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Chevrolet TrailBlazer repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (4%)

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

390-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

115000 mi

US $150
ABS encoder failed 
113000 mi

US $1315
Time for complete brake job, rotors replaced, new pads, complete flush of system. 

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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

107000 mi

US $40
Worn rear pads 

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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

126000 mi

US $670
Engine light on, found to be defective o2 sensors, also found leaky low pressure a.c. Switch. 
66000 mi

US $800
Traction Control Service light had been on for 6 months. Dealer replaced steering wheel position sensor. 
71300 mi

C $635
Replaced steering wheel position sensor 
95000 mi

US $200
Steering position sensor was throwing trouble light. Changed sensor and recalibrated. First replacement sensor was defective so had to install a second one. Took a couple of days for repair to be completed. 
78900 mi

US $180
I still have an electrical problem that affects the stabilizers, speed, and brakes. 
95800 mi

US $850
Same problem as previous August visit. Vehicle unsafe to drive as problem continues to worsen. New re-wiring harness/brake module, seems to have fixed problem. 

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $1500
brake pads and rotors were showing serious signs of wear. It still stopped. about 500 dollars and the brakes are like new, including "adjusting" the rear parking brake shoes.(parking brake works with shoes inside of hat-section in rear rotors). Not the strongest design, but adequate for protecting the parking pawl when used correctely 
43000 mi

US $600
Had to install new calipers on front brakes. 
73000 mi

US $250
Carmax Warranty Repair $250 Deductable. Traction Control Warning Light on and they replaced steering wheel position sensor. They then updated the trucks traction control firmware through a local Chevy dealer after the repair. Light is off now. Problem solved. 
19840 mi

﷼800
High speed vibration when braking. Found calipher on front left hand side seized and rotor warped. Both front brake disc and pads replaced. Vehicle only has 32,000 kms. 

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

85000 mi

US $200
Stabilitrak light intermittently on. Dealer in VA said system needed to be "reprogrammed" but recurred months later. New dealer in PA said steering position sensor, but part was out of stock. Returned for replacement with no problems since. 
86000 mi

US $60
Noise (metallic scraping) was found to be rust and brake dust buildup on rear caliper. This was determined after demanding a technician go for a drive with me so they could hear what I heard. No noise since. 

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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

73500 mi

US $4
Oct. 9, Vehicle would not stop after pulling off overlook on I-64 on Blue Ridge. could not get key out or shift into gear. Called AAA then decided to look in fuze box. Found ign A fuze blown (40 amp)finally removed 60 amp ABS fuze and pu 
109000 mi

US $60
During annual safety inspection it was discovered that the parking brake needed to be adjusted in order to work. 

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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

91000 mi

US $478
Tested cause Track stability light was coming on...Diagnosed as ABS Brake Control Module.. 
89500 mi

US $325
Still having issue with track stability light coming on quite often... Was told that it could be a module that is in the steering wheel column.. But since I am on a very limited income, Disabled due to two failed back surgries.. I can't fix. 

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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

82000 mi

US $55
Alignment was performed to try and fix "Service Stabilitrak light" 
110400 mi

US $995
New brake rotors, calipers, pads, and stainless brake lines. 

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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

57660 mi

C $154
The check engine light for the traction control came on. A diagnostic revealed code CO455 in steering sensor. Found in DOC ID to reprogram EBCM. Performed reprogram code 29FFD. This was not under warranty. 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

111200 mi

US $1700
Brake was malfunctioning. All parking brake parts replaced. 
128000 mi

US $400
Pads and rotors all the way around and new front calipers.. 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

145500 mi Replaced all brake pads. Inner pads worn far more than outer pads. The right front caliper guide was frozen and had to be unstuck and cleaned up and greased. 
162000 mi

US $85
floating caliper guide pins rusted no longer moved, causing excessive rotor and brake pad wear on front rotors .. replaced rotors pads, guide pins and guide pin rubber seals .. 
169300 mi

US $120
parking brakes locked up and were dragging the right rear wheel after hitting a pot hole in the pavement. removed rear rotor drum to see problem, all the interna parts were all torn up - ordered parking brake parts for both rear wheels 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

126000 mi

US $70
Replaced caliper on drivers side, front. 
127000 mi

US $53
caliper 

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2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

100000 mi

US $800
Rear breaks were dragging 

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