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Whats going on with these Trailblazers?! I have a 2002 Trailblazer LTZ (85,000) miles. I have only had the truck for 10 months, now I hear the loud roaring noise when I drive, especially when I take off from a light or a stop sign!
I have had so much work done to this car, and I have had it!
I also got some transmission work done to it after 4 months of purchasing the car. I have replaced the tires, brakes, trans work and now the fan clutch; all in 1 year!
I have a 2003 TB that was purchased 2 years ago. The sending unit on the fuel tank was replaced a week after I got it. Then the noticeable ticking noise from the fan started. Took it to the dealership and they said I needed a program update. It fixed the problem for 1 month and came back.
Then blower motor fan resistor went. Fixed myself, and is very easy. Then jet noise from fan. Borrowed a computer to find out why the service engine light was on, now I am in the process of fixing the fan clutch myself. Has been a great vehicle other than that.
After reading postings, I hope that GM does something to please their last remaining customers.
Disabled veteran who is very displeased with American products. I have a 2003 TB and I have had it for about a year. I was starting to like the vehicle a lot when I learned that I had purchased a Jet instead of a car. I was driving from Chicago to Georgia and about 280 miles away when it started. My initial thought was it is going to have to break cause I am not stopping out here. After making it in one piece (Thank God) I look online and see that this is not a problem, but an epidemic. Now GM is begging for a bail-out, ha.
"Born American, Die American, I will never buy another American car, nor will I allow my son; I am putting that in my last will and testimony, I swear to God I am not playing..."
Have an 03 TB that's become a jet and had it less than 6 months Just hit 80,000. Just replaced the fan clutch and the noise is still there. Any ideas on what else it could be? Have already called GM and of course they outsource their calls to India and they have no clue what you are talking about.
Also called the dealerships and they claim they haven't seen this problem before.. ha. It's all over the Internet. Wondering if the programming with solve the problem since it doesn't seam to be the actual clutch. How ridiculous. No wonder why no one wants to support GM.
Well, Same problem. Bought a 2nd hand TB '03 LT back in Nov '08. Fan clutch noise started to come out almost a month ago and still is. After reading online a lot of people said replacing the clutch didn't fix the issue, so I didn't. However, the sounds DOES go away when kicking down (i.e. RPM goes to the max and shifts gears).
Yesterday for the first time, "service engine soon" came on. Mileage is on 76K+.
Any ideas at all please. Won't call the dealer or go to a garage because they don't know anything, they just assume things and cost you $$$. So I'd rather listen to people who've had experience with such an issue.
Thank you.
I have a 04 TB with about 90K on it. I replaced the water pump a few weeks ago and now the service engine light is on again. I brought to the mechanic and he said the code says fan is going too fast and he figures it is the fan clutch and that it "costs more than the water pump". The mechanic I use is very honest and reasonable with charges, but I sure don't want to pony up a few hundred $$ and still have the problem. Anybody know anything? I agree the never buy another GM. Sad but smart.
Well after reading all of these posts I figured I should add that my fan clutch went a few months ago on my 02' Trailblazer LT. My grandfather worked at Chevy for a few decades until he died, and I was always a Chevy supporter. I am starting to change my mind now. There should be a recall, this is an epidemic.
I have same fan problems with 03 TB. Dealer said fan clutch is OK and did not replace it. I said thanks, saved me $$$$. Noise is still there. (Roar) OK people, let's face the facts - it's a Chevrolet, it was cheap, it's basically a dependable vehicle but with problems. It's a Chevrolet. Get a few miles on it, things go bad. It's a Chevrolet for crying out loud.
You want something to drive 200K with no problems, you probably should look (as I will) trading the junker in for another brand that would exclude the big three. 2/3 of them are broke and mismanaged. Go figure, and did I mention, it's a Chevrolet!!!... Life long Chevy driver!
Well yet another fan clutch... although with a twist...
My saga began with the TB 2 years into warranty... had the symptomatic ticking noise... brought it to the attention of the techs at Chevy... and they said it's normal.
A year later and out of warranty... the jet engine taking off sound begins... take it into a different Chevy dealership... fan clutch... problem was I had moved 40 miles... so not the same dealership... 500 to replace... bought the part myself for 130 and they gave me 10 bucks off the labor!! Woohoo...
Said that since I had built a relationship with the original Chevy dealership, I should have taken it to them.
Each is independently owned and operated... errr bailed out and mismanaged I mean.
Complained to BBB and Chevy... basically told I was lying and that I never told them about the ticking...
So they didn't put it in the vehicle service record... I am out 450 bucks. And hey GUESS WHAT... it still sounds like a jet engine...
The original dealership tells me if I had just driven the 40 miles, they would have replaced the bearings for free, but since I complained to BBB they can't do anything for me..
So I'm buying a new car next month... anyone guess which brand I won't be purchasing... good job GM.
Also changed my water pump, still getting racing noise. Don't even listen to radio anymore, who else's speedometer doesn't work?
Just wanna fix the problem, any hints?
02' TrailBlazer LT.. fan made loud jet sound for about a mile and would go away. But now it doesn't. Should I have the fan clutch replaced and will that stop the jet from taking off haha?
05 Buick Rainier AKA old person luxury Trailblazer. Same problem. 40,000 miles. I told my wife we should have looked at the FJ Cruiser.
About 4 years ago I bought a 2002 Trailblazer LT with about 50k miles on it. A few months ago I got the roaring noise (with loss of power). The engine light also came on. It would go away after a few minutes. Over time it took longer for the noise to go away. Had the engine code checked, which showed engine fan overspeed (or something like that). I purchased a new fan clutch from autozone for $200 and replaced it myself last weekend. The noise and engine light are now gone. It's been a week now and so far so good. If anyone would like more info on how I changed the fan clutch, feel free to email me at higaman@hotmail.com
I bought an 02'TB 2 years ago. 45000 miles when I bought it. It now has 150000 miles and runs like a champ. I am replacing water pump this week and replaced a ball joint. Bought a set of tires. I am an evangelist and we travel the country pulling a 5x8 closed in equipment trailer with this TB. It may be one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Even pulling a loaded trailer I get around 19 mpg. I am blessed.
I am a young kid, and just bought an 02 Trailblazer LTZ about 3 weeks ago, kinda my favorite vehicle, and guess what happened... you guessed it, I now have a jet. At first it only happened when I started moving, then after about a mile it would go away. Well after about 20 more miles the "Service Engine Soon" light came on and the noise did not go away. I have an appointment tomorrow to get it fixed, and they said if it is not covered under the extended warranty I bought, it would cost me around $950 in parts and labor. My father worked at GM for 28 years, and my family has only purchased GM vehicles for as long as I know. If I end up having to pay for this, I hate to say it, but I think I'll get a Ford for my next vehicle... well I hope everything goes OK... maybe if it's not covered I'll have my buddy do it for me, it doesn't sound too hard... wish me luck.