285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
98450 mi US $620 |
Water pump failure - leaking |
390-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
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. |
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
76300 mi US $126 |
Cylinder 3 is misfiring |
42115 mi US $429 |
replaced air injection pump and pump relay |
90000 mi US $300 |
A/C does not activate. Replacement of thermostat was done. |
237000 mi US $500 |
exhaust manifold was cracked and leaking a substantial amount causing a reduction in engine compression. |
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
169300 mi US $300 |
O2 pump, switch, etc all reported faulty. Pump was replaced as was relay, and check valve |
63100 mi US $320 |
Dealer replaced ignition switch to rectify intermittent no start conditions |
72000 mi | Dealer sent techs to my house for no start. They diddled with things and said it might be starter connector or starter. Just jiggle this wire .... |
64000 mi US $150 |
Bad ignition switch |
72000 mi US $275 |
Bad sensor for air pump |
119000 mi US $310 |
Needed a thermostat |
88900 mi US $900 |
vehicle had a exhaust manifold crack. repair cost 900, was quoted 692. It wasn't till after that that I was told about the exhaust bolts that are difficult to remove. |
116720 mi C $950 |
Another cracked exhaust manifold. |
118500 mi | Exhaust manifold cracked |
56000 mi US $15 |
fan belt squeal at startup and when cold. Replace idler pulley, fixed noise. |
75500 mi US $720 |
Replaced cracked exhaust manifold |
73000 mi US $880 |
Electronic control module failed, and was replaced. |
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
37000 mi US $150 |
Gas gauge stopped working. Replaced fuel sending unit in gas tank. |
61000 mi US $30 |
Vapor canister vent solenoid replaced. |
97000 mi US $115 |
Replaced idler pulley. |
126000 mi US $30 |
Replaced Thermostat |
100000 mi US $900 |
Water pump bearings failing; new water pump. Otherwise, normals 100k tune-up |
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 |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
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 |
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. |
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. |
Engine not specified
51000 mi US $600 |
FUEL SENDING UNIT. I AM REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD TOMORROW. |
26000 mi US $258 |
My truck would make a loud noise when it was sitting still and when I would drive it. The mechanic said the idler pulley was broken and needed to be replaced. |
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
88000 mi | CEL came on coded for Bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 sensor. Removed, cleaned and put back in. If this doesn't work will replace. |
96100 mi US $40 |
Cleaning O2 sensor in January did not work. I replaced O2 sensor and CEL went off. |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
86000 mi US $262 |
Water Pump shaft was bent causing a bad vibration and the fan was shaking... |
102000 mi US $307 |
Catalytic Converter became stopped up lost most of power... This just after getting Spark Plugs put in.... |
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 still had tcc slip after replacement.Throttle body with throttle position sensor was replaced next.Now all tcc problems have been repaired |
213000 mi US $60 |
replaced weak thermostat |
87000 mi | Engine light was on. Took it in for diagnosis. Emissions problem...need to find a leak in a hose likely since nothing was obvious. Still need to have this repair done. Only diagnosis was done. |
88000 mi US $274 |
Am really not sure if this was engine or transmission |
164000 mi US $80 |
Replaced water pump. Still driving vehicle, adding power steering fluid as necessary. |
166000 mi US $200 |
Bad bearing in water pump Replaced t-stat and radiator while apart. |
108000 mi US $250 |
Fuel pump replaced sending unit was going bad |
191200 mi US $40 |
10/10 took to replaced back tires as they wore thin only in the center-Fortera. But also diagnosing for where the oil is slowly leaking (only at high speeds) Drips under the middle of the motor sometimes? No exhaust smoke detected. After several mechanics have looked at the issue of oil 'sometimes' being over a quart low after a long trip, then city driving, the last mechanic believes it is just bypassing the rings at Interstate speeds. |
192000 mi | Engine light code read by AutoZone: "too cold" condition (bad temp sensor?). But when the electric driver seat forward/back position button started working again(upon a start), the light went out. Issue over a month, no restriction found. |
395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
35000 mi | Ignition switch failure. |
54000 mi US $337 |
Ignition switch had to be replaced (2nd time). Car would not start at times. The rear brake pads had to be replaced and rotors machined. |
395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
60000 mi US $300 |
Water pump leaking, replaced |
48000 mi | Replaced bad catalytic converter. (under GM 8yr/80,000 mile warranty) |
60000 mi US $671 |
Radiator failure, Auto trans cooler broke inside the radiator |
45000 mi | Fuel pump went out |
47000 mi | Computer went out |
73800 mi US $23 |
Check engine light for "loose gas cap" code. Replaced Canister Purge Solenoid. Check engine light still persists. Will replace Vent Solenoid next. |
70200 mi US $170 |
Excessive coolant leak, suspect faulty water pump known to fail at 50-70K miles. Replaced thermostat, serpentine and AC tensioner assy's, and water pump plus seals. |
83600 mi US $250 |
Replaced ignition coils for intermittent idle and noticeable ignition miss during wide open throttle. Also replaced coil wires and O2 sensors as preventive measure. |
99000 mi US $20 |
AC Compressor belt broke last season. Replaced with new. Cleaned throttle body and air filter while clutch fan was out. |
104800 mi US $40 |
Replaced air filter due to Mass air flow sensor causing erratic shifting from first gear. Air filter was washable and oiled after washing, was in for 3+ years before replacement. |
112300 mi US $20 |
Replaced spark plugs for hard start. Battery terminal bolt replaced due to stripped thread. |
123000 mi US $96 |
Replaced water pump for failing bearings and coolant leak. Also replaced accessory belt idler below alternator (preventive). |
109200 mi US $20 |
Replaced tensioner for accessory belt. Squeak in accessory belt did not go away after tensioner and stationary idler were replaced. |
127000 mi US $50 |
Replaced oil sending unit for low oil pressure readings on dash gauge. Had to purchase special socket to remove sensor, but not expensive and made job very easy. |
71000 mi | Ignition switch replacement. |
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
145700 mi US $35 |
idler pulley belt |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
53000 mi US $100 |
Faulty gas gauge fan clutch was faulty |
21000 mi | Intermittent check engine light on. Diagnosis indicated bad O2 sensor and was advised there was a TSB for problem. |
133000 mi US $600 |
Thermostat and other issues. Engine service MIL set. |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
100000 mi | Replaced water pump |
121000 mi US $386 |
Check engine was on. Diagnostic test pointed to gas cap. Replaced |
46900 mi US $230 |
Ignition switch went on the fritz. Replaced out of warranty. |
73000 mi US $230 |
ENGINE LIGHT ON - Diagnosed as clogged injector, recommended fuel system flush, which owner OK'd. Engine light was out for less than an hour when it came back on. Returned to shop 3 weeks later. Same diagnosis, free fuel system flush, EL stayed off 10 min |
79000 mi US $350 |
Once again, the engine light that has been on for months was addressed. This time, the dealership claimed it was an O2 sensor that was bad, but wouldn't guarantee that would solve the problem. They were right about the last part. Light on a day later. |
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. |
89520 mi C $180 |
The belt and belt tensioner were replaced, due to constant squeaking. |
130200 mi C $1100 |
water pump and serpentine belt |
63000 mi | Water pump was leaking and was replaced. |
113000 mi US $300 |
Idler pulley & water pump worn out and making noise. Replaced before they stopped working. |
126500 mi US $30 |
Thermostat needed to be replaced. Was able to do it myself with common tools. |
38000 mi US $60 |
ses light for heater control circuit o2 sensor 1 bank 1 |
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
83000 mi US $350 |
water pump and hoses |
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
150000 mi US $50 |
Replaced oil pressure sensor and filter screen. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
189000 mi | Smog repairs were very expensive |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
150000 mi US $450 |
Catalytic converter went out |
52680 mi C $750 |
Cracked manifold |
68820 mi C $150 |
Serpentine belt replaced - normal wear |
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 |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
182000 mi US $500 |
Water pump was leaking. Pump was replaced. |
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. |
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... |
81000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced water pump and completed 100,000 mile tuneup (radiator flush, transmission flush and gasket replacement, 4-wheel drive flush). |
85000 mi US $250 |
Needed new themostat and sensor because it was throwing code P0128 |
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 |
185000 mi US $250 |
2 coils replaced along with plugs |
124000 mi US $120 |
replaced thermostat |
120000 mi US $1195 |
Fan cluch replaced |
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 |
Engine not specified
57000 mi US $172 |
Replaced the electric ignition switch under dash, 3rd time since we bought the TrailBlazer new |
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
65000 mi US $502 |
water pump replaced |
76000 mi US $920 |
replace catalytic converter |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
256000 mi US $1100 |
Failed emissions. Had to replace catalytic converter, other parts. |
121100 mi US $400 |
Car acted like there was a fuel interuption/stoppage. Would simply shutdown for no reason. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
136000 mi US $360 |
cracked exhaust manifold replaced also replaced spark plugs and ignition coils at this time. |
169500 mi US $250 |
broken rear bolt that holds on exhaust manifold, cracked manifold, burned up gasket for rear cylinder 2nd new exhaust manifold put on in 4 years time - this chevy trailblazer is the biggest piece of crap vehicle I have ever owned.. the designers should be lynched !!! |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
86000 mi US $438 |
Engine light came on. The temperature gauge was showing very high temperature. Mechanic showed the code to be a thermostat AND sensor malfunction. Thermostat was stuck closed. Thermostat and sensor replaced. |
86000 mi US $89 |
Engine stopped running at idle. Code showed MAP sensor was bad. Replaced sensor. |
175000 mi | Cuts off occasionally at a stop. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
42000 mi US $600 |
Radiator fan clutch needed replacement together with water pump. Changed spark plugs at same time and flushed transmission oil |
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. |
185380 mi ﷼1300 |
Engine sputter was noticed. Turned out the thermosatat not working. It was changes and engine tuning and reprogramming made. |
193820 mi ﷼210 |
Engine is not running smoothly. Sometimes switch off all of a sudden especially when the car is turning. |
203980 mi ﷼113 |
Oil leak from the pipe on top of the engine. A valve was repaired and a hose replaced. |
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. |
79500 mi US $853 |
Replaced Thermostat & Coolant. Front Brakes & Rotors, brake fluid replaced. Replaced engine air filter. |
129600 mi US $30 |
Replaced faulty O2 sensor. |
168000 mi US $45 |
#4 cylinder coil dead |
209000 mi US $550 |
Replaced spark plugs and coil packs and fuel pressure regulator. |
36000 mi | Camshaft position sensor |
47950 mi US $382 |
Fan clutch/water pump |
59240 mi US $107 |
Water pump rechanged. N/C. New belt and 60$ labor |
80000 mi US $450 |
Gas smell but no apparant leak. Dealer dropped tank and replaced fuel pump/tank lines. This was done at NO COST!!! based on VIN# and a letter received from GM some years earlier stating that this failure was likely to happen. Hats off to GM Exhaust manifold cracked. Replaced w/aftermarket. 2 bolts broken in head and new O2 sensor needed. |
83000 mi US $10 |
Engine idle would drop low and sometimes even stall when heater or AC was engaged. Problem was fixed by removing air intake system and cleaning the accumulated gunk from throttle body butterfly. |
131000 mi US $250 |
replaced faulty fan clutch--also replaced waterpump ,belt,and belt tensioner. |
139000 mi US $30 |
Fan Clutch solid state relay replaced. Fan clutch running constantly at hi speed. |
207000 mi US $750 |
Serpentine belt had cracks on it |
157000 mi US $120 |
Engine operating temperature running below spec by 10 degrees. Replaced thermostat |
153000 mi | losing map sensor and air pump |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
50000 mi US $50 |
Clamp on the gas inlet valve was loose. Had to be tightened. |
Engine not specified
79000 mi US $1000 |
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 ignition system electronics. |
134000 mi US $280 |
Fuel tank leaking gas from pump module. Found last person who worked on it did not move the pump module into the safety detent to keep it from backing out of tank. Replaced the seal and reassembled the tank. Engine will not idle. Searches for idle rpm. Had to reflash engine control module and clean throttle body. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
143700 mi US $17 |
Electronic ignition switch went bad...replaced |
164000 mi US $42 |
Replaced faulty ignition coil. |
141000 mi US $100 |
Failed coil pack. Caused cylinder misfire |
63840 mi C $1500 |
Replaced coolant line under vehicle. Replaced water pump leaking. |
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. |
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. |
200000 mi US $500 |
Rough idle and low power. Diagnosed one spark plug not firing. Replaced ignition coil. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
132000 mi US $120 |
Thermostat stuck open. Changed it myself. |
168000 mi US $25 |
coil pak |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
70000 mi US $150 |
Replaced defective thermostat. |
126200 mi | replace fuel pump and filter due to gas smell caused by metal fittings on pump leaking |
150000 mi US $450 |
warning light indicated engine not reaching operating temperture. replaced thermostat and housing along with water pump |
99820 mi C $900 |
Poor gas mileage |
112920 mi C $1083 |
New Exhaust Fan Clutch Replaced |
86000 mi US $200 |
Fan clutch was replaced due to it not spinning anymore. Had been having trouble for a year with it staying on and it finally gave out and the truck would overheat. |
214000 mi US $100 |
Leaking gas hose was replaced |
214000 mi | Car required additive and adjusting spark plugs. A hose was loose |
214700 mi US $200 |
Sensor replaced |
Engine not specified
100000 mi US $400 |
Check engine light came on. Trailblazer started rumbling (shaking), mostly while idling. Mechanic said one of the cylinders wasn't firing. Replaced a sensor, plugs and a coil in the cylinder that wasn't firing. |
65300 mi US $80 |
Cooling pump failed |
67000 mi | one month later the new water pump failed |
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
139300 mi US $70 |
Replaced cpas sensor (vvt exhaust cam solenoid) because it was leaking oil. Probably only needed new o ring, but it was original to the car. Replaced with ac delco part and no more drips. |
147000 mi US $300 |
Replaced fan clutch and water pump after getting a code for fan speed. Replaced water pump as precaution but pump appeared to be in good shape, even the bearings. |
230500 mi US $350 |
This did not correct the stalling issue. Ended up having to remove and clean the throttle body. |
230100 mi US $20 |
Antifreeze leak at rear heating and cooling system. I purchased the proper fittings and water hose clamps and cut off and isolated the rear heater core and reattached the hoses into a loop. Eliminated the leaking antifreeze and odor. |
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
88000 mi US $284 |
Engine check light. Two codes regarding catalyst flow. Catalytic converter replaced. |
122000 mi | Rear oxygen sensor failed again. |
127000 mi US $157 |
Pre and post cat oxygen sensors burnt out again. Only reset warning light. |
130200 mi US $85 |
Paid labor for shop to replace the "failed" yet still under warranty oxygen sensors and catalytic converter. |
147000 mi US $59 |
Motor mounts were replaced to stop the vibration at idle while vehicle was in drive. |
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
159000 mi US $200 |
Starting noticing coolant leaking directly under engine; observed coolant residue on block and knew water pump seal leak. Went ahead with replacement of water pump since age of current one is unknown. Replaced fan clutch, thermostat, and coolant temp sensor. Refilled coolant. 159K miles. |
166000 mi US $20 |
Vent solenoid on gas tank causing CEL. Problem was exacerbated by running tank low on hot day. Tried filling up tank and overflow occurred. Cooled down and was able to fill. Part purchased but not installed; given to new owner. |
83000 mi US $800 |
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. |
89000 mi US $400 |
Exhaust manifold replaced (cracked) |
136000 mi US $750 |
Missing. Replaced one coil and 6 spark plugs. |
133000 mi US $55 |
Replaced water pump Replaced water pump |
152000 mi US $380 |
Fuel smell when driving vehicle. Fuel pump has a flaw in the design that caused the fuel lines to corrode (rust) through. Removed the fuel tank, replaced the fuel pump, replaced the fuel tank. |
277000 mi US $800 |
Coil pack |
126000 mi US $2000 |
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 |
86900 mi US $450 |
fan clutch |