2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,500 miles

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problem #4

Dec 022007

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles
My check engine light came on. After linking to the computer I had a code # P0442. After I, and my mechanic inspected the vehicle, we found that the gas tank was cracked and leaking. I had to replace the faulty gas tank, for an expensive fee. I called Chevy, and to sum it up, I was left to work this problem out on my own, with no financial help from GM.

- Townsend, DE, USA

problem #3

Jul 012007

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
Strong gasoline smell in passenger compartment. Smell is strongest underneath vehicle fuel tank. Have not yet had vehicle serviced to determine root cause.

- Frostburg, MD, USA

problem #2

May 182007

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
Service engine light came on. My private mechanic found it to be code P0440 indicating the fuel evaporation system had a problem. Initial inspection found nothing but upon performing a smoke test of the fuel system, the fuel inlet nozzle on the fuel tank was found leaking. Only fix was to replace the tank. Total cost was $2200. I notified GM and was told they cannot do anything since the vehicle is out of warranty. Fuel tanks should not be leaking, especially when they are only 4 years of age. Many other similar complaints on this website show this to be a common problem with this vehicle. A recall to check all fuel tanks should be done before someone is killed over this poor design/quality issue.

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 202003

Trailblazer

  • miles
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazers 3-4 weeks ago my service engine soon light came on and I took it to the dealership who showed me a leak at the junction of the gas tank and the hose from where you fill up the tank. The service man tightened the clamp. The light came on again and I took the TB back and was told the connection was cracked and that the tank had to be replaced. I haven't been in an accident, haven't run over anything etc to cause this. I am having the tank replaced--

- Fayetteville, AR, USA