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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 67 repairs.
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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 55 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Engine not specified

Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017

191000 mi

US $389
loosing transmission fluid, no power repair the lines leading to the transmission, had the pump replaced. 

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States
Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 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. 

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New Jersey, United States
- Oct 2007
Oct 2007

8000 mi
transmission failure 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Jan 2011

51000 mi
Driver's power window stuck down, would not roll back up. 
Feb 2011

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. 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Saskatchewan, Canada
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

106020 mi

C $45
Bad positive cable and terminal on the battery. 
Jan 2018

106640 mi

C $200
Power steering hoses were leaking. Replaced Power steering hoses 
Jun 2018

107880 mi

C $600
Replace AC compressor and lines 

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet TrailBlazer in South Dakota, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2014
Mar 2010

31000 mi
Windshield washer nozzle damaged/plugged up. Control module for driver's door faulty. No power window, mirror or lock. Part on national back order. No estimate of when part will be available. 
Apr 2010

31500 mi
Electrical control module arrived at dealer after being on nationwide backorder for several weeks. Part replaced and problem fixed. 

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet TrailBlazer in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2017
Jul 2014

101700 mi
Gas gauge went from 1/4 tank to empty with gas still in tank 
Jan 2017

97700 mi

US $30
bad evap purge valve solenoid. Replaced part 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Georgia, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
Dec 2010

97000 mi

US $115
Replaced idler pulley. 
Mar 2011

103000 mi

US $90
Replaced drivers side window regulator.  
Jun 2013

127000 mi

US $200
Window regulator for drivers window 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Saudi Arabia
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

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. 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013

25700 mi

US $250
Replace the Alternator @ $250 deductable under Carmax warranty after noticing noise coming from it while driving. 
May 2015

43000 mi

US $250
Replaced Air Pump Assembly and Relay. Replaced left front tire pressure sensor. Replaced Driver's Side Washer Nozzle. 
Dec 2016

60000 mi

US $275
Replaced leaking condensor and recharged AC. Replaced Serpentine Belt tensioner with bad bearings. Reattached drivers seat cover to seat that was coming loose. 
Jan 2017

US $600
Had to install new calipers on front brakes. Had to replace tie rod ends on front suspension. 
Jan 2018

73000 mi

US $250
Replaced Motor Mounts Cleaned all water drains in doors etc. Replaced faulty tire pressure sensor and reset warning light. 
Mar 2018

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. 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Alabama, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015

126000 mi

US $30
Replaced Thermostat 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Washington, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2021
Aug 2014

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! 
May 2015

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 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Indiana, United States
Apr 2011 - Dec 2016
May 2011

42800 mi
Taillight assembly let water in; right tail light burned out and was 1/2 full of water. 
Apr 2012

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. 
Jun 2013

86000 mi

US $1000
Repair/replace 4 corners shock, springs, struts, and related hardware. 
Jun 2014

100000 mi

US $900
Water pump bearings failing; new water pump. Otherwise, normals 100k tune-up 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2014
Mar 2010

37000 mi

US $150
Gas gauge stopped working. Replaced fuel sending unit in gas tank. 
Oct 2011

61000 mi

US $30
Vapor canister vent solenoid replaced.  
Feb 2014

95000 mi

US $130
Front passenger door window regulator broke (cable failure). Replaced regulator. 

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States
Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
Sep 2016

81000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearings worn out. Front hub assembly, both sides. Passenger side outer tie rod was a little bit loose also, so both sides were replaced. 
Dec 2016

85000 mi

US $118
Dealer had to replace rear hatch window wiper arm, blade, and lock nut. 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Virginia, United States
May 2014 - Apr 2015
Jun 2014

97000 mi
Apparently these models have had issues with the main fuse block under the hood. Sometimes the car just would not start at all. It took a savvy mechanic to figure it out. All connections needed to be reset in the fuseblock. 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New York, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2016
Sep 2013

73000 mi

US $150
Rear washer motor turned on intermittently - drained washer tank then SCREAMED, even with engine off. Disconnected. Then everything dead. Had towed to dealer. Previously owner installed aftermarket remote starter - removed - car fine now 
Oct 2013

73700 mi

US $320
Rear wheel bearing replaced 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2012
Jun 2011

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. 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New Mexico, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2009

30015 mi
fuel gauge erratic-replaced sender in fuel tank chev. emblem in grille de-laminating Replaced both under warranty-no charge 
Jul 2012

71200 mi
both gas shocks were replaced for the rear liftgate airbag service required light came on 
Nov 2012

77800 mi

US $40
right front low beam headlamp replaced 
Dec 2013

93000 mi

US $62
2nd left headlight in 13 months 
Jun 2015

106000 mi
passenger front window wont roll up 
Dec 2015

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 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2010 - Aug 2015
Feb 2011

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. 
Mar 2011

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. 
Apr 2011

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. 
Aug 2011

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. 
Apr 2012

103000 mi

US $140
Front driver side hub bearing began "roaring." It became progressively worse, especially after driving through a rain storm. 
Jun 2012

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. 
Apr 2013

113300 mi

US $170
Grinding/rubbing noise when turning. Replaced passenger side wheel hub. 
Jan 2014

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. 
Dec 2014

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. 
Aug 2015

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. 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

97000 mi
tire pressure monitor needed to be replaced. dealer covered all costs 
Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Colorado, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

109000 mi

US $100
Full evac and replacement of R134a 

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