2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT 4.2 from North America
Summary:
When this Trailblazer is working, the ride is smooth
Faults:
My driver's seat assembly fell out.
AC went out.
Blower speed for AC went out.
The moon roof leaks.
Engine fan clutch is bad. Was quoted $1,200 and $988 in one week to repair the clutch. Was charged $125 twice for the same problem. Extended warranty is out and I have 66900 miles. This problem should be a recall.
I will consider a foreign vehicle next time.
General Comments:
This Trailblazer was OK, and within five years problems began to show. I do not want another SUV. Maybe I will try a crossover vehicle from a foreign country with a warranty of 100,000 miles including the drive train.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 30th January, 2009
16th Jun 2009, 15:49
2003 Trailblazer EXT with 5.3 V engine. Fan clutch should have been replaced when roaring started. Price of after market fan clutch is about $130, and guaranteed for life of car. Replacement is about a 3-4 hour job, with common socket set and open end wrenches. Most difficult task is using large wrench to remove fan from water pump sheave (pulley). I replaced mine at 75,000 miles. and had to replace water pump at 95,000 miles, so wish I had done both at the same time. I replaced belts too. My gas mileage is 16-17 in city, and 20-21 on highway @ 65 MPH. No complaint for such a big heavy vehicle. My current mileage is 101,000. I use 5-30 synthetic oil, and change every 5-6 thousand miles. This is a good SUV, in my opinion.