Drove car to a friends. Had to park in the mud. Came out later to find that the 4wd was not functioning at all. No lights no attempt to switch into awd, 4 hi, or 4 lo. Would not like to be out in snow and find out that 4wd does not work on a rear-wheel drive car. Could cause an accident.
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer transmission complaints
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Heard lots of noises. At 51,225 mostly highway miles found vehicle needed: (1) differential cover gasket (2) pinion shaft seal (3) extension housing seal (4) thermal fan clutch cost: $1,800 left alone, failed seals and gasket will cause complete transmission failure, failed fan clutch will cause engine seizing, fire.
Dt: 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the stabilizer links keeps coming loose. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership where she purchased vehicle 5 times. They replaced the stabilizer links 5 times. The problem recurred. Took the vehicle to another dealership, and they also replaced the stabilizer links. The vehicle shook, and shimmied. The contact was unable to control the vehicle while turning a corner. The vehicle shook while driving down a hill and there was also noise at that time. This problem started on december 22, 2004. The vehicle is currently working correctly. There was a loud humming noise coming from the transmission. It was shifting correctly. The contact to it to a dealership , and they test drove vehicle. They state the transmission mechanic was on vacation and it would have to be brought in at a later time. The contact called another dealership, and they will inspect the vehicle. *ak updated 2/13/2006 -
The transmission on my 2003 trailblazer stopped working while driving out of my driveway and onto the highway. All gears including neutral grind gears when engaged. The car could not be driven and needed to be towed to the transmission shop. This cas has never been towed or plowed and rarely uses 4 wheel drive (winters only). It now has 39k miles and out of warranty, however, I now realize that there has been many transmission problems like mine in earlier year models as well as the 2003. I would like this organization to investigate the possible flaw in gm's transmission used in these vehicles. Thank you.
Gear shift knob continually loosens; reported to dealer and they said they fixed it, however, the problem continues to happen. When it is real loose it makes it hard to shift into gear and the possibility of not getting the vehicle into "park"
2003 chevrolet trailblazer transmission failure (at 75,000 miles) on highway $2000 repair required - full transmission overhaul
Chevrolet trailblazer 2003 automatic, having problem shifting. *bf the consumer stated the vehicle hesitated for 5 seconds, then slowly accelerated to the speed the consumer needed. The battery died due to a module problem.
I took my 2002 trailblazer to the dealership in dec. Because the 4 wheel drive was not operating (I hadn't needed to use it in months) the wasn't any service light on the vehicle when I took it in. Magically, when I left the dealership the "service 4wd light" was on. After they charged me an 80.00 diagnostic fee I was told I need a new transfer case module that would cost $400.00. I haven't had time to take the car in over the holidays. Today when my husband was driving the car he had shut it off and just for kicks put it in 4 wheel high and it worked!! However, he was driving down the road and tried to turn the car into a gas station and it shuttered and did not want to turn. He did get it into a parking spot, put the vehicle in park and shut it off. After the vehicle was off it lunged forward about 4 feet. I called gm immediately when he came home and they said they would contact me dealership and the best they could do is pay for half of the repair!! All I can say that I thank god that there was not another car or person in front of my car when it mysteriously jumped 4 feet forward. I have noticed on the website that there are a lot of complaints about this control module-it is just an accident waiting to happen. Also, when I called the dealership to make an appointment (im afraid to drive the car) they said the soonest they could take me was on tuesday( 4 days from now)-even after I had explained the whole situation.
Gm t-body 4 wheel drive vehicles 2002 > loss of control during 4-wheel drive conditions. Transfer case shifting in and out with out warning, causing a slide and spin out condition. Have been in touch with gm and was tolds condition is normal. They blame the driver is driving too fast for conditions. Other vehicles have not lost control under the same conditions and speed.
Complaint received via e-mail." I would like to share the defects discovered on my vehicle since I purchased this on october 2003. Few months I drove my trailblazer, I was stuck at the airport because it won't start and I brought it to the dealership for repair which lasted for 3 days. They told me it was just a case of low battery power. I was not in agreement with their reason. I wrote gm headquarters demanding an exchange or replacement of the truck. They declined my request, instead they offered me an extended warranty. The following year, I was driving at around 25 MPH, when I changed gear all of a sudden the gear shifter came loose and practically detached it's linkage. I panicked and slowly pulled over to the side of the road. The dealer repaired the shifter for free. Then just this month I was driving on the freeway at around 50 MPH, I noticed the RPM was between 7-8 and the engine revved hard, but there was no power. The speed remained constant even when I pressed the gas pedal fully. I brought the vehicle to the dealership and they found out that the transmission is defective and they replaced it under warranty. The total mileage driven as of this time is 30,000 miles."
1st problem (exact date unknown, winter 2003-2004): the "check 4wd" light came on. The dealership's service dept said gm had no repair for this problem and that it was common in trailblazers, and they simply reset the fuse. Then (may 2004): vehicle started making a growling noise. We took it in and the mechanics said that one of the bearings was bad, and they replaced the bearing and rebuilt the transfer case. A month later (june) we had the same problem. That time, all of the bearings and the oil pump were "scored." nobody suggested a reason for this. The transfer case was rebuilt again. Now (6 weeks later) the front differential is leaking oil from at least two locations and is currently being rebuilt. I have been told by the service dept that the reason is likely that "either it was put together wrong at the factory or the seal was bad to start with." it seems to us that the entire 4wd capability of this vehicle is compromised. We live in the country where the roads don't get plowed with any regularity, and with winter coming, I am going to need the 4wd, but I'm afraid to use it. I already spun out once last winter because they told me not to drive the car in a4wd because it's bad for the car, so I was driving in 2wd when I unexpectedly lost traction and did a 360 and almost wound up in the ditch. Even without snow, I am not confident that this car will get me "from here to there" without a problem.
While driving, the consumer noticed that the four wheel drive indicator light flashed intermittently. The dealership serviced the vehicle, upgraded the computer system and replaced the transfer case. *ak *sc
While driving consumer noticed that service four wheel drive indicator was flashing. Technician upgraded computer, and replaced transfer case.
While driving consumer noticed that 4-wheel drive indicator light flashed intermittently. Dealership serviced vehicle, but could not duplicate the problem.
When backing out of a driveway on a 50 degree incline vehicle rolled forward. As a result, vehicle crashed into a fence. Dealer stated transmission malfunctioned.
2003 chevrolet trailblazer plagued with defects. (nar) *ph transmission, air conditioner, suspension, and rear windshield not working properly.
When shifting from revese to drive low rpms and almost stalls.
We've noticed a vibrating sound after 2-5 minutes from starting our '03 blazer from cold start. It tends to increase after we've driven it for a while. I've noticed while I'm waiting to pick my wife up that this irritating sound and vibration intensifies. Whatever it is, it's not normal. Fter taking the vehicle to our dealer and providing them with the below the federal safety agency bulletin, we hoped to get our vehilcle fixed.*ak the federal safety agency no: 282674 bulletin no: 061903 bulletin date: june 2003 unusual vibration felt at idle or at very low RPM during parking lot manuevers. Also residence noise accompanying the vibration. Gms engineering dept at the dealer returned our t-blazer informing us that it is normal. I don't believe they did a thorough job in locating & fixing the problem. The engineering dept recommended the service dept test an '04 trailblazer. Their response was that it was normal like the '03. Before picking up my vehicle, I tested the warmed up '04 t-blazer & didn't hear the same sound I hear in my vehicle. I don't understand how this vibrating sound can be normal when the following gm service website link ... Http://service.gm.com/gmtechlink/images/issues/apr03/tlapr03e.html#story16 refers to the following solution to the problem? Exhaust boom or vibration vehicles with the 4.2l l6 engine may exhibit a boom or vibration coming from the exhaust, at or near idle. The following may help reduce the vibration. Unbolt the downpipe from the exhaust manifold outlet and replace the donut seal. When you tighten the downpipe to the manifold, have a second technician hold the rear end of the downpipe so the two exhaust hangers stay centered in the rubber bushing holes. Keeping the rods centered in the bushing holes makes a noticeable improvement. - thanks to gm technical assistance what can be done in order for this problem to be fixed?
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.
While putting the trailblazer into any gear it makes grinding noise in rear. While driving to the dealer the rear of the blazer was all over the road. It felt like the rear wheels where going to fall off. While still many miles away from dealer for service the back axial locked up making me loose control. This was at 25 MPH. Thank goodness I did not take the highway. I dont want to know what would have happened at 65 MPH. I had to have towed to dealer from there. I was told that a bearing breaking caused this. However first I was accused of having the vehicle 4 wheeling.
I purchased a 2003 chevy trailblazer lt ext (4 miles on the odometer) on september 9, 2003 from fisher bros. Chevrolet in mahopac, ny. I had the truck for exactly two weeks and started have acceleration problems. I would stop at a traffic light or stop sign or even behind a stopping school bus and the car would not move when stepping on the gas pedal. I brought the car in for service on september 23, 2003 and they had it for service until september 30, 2003. They said it was the transmission and they found out from chevy that a bulletin with this problem had not yet been released. They ordered the parts and gave me back the car on 9/30/03. I drove it for less than 24 hours and it happened again. I brought the car back for service on 10/2/03. This time they claimed it was electrical - again relating to the transmission. The fixed a few values and things. Had the car in from 10/2/03 to 10/7/03. Got the car home for again less than 24 hours and it happened again. Brought the car back on 10/9/03 (2021miles on the odometer) and the car has been there ever since. When I last spoke to the service manager they said they had to put a whole new transmission in the car. I thought a brand new car would already have a "new transmission". They ordered a 2004 transmission to put into the car. This was the last I heard on 10/14/03.
When disengaging the 4-wheel drive vehicle jumped forward hitting a parked vehicle.
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.
'03 trailblazer has been back to the dealership 7 times for the same problem, the 4 wheel drive engages by itself at 55 to 60mph, the truck jerks and it flashes from 4 wheel to 2 wheel drive, they have reset codes, changed switches and it still is doing the same thing. It has this problem at all speeds, it just is very noticable at higher speeds, the way the truck jerks..I have filed with the bbb.
While driving, unexpectedly the 4-wheel drive light went off. When this occurred, it rendered the 4 wheel drive inoperative. This was caused by a failure in the TCM module. The dealership reprogrammed the TCM module, but the problem recurred. Several tsb bulletins were issued on this problem. *ak *scc
My 11-month old 2003 chevrolet trailblazer has had multiple quality problems, twice affecting my safety. Most of the problems have been electrical in nature. The 4wd has become inoperable numerous times, once while driving in snow. In another incident during a severe thunderstorm at night the air conditioner (A/C) failed and I was unable to defrost my windshield in order to see. After one dealer failed to diagnose the 4wd problem, another dealer replaced my ignition switch because the technician said I had no power at all going to the "rear grid." I continue to have intermittent electrical problems, including near stalling at a traffic light, and ongoing 4wd failures. The car also has very jerky motion when in 4wd reverse, of course, when the 4wd is working at all. The dealer told me that was normal and now I see there is a service bulletin on the problem.
8 times to dlr with same problem, this time worse. Times prior were torque converter fault codes, also not allowing cruise to engage. High RPM's and will not shift into overdrive. Lunging on first and second gear when accelerating from a stop. Dealer just replaced transmission (21,000 miles) and now won't shift at all. Purchased 6 months ago. 2003 chevy trailblazer ext 4x4.
Upon starting the vehicle, the service 4-wd indicator light in the console area lights up, and the setting selector light does not work. The selection switch does not light up. The vehicle is new and has only 750 miles. When the dealer was contacted, I was told the service department could not look at the problem for 10 days. Additionally, I was informed that while the vehicle is probably safe to drive until they (the dealer) could assess the problem, the four wheel drive would not be working! Having just been in an accident in another vehicle that was totaled, it does not give me a sense of security driving a vehicle that is not operating properly.
Problem with 4x4 shift indicator not registering transfer case position.
2003 chevrolet trail blazer 2wd 4 spd automatic transmission experience roll back while on incline after vehicle has reached normal operating conditions. While on incline in the process of removing foot from brake to accelerate vehicle will roll back! Contacted dealer and they said it was normal for that vehicle?
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