2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 3 miles · CA

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 4 -wheel drive fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, no. 110, no. 114, no. 225, no. 209, & no. 208. Vechicles were built with a left -front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the lenght of the pipe as the result of the manufacturing process. If the brake pipe partially or fully fractured,brake pedal travel would immediately increase and front brake performance would be reduced under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets may fracture. Missing welds on the rear flow plan the calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement. This fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.

Filed Jan 11, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 134,000 miles · AL

Well I bought this SUV used from americas carmart in gadsden alabama.they have a 100 plus lots and advertise good used qualtiy cars..when I bought the SUV I wanted to take it to the chevy dealer but was told their on site certified mechanic checked it all out and with the service agreement thought I was ok....had it two days and the transmission went out..the suspension was also an issue then 12/21/2014 ..going past 50 it shook like crazy....and then the transmission was slipping againi purchased a service agreement for $595.00..it covers what my problems are...but the contract says they can use non manufacter parts which is fine...when I brought it to them with the transmission..they put a junkyard salvage transmission with 100.000 miles on it...when I called them in december about the shaking and suspension and the transmission...they said bring it in...I asked them where they were going to take it..they refused to tell me...and I told them I didn't want a junkyard suspension or transmission as per contract was not suppose to happen..I also asked for a certified mechanic to do the work...they said they would see what they could do.I do a lot of driving in tennessee..alot of mountain driving and I was not going to have the front end {ball joints,etc go out there..not real safe..they came and got the car...I thought they were going to fix it as agreed...that was on the 8th of jan..now they say they are going to sue me for the remaining balance....I just want to call attention to this SUV as it is not safe..and its my opinion they do this a lot to other people...I wanted to draw this to your attention as I would feel bad if I heard of someone getting seriously hurt..due to their inability to sell quality used cars as they advertise...and believe their practices on repairing these cars with a service agreement gets checked into..I filed a complait w/the ftc and agoffice.

Filed Jun 10, 2011 · Body · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. While parked, the contact noticed the front drivers side frame was cracked near the lower control arm. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 125,000 miles · KS

Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Oil pressure and amps gauge malfunction. Mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. Emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. Air conditioning mode motor actuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. Dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. Sporadic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. Mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. A person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occurred due to all these possibilities. Front suspension problems, hard to isolate. Paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. Did not fix problem. Problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single "pop" sound. Had to replace "burnt" headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. Property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 36,000 miles · WI

I have had my trail blazer for 1 yr and 1 month. In that time I have had to replace front and back pads and rotors, ball joints, catalytic (sp) converter, and now they just told me I have to replace the head gasket on the manifold. What the hell is going on with this vehicle. I no longer feel safe driving it. The other day the radio just stopped playing and then the service 4 wheel drive light came on.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Suspension · 11,772 miles · PA

Dt: took for inspection and would not pass inspection due to the ball joint on passenger. Took to chevy dealer they said nothing was wrong. Called gm safety defect to report ball joint. Gm said nothing is wrong. Gm safety defect made apt for second oppion. Second dealer said nothing again. Took back for safety inspection again, they refuse to pass inspection due to the ball joint.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Steering · 6,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was 2 months old. It has not even had so much as an oil change or a flat tire. While driving the vehicle, the tie rod broke and forced me into a tree. I was going approximately 5-10 miles per hour. I was injured. Gm is saying that the tie rod broke when I hit the tree, however the state trooper at the scene documented that the tie rod definately broke before hand and caused the accident. There are scrape marks in the roadway showing the tire dragging me to the tree. To date gm will not acknowledge a problem. If I had been going faster I could have been killed.