2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.3L V6

Summary:

This is the worst car anyone could get!!!

Faults:

Transmission blew.

Replaced fuel pump.

Thermostat went bad.

Radiator went bad.

General Comments:

This was my very first car I bought from the dealer. I was so happy with it "at first"! Two weeks after I bought it I had nothing but problems!!! I have fixed everything that I can think of and the problem still is not fixed!!! I have put more money into this car than I have paid on it, and the sad thing is I still owe money on it and I cannot get approved for another car loan so I can trade this one in... I will NEVER buy a Chevy again!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 21st July, 2009

22nd Jul 2009, 16:12

You're making the right choice. Chevrolet builds horrible vehicles.

26th Dec 2009, 04:06

I bought a new 2000 Chevy Trailblazer and I have 111,000 miles on it. I've only replaced the fuel pump; the vehicle is very reliable and I would not trade it for anything. Oh by the way, this is only my second Chevy, and I plan to buy more if it ever wears out.

2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Summary:

So far we have enjoyed the Trailblazer and would certainly look at another when the time comes

Faults:

Windshield wiper recall to replace controls. No problems after fix.

Auto adjust outside mirrors do not always return to base position.

General Comments:

We use this vehicle primarily for long trips. It is very comfortable and provides all the space we need for luggage and accessories.

The vehicle handles well and has excellent braking.

The vehicle has shown a consistent 22.8mpg average city/highway.

We have had no engine problems.

We have had no drive train problems.

There is a little too much road noise, but not excessive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th March, 2007

2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS 4.2 Inline Six

Summary:

Great to drive, but you will become friends with the mechanic

Faults:

All four brake rotors needed to be replaced at 33,500 miles, at a cost to me of over $700.

The rear wiper cannot be made to stay in contact with the glass.

Replaced both brake lamps before 30,000 miles.

The switch for the heater fan stopped responding to positions 1,2,or 3 at 28,000 miles.

The driver's door pad separated from the door (top forward position) at 15,00 miles.

The driver's sun visor cannot be made to stay in full forward position - has been unusable from day one.

Have had trouble with right rear door weather stripping coming lose repeatedly.

The driver's window does not recede fully into the door - hard on one's arm when driving with the window down.

General Comments:

I really like this truck, great to drive, engine as good as any I've owned.

Serious deficits in the design of the center of dash and console, almost certainly the worst out there.

Seats comfortable, ride outstanding.

Build quality and reliability issues will push me to another vehicle when this lease is up.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th October, 2003

2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ

Summary:

A

Faults:

When I first picked it up on my way home the engine started clunking and stuttering, so id rove it back to the dealer and it took two days for them to do anything with it, Once they worked on it it was better, the next day on my drive to work it stalled out 3 times at lights and so forth other problems! then I found out I had just bought a piece of "GM Quality" JUNK.

General Comments:

The leather seats are acceptable, but the dashboard stinks I feels like you driving in a wooden box.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 1st January, 2003

2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ In-Line 6

Summary:

Great vehicle, love it!!

Faults:

Automatic sensing wipers started running intermittently then would not stop. Had to remove fuse until repaired. Dealer found corrosion around the sensor.

Windshield washer pump began running constantly. Had to disconnect to stop until repaired.

General Comments:

Excellent power and handling. Overall quality very good, but could better in some areas.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th November, 2002

2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ STRAIGHT SIX GAS

Summary:

Extremely unreliable, pass on this one

Faults:

Rear brake rotors and calipers had to be replaced before 2000 miles.

During first 90 days, problems with intermittent airbag light.

Intermittent airbag light problem is still going on. First it was a dirty connector which was cleaned. Then the passenger airbag was replaced. Now they are replacing the driver airbag.

Problem with the four wheel drive selector. Light on dash switches between four wheel drive and two wheel drive. Dealer replaced module.

Four wheel indicator problem continues, and a different module was replaced. Service four wheel drive light has appeared numerous times. Dealer indicates the problem may now be a switch since they have replaced the four wheel drive module.

Upon starting the car, the engine runs, but no dash lights or gauges. Dealer replaced computer module, problem has not occurred since.

General Comments:

The dealer service department is professional and courteous to work with. I have no complaints with the efforts of the dealership or the service staff.

The car simply has too many electrical problems that do not appear to be easily identified or resolved.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 1st July, 2002

16th Aug 2002, 12:03

You apparently have a damaged wiring harness. This usually happens where it goes through the fire wall. The dealer can change all the parts he want, it will not fix the problem. You will have all kinds of phantom problems until the wiring harness is fixed. To prove this you take a high potential meter and connect the ground to the chassis. Everything on the harness must be unplugged. The high potential meter can damage electronic devices. After this check each wire that is not ground potential. The meter tells you if the insulation is good on the wire.