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 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 3
Average Mileage:
28,155 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Wiring harness burned up. Caused damage to control panel, dash, computer system. Entire vehicle gutted to replace wiring. A door panel was broken in process. Several rattles now exist. We were told there was no way of knowing if electrical problem would occur again. GM agreed for repurchase. However, they delayed procedure so that 0% financing can not apply. Also wanted us to pay out of pocket, buy back amount said we would be reimburced, but would not put it in writing.
Entire dashboard continues to "blank out" third time/ all needles not working/cannot tell how fast traveling/which gear/how much fuel/engine temp/ now airbag warning lamp stays on.
Not your ordinary safety defect but an unsafe condition nonetheless. I live in Arizona, a place that tends to get a little warm. When the vehicle heat soaks in the sun the remote keyless entry fails.the dealer has replaced the main receiver board and the ( 2 ) entry transmitters with no effect other than modifying the failure characteristics. The ( 2 ) key transmitters also do not operate the entry system in an identical manner. One will operate all entry system functions, the other ( transmitter #2 ) will not. This will create a severe problem if immediate access is required to the vehicle and you cannot rely on the system to have the vehicle unlocked when you get to it. My brother, also the owner of a 2002 Trailblazer, is complaining of the same problem.
Operation of remote control to unlock vehicle causes outside mirrors to move from preset position. This creates a hazardous situation, especially is view from inside mirror is restricted. Dealer says no fix is known.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Nashua, NH, USA