2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2005

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (52%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Engine not specified

124000 mi

US $120
replaced thermostat 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

83000 mi

US $350
water pump and hoses 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

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

150000 mi

US $50
Replaced oil pressure sensor and filter screen. 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

189000 mi Smog repairs were very expensive 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

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

52680 mi

C $750
Cracked manifold 
68820 mi

C $150
Serpentine belt replaced - normal wear 
150000 mi

US $450
Catalytic converter went out  

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

76000 mi

US $400
water pump replacement Transmission sensor went out. 2 other parts were changed at the same time b/c it was suggested. 
81100 mi

US $190
fan clutch needed to be replaced 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

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

120000 mi

US $1195
Fan cluch replaced 
182000 mi

US $500
Water pump was leaking. Pump was replaced. 
185000 mi

US $250
2 coils replaced along with plugs 
145000 mi

US $400
A check engine light was diagnosed with low water temperature, the thermostat fixed the problem. Play in the water pump, (a bearing?) was causing a troubling sound, so it was replaced. 
108000 mi

US $680
Replace Air Injection Check Valve and New Air Pump 
85000 mi

US $250
Needed new themostat and sensor because it was throwing code P0128 
71000 mi

US $1200
Replaced water pump and completed 100,000 mile tuneup (radiator flush, transmission flush and gasket replacement, 4-wheel drive flush). 
75500 mi

US $153
Coolant Temp Below Threshold. Repair poor connection at Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor. Note: bill is this much b/c I had other work done. Oil change with synthetic blend, tire rotation. 
99000 mi

US $700
Replace Secondary Air Injection Pump. Replacement was faulty, replaced-under warranty. The new pump caused engine light to come back on, mechanic cleaned and lubricated pump, seems to work fine now... 
77000 mi

US $900
Idler pulley was loose, water pump was beginning to fail and leak. Both also added a high pitched whine proportional to RPM. P0128 - engine too cold. Issue was a stuck thermostat. Thermostat was replaced and engine temperature now approaches 210C as expected. 
158000 mi

US $353
Radiator was leaking from the trans cooler. Decided to replace serpentine belt, water pump, tensioner and idler pulley while the radiator was out. With the milage showing figured the rest were not far behind 

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