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Again, I'm having the same problems as all mentioned previously. On a frequent basis the car will not start until several frustrating attempts at turning the ignition. The guages go crazy each time. Just recently the car has been suddenly turning off while driving. Taking it into the dealer this weekend. Will find the advice already given very useful. Last time I will ever purchase a chevy. (2005 trailblazer)
I hate it when you have car problems and the dealer looks at you like your dumb because they have no problem out of it. I do not have a Trailblazer, but I was looking at one today. After reading the comments on this page I have to say I will not own a Trailblazer. I was looking for reviews online about it because Kelly's Blue Book listed the car around $15,000 and the lot wants $10,995 for it, which I thought was alittle off. Now I know why it is so low because the car is a hugh problem and I have to say I will not return to Chevy. I was raised on Chevy, but I found a good deal on a Dodge truck and have to say it as been a very good truck. I got the truck when it was 4 years old and I have owned it for 7 years and with 170,000 miles it is a very dependable truck. So if you want something other than that money pit get a Dodge you will not be sorry.
We have a 2005 trail blazer and it is having the same problems. I will take it in 08/30/07 to be fixed. Right now I will have to have it towed because it will not start at all. There should be a recall.
I own a 2003 Silverado and I am experiencing the same problems, though my battery is weak (failed load test).
After charging the battery for 4 hours it failed to start, though this morning after a small hesitation it started.
So... Do you think I'm in the same boat as you folks?
Thanks in advance.
John.
I own a 2003 Trailblazer and had a problem with the car not starting in the mornings. After 10 tries it would eventually start and it was fine for the rest of the day. I took it to the Dealer and they changed the anti-theft device. Apparently the anti-theft device would not recognise/forget my key after the car was idle overnight. It's been 3 months now and I have had no problems with it any more.
Chevy has gone down hill I just sold my 02 2500 hd because of 38 repairs in five years. my x warranty is over and so am I with chevy 20 year gm buyer that will never buy another gm product again.
I own a 2002 Trailblazer. I've had trouble with it for a while,and have had trouble starting it. It will crank, but has trouble starting, I have had to press the gas pedal down and then it will start, but it misses and it smells like bad fuel. Then it accelerates up to about 2000rpm, and after a little while it idles back to normal. It happens regularly ,and the Chevrolet dealer can't figure out the problem. I'm tired of thinking about getting rid of it. Anybody figured out problem? Please let me know.
Thanks, Ruben.
I have been having problems with my 2003 Trailblazer starting for over a year now. I have 70k miles on it. It will start fine when it has not been driven, but after driving 5-15 minutes and turning off it is hard to start. It turns over, but will not start until I press the gas very hard. Then it starts, but the RPMs race and the temperature gauge doesn't move. The check engine lights also comes on and goes off intermittently. I have taken it to the dealer and they cannot replicate the issue. Anyone have any ideas?
I know how everyone feels about their trailblazer. i have an 02 trailblazer, initially I had a fan clutch replaced and that's when the problems started. at first I had to put the key in really fast and do that about 10 times before it would start. then while driving it would just give up and the engine would just stop working.recently, its been wanting to crank, but then doesn't.my starter is get power. my battery is good. i haven't looked into this antitheft thing though. i love chevrolet, but their letting me down.
Hi! Same problem; '03 Trailblazer not starting, lots of power, anti-theft and engine lights are on. After jump starting, the problems started. I had the ignition switch replaced 2 weeks ago; the problem ocurred agian yesterday. I am going back to shop tomorrow, and will keep you posted.
They think it has to do with the Remote Start. So they have disconnected it and we will see if it happens again.If it does I'm pretty sure it is the "PCM".
Cheers.
I have an 03 Trailblazer. It was running fine, and then died in the drivethru today. It would not start, would not shift out of park, my windows were all half down and it started raining. I had no radio, only interior and exterior lights working. My gauges are not working either. I had it towed to my house and people are telling me it is the ignition switch also. I am wondering about this anti theft thing though.
I think that I will replace the ignition switch and see how that is. I will post again after replacement.
No one has mentioned a faulty starter which was the issue with mine. when it wouldn't crank i'd give it a whack and away it would go. starters on those are a pita to change btw.
I have a 2003 Trail Blazer and it won't start in the mornings. I have changed the ignition switch, fuel pump, fuses, crank shaft sensor, computer and battery. And still every morning it won't start. I have had this vehicle to the dealer 3 times and still nothing. Any one have any ideas about how to keep this car running?
I might add my story to the mix, I had my Bravada since 2002, same car as the Trailblazer & Envoy. I got 95,000 miles on it, I had the starting issue for few weeks now, it gave in last Friday, it would not start, took it to my mechanic, he traced the issue to a faulty ignition switch, I hope that takes car of it.
(brief history: broken axle, drive belt ripped twice, idle pulley broke, water bump broke, side view mirrors that don't know where to point, radio that refuses to work sometimes, window/seat control unit on the driver door goes dead and back to life, gas consumption went up, oh, and the rear air spring ruptured and took the rear shocks with it - Still, I LOVE MY CAR, but it is the last made in America for me!)