7.8

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$180
Average Mileage:
82,500 miles
Total Complaints:
19 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (16 reports)
  2. dealership replaced actuator (2 reports)
  3. replace blower resister (1 reports)
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problem #19

Nov 082013

Trailblazer LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles

This problem is only ONE of many but blower will only work on 4 and 5 you get nothing out of 1, 2 or 3.

- Carrie S., Mentor, OH, US

problem #18

Aug 212013

Trailblazer EXT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

HEARD OF PEOPLE GETTING THE MOTOR REPLACED AND CHARGED OUT THE NOSE FOR A PART THAT TAKES 20 MIN. TO REPLACE.

- Dan D., Erie, PA, US

problem #17

Dec 272010

Trailblazer LS 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

Had same problems as others have listed worked only on speed 4 I ordered new part blower resistor put it in now works on speeds1-4 but still not 5 never ever again a Chevy trailblazer too many electrical problems

- Michael G., Mulberry, FL, canada

problem #16

Jun 082010

Trailblazer LS EX 4.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 168,000 miles

I have the same problem as people before have posted. No air coming out of the vents what so ever. Will blow on the floor, but thats it. When I attempt to turn it on the RPM's go down, the the truck shuts off when the truck is idling.

- Joy J., Arlington, TX, US

problem #15

Nov 102008

Trailblazer LS 4.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles

SINCE 2008 I HAVEN'T HAD ANY HEAT OR AIR BLOW OUT OF THE DASH PANELS WHEN I SET THE POSITION SWITCH TO DASH NOTHING OPENS OR COMES OUT? gETS PRETTY COLD HERE IN UPSTATE N.Y. WITH JUST DEFROST THAT WORKS.

- chips, Binghamton, NY, US

problem #14

Apr 012010

Trailblazer LT 4.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,751 miles

I have the same problem as another person. The fan will blow on the floor and the defroster,but the air will not come from the dash vents. Depending on how I am treated will depend on if I buy another Chevrolet.

- wisdo, Mebane, NC, US

problem #13

Dec 022009

Trailblazer LX 6 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles

Frigging blower fan just stopped blowing through the dash panel, it only blows on the defroster and on the floor.

- mattammo, Crestview, FL, US

problem #12

Jul 012009

Trailblazer LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

I have the extended warranty but the dealer says I get to pay $175.00 so they can see if the warranty covers the problem.

- Janet H., San Diego, CA, US

problem #11

Mar 142008

Trailblazer LS 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 146,890 miles

Annoying that the blower for the a/c and heater does not work on all settings. It works on 4 only and very loud and either too cool or too hot.

- grayc, Hartford, SD, US

problem #10

Mar 102008

Trailblazer LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles

The air conditioner only works on setting 5. In San Fernando Valley in So. California it gets really hot throughout the year. This was my first dealer car. Everyone said, get a Toyota, get a Nissan they're really well made, but NO, I wanted to buy American. Will not make that mistake again. There are other irritating problems, but when I bought it, I really wanted a good working air conditioner. Monthly payments are painful enough and the warranty period is all out, so I'll have to wait. I think Chevrolet should fix all these problems at no cost or very little cost since it's their fault.

- zevaztian, Sylmar, CA, US

problem #9

Jan 252009

Trailblazer Blkl Straight 6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles

I just want my wife to stop yelling at me that this car is a piece of sh*t.help please!

- klienschatz, Crystal Lake, IL, US

problem #8

Apr 032007

Trailblazer LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles

The AC and heat doesn't work on the #1 setting. All of the other numbers work even the back AC.

- Rachel S., Lake City, FL, US

problem #7

Nov 272008

Trailblazer LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,188 miles

My husband just bough this car,he does not get as cold as I do,so I was the first to notice.It takes a long time to get warm and the blower does'nt work on 4or5. It should have been fixed before they were permitted to sell.

- Kimberly B., Ravenna, OH, US

problem #6

Nov 192008

Trailblazer LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles

Spoke to GM rep at local autoshow who informed me they had the same problem with their GM Avalanche.

- Timothy B., BIRMINGHAM, AL, US

problem #5

Oct 012008

Trailblazer LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

My AC/heater has slowly been deteriorating. It started with level 3, then 4, now 5. I am afraid it is going to go out all together. It is starting to get cold outside and I am going to be one unhappey customer if I have no heat. It is already aggravating, because it is either full blast or nothing. Chevrolet should fix this problem since I see it has been happening to other people as well, therefore it has to be a malfunctioning product.

- Sherry K., Beaufort, NC, US

problem #4

Mar 052008

Trailblazer EXT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles

My AC/heater has slowly been deteriorating. It started with level 3, then 1, then 5 until none of my settings were working. It's a small pain now- we can roll the windows down. But i dread winter, i have three kids that are gonna be toting around blankets to stay warm in the car.

- ruby, Pikeville, TN, US

problem #3

Mar 102008

Trailblazer EXT 6 Cyclinder

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles

The rear air will only work on the floor setting. Which really stinks in the summer for my children. It doesn't cool down as well when on the floor setting in the heat of the summer. There is also a annoying sound coming from the passenger very rear interior side panel ever since it stopped working. It sounds like a wood pecker. The sound lasts for about 1 minute after you start the car.

- coconuts0403, Virginia Beach, VA, US

problem #2

Mar 102008

Trailblazer EXT 6 Cyclinder

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles

The fan will not work on setting 5. Works on 1-4 though.

- coconuts0403, Virginia Beach, VA, US

problem #1

Jun 242008

Trailblazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,000 miles

I'm driving my daughters to gymnastics; it's 90 degrees out; the air conditioning is set on #2 and it just stops. I turn it off, then on again to #1...nothing. Turn it to #2...nothing. Turn it to #3...and it starts blowing like crazy. So suddenly #1 and #2 won't work, but #3 still blows like #3 should. This is a royal pain! We are all either freezing or sweating. Not to mention that I also have a 9 week old who is now NEVER happy in the car anymore.

- Ginger H., Hobart, IN, US