Faults:

The tail lights keep blowing bulbs on both sides. We have replaced both tail light bulbs at least 6 times since we have had the vehicle from February through August.

General Comments:

This is a very smooth riding SUV.

Performance has been beyond expectations.

Faults:

I have had the rear-view mirrors replaced, they would move in all directions when I started the vehicle.

The 4 wheel selector switch had to be replaced, was not working.

Numerous recall notices.

The latest problem has been the clutch fan sticking, making a very loud roaring noise that the dealership calls "normal". It is in the shop now getting the clutch fan replaced, only after I went and talked to the owner of the dealership. The service manager would not budge on the issue.

We will see if this fixes the problem, I am so glad I purchased the extended warranty.

General Comments:

I am very disappointed that the dealership handled this issue the way they did (or should I say the service manager). I was amazed to see how many other people have had similar problems with the clutch fan, and Chevrolet continues to deny that there is a problem. My question is has this problem been fixed on newer models??? I am considering buying a GMC Envoy, and I know that these vehicles are very similar and share parts. Is this going to happen again???

Faults:

Chevy Trailblazer 2002,

1) brushing arms went early mileage

2) taillights

3) permanent grind at rear

4) total replacement of 4 wheel drive

5) rear wiper works half the time

6) transmission gone!

General Comments:

Shame on you GM for charging customer a fortune for a vehicle which you would hope would get you somewhere, this is the second GM vehicle I've had, to which the transmission went, tsk tsk tsk.

Faults:

Repaired under recall or warranty: Driver seat belt, front wiper blade motor, side trim panel, shift lock, instrument panel reprogram, both front door mirrors actuators replaced, both right doors aligned to try to eliminate excessive road noise. Too many other minor recalls to note.

Latest problem is engine would roar on start up and would not shift at low speeds. This had been an ongoing problem since 1/03 when the first fan clutch complaint was noted. Fan clutch was staying engaged so was replaced. The fan clutch replacement necessitated a required update or reprogramming on the PCM (power control module).

Not only did I have to pay for the parts and labor, I had to pay to reprogram the PCM and a diagnostic fee. Total repair cost was $663.05.

Now I am told the lower front ball joints are very bad; loose and worn. I take it in tomorrow to get an estimate of that repair.

General Comments:

I have had GM cars for over forty years and have found them to be reliable and dependable. We take good care of our vehicles and keep them up to 100,000 miles or more. This is the first GM vehicle we have had that has given us so many problems. Fortunately most problems were minor.

We are retired and put lots of miles on the car. We appreciate the smooth ride and the easy handling.

The road noise is a big problem for us. The excessive road noise has been there since day one and is extremely annoying to all passengers, especially the people in the back seat. It is difficult to carry on a conversation.