Chevrolet Trailblazer 2009
Model Trailblazer made in 2009 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains as well as 39 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.2 and 5.3.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 14/20/16 | 17.6/28/21.1321 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 13-Jun-08 |
| 5.3 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 15/21/17 | 19/30.1/22.7803 | Regular | 3616 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 23-Jun-08 |
| 6 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 12/16/14 | 14.9/22.5/17.5708 | Regular | 4391 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 12-Aug-08 |
| 4.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17.2/27.4/20.6611 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 13-Jun-08 |
| 5.3 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17.6/27.9/21.1064 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 23-Jun-08 |
| 6 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 12/16/13 | 14.4/21.4/16.8855 | Regular | 4729 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 12-Aug-08 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08-08-46-008C | 01/01/2011 | 10037553 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| 08-08-46-008C | 01/01/2011 | 10037553 | Gm: there are multiple concerns with the onstar system. it is not working correctly and the battery may drain. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| PIP-4568K | 01/01/2011 | 10037941 | Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4568K | 01/01/2011 | 10037941 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 11-06-04-007B | 04/01/2012 | 10044229 | Gm: diagnosis and repair- malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, reduce engine power message displayed, dtc p2135 set. also included model sierra denali year 2010-2011 *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| PIP-4492P | 09/01/2010 | PIP-4492Q | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/ | 03/16/2011 |
| PIP-4492P | 08/01/2010 | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe | 03/16/2011 | |
| SB-09-06-04-025 | 05/01/2009 | 10030725 | Saab/hummer/gmc/chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtcs p0300-p0306, engine runs rough (inspect for water intrusion in spark plug recess area, replace spark plug and ignition coil, seal ignition coil bolt hole vents a | 11/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| PIP-4492P | 09/01/2010 | PIP-4492Q | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/ | 03/16/2011 |
| PIP-4492P | 08/01/2010 | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe | 03/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| SC-11150 | 07/01/2011 | 10040504 | Ready | 08/31/2011 | |
| SC-11150 | 07/01/2011 | 10040504 | Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 2008-2009 trailblazer/envoy. the vehicles may develop a crack in the exhaust manifold. it could result in increased exhaust noise. *rm | 08/31/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| PI-5141 | 01/01/2012 | 10043536 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile: if blower motor is set to any speed position and when key is off, it becomes inoperative and may still be inoperative after key is turned on. *pe | 04/09/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3046E | 08/01/2008 | 10026704 | Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-4647A | 06/01/2009 | 10032869 | Gmc/chevrolet/saab/hummer: bind/tie-up in fourth gear, no second or fourth gears, overrun clutch distress. during disassembly of the transmission technicians may find that the 2-4 band (item 602 in si document 1553208) and the overrun clut | 06/04/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| PI-0153B | 02/01/2011 | 10038349 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0153B | 02/01/2011 | 10038349 | Gm: there is a whine noise when in drive or reverse. there is a bearing problem in the torque converter. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| SB-11273 | 09/01/2012 | 10047220 | Hummer/cadillac, chevrolet, gmc: see document search button for owner letter. engine may have reduced power, running rough, and possible have malfunction indicator lamp on, due throttle position sensor. models 2008-2010 cadillac escalade | 11/19/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| PIT-5040 | 10/01/2010 | 10037130 | Gm: the abs lights may come on intermittently with three possible trouble codes. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-5040 | 10/01/2010 | 10037130 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| PIT-5040 | 10/01/2010 | 10037130 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-5040 | 10/01/2010 | 10037130 | Gm: the abs lights may come on intermittently with three possible trouble codes. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| PIP-4647A | 06/01/2009 | 10032869 | Gmc/chevrolet/saab/hummer: bind/tie-up in fourth gear, no second or fourth gears, overrun clutch distress. during disassembly of the transmission technicians may find that the 2-4 band (item 602 in si document 1553208) and the overrun clut | 06/04/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||||
| GM-08385 | 02/01/2009 | GM-08385A | 10028245 | General motors: service update for inventory and customer vehicles. liftgate window hinge pin clip not properly installed (expires with base warranty). make/model include saab 9-7x 2009. *pe update 7/5/09. | 03/18/2009 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| GM-08385 | 02/01/2009 | GM-08385A | 10028245 | General motors: service update for inventory and customer vehicles. liftgate window hinge pin clip not properly installed (expires with base warranty). make/model include saab 9-7x 2009. *pe update 7/5/09. | 03/18/2009 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| PIT5141B | 04/01/2012 | 10043918 | Gm: blower inoperative after control module replacement. this may occur if the speed is set to any speed position, except for low, when the key is turned off. upon nest key up, the blower motor may be inoperative. also included model chevro | 05/01/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/20/2009 | |||
| I was driving 2009 chevy trail blazer and was t-boned by a speeding bus on my side, i had my wife and 2 girls with me, all were wearing seat belt and one of my girls was in her car seat also. the vehicle was totaled, all airbags failed to deploy in the vehicle. i suffered major injuries and i was out from monday through saturday. 3 months later i had an open brain surgery and still under doctors' care. the accident took place in jordan, i was charged with the accident because the report by the police was based on who you know!!!!!! my wife and 2 girls are doing fine except for the psychological affects from that moment. this has changed my life completely. i tried to contact couple of lawyers in the states because i am deployed in kuwait but not having any luck of finding any one interested in the case because of the location of the accident. i would love to be able to find a lawyer that is interested in this case. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/17/2009 | 71223 | 1 | |
| My blower in my 2005 chevy trailblazer stopped working. the wires melted together on the resister, melting the entire plug. i have seen where this is a common problem chevy and gmcs have. this is a needed function and if there is a common problem, why aren't these companies doing something to remedy this???!! in one week i found 5 people who have had the same problem with chevys... and i love in a town with only 4k people in it!! i can't imagine the rest of the country!! *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/30/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have been seeing that when coming to a stop my vehicles idle stays up when it should be kicking down to a lower rpm to slow the vehicle. i have to smash on the brake pedal at times b/c it feels like the truck isn't stopping and the engine rpms stay high. i hear this is a very common problem and heard the factory is doing nothing about it. im yet to bring it in for this concern but why bother if others are being brushed off by the dealers. i guess gm will only step in when someone gets hurts or even dies from this. *tr | |||