2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer: complete transmission failure

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 Dec 27, 2009 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · OH

2004 chevy trailblazer with 80,000 miles, transmission went out while on interstate, could not get speed above 25 miles per hour.

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact took the vehicle to midas for preventive maintenance. The transmission was flushed and the oil was replaced with a life x-tend oil, which caused the transmission to slip and make a loud noise when shifitng into reverse or drive. The dealer stated that the bearing failed. The contact feels that the oil that was placed in the transmission revealed that the transmission had previous failures. A report was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that they will investigate the failure. The x-tend oil manufacturer stated that they would pay for the repair if it is proven that the oil was the cause for the transmission failure. The current and failure mileages were 102,000.

Filed May 19, 2008 · Transmission · 46,000 miles · OH

We took our car on wednesday 5/14 to superior chevrolet in cincinnati oh because on tuesday evening the transmission felt like it was starting to slip and not driving correctly. The dealership contacted us on thursday 5/15 to say they were waiting for the warranty representative to come out and give approval before it could be repaired. On friday afternoon, we were advised the claim was denied because there was water in the transmission. The service manager said it was due to a gm defect with the dip stick - the way it was positioned allowed water to get into the transmission and rust, so the warranty was null and void. The service manager said he spoke w/his gm rep and they would agree to "do us a favor" and split the cost of the new transmission - $1200 still out of pocket for us. When we pushed back and asked why we would have to pay anything, they refused to answer - just told us to fight it with our warranty company. I've been researching online to figure out how to fight this and prevent other people from suffering as well. If it's a gm defect in the way the dip stick is positioned, the consumer should not have to pay for the damage caused by the defect. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. The car is a 2004 chevy trailblazer with a full extended warranty, but it does specifically state it's void if the problem is due to water. After reading on several chat rooms, there seems to be many people with this same issue.

Filed Jun 26, 2007 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · UT

In april 2007, the '04 trailblazer's transmission failed. At the time the vehicle had less than 50,000 miles. I drive the car very well - mostly highway miles as I commute for work - and the vehicle had never been used to tow. The transmission was repaired at a chevrolet dealer, and less than 2 months later, the transmission failed again. I am very unsatisfied with the quality of this vehicle.

Filed Jun 15, 2007 · Transmission · 25,605 miles · PA

2004 chevrolet trailblazer 2 wheel drive (2wd) transmission failure. Transmission failed while under normal highway operating conditions, speed approximately 55 MPH, two lane highway, surface conditions dry, mileage 25605. Failure proceeded by strange noise, then complete disengagement / loss of power. Service engine check light illuminated; later diagnosed by gmc dealorship as an open / loose gas cap as th e cause. The vehicle was manuevered / coasted without powertrain assistance to parking lot adjacent to the highway without injury / incident. Vehicle towed to dealorshi on . 6/15/07) informed by gm representative that component replacement / repair needed, specifics unknown, cost $2400 of which gm would pay 50%; my cost $1200.

Filed Jan 11, 2007 · Transmission · 71,300 miles · NC

We bought our 04 trailblazer used about a year and a half ago. It was owned by enterprise before and therefore already had 30000 miles on it but we knew that it was maintained well. It is now at 71000 miles and we have done all recommended maintenance. Yesterday, while on the interstate the transmission lost third gear and above. This was dangerous but luckily I got off of the interstate with no incidence. This morning we took the truck to our local and trusted mechanic who determined that the transmission was shot. He called jasper to get a price on a new transmission and during that conversation, jasper informed him that they have done 15 upgrades to this particular gm transmission and that even gm is buying replacement transmissions from them. I think that gm should consider some type of recall on the transmissions due to the obvious amount of problems they are causing. Needless to say.. My warranty is expired and I have to shell out $3000 to repair a 3 yr old vehicle.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Transmission · 53,247 miles · AR

Transmission went out.