21st Aug 2006, 10:13

I own a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ. I had a ticking noise begin in 2005 while running the a/c. The noise was intermittent, so it was hard to diagnose. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it. This year again, the ticking noise is back, along with the jet engine sound. I called the dealer to see if they had any ideas as to what the revved up noise was and they advised me it could possibly be the fan clutch. I only have 64K miles on my truck and of course the warranty was out at 60K. After researching the web, I agree with the diagnosis, although I haven't taken the truck in to have it officially diagnosed. Does anyone know what needs to be done to get this on the recall list?

25th Aug 2006, 14:36

Same Problem with a 2002 envoy. this should have defiantly been a recall.

I too will never buy another American made car.

Had 3 Nissan's with over 300,000 miles on each.

Going back to them.

30th Aug 2006, 09:12

WOW! I just turned in my 2004 TrailBlazer for a check engine light that intermits, & I just got a call by my services, they said that my Fan Clutch going bad, but not making the jet noise that ya been describing, but on the other hand, I usually have my A/C or Radio on full blast, plus my hearing bad. Go Figure. Vehicle has a little over 39,000 miles on it. Thank god that my is covered thru the Extended warranty, but I still have to pay for a reprogramming of my PCM.

1st Sep 2006, 10:03

I just got the call from the service dept. of my Chevy dealer. I have a 2002 Trailblazer LTZ with 62k miles.

$630 for the clutch fan, and another $250 to fix- yet another problem with the 4 wheel drive.

Is this a common problem with suv's at this mileage or just with GM products?

20th Sep 2006, 12:54

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT.

Loud fan noise, and something of a grinding type noise was happening to my truck, and Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealership called and said the were replacing the clutch fan and water pump. Luckily, I was still within my warranty, so both were covered.

21st Sep 2006, 08:40

I had the fan clutch issue with my 2002 Trailblazer about two years ago. I was aware of similar fan clutch complaints floating around the Internet, but I had to bite the bullet and pay the $600+ repair bill since no Recall was on record for this issue. After getting my car "repaired" I decided to file a complaint with Consumer Affairs or BBB, can't recall which. In any event, I was contacted by GM about two weeks after filing, they decided to "make an exception" and refund my money. How nice of them to give me my money back for a repair that should have been covered under Recall!

File a complaint - you should not have to pay for manufacturer error. I'm still wondering why a class action lawsuit doesn't exist for this and other Trailblazer problems - especially the '02.

22nd Sep 2006, 19:14

I've had the same problems as everyone else with my 2002 Trailblazer, except mine has 110,000 miles. My fan clutch was sounding like a jet engine. The mechanic was stumped, and cleared to P0495 "High Fan Speed" code from the computer which triggered the "Service Engine Soon" light. The problem went away for a while, but is now back...I'm going to bite the bullet and pay the $650+ repair... Chevy needs to recall this.

25th Sep 2006, 10:17

'03 trailblazer, Ticking fan clutch, now roaring. Dealer did a computer update to eliminate the ticking, came back a few days later, then the fan started roaring. Luckily I can do this repair. I would love to see the Class action suit come about, definitely poor part engineering.

25th Sep 2006, 15:47

Here again! Yet another fan clutch on a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer. Sadly, I am done buying American. Unless they start offering to pay my monthly payments for me, I am going German or Japanese! This is a ridiculous thing to have happen over and over and just let folks pay out the nose to fix.

25th Sep 2006, 17:05

Took my 2002 Trailblazer in for a bad water pump, and was called today about the fan clutch. Was told $660 to replace. The service rep did say that he was going to talk to the service manager about getting some relief from GM. I found this web page and was reading comments when the dealership called me back, said they were going to replace the fan clutch, no charge. I am not sure if complaints of this wide spread problem has finally gotten the notice of GM or what. I am just thankful for the free replacement.

28th Sep 2006, 19:23

I have a 2002 trailblzer ls and has 58,000 just bought it 2 weeks ago. started it up in the morning and pressed on the gas and it started to hesitate. so I let it warm up a little longer and then it went away. then left work and it sounded loud and the rpm's was over 1100 and wouldn't go down. I put it in drive and it did the same thing as the morning. what do you guy's think.

29th Sep 2006, 14:24

I have a 2002 trail Blazer with the same roaring noise that gets louder as you accelerate. I changed the fan clutch on the recommendation of a transmission specialist and the noise is still there. I now smell overheated water However, temperture gauge displays normal levels.

I like the car, but this common problem merits a recall!!!

1st Oct 2006, 20:47

OK, so what else is new??? I have a 2003 Chev. Trailblazer ext. with 52000 miles just like the rest of you all with the jet engine and fan clutch problem. Here's my message to GM: If you have a recall, I will forgive you and buy another GM product. If you don't have a recall, you can be just like Ford and start going down the drain. Oh, I forgot, you guys are going in that direction too aren't you? It's all about honesty and integrity folks! That's how you run a business!! OH WHAT A FEELING! TOYOTA!

2nd Oct 2006, 06:39

Well, same as everyone else. I have a 2002 GMC Envoy with 70,000 miles. The fan clutch has often not worked when cold. Then this past Friday, the fan clutch decided to lock-up and now it must be bad. Now we have a jet-liner like everyone else.

9th Oct 2006, 10:07

I am from Mississippi. I have a 2003 LT Trailblazer. It has approximately 61,000 miles, and is no longer under warranty. I am experiencing a problem with my fan clutch (just as many of you have experienced). It seems as if this is a recurring problem among these vehicles (trailblazer and envoy). Does anyone know if there has been a recall on this part? Also, I do not think I should be responsible for 100% of the cost of repair. Has anyone contacted the dealership or parent company and received complete or partial financial assistance?

I am also having problems with my driver side seat-belt. Sometimes it works and other times it does not work. It sticks and will not pull out. Is this also a common occurrence or problem with trailblazers?