About two years ago while I was trying to close the glass rear hatch on my 2003 chevrolet trailblazer it exploded in my face. I was cut on my hands, face, and got glass in my eyes. I went directly to the dealer (arrow chevrolet, now called sunrise chevrolet, in midlothian il.) the service dept. Looked at the damage and said they never saw anything like that, (I found out later that it is common) they sent the vehicle out to a "window repair shop" to have the glass replaced. When I got the car back, I noticed that the window was not aligned properly; the service dept. Looked at it quickly and told me that it was fine. Three weeks ago while driving down the interstate at 70 MPH a loud vibration came from the glass window hatch, as I slowed down the high mount rear stop tail lamp assembly, which is a large fiberglass body piece as wide as the car and 3 feet across flew off my car striking a car in back of me. I pulled over and so did the other driver, the other driver was very shaken as so was I. Slight damage to the hood and the bumper of the other car and he said that it was ok since the car was old. My car now is missing a large piece of the body and the third brake light. It was run over by a truck... The window company that replaced the rear hatch window did not affix the panel properly to the window; I have seen may complaints on other web site that the factory install and the double face tape that is used malfunctions all the time, please help me, we are dealing with two issues here, the rear window exploding and injuring me and the faulty double faced tape that is used to secure outside parts to the car. In addition, the illinois state police stopped and told me that they could have given me a ticket for driving an unsafe vehicle but they gave me a pass and told me to write to you and send them a copy of my letter.
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT body complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. The contact opened the rear hatch and heard a cracking noise coming from the top. Approximately three to four days later the contact noticed that the center high mounted stop lamp bracket failed. The vehicle was brought to the dealer simmons-rockwell chevrolet. The dealer took the vehicle to another mechanic, and informed the contact that the failure was typical for that type of vehicle and was indeed a safety issue. The mechanic stated that the entire center high mounted stop lamp could become detached while driving and strike another vehicle. The contact found another complaint online with odi # 10061979. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer, and was given case # 71-500170558. Also, the contact stated the fuel system failed. In january of 2007, the contact detected an aroma of gas while driving the vehicle. The odor became increasingly potent, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the fuel pump module was corroded and leaked. And the dealer quoted a repair price of $800. The fuel pump filter was repaired, and after serious negotiations, the contact was only required to pay $196.00. The contact searched online ,and found an open investigation , pe07013 from the federal safety agency dated march 12, 2007 for the fuel system. The failure mileage was 42,229.
The roof rack to my 2003 chevrolet trailblazer blew off while driving home from the shore on the atlantic city expressway. There was no prior damage or accident to the vehicle to cause such a problem. We were informed that our car was not the first case. The dealer did fix the roof rack but I'm concerned that it will happen again if no adjustments are made to the design. There is a glue strip that holds the bottom portion in place. This is an accident waiting to happen.
Dt*: the contact stated, while driving or parked, the vehicle leaks water from rain and puddles on the road into the interior of the vehicle. The first leak entered through the left rear door. While the second leak entered from the left rear wheel fender shielding. The water from the leaks caused mold in the carpeting of the vehicle. The manufacturer determined the vehicle was beyond the warranty limitations. The dealer offered to repair and replace the carpeting at the owner's expense.
The rear tail gate has separated from the top there is a huge gap now between the roof and the upper plastic piece - big enough that when the door is closed I can fit my entire hand between what is supposed to be the seal. I was looking into it and found out that this has happened to a lot of trail blazers and envoys. I have no idea of how it even happened. When I contacted gm about the problem they advise that the problem is not covered.
Awful, awful safety hazard on my 2003 trailblazer!!!!!the hatch back/lift gate won't open - tailgate window explodes in the mechanics face knocking him to the ground. Representatives from gm and from the dealership deny that this has happened in any other 2003 trailblazers. That is a lie!!!! See other complaints on this very website. Complaint #10121982, also complaint #10150063, and complaint #10075392. Then check out complaint #10038988, #10075392 and #10061979 regarding the hatchback tailgate breakdowns. Complaint #10121982 tells of a child that is injured by the exploding glass in the tailgate. Remember the double sided tape that the dealership tells me that gm uses to hold on the high mount stop light and trim??? In complaint #10038988 the complainant was also told about the double sided tape. Are you investigating this problem????? I am driving a very unsafe car and I will fight until I get some action. I have been without a car now for 10 days. The dealership insisted that we turn this claim into my insurance. $2,650 claim for what the dealership said would cost $25. The dealers body shop also explained that the high mount stop light and trim are attached with double face tape and if they come loose they bind inside the hatchback. I don't feel it is my insurance company's responsibility to pay for something the dealer caused. This is a very dangerous problem created by cheverolet's poor design. Why haven't they done a recall on this. There are numerous other complaints about the same hatchback failure. The glass could explode on me on my grandkids or another mechanic. I will be nervous everytime I open that hatchback and I will never, never buy a general motors car again. The dealership treated my husband and I terribly. They knew they had the upper hand in the situation and they knew there was nothing we could do.
Dt: the owner went to open the glass on the tailgate ,and when the owner had her hand on the handle to lift the glass it exploded from the tailgate. The were no prior problems with the tailgate. Dealer replaced the glass which was covered under warranty. The owner's child sustained injuries in this incident, she had a small cut on her hand, on her cheek, and a large cut on her face above her eyebrow.
Front end loose, ball joints needed replacement. Driver side seatbelt defective/twisted. Rotors warped needed repalcement. Outside door handle does not open door. Dirver side mirror moves around (programed) without notice. Transmission engages rough, feels like it slipping. Tailgate out of allignment, rear seatbelt defective needed replacement, 4wd locked up in parking lot, front end has scraping noises when turning, heated seats not working, irratic, tailgate panel falls off, driver seat frame broken needed replacement,electrical system irratic.
The rear bumper of my 2003 chevy trailblazer cracked duing an impact of less than 5mph. Gm told me that this isn't a problem, and this might happen. I thought they named this a bumper because it was there to withstand some kind of impact.
2003 chevrolet trailblazer - purchased in may of 2003 off of the sales floor - around 5 miles on it - truck began squeaking - took it in, they said bad break pads, changed them out and gave it back (2 days without truck) - squeaking still there - took it back in - service tech said the front spindle was bent - told me I couldn't drive it it was unsafe (5 more days without truck) - at the same time they take truck to body shop because rear hatch won't shut it too is bent - same with the hood (hmmmmmmmm!!!!) - rear wiper motor then busts (now I'm erked) - driving down the highway at 55 and truck shuts off - no power steering almost wreck it seems the gas gauge is not accurate!!!!!!! - then blower motor won't shut off without taking fuse out ... No heat in rear heaters, climate control doesn't work (yet a few more days without truck)- the last straw - my 9 month old truck has a broken transfer case and the 4-wheel drive went out - of course the 4-wheel drive went out on a steep hill in the middle of winter - not acceptable in alaska not acceptable in a new truck!!!!!! - had to get out of a defective truck so now we are stuck with a brand new tahoe that is $10,000+ upside down! You decide who is wrong in this case!
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