10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,938 miles

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problem #2

Oct 012007

Trailblazer

  • 83,875 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The dealer replaced the ignition switch and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the exhaust manifold crack, the water pump, the evaporator cord, the headlight wiring harness (which melted and caused the light bulb to fail), the hub assembly, the instrument panel cluster, the motor blower resistor wires, and the door locks. The contact also stated that the rear windows would not open or close and the rear hatch lock system and instrument panel cluster failures persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 83,875.

- Reed City , MI, USA

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problem #1

Sep 302005

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer states that the tail pipe is to sharp on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The consumer'sson had fell and slid under the truck and cut his leg on the tail pipe. He had 18 stitches in his leg. The consumer has not contacted GM about the design of the tail pipe. The dealership has been contacted, and they told him to look in the back of the owner's manual and call them.

- Avon, IN, USA

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