CarComplaints.com Notes: The Trailblazer emerged from an "upscale trim line" of the Blazer, but there's nothing upscale about its transmission problems or its wonky, unpredictable headlights.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,002 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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On 12/13/01, consumer had recall 01V283000 remedy performed on the transfer case. On 1/6/02 while driving approximately 15mph in 4-wheel drive mode, the back end of truck started to "kick" out to the left and right. Consumer lost control of vehicle resulting in a collision. On 11/26/02 while driving with 4-wheel drive engaged, the 4-wheel drive indicator began acting erratically switching from 4-wheel low to 4-wheel high. Dealer acknowledged that problem exists.
Consumer states at 55 mph the vehicle transmission switched to all wheel drive. Consumer states there was a tremedous loss of power, tossing consumer like a rag dog. Dealer has not been contacted.
Consumer stated while vehicle was in 4-wheel drive mode, the transfer case on 4hi and 4lo lit up, and the service 4WD light in the instrument panel also lit up, consumer manually turned the switch from A4wd setting to 2hi and back to A4wd, and the A4wd and light lit up alone, the service 4WD light went off when the ignition was switched off, and did not come on when the vehicle was started again.
Consumer is having diffuculty shifting vehicle from 2 wheel drive to 4WD as well as 4hi, vehicle has been in for service on 3 occasions and dealer can not remedy the problem, consumer feels this is a transfer case problem.
Consumer states vehicle experiences a chronic problem where the 4WD system switches between 2hi, A4wd, and 4hi modes on its own while the vehicle is in motion, the indicator lights on the rotary selector blink, there is a slight jerk felt in the drive train as the transfer case shifts, and the service 4WD light illuminates, dealer can not remedy the problem.
- Brewster, NY, USA
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While traveling at 70 mph, driver heard a ticking noise, suddenly engine died. Driver had to force vehicle to the side of the road. It was discovered that the engine had blown, the 4WD has also been repaired twice and the front brakes shake when applied, mileage to date 12,000-8/02.
Consumer is having diffuculty shifting vehicle from 2 wheel drive to 4WD as well as 4hi, vehicle has been in for service on 3 occasions and dealer can not remedy the problem, consumer feels this is a transfer case problem.
Consumer states vehicle experiences a chronic problem where the 4WD system switches between 2hi, A4wd, and 4hi modes on its own while the vehicle is in motion, the indicator lights on the rotary selector blink, there is a slight jerk felt in the drive train as the transfer case shifts, and the service 4WD light illuminates, dealer can not remedy the problem.
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- Bentleyville, PA, USA