10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 73,926 miles
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Strut tower rusted through and shot through the engine compartment
- Canton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While attempting to back out of the driveway, the contact heard a squeaky noise emerging from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower driver's side control arm fractured and needed replacement. The contact stated that the failure started approximately five months ago. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 188,000.
- Lincolnton, NC, USA
1. my drivers side window and door lock is shorted out and wont operate at all. While driving causing the window to remain down during a rain storm and impeding my visibility. I see they have recalls on other years for this exact same problem. 2. my seat belt cathes really tight and wont release casusing me pain. 3. my headlights regular beams keep coming loose and blowing out.ive had to fix this three times and I have only owned the vehicle for a week. Twice during driving at night once I am not sure when it blew. 4. the front suspension is having problems and I believe may be a recall issue. It makes loud noise like its cracking or breaking, while driving.
- Ft. Worth, TX, USA
I was driving on highland ave. In South portland Maine, when, suddenly, the car seemed to lurch and try to go in different directions. When I examined the steering I found that the front wheels were indeed pointed outward. I called aaa and had them tow it to black point auto, where it still sits waiting for repairs.
- Scarborough, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 mph, the front end of the vehicle collapsed and the contact crashed into a wall. The vehicle was flipped onto the driver's side. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The contact was later treated at a hospital for his injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed as destroyed and the contact was informed that the front lower control arm bracket fractured, which caused the crash. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01V126000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
- Burr Ridge , IL, USA
I was driving home from work and started hearing the trucks undercarriage start to rattle and grind on the bumps of the road. I had a sudden loss of power on engine and it wouldnt respond to my pressing on the gas. I believed that I had gas in the truck because the gauge read half full and apparently I was out of gas. So I proceeded to pull into a gas station and as soon as we filled up, the truck would not start! I saw that my check engine light was on and had to ask for a jumpstart to get it started again. At another time and date again the truck went dead, I asked for a jumpstart and the vehicle would not respond. I now had to buy a new battery because the car damaged the original battery and now with the new battery installed my car starts but will not stay on without me pressing on the gas while in park gear. I believe something may be defective with the electrical gauges, fuel delivery system, and suspension.
- Glendale , AZ, USA
I have a problem with my fan clutch. Transfer case and suspension problems.
- Nh, NH, USA
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer with problems with car radio customer wants reimbursement for repairs* some type of electrical problem caused a loud pop to come through the speakers. The caused the radio to short out and the speakers to blow. The radio and speakers had been replaced several times. The amplifier also had to be replaced. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on numerous occasions but they have been unable to correct the problem. The middle seat belt in the second row locked up as soon as it was fastened into the buckle. When the defroster was used the consumer heard a clicking noise. The dealer replaced the mode actuator and mode valve per tsb 04-01-38-002. The quarter panel on the roof seam sealer cracked and was rusted. The pull down strap on the rear hatch broke. The sway bar broke. A grinding noise was heard coming from the left front wheel when making sharp left turn. The dealer determined that suspension was misaligned and caused shield to touch rotor. The instrument cluster gauge was inoperative. The rear wiper did not touch the rear windshield. There was a high pitched noise coming from the right side tire whenever in motion. The dealer indicated it was improperly sealed.
- Chapmanville, WV, USA
Consumer heard clanking noises coming from the front/rear sway bar. Dealership repaired the problem.
- Manassas, VA, USA
The brake light went out multiple times without warning. The dealer was aware of the problem. There were no incidents to report at this time. The consumer stated when the vehicle was warm, the was a noise in the front end, the dealer replaced the axle seal and bearing, the O2 oxygen sensor was replaced. The 4-wheel drive was inoperative.
- Maysville, KY, USA
The rear right brake light was inoperative.. also the seat belt buckle was loose, the brakes squeaked and the front stabilizer was replaced because a noise was heard when the consumer made slow turns.
- Succasunna, NJ, USA
Consumer states vehicle pulls slightly causing tires to go bald and vehicle to spin in rain. Front end aligned.
- Scituate, MA, USA
- Jackson, MS, USA