Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 12/19/2007 | 82000 | 1 | 10/21/2001 |
| The electrical gauges on our 2002 chevy trailblazer did not function properly when the fan clutch failed, leading to engine overheating. the overheated engine blew the head gasket before the engine itself blew up. my husband was had just backed out of the driveway and had driven about 200 yards when this happened. it is important to note that warning systems malfunctioned: there were no lights, bells or any indication that complete engine failure was imminent. there wasn't even the odor of an overheated engine. if this had happened on our local freeway i could be suing gm over my husband's injury or death. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2007 | 1 | 10/15/2007 | |
| The speedometer no longer displays the correct speed. it will still display the speed but is very different than the actual speed of the vehicle. when the vehicle is in park the needle will be well below 0. *tr | |||
| 10/04/2007 | 55000 | 1 | 07/22/2002 |
| Transmission has failed at 55,000 miles, not driving car but was about to run errands. have had to replace power steering block, alternator, starter, tail lights, instrument panel, radio and electric on a car that is just over 5 years old. the instrument panel, power steering block and transmission are all not under warranty. *jb | |||
| 03/12/2007 | 71000 | 12 | 12/26/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the dashboard panel illuminated intermittently. the failure prevented the dashboard from displaying the speedometer and tachometer. occasionally, the tachometer and speedometer displayed incorrect speeds. the dealer stated that the vehicle needed an instrument panel cluster, and mentioned recall # 03v096000 for the electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash. although this vehicle was excluded from the recall, the contact did not feel obligated to pay for the repairs since general motors was aware of the recall. the current mileage was 72,449 , and failure mileage was 71,000.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| 2002 chevrolet trailblazer with problems with car radio customer wants reimbursement for repairs**cc some type of electrical problem caused a loud pop to come through the speakers. the caused the radio to short out and the speakers to blow. the radio and speakers had been replaced several times. the amplifier also had to be replaced. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on numerous occasions but they have been unable to correct the problem. the middle seat belt in the second row locked up as soon as it was fastened into the buckle. when the defroster was used the consumer heard a clicking noise. the dealer replaced the mode actuator and mode valve per tsb 04-01-38-002. the quarter panel on the roof seam sealer cracked and was rusted. the pull down strap on the rear hatch broke. the sway bar broke. a grinding noise was heard coming from the left front wheel when making sharp left turn. the dealer determined that suspension was misaligned and caused shield to touch rotor. the instrument cluster gauge was inoperative. the rear wiper did not touch the rear windshield. there was a high pitched noise coming from the right side tire whenever in motion. the dealer indicated it was improperly sealed. *nm | |||
| 01/08/2007 | 55000 | 4 | 02/07/2002 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the transmission was slipping gears. the contact stated that he had the original transmission replaced at 8000 mile by an authorized dealer, and now was experiencing the same difficulty with the gears slipping down speeds ,and the transmission not engaging. the contact said that this happened often at 45 mph, and the weather has not been a factor. the contact stated that instrument panel lights turned off for a day on 1-3-07, and when the instrument panel lights turned back on the air bag light stayed on. he has had the vehicle fixed three times for the instrument panel lights turning on and off. *ak | |||
| 11/09/2006 | 50707 | 1 | 11/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the instrument panel was inoperable. there was a nhtsa recall, #03v096000, regarding the electrical; wiring; interior/under dash. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||