Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving 29 MPH on an icy road and attempted to apply the brakes. There was no traction and the vehicle slid into traffic, crashing into another vehicle. The contact was not injured. The driver of the second vehicle sustained unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the front passenger's side wheel hub and sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 73,400.
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer brakes complaints
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This is a third time the ABS warning light has come on malfunctioning saying we need service once in montana and then another incident in 2008. "service brakes, air antilock ABS warning lights come on in the drivers information center. However, it happens every time it gets 5 to 10 degrees or more below zero. The first time I took it into garage and they cleaned up the ABS ground connection on the frame. This is a safety issue because a person doesn't know if it is accurate or another false alert. I would hope that other persons report these issues, and that the manufacturers would be forced to repair the issue.
Panel cluster failed with red blaring emergency light stays on and causes vehicle lights to stay on. Also causes vehicle not to shift properly. All dashboard component indicator fails which hazardous to safety of individual.
Heard funny noise coming from vehicle. After that the cars battery would be dead. Could recharge battery but it would be dead the next day. Took it in to a private shop where it was found that the ABS module under the frame was corroded and drawing down the battery by grounding on the frame. It also destroyed a computer and two plugs on the transmission neutral safety switch. Total repairs to vehicle totaled over $2,300.00.
The cars computer code on dash read out that service brakes was required with a ringing tone. The ABS light and the brake light were also on. This LED one to believe that the vehicle could be an issue with safety. We drove straight to the garage. A code c0265 was found on the computer by the technician. $91.00 was charged for a poor ground being redone on the ebcm. The federal safety agency item number 10022470 is applicable. We were lucky to be within a block of a dealer. This is a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer, with only 37616 miles. From february 2003 until november 2006 the car was garaged in montana. November 2006 till present the car is garaged in wi. Why should the owner have to pay for an apparent ground issue defect problem? This is definitely a safety issue because the ABS system is disabled on the car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving in reverse, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the engine. While driving 70 MPH, the grinding noise recurred and the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the ABS unit was not shutting off. The current and failure mileages were 70,089. *updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer stated the ABS was diagnosed with an electrical problem. Updated 12/12/07
For approx. 4 months I would go to get into my trailblazer and the vehicle would be dead. Would not start unless I had it jumped. It would go 2 weeks with no problem then out of the blue, not work. I had the battery changed 2 times, alternator, starter checked with no problem. Finally after the last time, I had the alternator people come and get it and they checked it out for 2 days. The ABS system is what came up. I had to have it taken to the dealer that I purchased it from (I have only had this vehicle purchased used for a year and couple of months-vehicle is only 4 years old now) and it is the ABS module costing me $1150.00 to be fixed. Dealer states that it stays on after vehicle is turned off and running my battery.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact complained about a speedometer failure. While idling the speedometer read 90 MPH. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster was damaged. When the temperature was below 30 degrees the steering column froze and activated the horn. The horn will not deactivate unless the fuse wasremoved. Additionally, when applying the brake pedal the vehicle began to decelerate, but the pedal dropped all the way down to the floor. The contact must release and depress the brake pedal again in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. The current mileage is 75,000, and failure mileage was 70,000.
Abs system shorted out and would remain on even after engine was shut off. The ABS pump and control unit had to be replaced. (not under warranty)was told this is a known issue.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's brake pump failed. The vehicle had been to the service dealer seven different times since dec 2004 and the dealer could not duplicate the issue. The vehicle was never involved in an accident.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer on september 12, 2005 at 25612 miles who determined the rotors were rusted and needed to be turned. The vehicle was returned to the dealership on june 5, 2006 for a 30000 mile check up and again the dealership determined the rotors needed to be turned. The dealership has admitted the front and rear rotors need to be replaced. Based on the contact's understanding the manufacturer will not allow the dealership to replace the rotors under warranty. The contact alerted the manufacturer and a complaint was filed case # 1-414411237. The left front axle seal was replaced. Updated 06/19/06.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was receiving a regular maintenance inspection at an independent repair shop, the mechanic determined the right front outer tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. After the replacement, there was a rattling noise in the front suspension, but the vehicle was not seen for further inspection. In addition, the federal safety agency recall, #04v527000 repair was performed on the exterior lighting however, the recall repair did not remedy the problem. The contact replaced the bulbs in the exterior brake lights, but the dealership was not contacted. In addition, resurfaced rear rotors and replaced pads. Also, replaced rear windshield wiper arm. The door locsk were inoperative. The rear brake lights were inoperative. Updated 05/30/06.
2003 trailblazer - reduced engine power light present when started. Would accelerate to 15mph. Rattle or grinding noise when braking or driving over bumps. Drove to beaty chevrolet knoxville tn tues, 2/7/06. Replaced throttle assembly & advised noise was from misaligned hood. Trailblazer picked up on fri, 2/10/06. Paid $200. Ext warranty ded. Gas empty stopped to fill up. While driving noticed fuel gauge past full mark, appeared to be pointing straight down. Noticed tachometer registered 6500 rpms. Called beaty chevrolet. Service department closed. Next day fuel gauge appears correct. After a week refueled and noticed fuel gauge was incorrect again. Noticed strong gas odor when vehicle is started & vehicle smoking. Called to schedule repairs on 2/28/06. Was unable to make appointment rescheduled for tues 3/9/06. Beaty informed that it must be guage sensor and not related to previous repair work so another $200. Deductible would be due. They were unable to detect fuel odor nor smoking. I disagreed with the $200 charge due to vehicle being defective when I picked it up from the service department on the first visit. Beaty chev. Said they did not look at the tachometer nor fuel gauge when they service vehicles so they would not have known about the problem. Lol .. I called gm warranty and they would not waive the $200 and said the dealership would be responsible. I contacted the dealership again and they thought gm would waived because of the numerous problems with the guage sensors. However they would not admit that they did not check the vehicle when it was being repaired the first visit. I have read numerous complaints regarding reduced power throttle assembly, guage malfunctions, and grinding noise when braking and feel that gm should recall and reimburse the consumer for the repairs they have paid. Vehicle is still making grinding noise and now seems to lunge forward when brake is released. I need help and any advice you have to offer.
Brakes front & rear, climate control, windshield wipers, rear tail lights.
2003 chevrolet trailblazer developed problems with the brake pedal. *mr the brake pedal would fade intermittently when stopping. The consumer would be at a stop light and the pedal would release and would go the floor. The brake pedal had no resistance until the pedal was significantly depressed.
Problems with 2003 chevrolet trailblazer resulting in an accident.*mr when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle started to skid. The consumer tried to turn the wheel to straighten out the vehicle, but the brakes locked and the steering wheel continued to go toward the left. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and subsequently collided with a semi tractor trailer. After the impact, the consumers vehicle continued going left toward oncoming traffic and eventually went left into a ravine/ditch. Throughout the entire incident, the consumer had her foot on the brake and the vehicle would not stop or slow down. The consumer also stated the air bags never deployed.
While coming to the end of an on-ramp to 295 w, the vehicle suddenly began steering from left to right; I had absolutely no control; the brakes didn't appear to be helping at all, and I was only driving at a speed of aprox. 30 MPH as always when I drive this on-ramp. I've "never ever" had a problem as this occur with any vehicle I've driven on this or other on/off-ramps. It was scary. Luckily I did not hit on-coming traffic but did, however, hit a guardrail. My 8 yr. Old was also terrified, but luckily we did not sustain injury.
The brakes malfunctioned causing a rollover crash. The airbags did not deploy.
The accelerator pedal position sensor failed causing loss of power to the vehicle. The vehicle would only accelerate to 10mph and almost caused an accident. I also had/have numerous other problems with the vehicle.
When depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond to pedal application until almost touching the floorboard. Vehicle was traveling 55-60 MPH when it was involved in a crash. *ak there was a loud noise which was related to the brake dragging in the rear into the retaining wall, then to the left retaining wall of the right rear wheel and the tire suspension axle housing broke. The disk and rotor needed to be replaced, the left tire went flat. After repair the consumer heard a dragging sound and the vehicle had come to a stop. The consumer viewed a blue colored smoke along with a smell coming from the brakes. Currently when turning left or right the dragging sound is heard on the right side. *sc
Owned 03 trailblazer for 4 months and has given me electrical & mechanical problems. I had one problem since I first bought this vehicle and now I have 13 things that are a danger to me and my family. Ac turns on by itself whether car is off or on. Ac has turned on while I was driving frightening the hell out of me causing me to almost lose control of the wheel. Ac ,engine lacks horse power,hand brake,hazard lights,lights turn off, mirrors move by themselves, car boggs as if it wants to turn off, while driving steering wheel moves by itself, gas gauge has read low fuel when gas is full. I am terrified the car will give out with my child and I in it.I have tried to have vehicle repaired numerous times and still dealer can't seem to duplicate the problem. The vehicle is a hazard to me and my family and to all those who own one. Need the problem to be fixed before any tragedies occur.
While driving consumer would have to depress the hard brake pedal more then 4 times in order for the vehicle to stop.
When the vehicle is at a complete stop/idling the brakes go all the way to the floor. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer on four occasions where nothing was found wrong. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where they found the master cylinder by-passing. *scc
When applying pressure to the brake pedal pedal goes down to the floor, and the vehicle doesn't stop immediately. Dealer cannot determine the cause of problem.
Owner has had several other failures from brakes, to door modules, etc. Rear windshield wiper system completely failed. Remedy was to replace the entire system.
The ABS light illuminated.
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