Steering Problems of Chevrolet Trailblazer - part 1

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle independently activated the brakes while the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel independently veered towards the right. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the brake master cylinder assembly was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer and was left for further investigation. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

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Two times in a month after getting fixed the first time the esc error code pops up and the engine starts running at 1/2 capacity and the steering gets hard to steer. There is also a braking error code that displays. I have had to tow it to the dealership twice now and can not drive it. It is a danger since it will decelerate when in traffic and becomes hard to steer.

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When driving my steering wheel goes to the left and it’s uncontrollable, I have to yank it to the right and hold it there to keep my vehicle straight it’s unsafe and does it randomly. It started around the 22 of January, 2025 and has persisted in the days following.

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Service power steering light it turns on and off frequently.

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Steering warning light comes on while driving and steering locks up. Dealer inspected the vehicle and states the steering unit did pull a code, however is not serviceable and will need replaced. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle as the steering locks up and cause a serious accident. The dealer advised it may take several weeks for the parts to arrive. I am reading other reports of Trailblazer owners facing the same service issue. I am requesting a rental car from gm and/or the dealer until my car is fixed, however they told me I have to pay out of pocket myself. I am disgusted this brand new car is facing such a serious safety issue. This needs investigated ASAP before someone is killed on the highway.

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. After the failure, the "service esc" and "service power steering" messages were displayed. The contact stated that months later, upon starting the vehicle, the "shift to park" message was displayed and the vehicle failed to recognize that the shifter was still in park(p). The check engine and abs warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the braking system needed to be updated and that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000.

While traveling down the road at approximatly 35-40 mph with my two minor children, the steering was not responding properly and the car kept attempting to veer to the right. I let off the gas to slow down since the brakes were also not seeming to respond well. Upon attempting to brake and execute a left hand turn, the car would not turn at all despite the steering wheel being as turned as far to the left as possible, the lights began flashing on the dashboard for "powersteering" esc warning. We ended up going through the intersection without stopping and narrowly missed another car in intersection and went completely off the road into a snowbank. Fortunately we were not injured. We drove the vehicle back home (approximately one mile) by overpowering the steering and manually forcing the car to stay on the road. Throughout the lane assist kept attempting to autocorrect and drive us off the road. The car was damaged by the impact and the mechanic said that the tie rod is bent and has no idea what could have caused this to happen. I am somehow now responsible for the situation. I have asked what caused the power steering to fail, and chevy claims that they have no record of any power steering issues (which research has shown to be untrue) and in order to determine if it failed and/or why, they need to make the repair and then run additional tests to re-create the issue. This car only has 21,000 miles on it, and has never been in an accident before this.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic with power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 05v455000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

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While I was driving the dash light for service power steering / service esc appeared and made it difficult to turn I had to use force. After I parked I shut it off and ran my errands I started the Trailblazer up and the lights went away. After ten minutes they appeared and disappeared. I called the dealer ship and they said I need a steering column. After they inspected the issue.

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine fans were activated however, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the engine thermostat was faulty. The thermostat was replaced, and the failure was remedied. Also, while driving the vehicle would jerk and hesitate while changing gears. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed by the dealer that the failure was a transmission issue. No further information was available. Also, while driving 27 mph, the service brake system failure" message suddenly displayed, and the brake pedal was hard while pressed. The parking brake was activated. Moments later the message "power steering failure" displayed and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake master cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. The brake master cylinder was replaced, and the braking and steering failures were remedied. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,051.

I have had the 2021 chevy Trailblazer since may 2021, it has been 15 months, not even a year and a half off the lot and I have had wayyyy too many problems. I have has service the stabilitrak stability control system, service the antilock breaking system multiple times within the first 8-10 months. I had to get a part replaced due to that. The dealership had my vehicle literally for a month after I bought it, had an open tak report through gm due to my engine light coming on. Gm did not know why it was happening. Had 2 service engine and transmission system alerts. I have had a fuel injector and line replaced as well within the first 6 months. I have had to get the system updated 2 times also. Now August 2022 im having service battery, or starter. Have had my vehicle shut off on me at an intersection then come back on two different times. My breaks have been squealing ever since I got this vehicle. Dealership confirms everything is in good standing. I have not had a vehicle where breaks squeal when I am coming to a stop or backing out of my driveway constantly. Dealership keeps saying OH its just probably dust or dirt, spray them out and it should stop. But, it has not for about a year now! unbelievable! I am going it to trade this vehicle in. This is wayyy too much to be dealing with when you pay $30 grand on a vehicle!.

I was driving my brand new 2021 Trailblazer (only 160 miles) and stepped on the brake to stop at the end of a street. Suddenly, I got alerts that my brake system had failed and right after that, another one, saying that the power steering needed to be serviced. At that point, it required much more pressure on the brake to stop, and the brakes didn't seem very responsive. Later I shut off the engine, and when I started it again, the check engine light was still on, but I think the brakes were working again. I'm not sure because I didn't want to drive it, just in case.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 30mph the steering wheel became difficult to turn which resulted in the contact crashing into a curb. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing power steering line to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA campaign number: 05v455000 (steering) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that their vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Dl.

The power steering lines blow.

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I go in my car and start it, and its fine going down the road, but once I cut the car off while I run into the store, and I come back out, start the car, and start going down the road, the traction control light comes on, and "servicestabilitytrak" comes across the little screen, and won't cut off at all until I turn the car back off.

Parts been acting up on me. Been having numerous problems with hydraulic hose on steering, windows/locks electrical and been constantly replacing wheels and hub bearings.

No power steering!!.

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When driving the vehicle the headlights will just randomly go out. Or at times they will go out come on and go out again. . . "while driving " especially at night" causing me to having to pull over. . Unable seeing where im pullin off the road to. After several tries of turning switch on and off. . The lights return. But only for a few and then it does it all over again. This happens randomly. . Reported it to yhe dealership whr I purchased it. . . I was told they was unable. . To see it. But had change the fuses. .

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I was pulling out of my driveway turing left and the stablizer light on the dashboard came on . I pulled over shut my car down . And started back up the light was gone when ever I drive and I go 60 mph my sterring wheel starts shaking and my stablizer light comes on and the vec. Shuts down. All I have to do is make a turn not even quickly and the light comes on.

I have 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4wd ext LS 4. 2 liter. I noticed over past 3 years that I be at drive through for burgers and etc. The car would cut off. I did not think much of it at the time. It has gotten critically worse. It would cut off in middle of the highway, drive throughs and etc. During the past two years I have re the luster and over head dome light flicker. Head lights very dim on driving also I have replaced on this vehicle the fuel throttle and sensor, a crank sensor a cam sensor, a temp sensor 4 power steering pumps new the power steering rack and assembly wheel hubs and bearings, all new coils spark plugs, belt idle pulley power steering pulley change oil every 3,000 miles air filter change battery, updated soft ware, flush fuel system, service the air condition replaced rear shocks, gm relaced pulley on engine 2010 replaced the pvc hose flush radiator and brake system, rotation and alignment done every 5000 miles, replaced headlight low beam bulbs and left tail light assembly and lens, I had it to Chevrolet private mechanic garage and nothing is reading wrong also notice the ecm not storing the service engine light stay a microsecond on. This highly dangerous can stal or quit and be run over on highway. I noticed on the web on cars complaint. Com amany people have cmplainted this issue. Chevrolet had investigated ths issue aaaaand no resolve. I felt the vehihicle may have a short r a bad alternator or starter. . Vehivle was sitting at intersection I noticed it tries to stall on driving also. All records are with car.

Power steering pressure lines leaking heavily where they pass over the left wheel well. Cannot see exactly which of the two lines is leaking as the leak is under a rubber clamp.

Steering wheel position sensor failure of this sensor can cause assist problems. . . I belong to a trailvoy club for Trailblazer's and have read that there is several members that have reported problems with this steering wheel position sensor. . . A quote for repair is around $200 with the sensor cost of another $100, total bill of $300 and when the light stability control comes on it can cause the steering to be eractic, which not only in dangers your life but everyone and every thing in you path!.

The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became loose without warning. The driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed over the median, and crashed into a truck on the opposite side of the road. The air bags deployed, but the engine started to burn. The driver of the other vehicle jumped out and used his fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The contact's friend sustained injuries that required medical attention. Fire and police reports were filed. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel jerked and pulled to the right. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 65mph, the vehicle independently veered to the left which resulted in brief control loss of the vehicle and a crash into a barrier. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. There was one injury which required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 115000. Kh.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering seized. No warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Tw.

When I make left or right turns the truck shuts off all the gauges read as normal except for the rpm's I loose power stearing and cannot exelerate it does not happen at an spacific time or place it is just random so I do not know when it may do this some days nothing happens other days it happens 2-4 times and it is a bit scarey when you are making a left turn especial I am not sure what this is or what is causing it but this I have had the battery and the alternater checked and other components checked out but they could not find anything and of course while the dealer had it did not do it so I am not sure but this is deffentley something that needs to be looked into like I say when I make turns I lose power , loose my stearing and the ablity to accelerate and all gauges read normal except the rpm's they are the only one that go down to zero.

Tl-the contact owns 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph and coming to a stop making a left turn, the vehicle whent from one side of the road to the other side, the contact try to control the steering wheel but was dificult to manuever. Also the contact was depressing the brake the vehicle accelarated causing the contact to go over a railroad tracks. As a result, the contact crashed into a iron fance and a telephone pole and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the right knee and whiplashed that required medical attention. In addition the passenger sustained bruces, wiplashed and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileages was 95,000. Aw.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000. Jft.

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I was on my way to work at an ongoing traffic on the intersate and my 2007 Trailblazer security and engine lights came on. It started to slow down and the engine completely shuts off. This is a known issue and happens multiple times before, I took it to the dealership service department they said they fixed it and I was charged almost $300 dollars unfortunately it did not fix. This is the worst vehicle I've ever had quality of the vehicle is suck. I will never buy Chevrolet again!!!!.

I was involved in an automobile accident out of state. I was traveling during the evening hours to try to avoid heavy traffic. I started having trouble with the dim lights and could only proceed using the bright lights. The next thing I realize is that I am unable to control the vehicle and struck another vehicle on the road. I then proceeded to slide down an embankment approximately 30 feet. My vehicle sustained enormous damage to the front and side of the vehicle. The front airbags did not deploy and my vehicle was deemed totaled by my insurer.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle lost all electricity and power steering. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,800.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle veered to the left onto on coming traffic excessive force on the brake pedal was used in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that parts were missing from the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 112,763. Kw.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the power steering was leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

When you cut the wheels hard left or right the SUV trainblazer engine stalls out. Why wasn,t I, informed about recall notices on tailight systems I never recieved a notice.

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