Faults:

I purchased this vehicle in Nov. 2003 with 20,000 miles on it.

April 2004, replaced both rear sway bars (warranty).

Aug. 2004, replaced all 4 rotors (warranty), I paid for new pads.

2005 replaced ac and high beam relays.

April of 2006, replaced Master cylinder.

June of 2006 Replaced rack and pinion.

Feb 2007, replaced 4 wheel drive switch.

General Comments:

This vehicle has cost me $2500+ in repairs.

My next vehicle will not be GM.

Faults:

At 6 months the fan clutch went out.

My lights were always going out, once a month. The light assembly was recalled and they were replaced, but I still carry 6 bulbs at all times.

My rear window leaked.

My mirrors went in all directions and were recalled, but still do it.

It has been in the shop 20 times.

Last month it wouldn't start and the wiper assembly had to be replaced. In the shop 12 days, $865.00 rental, that the dealer refused to pay.

Last Tuesday they replaced my tie bar.

Thursday my rear end went out, it's still in the shop.

Thank God, I purchased an extended warranty. Love the ride, love the car, but not the headaches.

General Comments:

There is wind noise from the windows.

Faults:

Water pump failed at 55,000 miles.

Fan clutch failing at 56,000 miles.

General Comments:

I have a 2002 Trailblazer with 56,000 miles on it.

Had the water pump replaced a couple of months ago.

Today, I called the dealership about the "jet engine" sound, and they said the fan clutch is bad, and it will cost $650 to repair it.

I will write an email to GM, and include the link to this website so they can see the future business they are losing.

I can't imagine why they would not recall these vehicles for this problem and risk losing $30K from each of us when we buy our next vehicle. We'll see. Japanese for me too (unless GM stands behind this)!

Faults:

Four wheel drive switch.

Fan clutch.

Cosmtic interior, dye off dash.

General Comments:

How about that! All of these TrailBlazers have the same PROBLEM, but we are expected to accept this as a CHARACTERISTIC. “Jet engine” sound and “service engine soon” light always on. I just received a quote for approximately $600 to replace the fan clutch with no guarantee that the CHARACTERISTIC (problem) would be completely resolved, or would not reoccur. As a faithful owner of both new and used GM products since the ‘70s I found it hard to believe that this was not a recall. I too expected GM to stand behind the product and correct a widespread problem. Instead I find a multitude of other poor schmucks that will have paid this out of pocket repair for what is obviously a product defect. Is it any wonder GM business is falling “Like a Rock”?

KP.

Faults:

Code PO 495 - Fan clutch.

General Comments:

My 2002 Trailblazer sounds like a jet engine when driving. It is "sluggish" to go when first driving. AutoZone ran a diagnostic - PO 495 which I understand is a fan clutch. The car has less than 80K miles. I further understand this repair is costly, probably greater than $600.

The check engine light came on a few days ago and I hope it will run a few days while I call around for repairs.