390-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
95900 mi US $3335 |
hvac control head, temp LH and door actuator all failed. Had to pull the complete dash apart to get to the pieces and fix. System had heat on one side and ac on the other. |
112711 mi US $274 |
Left Front hub went out. When you replace the headlights on the Trailblazer SS, you need to also go ahead and replace the Headlight relay unit. They seem to go hand in hand with failing. |
123000 mi US $672 |
Regular synthetic oil change and replacement of all O2 sensors. |
130000 mi US $144 |
Basic Oil change and safety check of entire auto before the wife took it on a winter road trip with a friend. |
137000 mi US $444 |
Windshield was hit by a rock, cracked, had replaced with GM certified part. |
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
71000 mi US $1700 |
Bushings, tie rods, 4 new tires, leaking rack and pinion |
90000 mi US $300 |
A/C does not activate. Replacement of thermostat was done. |
101000 mi US $200 |
Tie rod |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
110000 mi US $300 |
Window regulator, happened to be the Front Passenger, broke. Not uncommon on vehicles of this vintage. Cheaper to fix than the same issue on a BMW sedan! |
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 |
55000 mi US $300 |
Fuel system problem - fuel gauge reading E at all times regardless of fuel level in tank & Check Engine Light Rear hatch glass will not lock. |
86000 mi US $1000 |
Repair/replace 4 corners shock, springs, struts, and related hardware. |
100000 mi US $900 |
Water pump bearings failing; new water pump. Otherwise, normals 100k tune-up |
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. |
93000 mi US $530 |
Transmission cooler lines replaced after noticing transmission fluid dripping from underside (no abnormal mechanical operation). All four lines were corroded; two failed. Replaced all four lines to ensure no future problems. |
103000 mi US $140 |
Front driver side hub bearing began "roaring." It became progressively worse, especially after driving through a rain storm. |
104000 mi US $130 |
Fuel level sensor causes gauge on cluster to read erratically -- known problem; have TSB from GM. Paid half of repair cost. |
113300 mi US $170 |
Grinding/rubbing noise when turning. Replaced passenger side wheel hub. |
112300 mi US $500 |
Rear hatch glass exploded while driving on 35mph two-lane road. Temps below freezing; rear defrost on. After some research, it seems to be common - albeit not often discussed - with GMT360 vehicles. |
137000 mi US $175 |
All four ball joints required to pass PA state inspection. Over $1000 at the dealer. I bought the ball joints and rented a press and spent a weekend repairing myself for less than $200. |
150000 mi US $3500 |
Camshaft actuator sensor code was actually due to no oil in engine. No check engine oil light or anything. Rod knock began; determined spun rod bearing. Engine toast. Traded vehicle. |
114000 mi US $1500 |
Aamco replaced the cat converter and both o2 sensors even though there was no code set for them (per dealer, autozone) This fixed the problem I had of no power and seemingly trans slipping. I suspect it was only a disconnected trans vac hose |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
155000 mi US $230 |
replace leaking water pump and fan clutch |
184000 mi US $2951 |
Transmission had tcc slip and lockup problems due to age and mileage.Unit was replaced with GM service replacement transmission assembly. Transmission still had tcc slip after replacement.Throttle body with throttle position sensor was replaced next.Now all tcc problems have been repaired |
395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
70000 mi US $1212 |
Air bag light was on - Replaced Passenger presence module, passenger seat & sensor, passenger seat belt pretensioner. Problem solved. |
71000 mi US $482 |
Airbag light came on after owner had removed and reinstalled steering wheel during ignition switch replacement. Dealer troubleshooted and replaced clockspring assembly in the steering column. |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
73000 mi US $440 |
Fuel gauge sensor inoperative. Serviceman replaced. |
91000 mi US $1750 |
Ruptured seal in the rear differential. Diff oil leaked onto brakes which also needed to be replaced as a result. Rear diff seals replaced. |
133000 mi US $600 |
Thermostat and other issues. Engine service MIL set. |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
167000 mi US $674 |
replace 2 outer tie rods, replace front springs struts, replace rear shocks, replace pulley, replace front bearing drivers side |
190 mi US $1700 |
Front transfer case assembly replaced and axle rod. |
59000 mi US $1135 |
Shocks weak replaced front and rear |
57411 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. 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. |
57908 mi C $313 |
Windshield replaced. |
82620 mi C $1000 |
The front wheel bearings and ball joints were replaced, as the vehicle was riding rough with a vibration. Once replaced, it rides smooth and quiet. |
89520 mi C $180 |
The belt and belt tensioner were replaced, due to constant squeaking. |
130200 mi C $1100 |
Ball joint and sway bar replacement water pump and serpentine belt |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
126000 mi US $1397 |
frt & rear link pin loose, both frt wheel bearing very noisy, algmenment & serp belt |
147000 mi US $1300 |
Full front and rear suspension including a rods, mounts, brakes all around and rotors |
150000 mi US $450 |
Catalytic converter went out and had windshield washer tank replaced as it leaked to empty in less than a day |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
111200 mi US $1700 |
Worn ball joints and end links Brake was malfunctioning. All parking brake parts replaced. |
112200 mi US $180 |
Replace alternator, idler pulley and belt tensioner |
120000 mi US $1195 |
Replace both end links Replaced front drive shaft u joints and seals Fan cluch replaced |
128000 mi US $400 |
Pads and rotors all the way around and new front calipers.. |
76000 mi US $300 |
Sway bars replaced front and back. |
83200 mi US $675 |
Replaced shocks and struts |
84000 mi US $450 |
Sway bar links and bushings were worn. One side was under warranty, but the other was not. |
89700 mi US $350 |
Replacement of both tie rods also included an alignment Replaced left front half axle. |
86000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced water pump and completed 100,000 mile tuneup (radiator flush, transmission flush and gasket replacement, 4-wheel drive flush). |
104100 mi US $550 |
Replaced front and back sway bars (one under warranty) and front bushing. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
241500 mi US $600 |
had to replace alternator |
256000 mi US $1100 |
Failed emissions. Had to replace catalytic converter, other parts. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
168020 mi ﷼300 |
Vibration during idle and moving. Changed the engine mounts. Problem solved |
179800 mi ﷼300 |
Major vibration detected and engine light blinking. Computer check showed faulty thermal sensor. Turned out a cable connecting the sensor was not working. Repair included cable, spark plugs, engine tuning. |
184140 mi ﷼500 |
Screeching noise and tire vibration were noticed. Upon inspection, it was found that the suspension stoppers and rubber rings in the balance bar (front) need to be replaced. They were replaced. |
185380 mi ﷼1300 |
Engine sputter was noticed. Turned out the thermosatat not working. It was changes and engine tuning and reprogramming made. Noise coming from under the car. Upon inspection turned out that a part of the front axle was loose. It was the base of the front axle. |
193820 mi ﷼210 |
Engine is not running smoothly. Sometimes switch off all of a sudden especially when the car is turning. AC is not cooling any more. There was a leak in the system. One pipe was repaired and some rubber joints also repaired then gas was filled again. |
199020 mi ﷼100 |
AC is cooling but air is not coming out of vents. Turned out the control unit was not working. So, it was replaced. |
203980 mi ﷼113 |
Oil leak from the pipe on top of the engine. A valve was repaired and a hose replaced. Rubber parts on front axle wore down. Grease was leaking. Rubber parts were changed. |
212040 mi ﷼253 |
Substantial oil leakage from the upper part of the engine. The Upper gasket was change along with spark plugs and one injector. |
214300 mi ﷼176 |
Timing belt was cut. It turned out the water pump was failed and it could be the reason for the belt failure. Both were replaced. |
216380 mi ﷼500 |
All rubber rings connecting the suspension parts were replaced. Oil leaks in various places especially in the steering oil tank. The mechanic tried a temporary fix for the time being to bring the repair cost down but was not successful. No full repair was tried so far. |
89000 mi US $1200 |
Replace Air Conditioning Condensor and Evaporator Core |
133000 mi US $1190 |
Replace Transmission Replace Transmission |
Engine not specified
79000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced alternator. Replaced thermostat. Replaced radiator hoses. Replaced gas cap three times. Installed proper oil filter. Properly installed oil pan plug and gasket. Changed the oil and filled it correctly. Replaced the radiator. Replaced alternator again. Replaced ignition system electronics. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
94000 mi US $1700 |
ALL UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED REPLACED ALONG WITH ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS, REPLACED BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS, REPLACE BOTH FRONT STRUTS. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
138000 mi US $2200 |
Rebuilt transmission due to bad torque converter causing internal damage. |
120000 mi US $2000 |
front differetial |
132700 mi US $120 |
Blower fan resistor died. AC ok but fan won't run. |
115000 mi US $700 |
Roaring sound from front, louder with higher engine speed. Dealer tech diagnosed bad radiator fan clutch. Replacement part fixed the problem. Check engine light - dealer replaced fuel cap. |
126600 mi US $1100 |
Transmission would not shift automatically. Manual selection on shifter still worked to upshift and downshift. |
139200 mi US $2700 |
Worn sway bar link bushings. Squeaking noise over bumps. Replaced all links. Growling noise from front while driving. Bad bearings. Replaced both front wheel hubs. |
144200 mi US $1800 |
Transmission leak repair |
171000 mi US $305 |
Loose part in muffler causing rattling noise, especially at idle. The shop welded up a fix because it was much cheaper than OEM replacement part. Pulled over for brake lights not working. Center high brake lamp worked and turn signals worked, but not tail brake lights. Shop replaced circuit boards for tail lamps. |
181900 mi US $400 |
Front wipers not working. Found blown fuse, replaced fuse, blown fuse again. Replaced Wiper motor. |
189000 mi US $1100 |
AC compressor failed. Replaced with new compressor. Rattling noise in front axle. Shop discovered loose connection to passenger-side front half axle at transfer case. Decoupler needed to be replaced. No new parts available at any price. Replaced with rebuilt used part. |
200000 mi US $500 |
Rough idle and low power. Diagnosed one spark plug not firing. Replaced ignition coil. |
63840 mi C $1500 |
Replaced coolant line under vehicle. Replaced water pump leaking. Replaced power steering pressure hose leaking. |
73160 mi C $800 |
Problem with rattle. |
77500 mi C $1300 |
Leak in rack and pinion |
96720 mi C $1800 |
Struts worn out, ball joint, bushings, |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
204000 mi US $1000 |
The front end was almost completely replaced, including upper and lower arms and everything attached to them. |
211000 mi US $700 |
Replaced solenoids |
214000 mi US $100 |
Leaking gas hose was replaced |
214700 mi US $200 |
Sensor replaced |
99820 mi C $900 |
Poor gas mileage |
112920 mi C $1083 |
New Exhaust Fan Clutch Replaced |
107000 mi US $1300 |
Upper and lower balljoints and one tierod end. |
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
83000 mi US $800 |
Front tie-rods replaced. Injector cleaning. |
96000 mi US $1400 |
Cooling tubes between trans and radiator broke while driving. Also leaking front joints required replacement. Had coolant flushed and replaced. Other maintenance cost. |
97000 mi US $450 |
rear passenger window motor failed. replaced. |
104000 mi US $250 |
passenger rear window motor failed. replaced. |
105300 mi US $478 |
Noise when checking my kid's car made me very uncomfortable. Drove to open Sunday repair shop, turned out to be worn driver front wheel bearings. Really struggled...do not know why. Also had trouble with very rusted tire heat shield. |
147000 mi US $425 |
Lines to Transmission corroded, leaked, and popped off. |
148000 mi US $3000 |
Lines popped off, overheating Transmission, destroyed transmission, caused engine fire, burned wire harness and computer. This happened twice, the 2nd time causing fire and destroying car. Based on initial tranny repair by shop. |
126000 mi US $200 |
They were getting three engine actuator errors so they replaced it. They had to flush out a sensor on the engine and do a computer update The 4wd was not working and they had to replace the switch. |
130000 mi US $280 |
Rear outer tie rod was loose and worn |