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They tried everything they could to get out of paying their portion of the bill too. Played on the whole towing thing, I had the sales manager I bough ti from come in and tell their services guy how he used the built in towing package as a sales point and had docs to show my trailed WELL below the towing specs.
When it went, i was driving along and at about 50 mph when it went to shift into the next gear, there was a bang and it felt like I hit something. Then most gears were gone (including reverse). Then It did a lot of whining, accelerated like crap, would not shift at all, I had to manually shift it. I drove it home, then to the dealership (about 5 miles total). I If this is what happened to you, it will not be cheap to fix. I like the TB model but I can say, I will not be buying any more Chevy's. The suport Chevy has given me (or lack thereof), and the obvious lack of quality in their vehicles as evident on this board has turned me off from them and they are all I have EVER owned.
All that being said, it certainly sound like your transmission. I feel for you. It is sickening. Mine has already been fixed and feels like it is going again. I will never understand GMs approach to these fixes. This is their golden opp to nake customers for life. What they have done instead is turn lifelong GM customers to other manufacturers. I have a Dodge Minivan, and their service is awesome. I will be likely replacing my TB with a Toyota in a year or so.
Find yourself a good transmission shop (not one with a commercial, they always cost too much), and have it looked at. It will NOT be a cheap fix. I just refuse to go to a dealership anymore. Costs way to much and they generally will do nothing to help you out.
well i have a 2004 tb LT not the extended, meduim red
never had any transmission problems(knock on wood)
i had the transmission services and flushed(with new filter, gaskets) every 15,000 miles for about $125
i have towed my neon up and down hills for over 500 miles, i have had the fluid checked periodically, and never any problems and i have 65,000 miles now
i bought this tb from a dealership that isnt gm certified but dealership certified
i did not choose to buy an extended warranty (i thought it was bs) since they go bankrupt anyway
the only problem i had was the speedo and had the ipc relaced at 34,000 since i only had the remaining fact warrany
also....i have the same name on chevyforum and discuss the same trailblazer topics
One thing you probably want to do though...unless they fixed it with the 04, you will want to go out and buy about half a dozen brake light bulbs and keep them in your vehicle. I replace the left one every 2-3 months. Everyone i know with a 02 has the same problem. I have even had the entire fixture replaced under warranty 3 times.
MORAINE OHIO
I DO PLAN ON HAVING THE TRANSMISSION TORN DOWN AND INSPECTED
AT 80,000 MILES. EVEN THOUGH THERES NOTHING WRON WITH IT, THAT
WAY I CAN SEE WHAT IS WORN INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND HAVE
THOSE PARTS REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
ALSO I WILL GET A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE TRANNY FROM AAMCO
NO PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHT BULBS OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL
IF YOU LOOK INTO UPGRADING TO A BETTER REBUILD KIT ($250) GO TO A TRANNY SHOP AND ASK IF THEY HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY WITH NATIONWIDE COVERAGE
I FEEL FOR ALL OF YOU WHO ARE HIT WITH $2000 REPAIR BILLS?
IF YOU DO HAVE YOUR TRANNY REBUILT, PLEASE MAINTAIN IT BY HAVING THE FLUID FLUSHED AND REPLACE THE FILTER EVERY 20K MILES
THAT WAY THE MECHANIC CAN SEE INTO THE BOTTOM OF YOUR PAN AND SEE IF THERE IS METAL SHAVINGS, WHICH IS A WARNING SIGN
EVEN IF YOUR TRANNY RUNS FINE NOW, IF YOU CAN SPEND THE 700-1000 TO HAVE IT COMPLETELY TORN DOWN AND INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE.
UNLESS YOU PLAN ON TRADING IT IN OR PARKING IT IN A RIVER
Any problem with your dash lights, or map lights?
Good Luck
PROBLEM: I noticed a loud noise coming from my truck, then it began shifting unusally. Brought it back, they cold not help me!
THIS IS THE CASE: When I purchase it, they (salesman & supervisor) made it clear that I had a warranty for 60,000 miles. If it gives me trouble, bring it back and they will fix it! Now, its making a noise. Brought it back, they told me they could not help me because I did not have a warranty! Looked in computer for warranty, it did not show a yes/no! I know what was explained to me by both of them! I know what the lady explained as I signed the paperwork! HOW? I ASKED ALL OF THEM SEVERAL TIMES FOR CLARIFICATION! I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THE TRUCK WITHOUT IT!
I took it to a friend to put on the computer. It read transmission compound slipping! Could it have read this when I first took it there? Can someone help me? Please give me some advice? I've had my trucks for 3 months! It has 46, 000 miles!
I am new here and looking for your kind support, I have 4x4 2003 LS Trailblazer 4x4, since long time about two years till now I am facing problem with my blazer, the problem in the 4x4 transmission when I turn on the switch to mode 4x4 H or L I hear the transmission engage sound that means there is no problem but the front while doesn’t work, and at the same time when I turn the switch to Auto Mode the front while are working as normal.
Any one have the same problem and what hi did to solve the problem.
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I took it in, they said there was nothing wrong BUt durinhg the test drive with the shop manager, it was gone. They must have done something to fix it.
Anyway the same thing happened again a few months later and to this day still does this. Any ideas?
Also, Miller Chev has a sign prominently posted above their service area that says they are not satisfied unless the customer is satisfied. I'm certainly not satisfied. While my complaint has more to do with Chevrolet than them, they could do more to get GM to be truthful about the tire requirements for the Trailblazer. There isn't anything in my Trailblazer manual to suggest the potential problem.
How about other 4WD vehicles?
I tend to agree with you. Probably the easiest excuse to deflect my irrititation. I will follow up with the BBB but am not too hopeful.
Subaru doesn't recommend mixing tires on their AWD systems, because of the powertrain. They put that info in the owner's manual I think.
You know they wonder why they are having trouble and losing customers to Toyota and the others...
I have no idea what the guy above is talking about regarding a sun shell....