10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 3
Average Mileage:
28,155 miles

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problem #8

Mar 272003

(reported on)

Trailblazer

  • miles
The interior and exterior light control failed. The switch did not function which caused the lights not to illuminate or go off.

- Nashua, NH, USA

problem #7

Aug 222002

Trailblazer 4WD

  • miles
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.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #6

Sep 012002

Trailblazer

  • miles
Consumer states the instrument panel has failed on several occasions.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #5

May 232002

Trailblazer 4WD

  • miles
In addition, warning bell continue to go off without warning lights.

- Dumont, NJ, USA

problem #4

Oct 182001

Trailblazer 4WD

  • miles
Panel that holds control buttons on driver's door fell out and is hanging by the wires.

- Scituate, MA, USA

problem #3

Apr 182002

Trailblazer 4WD

  • miles
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.

- Somerset, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 082002

Trailblazer 4WD

  • miles
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.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jun 272001

Trailblazer

  • miles
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.

- Leetonia, OH, USA