Transmission has failed at 55,000 miles, not driving car but was about to run errands. Have had to replace power steering block, alternator, starter, tail lights, instrument panel, radio and electric on a car that is just over 5 years old. The instrument panel, power steering block and transmission are all not under warranty.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer steering complaints
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I noticed my vehicle was leaking oil on my driveway so I decided to take it to get it checked out as I was on my way to the lube n oil I went to turn and my power steering locked up almost caused me to crash when I took it to the lube n oil they checked it out and said its not the engine oil its your power steering that's leaking and it has all leaked out. So they took it over to the shop but after 2 hrs waiting they could not figure out what is wrong im very upset that this would happen to a car that is only a few years old I will have to take my vehicle in on monday to have it checked.
Tie rods, multiple transmission module problems, airbag, taillights, stop, turn signal rear problem, electrical/ wiring,radio, HVAC, pressure control,2 batteries, 2 fan clutches, among other problems.
Sharp turn steering locks up. Passenger seat belt gets tighter and tighter doesn't release pressure. 4 wheel drive not working . Tapping sound in engine. The only thing the dealer has done is replace power steering pump and within 5 miles it was not working again.
Noises coming from underneath the SUV ,check engine light constantly came on and one night I was going around 55 MPH my 15 yr old daughter,we heard a loud pop it sound like we had hit something in the road so I stop to see what it was, we saw nothing but the squeaking sound from under the SUV got louder some day later jumped in the car started the car and there was that loud sound again only this time the SUV would not move in reverse I could hear some spinning like noise so I took it to a shop and I was told that the transmission was striped out in reverse, and that some shaft had broken or something, the mechanic also told me that he had several people come in with the same problem the same model trailblazer 2002 what hurt me so bad is this was my first brand new car, I only had it for two years, and if I every buy another car it want be from gm, I also had problems with my tailgate lamps ,windshield wipers,steering column.
Power steering pump shalt broke causing failure of power steering.
While driving 40 MPH steering pulley failed. Vehicle lost power. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle switches itself into 4-wheel drive while the manual switch is in 2-wheel drive. The taillights failed. At new computer had to be installed. The rack and pinion needs to be replaced.
When driving at any speed vehicle vibrated in the front. The consumer took the vehicle to a service dealership for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the front tie rods needed to be replaced. *ak the defective tie rods caused misalignment, which lead to excessive tire wear. (this all had to be replaced in the front only)
Vehicle's steering and brakes suddenly went out.*mr while driving 50 MPH the vehicle's steering and brakes suddenly failed which caused loss of control. The vehicle spun around once and hit the highway divider head on. The driver sustained injuries from the accident and was treated fro several months by a doctor.
Tie rod ends wore out at 42000 miles. *ak *sc
While driving 40 MPH, the engine light illuminated, then the vehicle stalled. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, hitting a wall. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership tried to repair the vehicle 7 times, but did not resolve the problem. The air bag also failed to deploy during the accident. *ak the PCM failed due to a circuit inside, fluid leaked from the power steering hose, the engine revved high and was loud when the vehicle was started, the consumer saw sparks under the hood fuse block at the same time the gauges fluctuated and shorted, the right rear tail lights were inoperative, and the fuel gauge made a whirring sound when the vehicle was started. *sc *jb
The power steering failed multiple times, even after multiple repairs. The vehicle had been for repairs five times for the same problem. *ak
Power steering pump failed while the driver was making a right turn. Although the driver was turning steering wheel to the right the vehicle continued to go straight in oncoming traffic. The driver was able to avoid a collision. *ak
Consumer was ejected from the vehicle after it over turned twice as a result of defective steering. *ph while driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle was going off the road to the right. The consumer overcorrected the steering wheel and the car subsequently went too far over to the left with the right side front and rear wheels in the air. The consumer then corrected to the right and the left side tires came off the road. The vehicle then went into a skid off the right side of the road and struck an embankment. The vehicle struck an embankment and the consumer's chest hit the steering wheel. The impact bent the steering wheel and rendered the consumer unconscious. The vehicle the overturned 1-2 times and the consumer was ejected from the vehicle. The consumer sustained rib fractures, joint separation, upper and lower back injuries.
When turning the steering wheel towards the right steering locks. *ak
Consumer lost steering and hit a tree head on. In addition, the seat belt failed to lock causing injuries to the consumer (driver). (lawyer on behalf of client rebecca doyle). *la the airbag also burned/injured the passenger. The vehicle experienced electrical problems with the brake lights, tail lights, fuel gauge, left seat belt, dash (computer readout) and the brakes pulled. *sc
Upon starting vehicle, the electrical system malfunctioned, causing the headlights, radio, and the dashboard lights to short out. This happened several times. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and they changed the sensors, however it did not solve the problem. *ak there was noise in the steering wheel. The consumer was told that the problem was a characteristic. The hatch lock did not work, and the rear windshield wiper did not work. The oxygen sensor was changed twice along with the seat belt switch, the key lock on the driver door, battery, and the wiring harness. *scc also the cup holder broke.
Consumer stated that while driving, they lost steering control causing an accident. Dealer notified. *ph consumer was cut off by a truck losing control. Regained control then brakes felt like a lack of pressure. Steering loosened then locked up causing the consumer to spin out of control. Gm stated there were no recalls. Consumer and the insurance company feels there is. Insurance co. Stated it could've been the vacuum to the engine shutting down or the lower control panel snapping which causes these symptoms.
Whining heard from engine area after warm up. Heard from 2000 RPM and up during acceleration. After reaching desired speed (city, highway, or rural) and maintaining steady speed noise goes away. Sounds like a imminent steering rack failure as dealer has changed p/s pump, changed fluid, and flushed lines trying to correct problem to no avail. Happens upon every start and accelerate.
The steering wheel was making loud noise and then locked up.
While vehicle was being driven, the steering wheel became very hard. Ph
Bob valiant auto mall, jerry brown rd., mystic ct. 860‑536‑4931. Took vehicle in for recall 02 v 286 000., consumer states after vehicle was taken apart mechanic stated that an additional part was needed and would not be available for maybe a week or two. Please provide any further information. Ph
The power steering was disabled and was very difficult to steer vehicle. We took it to our service person who contacted a gm dealer, ewald of oconomowoc, wi. They told us to bring the vehicle in to the dealership. While driving to the dealership thepower steering returned to use.
The engine made a rumbling/clicking sound, shut off suddenly, the power steering had gone out, and the power brakes failed. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Ts
There is a noise that comes from steering when the consumer is making a turn, contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced steering column and gears in steering.
At 15-20 MPH vehicle started bucking. Was towed to dealer, who stated that tie rod had broken. Please indicate inner or end tie rod.
Had noticed that the steering wheel felt as if there was too much "play" like it was "wobbly" especially if driving over a raised bump in the roadways: the steering wheel would "give" too much. This had also been noticed by another person who recently drove vehicle for a short distance. I had planned on getting the vehicle's undercarriage inspected on june 8th to confirm whether there was cause for alarm. Unfortunately, the accident occurred on june 2nd. This accident was unforeseen .... It did not involve another vehicle, the speed was not a high rate of speed, yet when it appeared that the steering was unable to be controlled, I was driving east in the right lane of a two lane roadway, (the opposite two lane traffic is divided by an esplanade). The vehicle veered into left corresponding lane, striking the edge of the esplanade curb with the front left drivers tire. The car proceeded to not only start a left rollover, up onto the esplanade, but apparently flipped over from front to back, and landed back upright all the way over the esplanade, on the opposite two lane roadway; and facing west --- the opposite direction that I was traveling in! This vehicle is in the process of being totalled...and I am concerned that either way, if there is a need for an investigation, or if there are additional incidences like this that consumers need to be aware of, then I need to know. Not to mention that unless there's evidence otherwise, I would probably purchase another trailblazer; the comfort and ride was something that I did enjoy.
While driving in low speed and making a right turn, steering wheel locked up, in the same day while making a left turn, steering wheel locked up. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
While changing lanes, steering has locked up and caused vehicle to run into a concrete wall, manufacturer was notified. *ak after the power steering locked up, the vehicle hit the concrete wall and rolled backwards crashing with another vehicle. The consumer stated that the vehicle had a manufacturers defect. Three weeks prior to the incident the vehicle was in for a recall also associated with the steering column.
While driving about 60-65 MPH and without warning power steering went out/ , resulting in a collision.*ak consumer stated the tire deflated and the passenger side door glasss shattered.
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