2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer: complete transmission failure

Filed Nov 21, 2010 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · NC

Everytime I fill up my gauge won't register. It's frustrating. I transferred out of state and to have to refuel every 200 miles isn't right. I am paying my hard earned money for this vehicle. I could have gotten an older vehicle without this problem. I was told the float needs to be replaced. I just put in a new transmission at 76,000 miles. I have 86,000 on it now.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Transmission · 55,889 miles · OH

While on the highway to florida from ohio I felt a budge and then heard the vehicle sound like it was down shifting and the rpms were high. I pulled off the side of the highway and headed back home doing 40 MPH since the vehicle would not shift past 2nd gear. Also the vehicle shifted gears harshly. Took the vehicle to the dealership and they had informed me that I needed a new transmission. I have read hundreds of other complaints on the this same subject. I am assuming that most people don't know where to report such incidents.

Filed Jun 4, 2010 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · VA

Went to dealer for vehicle inspection and oil change on my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. Was told that the sensors are indicating that there is moisture getting into my transmission due to a issue with the dip stick not sealing properly. Was told it would cost $192.00 (parts and labor) to repair. That it is not covered under warranty. However, I was told that if my transmission did go out due to this problem, and my vehicle was still under the warranty, that the warranty would cover a new transmission. Doesn't make sense that if there is a defect in such a minor part as the dip stick seal, why the warranty wouldn't cover the repair.

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · TX

I have a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer with 75,000 miles on it. With no warning, my transmission went out. The car is well cared for and regularly serviced. Our local dealership explained that I had no power train warranty, and that they do not repair the transmission. The cost to me for a new transmission would be $2720.31. *tr updated 10/27/10.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Transmission · 63,100 miles · MD

We were driving on I-85 in virginia with cruise control on when the engine started racing. We limped into a service station at the next exit to have the trailblazer looked at. We only had 1st and 2nd gear remaining on our transmission and had to have the SUV towed to the next major city and spend the night until the dealership opened on monday. The end result is that the transmission failed at less than 64,000 miles. I was told by the dealership that the transmission housing essentially disintegrated and there were a lot of metal fragments inside the housing which were a major factor in the transmission failing. This level of catastrophic failure of a major drive train component should not occur at so low a mileage. We, as the consumer, were forced to pay $3200.00 for a new transmission. Plus the costs of hotel rental and a rental vehicle to return home and missing work to address this issue.

Filed Jul 13, 2009 · Transmission · 57 miles · OH

While driving on the highway, my truck RPM's began to rev, and I began to lose speed. My trailblazer would not shift out of second gear now. I discovered a leak into the transmission cooling line and replaced it. I've also changed the fluid and filter. After taking my truck to a local autozone for a code scan, which brought back no codes, I took the truck to my local dealer for a diagnosis. They charged me $105.00 to tell me that the truck wasn't "throwing codes" I already knew that! They told me that it was going to be approx. $800.00 just to pull the transmission apart to find the problem and $400.00 to put it back in. That doesn't include the cost of fixing it! After consulting with an ase certified mechanic, I changed the tcc (transmission clutch converter) solenoid to no avail. The problem still exists! Gm will offer no assistance until I pay the dealer to disassemble the transmission, then "there is a possibility" that the fix will be covered. This vehicle has not done any towing and only has 56,600 miles on it! There is no reason for a transmission failure!

Filed Nov 15, 2008 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NY

After doing some research I am encountering a problem that seems to be out there a lot. I have a 2005 trailblazer and my forward gear stopped working at 80k miles. I think is a much too new car to encounter a transmission failure. There is obviously a problem when I have read pages and pages of this same issue. Gm has to step in and tell me something my dealer estimate this to cost me a min. $3,200.00 in this economy or any that is a large expense to encounter with no warning or previous problems. I hope the gm will have some answers and do the right thing! This happened to me on the van wyke expressway in rush hour many of us could have been hurt or killed! Thank you

Filed Jan 21, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 50,000 miles · VA

I purchased a 2005 chevy trailblazer on 4/15/05 shortly there after I was having problems with a whining sound. I took it to a dealer and I was told that it was the ignition pulley. I contacted the corporate office of chevrolet to inquire about assistance with payment considering I was about 3, 000 miles over the warranty. After several calls chevrolet absorbed this cost. Then in sept. Of 2005, my husband totaled his car and I purchased a 2005 trailblazer for him. Again this car began making similar noises and my husband was driving home with our 2 year old son and the car began smoking. My husband immediately pulled off the road and contact roadservice. Once we took it to a mechanic he said that it was the ignition pulley which caused the transmission to die. We took it to a chevrolet dealership and they said that was the transmission. I contacted the corporate office once again and this time they would not offer any financial assistance. It seems that the dealership said that it was the result of an oil change that did not occur at the 3000. They, the dealership based this off of a sticker that was in the window of the car. When I went to look at the car they was no oil sticker in the window. Despite that, I had contacted the chevy office about the same whining noise that I heard in my car (the ignition pulley) that my husband was experiencing in his car. This is still not resolved. We were told to fix this car it would cost $10,000.00, yes, for a new transmission. We have since towed to home in order to avoid storage fees. Here sits a 2005 chevy trailblazer with approx. 50,000.00 and a new transmission is needed. We do not have the money to fix this and also pay the car note on it as well. As a read reports, this is a similar problem with many many trailblazers. There needs to be a recall on this vehicle for faulty transmissions!!!!!

Filed Dec 16, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

I own a 2005 chevy trailblazer and I have encountered numerous problems since purchasing this vehicle brand new from the dealer. I have had to have sensors replaced, fuel tank has had to be worked on, and now the main most costly is I am having to replace the transmission. This vehicle has approx. 84,000k miles on it and is only two years old. Please help to see if this should have been a factory recall. I have always had my vehicle serviced at the dealer where I purchased it at.

Filed May 23, 2007 · Transmission · 51,653 miles · IL

While driving I automatic transmission failed to work in the drive position. It was taken to dealer for repairs,where it was found that a complete failure of transmission occurred. The vehicle was safely stopped on the side of the road. Their were no injuries, but under different circumstances this occurrence may have resulted in severe injury or death. The vehicle had only 51,653 miles at the time of the incident. The transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was returned 5 days later. The required first service of the transmission was not scheduled until 100,000 miles.