2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS review from North America
"Big, powerful and broken"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dash board electronics have gone out several times.
Tail light burned out twice in 3 years.
At approximately 50,000 miles, engine broke down while driving on freeway.
Dealer estimates 20 hours of labor costs just to find out what the problem is.
This comes to about $2,200. This does not include the repair of the problem.
GM claims that the engine is very difficult to access.
Is this not GM's fault?
GM customer service has not been helpful in addressing this issue.
General comments?
I love the Trailblazer for it's comfort, size and power.
However, this SUV was obviously a mistake to purchase, and has left us without a vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 Inline Six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2005 |