Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT wipers problems

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Visibility · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext. While driving in the rain, the moisture sensitive wiper system did not detect moisture. As a result, the wipers started to malfunction and operated uncontrollably. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v046000 (visibility/wpier). The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2015 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · MI

My wife and five children traveling on I-94 e and exited the freeway at the 12 mile exit in roseville mi. My wife attempted to brake as they approached the red traffic signal on the 12 mile exit ramp and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor without warning. She was unable to stop the vehicle and proceeded through the red light narrowly missing a high speed collision with both east and west bound traffic on 12-mile road. She continued through the intersection on the red light and was able to stop the SUV several hundred yards down the service drive. She slowly drove the vehicle home and I checked the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor with no brake warning or any other indicators on the dash. I pumped the brakes several times and couldn't even hold the vehicle while idling in the drive position. I also noticed a large puddle of fluid under the driver's side of the vehicle. I'm going to limp the vehicle to moran chevrolet in clinton township, mi and leave it with those that sold me this deathtrap. Another and perhaps even greater safety concern I have is the SUV's tendency to misbehave while in awd mode. The vehicle sometimes goes in reverse while drive is selected and vice versa. Additionally, the vehicle will sometimes put itself in neutral while engaged in drive mode or while stopped at traffic signals. Oh and last week I replaced the windshield wiper assembly after it failed and found no evidence that gm had completed the related recall work that signed off as being complete for the windshield motor and linkage assembly. I see I'm not alone in having suffered catastrophic safety related failures with this particular SUV. Please take notice and force gm to recall to fix this corrosion issue with the brake system. I almost lost my family last evening and will assume it would have made national news had they died in an accident.

Filed Oct 15, 2013 · Visibility · 72,000 miles · OH

The wipers stop half way across the windshield making it impossible to see when it is raining. Regardless of the speed of the wipers. This is going to cause an accident. I have only had this vehicle for about 2 months. My disabled son has to ride in this vehicle. It needs to be safe and gm could care less. Something needs done. This is an on going issue with all trailblazers. Gm will not acknowledge this fact.

Filed Oct 11, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 7,600 miles · NY

I've had my trailblazer for two years now about 4/2010 the windows would go up and down on their own and the power lock stopped working so chevy replaced the main control switch then about 6/2011 I had to replace the wheel bearings and the sensor twice and about 01/2012 the wipers and washer fluid wouldn't shut off got a new wiper motor put in and now the truck has been sitting since 4/2012 had to have it towed from albany because the truck just all of a sudden slowed down even with my foot on the gas pedal and now I have ten different codes that came up two for the camshaft sensor and solenoid the knock sensor the crankshaft sensor and a few other ones... We called chevrolet and they have no clue what is going on nor what is wrong with it.

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · WI

Most recent is a driver's side door/window controls that have completely stopped working. Controls have been sporadic for over a month and have now, and it stopped completely with the window in the down position. I have been lucky not to experience the burning/melting issue others have before it stopped working all together - but my window is now in the down position and cannot be closed. In addition to the door/window controls, the rear window wiper stopped working about a year ago, the fuel sensor went out over a year and a half ago so tank always registers empty and check engine light is always on. (I have received the offer from chevy to have the fuel sensor repaired, but because I will be responsible for half of the repair costs, I have yet to have it done -- chevy should pay 100%, not 50%). I've already replaced the tie rods about a year ago, but was just told that they need to be replaced again. I've had issues with the car violently shaking @ 60 MPH shortly after I bought it (used) from a dealer. After quite the run around and four extended stays at the dealers repair shop it was magically taken care of after I threatened to file "lemon law" paperwork. I'm just done. *tr the consumer stated shortly after, the windows controls for the other three windows began to work again sporadically, except for the driver's window which was propped closed. On occasion, when the driver's side widow button was touched my mistake, the window would move slightly until being stopped by the 2x4. The consumer finally had the recall repairs done, after waiting on the parts. The dealer removed the 2x4 from the driver's side and the consumer was charged $105.55 to get the window operational again. Updated 05/23/13

Filed Dec 10, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

I am a senior citizen I brought this car new. After one year I had to replace linc plate. Over the years everything has gone wrong with this car. Speedometer has not worked since aug. '08, gas gauge stopped oct. '11. Instrument cluster since 2010 and gm knows this is a defected part. Yet gm paid for this same defected part at their cost for the tahoe, but has not paid for the trailblazer. Why? Windows and doors do not unlock on command. Window wiper(rear) stopped working-I replaced that part. A/c comes on my itself. Thermostat failure. I think gm should stand behind their product. The only reason they would not is that they already know that they are producing substandard products that are not fit to be driven on the road.

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Fuel system · 48,975 miles · WI

The issues started about a month ago when I had two unexpected stalls due to empty fuel tank. The needle was indicating that fuel was still available, though near empty. Then finally the mystery was solved on november 15 when the fuel level sender finally failed. I filled the tank normally but when I started the vehicle, the needle stayed at empty, low fuel light came on and low was displayed in the range speedo display. After a quick search, I realized the source of all my problems. Another faulty trailblazer fuel level sender. I purchased the part from my local dealership and replaced my part (no need to replace the entire pump assembly). However at close inspection, I see that gm has changed the design of the metal "wipers" the slide along the resistor segments on the sender. Clearly they realized at some point that the design needed improvement. The new sender's wipers are fewer in number, but are wider and appear to made from slightly thicker metal. All considered, the new design is more robust and I anticipate longer life. Unfortunately, as I read all the complaints, we all share the same issue and have paid various amounts to get the issue resolved. I am fortunate that it only cost me the part and one entire evening. Others are not so lucky, they pay whatever the dealership needs to fix the faulty part. This is clearly widespread, early life failure and should be addressed by gm with compensation for a faulty and now improved design.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Electrical · 74,320 miles · MI

Car shuts down with no power while driving down the road. Then there is a two minute delay before you can crank it over and start it again. Then it may shut down again another half mile up the road... And the process repeats. This is after numerous other problems: such as failed gas gauge, water pump, wiper malfunctions, lock and window problems..ect. Anything electrical is being affected by this problem but the shutting off while driving is very unsafe due to the potential for rear end accident.

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · KY

2002 chevy trailblazer the windshield wipers claim they have already been fixed and will not be fixed again my thing is if it is a continuing problem with the wipers not fixed then they should be fixed until the problem is solved we have to ride around when it is not raining or drive another vehicle because we cant afford to have it fixed ourselves I called chevrolet and they said to bad it was up to us only one recall. Can you help fix this problem or will this continue to go unnoticed thank you so much.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Visibility · 93,000 miles · LA

The windshield washer and wiper start and stop on their own. The on/off switch is in the off position and they stay on. When the washer has water it sprays constantly.