it open, ran it the truck a little bit then cut the second filter open to see if there were any more. They told me there was no need to replace the tranny right now and to bring it back in a month or before any long trip to see if the filter was still clean. About a week later I started hearing a knocking in first/second gear. Nothing major thought it was a ujoint. Had my mechanic check it out when it was in for an oil change, he didn't hear anything. He ran numerous tests on it and double checked everything. Everything checked out. Two weeks ago I pulled out and it felt like the whole car was shaking and it sounded like an axle broke. First diagnosis was engine mounts since it was only happening in first/second gear and we watched the engine bouncing and heard it knocking when we first started the car up. Took it back to my mechanic, engine mounts checked out perfect and he thinks it is now the transfer case. He doesn't work on tranny's so I took it back to the speciliazed shop. It has been there for over a week. No diagnosis as of yet. My question like everyone else's is any similar experience?
I have no check lights on. Any ideas? I truly love this truck besides this issue.

corrinas30 · July 2005

Have you recently drove through a mud puddle or went on the beach?
My '02 trailblazer was vibrating pretty bad and I took it in to the dealership.
After a week they found out that a GM had a warning about debre getting caught
between where the transmition and exhaust are mounted?? Not sure if thats
right. I know NOTHNG about cars. Anyway, they cleaned it out and the vibrating
stopped. Its about 5 months later now and a few days ago I noticed transmission fluid on the ground. Just found out that I have a seal leek.
Since I bought my Trailblazer I have had to have the 4 wheel drive modual replaced
and the rear air/heat modual preplaced. Also a weird squeek from the front
suspention that happens when I come to a stop. I sure wish I had any year
Trailblazer other than an '02.

fetchthis · July 2005

I just got my TB and I love it!!! Haven't had a single problem. I've got the pewter with the grey interior. I've been told its better never to buy a vehicle the first year it comes out because of more potential problems. I'm glad that I waited. I got mine used with 21,000 miles on it. It might as well be new it runs so great! I haven't had any problems with it except keeping it clean...hehe. That would be my fault though.

Gotta love those backroads.

I'm happy to see that there are others out there that are just as tickled with their TB. Can anyone suggest any customizing ideas that aren't too expensive? I'd love to make mine stand out since my friends keep telling me they're waving at someone with TB like mine. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks a bundle!!!!

lookingtobuy · August 2005

Am looking to buy a new TB 05 one of the Codes is R9C Processing Option is this just another dealer charge to get money??? Thanks for anyones help with this.

cptmike · September 2005

Greetings!

My name is Mike and I've just recently purchased a very nice maroon metallic Trailblazer LS for my family.

I also wanted to tell everyone how very satisfied I am with it after just a short week with it, and also wanted to bring to the attention of the membership the fact that Consumer Reports' website is all but trashing this vehicle for what I think are baseless issues.

Super happy and looking forward to engaging in some very enthusiastic banter...

Mike Wilkerson
St. Louis, MO

jayr1 · September 2005

First of all, congratulations on your new truck. I also recently bought a '03 trailblazer the same color and interior, its actually the LT version. I also have not had any problems, it runs great and I love it. A couple of things that I have thought about doing to my truck is to install a cold-air intake (adds horsepower), perhaps a hood scoop and if you can find one an exhaust kit from the headers back. (she'll purr like a kitten!) There are also exhaust tips in the shape of the chevy bowtie, which is a NICE touch. Finally, depending on your budget, a superchip tuner to reconfigure the settings on the computer, mainly to add horsepower and override the speed cutoff switch. It only takes a few minutes to program, and all you have to do is plug it in to the port under the steering wheel. Hope you can use these tips :shades:

ftellstrom · October 2005

I own a 2003 Trailblazer LT.
There have never been any problems with the vehicle i love it i can fit everything in this beast.
Two weeks ago my husband took it to the dealer because the check engine light came on. The dealer found some minor issue that was covered under the warranty and repaired it, but still the light stayed on. They did some more checking and found that the gas tank was cracked around the filler neck and that it was leaking gas. The dealer said it was a common problem with TBs and Envoys, there is a design flaw in the gas tank and that there had been a recall on a couple of VIN series, but my vehicle was not included. The price tag was $1200 to fix this and replace the tank...well i cant afford that on some design flaw thats not my fault. So the dealer called GM and they offered to go 50/50 well thats still alot. A wonderful woman at the dealership went to bat for us and wrestled the price down to $100 for me and they will replace the tank. OK COOL , but they replaced the tank with the exact same thing?? So my husband called GM and tried to get some comfort out of them that we wont blow up one day when someone flicks a cigarette out their car window. But nobody knew anything and they had no information that this problem had reoccurred in vehicles that have had the tanks replaced. My vehicle was at the dealership a week and while it was there the mechanic said an envoy and a TB had come in with the same problem.
This was my first new car and i love it but i surely dont want to go up in flames

Does anyone out there have any input?

Faith

z71usa · October 2005

I also have a 05 TB LS And she is barebone..........Not even a darn engine light under the hood. I can live with that considering I bought it new for under $17K

My question is,can you add OEM accessories(Nav systems,DVD Onstar ect...)?

I know on my 87 Buick Grand National the plugs for accessories where there for most of the OEM items I found at the local bone yard.

I see a large amount of TB's in my local bone yard now,would be nice to know if GM left the plugs in the wiring like my Grand National.

Thanks,
Arch

woolfman5 · November 2005

I have a 2004 Trailblazer EXT and yep the exact same thing the truch is just over 1.5 years old with 42K miles and the fuel tank is cracked filler neck and that it was leaking gas. The dealership also told us that this was a common problem and their was even another guy in the waiting room with the exact same problem. My cost is $1,000.00 shouldn't there be a recall on these tanks as it is a safty problem.

kybilt · January 2006

...so far, anyway. I bought a '06 TB SS December 3. It's a 2wd LT. The sticker price was over $39k, during the red tag event almost $7k came off the price. I also got a (GM supplier)$500 "bonus check" for buying a light duty suv. I recently sold a 2002 Corvette so I could afford this extravagance. Love the sound of that LS2 engine! Mpg, not so much, but I knew that going in.

ccraig3 · January 2006

I have a 2002 Trailblazer EXT with the same problem. Stress crack at the top of my gas tank.$1000 to replace. I called GM and they have no recall or knowledge of this problem. Needless to say - no help from GM. I also feel this is a defect in workmanship and a definite safety issue. Please let me know if you found a solution/help with reimbursement. Thanks

nomoreuscars · September 2006

Here's one for you. Returning from a family vacation on a Sunday night the 2003 TB XLT lost power on the highway and would only idle. Any attempt to drive would result in severe bucking and jerking. Onstar diagnostics were of no help but they did dispatch the thruway towing. The tow driver knew the local rent a wreck owner and called him at home to meet us at the rental shop. (Wonderful people from a small town) Got a rental to drive the last 150 miles home. Got a call from the local chevy dealer who told us the fuel pump was shot and needed replacement @ $750.00. Guess the mileage? Yep 36,200 and I have the car exactly 37 months. Well I bitched and GM offered the 50/50 split so what could I do. I pick up the car a week later in a snow storm. The fuse box under the rear seat was still open and I had to wait another half hour until they could get someone to close it up. finally on my way back home in the snow the check engine light comes on. I'm not about to turn around so I drive home in the snow. the car seemed sloppy and i figured the road was icy. Would you believe i got 2 slow leaks in both rear tires and when I got home the tires were almost completely flat. Talk about a close call. Back to the story, I noticed a gas smell whenever i drive somewhere I didn't get a chance to go to the dealer yet and the inspection was due. The shop cant inspect with a check engine light on so I had no choice to go to the dealer for the issue. Dealer calls me with the bad news. Broken vapor return fitting on the top of the tank. cant be repaired need new tank another $750.00 original dealer who took down the tank to replace fuel pump claims no responsibility. Now i have to sue them and drive back 150 miles to their court. My other problems with the car are 2 windows got stuck open, driver and pass power seat tracks are frozen stuck, radio knobs are peeling, door interior panels are warping, exterior trim gaskets are ungluing. Thanks GM, No wonder your stock is in the toilet.

araham · October 2006

I also have an 04 Trailblazer, loved the car but now over 50,000 miles and have had similar issues with the speakers, electrical and a fire. I had gone only about a mile, cut off the car to run in the school to pick up my nephew and when he got in the back seat he noticed lots of smoke coming up from the area between the doors on the side of the car, by this time I was in the drivers seat and looked back about the time flames popped out of the plastic cover! We both jumped out and I poured some water on it and in the hole the fire had created which put out the fire but the wires inside were a mess. The repair folks said it was a wire rubbing against something which really makes no sense as they were all taped together under the plastic cover. I had also noticed noises coming from the speaker at that back door for a few days before the fire. Now the repair folks have welded the wires together but the door locks won't work, the radio is gone as is the CD player (no sound at all from any speakers), the light on the front panel won't work and the window lock is out. I guess at least the electric windows still work but its a mess. Have an appt with the dealer on Monday and wondering if anyone else has seen anything like this...

cmmd90 · November 2006

Add my to that list!! I have a 2003 TB EXT with almost 80K miles. Recently smelled gas in and out of the vehicle. My mechanic found this issue (Split in the Neck filler on the PLASTIC gas tank)!!. I called the GM 800 number and opened a case. Went to the dealer to confirm the issue and they asked for $750 + tax. Had GM talk to the dealer and in front of my, asked how much $$ I spent with the Dealer and If I was a good customer!! I too was offered a 50/50 split, but I told them I wasn't satisfied with and escalated this it. GM is not budging at this point. So, I filed a complaint on CAS (Center for Automotive Safety ) website as well as the National H/w safety website. I'm sending my cause up to the CEO (with a copy of these posting as well as others I've found on Topix.net). This is a POOR DESIGN and it is leading to a highly DANGEROUS situation!! Anyone caring to get a class action suit together, let me know!!

Other issues:
- Broken Drivers seat. Flimsy piece of metal holding the seat to the seat frame broke. GM wants $750 to fix (Another quallity issue)
- Ticking noise at startup to about 5 minutes
- Poor AM reception
- Faded Radio buttons (GM claims Hand Cream is to blame - rediculous!!).

nstro · December 2006

I had the same problem and narrowed it down to the little cross bar that goes across the battery. It was making a very irritating squeaking noise. I fixed it by tightening up the two 10 millimeter bolts.
Hope this helps!

mudaissa · January 2007

Hello, I just got my TB last October. I want to hook it up.
But I'm a girl and I have no idea how to hook it up. I wanna put a TV for my daughter and rims... Any websites or ideas on what kind or TV or rims or speaker should I put into...

Thanks,

biglink · March 2007

I have the same model and year and just found out that the same thing is wrong with my tank. I have just about 50K miles and I waiting for a response from GM it has been a week now and they keep saying that they can't get a hold of the service manager for the local dealership. Just before this happened the catalytic converter went out when I got it back the check engine light came on and it was the cracked tank. I have had no major problems before and this is the third Trailblazer that I have purchased.

stratofire · March 2007

I just purchased a 2007 Trailblaser, with 700 miles on it !! I have a annoing wind noise coming from the design of the outside rear view mirrors, The dealer said Chevy engineers have known about this for years This is a BS answer I got fron Chevy !! , I have to make the radio louder when Im driving !! I even tried tilting the mirrors inward, Dealer says the mirrors need a contoured airflow bubble on the front of them to deflect the airflow, Anybody have this problem ?

softtail3 · April 2007

I just bought my 04 Chevy TB in November and last week buttons 3-6 weren't lit up anymore. Took it in today and they said there aren't/there isn't an option to replace bulbs so they ordered me a brand new radio. It will be installed in couple of days. Kinda has me a little concerned now with hearing your story. I am just curious, when you turn your heat off does it keep blowing warm/hot air out of the vents? And for anyone, FYI Here is a list of things which I have had issues with since November 06 when I bought the TB:
1) Brown out of the headlights which would appear to other drivers as though you are flashing your high beams and this causes a power surge and causes the voltage the voltage to go up for a very brief period of time. This is caused by a thing for emissions that draws 8 amps of power. The brown out happened ONCE all the way home from work, other than that just once when I first pull away. I had it in 2 times for this problem. The first time I wasn't satisfied with "this is a known issue with the TB's and there is NO fix. So, took it in again about this.......yep, NO fix
2) A "crack" or "pop" from the drivers side window when its cold out. They fixed this.
3) Service engine soon light came on. Turned out to be because I didn't have the gas cap on right.
4) Service engine soon light came on. They replaced the O2 sensor.
5) There was a scratch on the truck that I didn't see when we bought it, took it back within the 1st week and they repainted it beautifully.
6) The passenger side tail/brake light was being goofy plus, it had condensation inside the plastic and was causing some of the interior stuff to peel. They replaced the entire light fixture.
7) There is a "squeaking" noise in the suspension. Took it in, long story, can't be fixed right now. Will be looked at again in a couple days.
8) Lights 3-6 on pre programmed buttons for radio stopped lighting up last week. There are no bulbs that can be replaced So they are ordering a new radio and will replace the old one in a few days.

tidester · April 2007

2) A "crack" or "pop" from the drivers side window when its cold out. They fixed this.

I'm curious. Do you know what caused the problem and what they did to fix it? My first thought was that the sound was caused by thermal expansion but I'm not sure how they would fix that problem.

tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

softtail3 · April 2007

Yep, they replaced the door panel "clips". Have you had yours looked at for it?

tidester · April 2007

I don't have a Blazer but had a similar problem in a used car I had for a short time many years ago - though I never bothered to get it fixed.

tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

tentoto · April 2007

I had the same problem. Here's the fix. Raise the hood, and take a look at the bumper stops,Turn them about 1 ich to a inch and a half upward. That will fix the squeek.It fixed mine .And NOBODY in the world hates squeeks than me.

stratofire · April 2007

Russ, I posted the same question. I just got an 07 Trailblaser, The answer I got is ...Ready for this one ??? Chevrolet has know about this wind noise problem since 2005. The noise is coming from the design of the outside rear view mirrors!! They are causing wind turbulance cause of the design, they need a smoother rounded shape to make the wind flow over them !!! It's annoying, I have to make the radio louder at 50 mph , Its a [non-permissible content removed] answer too. I'm gonna bug the hell out of Chevy till its corrected !!!! Supposingly they are working on a new design ??? Tony

burdawg · April 2007

Actually, it's been since the first ones came out in 2002. Well, 2001 but it was an 02 model. It really hasn't been a problem for me.

stratofire · April 2007

Just got 2007 with the straight 6 cylinder,First thing I did was put the K&N filter inside the housing. I drilled more air holes on top of the housing to let it Breath !! Actually you can take off the housing alltogether ! but there isnt anywhere to put the return crankcase breather hose, I just wire tied it to the side of the filter I tried both ways and put the top of the housing back on , Only have 2500 miles on it now was getting 15-17 mpg !!!( Good job Chevy engineers ) Now Im 17-21 mpg... (Something wrong here !!) Next mod will be the throttle body spacer...for more low end torque...and a little more UUMpf !!!

stratofire · April 2007

Read my post ...go to advance auto parts and buy a K&N air filter ,and take out the old air filter And Ta-roe it in Da Gaaabage !!! Stick the K&n filter and you'll notice the difference !!

stratofire · April 2007

I remember using a Purple Royal Trident motor oil when I was stationed the Air Force out in kansas City , Mo in 1964, Is Royal Purple the same company ?

stratofire · May 2007

Another litle mod is the throttle body spacer, Its a 1" spacer that screws on between the fresh air inlet and the throttle body ,It will give you more low end torque and better mileage !!! Why is it that we all have to modify our vehicles ,,Why the hell didnt gm do this when they built the freaken vehicle !! This pisses me off GM !! And the Trailblazer is on the top of the list as a GAS GUZZLER !!! Gm is in cahoots wit da oil companies !!!!

neveragain3 · July 2007

I never go to sites like this but will never buy a Chevy again. My front drivers seat just broke, not sure when but when my husband got in the car it was leaning to the right. We are not that heavy. Instead of replacing the flimsy cast alimininum part. The entire seat frame must be replaced for $607. I have already replace the transfer case (broke due to last of use?)have the ticking noise in the engine when it starts up and also have a high pitched rattled for even dimple in the road. Not to mention the wiper motors that both had to be replaced during warranty. NEVERAGAIN!!!! I AM GOING BACK TO HONDA!

lynn98 · August 2007

Hi everyone. I purchased a 2004 at the beginning of 2007. Used, had about 60,000 miles on it, purchased for around $14 grand. Is white with gray interior. Last couple owned it was from Lima, Ohio and i live in the same state so they must have just travled a lot (wanted to make sure it was not a Katrina vehicle). However I did already have the alternator replaced. The other thing I am now noticing is that when I put it in reverse the engine seems to want to stall, or there is a miss or something.

Also I noticed shortly after purchasing it that there is some wind noise when I have the windows down. My a/c also does not work. I have to get that fixed. That may be the reason it is doing the other thing? I don't know. I've only had this vehicle for about 9 months and it already needs a bunch of repairs!

lynn98 · August 2007

I just bought my 04 around a month or so after you bought yours! How odd.. anyhow thought I would let you know I do have the same issue with my air vents, hot air keeps blowing out after I turn off the air completely. Right now my A/C is out so watch for yours to go out too, if it already hasn't!

angel0712 · March 2008

I own two TB's, one I bought one week ago. The noise I hear,which I believe is suspension related, I describe as like a cracking sound. If I step n the brake suddenly is when I mostly hear it. Both vehicles have the same noise the newer one (2003 ext) is even worse than the other (2002 LS). I plan on taking it to the deler I bought it at. If they fix it I will defenitely post it. To me, it sounds like maybe a stabelizer bar. All the stabelizer links were changed on the 2002. The noise is much less but still there.

kathy29 · August 2008

Dear Karen, I don't know if you are still the host for the Trailblazer owner club? I see that there are other postings in this area other than what is supposed to be there "Introducing Yourself". I am interested to introduce myself and tell about my 02 Trailblazer but it appears not to be a just introducing yourself page. Can you tell me if there may be a problem with people posting in the wrong areas? I would not want to make the same mistake. Thanks, Kathy

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