Body Problems of Chevrolet Trailblazer - part 2

I was traveling down ih146 toward kemah, traffic so I turned in the turning lane so I could turn left at ih646 this car came out of nowhere ,hit my vehicle then I surved into the other lane, checked my vehicle and seen that it was not damaged very bad. So I approached the young lady and asked her if she was alright and she said she was. Told her and showed her the damaged to my vehicle ,she asked for my insurance information and I told her that I had the old one ,but call me in 1 hour and I will give it to you; so I did , she showed me her vehicle and stated it was a old car; the plastic underneath was hanging down and I touched it and told her all she needed was to put some more screws to fix it on the right front side of her car and the front cover of her light was popped up just a little . I didn't think that I needed her information cause it wasn't a lot of damage done ;and she did not give me her information ,and she did not call the police the time it happen was at 5:30pm very hot.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while making a turn at 5 mph, she noticed that the speedometer dropped past 0 pointing to the ground. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The diagnosis was that the cluster gauge had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,004. Cs.

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Frame around forward control arm mounts rusted nearly through. Bottoms of doors rusting from the inside. Wheels corroding around beads which has created a constant bead leak.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side control module melted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed the module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 111,000.

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Driver 55 miles on north I-35 freeway engine lost power and driver had no power steering no power breaks hit right side wall and hit left side wall on freeway front tire blew out and safety belt pulled out of holder and driver was thrown all over auto driver had contacted gm motors and they said the auto was not on recall list and was safe auto had one previous problem as above loss of power but engine pick up power and ran this accident was just like the gm recall on the switch the driver injury servere and may never walk agin driver has had two surgery's and still in the hospital since 6 15 2014 this needs to be on the gm report for defect auto list.

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When traveling on the interstate, the molding piece that surrounds the rear third brake light flew off and the brake light was left dangling against the read window. Thankfully there was no one immediately behind us, so the part did not hit a vehicle. After many calls to area body shops I'm being told this is a "known issue with this part" and our only option is to pay hundreds of dollars for a new part from Chevrolet and then pay hundreds more to have it painted and installed!.

Rear piece above hatch which holds the third brake light, came off and was dangling by the wire. This is a safety hazard and can cause an accident if it falls off. This is held on by double stick tape. Gm needs to do something about this problem, they redesigned the piece and that tells me they know it is dangerous.

While driving down highway started to hear a banging noise turns out it was my plastic that's above my hatch where my 3 red brake light is it hasn't fallen off yet just loose and flopping around I have read this happens to a lot of Trailblazer this should be a safety recall on this and even you guys are aware of the problem the molding which is double sided tape is not a proper use for this the company should have to fix it is it gonna take one flying off and causing a death and major accident before anyone does something?.

Driving approximately 40 to 43 mph when another vehicle turned directly in front of me. Total frontal damage buckling up hood on my car as I hit other vehicle in front-end passenger side. Their airbag deployed but mine didn't, even with total front end damage to my car. Had seatbelt on, but due to impact still pulled my whole body forward (like crash test dummy). This was a very hard crash totaling my car.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that he opened the rear driver's side door and noticed corrosion on the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance and an independent mechanic the frame of the vehicle was found to have dangerous levels of rust and corrosion. Parts of the vehicle were breaking off with a slight touch of hand. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 74,000. Dt.

My car got on fire yestday from the covler comparment inside the passenger side! I want to know if my car is on recall please help me thank you.

All electrical power was lost on drivers door. Window remains open. Side mirrors,heated seats,door locks and interior light is not working on this door.

While driving on highway on way to work, the third brake light assembly above the rear hatch flew off into the highway. I stopped and picked the part up and have it however I'm left with a broken truck. The brackets on the truck that the assembly place snaps into is broken and when the assembly piece flew off the truck the third brake light wire was snapped into by the force of the wind.

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Crashed straight into the back end of a vehicle doing 60 while I was doing atleast 80, or 85, maybe more, I don't remember. The first thing I remember seeing is realizing I'm alright despite the blood in the cockpit and on my face despite sneezing which was spreading blood. Is this a vehicle defect or what? my math says that crashing at 85mph into a vehicle doing 60 is like crashing into a brick wall at 25mph. I've had a local mechanic check it out and he says according to his obd-ii computer everything is working fine (or was atleast) :) anyways, please feel free to contact me again with any more question you may have. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Was under vehicle and noticed a stress crack in the frame on the passenger side under the motor mount. This looks like it can be a potentially serious issue and looks as if it has been there for a while. The crack is approximately 6" long and on the very bottom of the frame directly below the engine mounting bracket.

Driving approx 70mph on the highway, suddenly heard a "whap whap whap" noise coming from the back of the vehicle. I slowed down, and the sound diminished. Arriving home, I found that the center brake light assembly had come loose at both ends. The two center connections luckily held, or else the piece would have come off the car and possibly caused an accident. I have read that other Trailblazers have had the same issue.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated there was sever corrosion throughout the driver's side frame. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. Da.

Was traveling on interstate and the rear spoiler with brake light just broke off my vehicle.

While attempting to get my son from the vehicle, the left rear passenger handle assembly pulled away from the door housing and into my hand. The linkage remained intact, so I pushed the handle back into place and luckily was able to open the door from the outside. Upon borescope review, the mounting bracket to which the handle fastened was so badly corroded that it disintegrated when I closed the door and dropped to the bottom of it. Mind you now that this corrosion took place inside the door housing as the door handle assembly is not sealed whatsoever from the exterior elements (and gm wonders why the recent door. Window switch recall occurred). Upon review of the right side rear passenger door, I noticed the same rust staining below that handle (vehicle is white, so contrast is good) so it is likley only a matter of time before that fails as well. I contacted chevy, was assigned a case number & took the vehicle to the dealers for required assessment. Was called the next day by chevy and told they are aware of the problem, however they could not offer any assistance "due to the nature of the climate where I live" (northeast). I questioned their rationale and asked them if they sold specific vehicles to ne customers - their reply was "no". I again reiterated that the corrosion took place on the inside of the door, not the exterior - however the scripted response from csr was the same. I strongly urge NHTSA to investigate this problem further as it is a definitive safety issue in event of an accident in which my children would have to be rapidly extracted from the vehicle and the first responder is sitting there with a faulty handle in his hand. Yes, they could break the window, but try telling a 1 & 3 year old to close their eyes and turn their head and see if compliance is attained!.

My mechanic is telling me the left upper and lower ball joints need replaced. . . . . What else can go wrong this car!.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while attempting to unlock the driver's side door, the door would not unlock and the contact smelled smoke. The contact inspected the door and found that the door module plastic case was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 59,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the front passenger side door opened by itself and he was unable to close it. The contact also mentioned that the rear driver’s side door would not open at all. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 116,000.

We were driving on the WI interstate system when the rear spoiler detached and flew onto the roadway leaving the brake light dangling and banging into the hatched window. Due to road conditions and snow on the concrete divided median I wasn't able to stop and pick up the debris. The back gate hadn't been opened for at least 2 days so there was no way to know this was going to happen.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact was driving 35 mph when the front driver side door caught on fire. The contact was not injured. The contact also stated prior to the failure the door failed to open and the power windows failed to operate. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.

Chevrolet Trailblazer ext was towed from highway due to a ruptured transmission line. Tow truck driver towed vehicle from the rear wheels. Upon delivering vehicle to repair shop, the entire upper hatch trim molding (high mount brake light cover) piece and the high mount brake light assembly was missing with only the two wires dangling. Upon inspection, the piece is only held on the vehicle by 2 bolts and double sided tape. The double sided tape on the rear glass was dry and crumbling (completely ineffective). Since the vehicle was traveling backwards behind the tow truck, the piece was not able to withstand the force of wind which pushed the piece upward until it ultimately cracked and broke off the vehicle. There have been many reports of this piece falling off from Trailblazer models going forward and gm has done nothing to redesign or fix the problem. A large plastic piece such as that should not use 2 bolts and double sided tape as a primary means of attachment. At a minimum, a safety notice should be sent that towing a Trailblazer from the rear at high speeds may result in this piece breaking off, posing a real safety concern (flying highway debris) to the following vehicle(s). Parts are falling off vehicles and no one but the disgruntled owners seem to care.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the lift gate did not close properly. Upon further investigation, he noticed that the latch had rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the latch would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified the failure and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle since it was considered a safety hazard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine inspection when the mechanic advised that the passenger side underbody was corroded. The mechanic advised that the wheel could separate from the vehicle because of the failure. The mechanic also advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive in its current state. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed by an authorized dealer. In addition, the manufacturer advised that they were unable to assist with any repairs because the vehicle was not longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 67,822.

I have a 2006 chevy Trailblazer ext. I was driving around and it was pretty windy. I noticed that there seemed to be alot of air coming in thru the rear hatch. When I opened the glass on the rear hatch I noticed that the hinge had come unglued from the window. Since it was windy it also caused some of the other hinges to crack and break where the 3rd brake light is located. I had to forcibly close the rear window and now it is only being held by one hinge on the right side and in the lower middle where it closes and locks. Chevy says that it'll cost me over $1,300 to get fixed since it is out of warranty. It only has 53,000 miles on it.

Gas gauge bcame very erratic. Finally didn't register at all. Check engine light came on while out of town. Took the car to a merlin automotive for repair. Spent hundreds of dollars and the light would not go off. Mass air flow meter, plugs, fuel rail, throttle position sensor, fuel injectors. They even called in a chevy technician who could not figure it out. When I returned home I took it to my local repair shop where they dropped the tank and replaced the sending unit. Hundreds of dollars in expenses. Then the heating fan switch started smoking and had to be replaced as it had melted and nothing worked . Also, every door rusted through at the bottom including hte rear ahtch. Dealers' response:welcome to wisconsin. I spent $700 to have the rust cleaned up.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the high stop light above the lift gate fractured due to ice in the winter. The part separated from the vehicle and someone ran over the piece. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After diagnosis they advised him that the high stop light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. The current mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was unavailable. Tb.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the rear spoiler brake light separated from the vehicle and flew into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and they could not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that the lift gate revel molding was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering, power transmission and the rear deck molding needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 166,324. The VIN was not available. Kmj.

I bought my2005 Trailblazer new in 2006. The rear driver side door quit working and I had to use a bungee cord to keep it shut until I got it in to a mechanic to look at. I was told that somehow water got inside the door and damaged the components mechanic was able to get the door to shut but warned me if it was opened again it may not shut so it has been duct-taped up so my children won't inadvertently use it. I noticed rust on the top of the vehicle in front of the moon roof very early on. The rear passenger door has to be opened gently from the back portion of the handle as it appears it is going to break off in the near future. The rear hatch and also the glass portion of the hatch back has now stopped working. It was brought in for an oil change and I asked the mechanic to check it out he was able to get it unlocked a couple times by pressing the auto unlock on the key repeatedly (more than 3 times he said) I have not been as fortunate and have not been able to use the rear quarters now because of this.