395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
Spun #6 rod bearing. There is a design issue with the GM oilpan which starves the #6 rod bearing on 'hard' launches. Several occurrences can be found on the online forums. Avoid these vehicles if you enjoy spirited driving. |
395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
52000 mi | Misc. random intermittent failures and warning lights. Finally set a code P1682. Had dealer replace ignition switch. Appears to be a common problem with the Trailblazers. |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
126000 mi US $30 |
Replaced Thermostat |
97000 mi US $115 |
Replaced idler pulley. |
106500 mi US $30 |
bad evap purge valve solenoid. Replaced part |
43000 mi US $250 |
Replaced Air Pump Assembly and Relay. |
60000 mi US $275 |
Replaced Serpentine Belt tensioner with bad bearings. |
73000 mi US $250 |
Replaced Motor Mounts |
100000 mi US $900 |
Water pump bearings failing; new water pump. Otherwise, normals 100k tune-up |
37000 mi US $150 |
Gas gauge stopped working. Replaced fuel sending unit in gas tank. |
61000 mi US $30 |
Vapor canister vent solenoid replaced. |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
88000 mi US $2 |
Engine light intermittently on. Dealership could not find code. Purchased my own code scanner and found two codes pertaining to EGR and TPS (low voltage). Cleaned throttle body at home and cleared codes. Vehicle runs better than ever. |
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. |
74000 mi US $100 |
Vehicle would not start in 20+ attempts. Only after connecting jumper cables would it start. Drove right to the dealer. Low voltage detected at ignition. Ignition replaced. Problem fixed. |
30015 mi | fuel gauge erratic-replaced sender in fuel tank chev. emblem in grille de-laminating Replaced both under warranty-no charge |
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 |