10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,250 miles

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problem #2

May 102005

Trailblazer EXT 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,500 miles
The owner went to open the glass on the tailgate, and when the owner had her hand on the handle to lift the glass it exploded from the tailgate. The were no prior problems with the tailgate. Dealer replaced the glass which was covered under warranty. The owner's child sustained injuries in this incident, she had a small cut on her hand, on her cheek, and a large cut on her face above her eyebrow.

- Hope Valley, RI, USA

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problem #1

Jun 142004

Trailblazer EXT 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
Front end loose, ball joints needed replacement. Driver side seatbelt defective/twisted. Rotors warped needed repalcement. Outside door handle does not open door. Dirver side mirror moves around (programed) without notice. Transmission engages rough, feels like it slipping. Tailgate out of allignment, rear seatbelt defective needed replacement, 4WD locked up in parking lot, front end has scraping noises when turning, heated seats not working, irratic, tailgate panel falls off, driver seat frame broken needed replacement, electrical system irratic.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

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