10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 30,198 miles
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I was backing out of my driveway and the driver side control arm snapped on my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer ltz. The consequences could have been fatal if it happened 2 days prior while I was driving out of town on the freeway going 70 mph. A new control arm has to be installed. I have the dealer saving the old parts including the bolt. I found the bolt head at the end of my driveway.
- Rhinelander, WI, USA
Front end making popping and creaking noises while operating.
- Ward, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a bumping noise when driving over an uneven surface. The dealer stated that the sway bar links, front end links, and the front stabilizer shaft were defective. The dealer repaired the vehicle. Approximately one year later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the sway bar links, front end links, and the front stabilizer shaft were defective again. The dealer repaired the vehicle. A year and a half later, the failure recurred with the same results. The current mileage is 39,000 and failure mileage was 5,000.
- New Alabany, PA, USA
: the contact stated while the vehicle was receiving a regular maintenance inspection at an independent repair shop, the mechanic determined the right front outer tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. After the replacement, there was a rattling noise in the front suspension, but the vehicle was not seen for further inspection. In addition, NHTSA recall, #04V527000 repair was performed on the exterior lighting however, the recall repair did not remedy the problem. The contact replaced the bulbs in the exterior brake lights, but the dealership was not contacted. In addition, resurfaced rear rotors and replaced pads. Also, replaced rear windshield wiper arm. The door locsk were inoperative. The rear brake lights were inoperative. Updated 05/30/06.
- Endicott, NY, USA
I have a trail Blazer, Chevrolet 2003 for which I have had to change the bushings/links over 6-7 times. The part in reference is made in a material "calamine""?" which is not a metal and breaks easily. There is not a campaign on that part, yet I know several trail Blazer owners that have had the same problem. The links in the rear suspension came out in iron or some type of metal. I am totally frustrated because my vehicle is not longer under warranty.
- Bayamon, PR, USA
Front end lower control arm and suspension very loose. Sounds like I have a box washes in front.
- E.Elmhurst, NY, USA
While driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
- Dallas, TX, USA
Complaint received via E-mail. My son was driving car at 45 mph, when all of a sudden the rear end came loose. This made him lose control of the vehicle and crash. The vehicle was totaled. My son had minor injuries. His initial statement to the deputy was, the vehicle felt like the rear end came loose. The deputy looked under my SUV, and found the sway bar with a clean break on it. He then proceeded to have someone else look at it also. They both stated there was no twisting or distortion of the sway bar. It appeared the sway bar just broke.. rear sway bar was replaced.
- Pickerington, OH, USA
Consumer states that when vehicle hits a bump it makes a thumping noise. He took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the vehicle needed a shield. Consumer thinks there is something wrong with the front end.
- Oneida, TN, USA
Front end creak when on any bumpy road surface. Drivers front seat creaks at seatbelt mount on bumps as well
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Shoreline, WA, USA