2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · CA · fire

Had recall repaired at dealer. Car caught fire door panel switches. Repair has now failed again 12/23/2019. The previous incident, wires were burning in the door panel. Door locks and light were operating erratically. This time the driver s controls are all inoperative. Car was moving at time, made to house, called fire dept via onstar. Car was at dealer several days. Did complain something still banging in door radio speaker has not worked since their recall repair

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Body · 100,000 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver side door handles fractured when attempting to open the door. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v404000 (visibility), however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 110,000 miles · WI

I had the recall for the door window master control taken care of about 9 months- 1 year ago. Today, the window or door lock did not work on the driver's side. When I attempted to try the power mirror adjust, the window went down and smoke came from the door panel. I contacted gm and they told me it was pretty much tough luck because they already took care of the recall. I was told that I could take it to a gm dealer to have it fixed but I would have to pay for it. Really? I'm guessing the module was bad and corroded when I took it in for the recall. The recall states that if the window works, seal the problem area and send them on their way. At the time of the recall, the window and other components did work but now the original problem is showing up. I was not allowed to watch recall work being done but obviously this problem resulted from liquid leaking in at one time and causing damage. It just took for today to show up and cause a problem. My interior stinks of burnt plastic. My window is partially down and can not be adjusted. I've read online forums consisting of the same symptoms that I experienced today with my trailblazer. If this was just a random problem or something caused from my use or negligence, I would man up and take care of this on my own... But it's not. Gm used a band aid to take care of this problem and somebody will end up getting hurt or burned yet. I have a prosthetic leg and what if the door locks were locked shut and the thing started on fire? Gm listened as I [xxx] about it but didn't have much to offer for a solution. I will take it to a local chevrolet dealer for their "diagnosis" on a faulty switch and workmanship. It will be interesting to hear what they have to say. I'm very disappointed in what happened today and the stench in my vehicle. I don't want anybody to get hurt but that seems to be the way anything gets solved. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 5, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 115,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated his vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system , visibility). The contact stated the driver's side door window and door locks were not functioning intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair where a protective coating was applied to the driver's side door module. After the recall repair was performed the driver's side door window and locks stopped functioning completely. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated the driver's side door module wiring had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 35,000 miles · OH

The windows on my 2007 trailblazer ss are constantly (nearly daily) getting stuck in the down or up position and do not respond to the switches. The vehicle must be turned off and on several times for the computer to make the windows work again. I've been caught passing through heavy rains on the highway with windows that won't roll up without the opportunity to safely pull over and turn the vehicle on and off a dozen times to make the windows temporarily work again. It also affects the door locks from completely locking leaving my vehicle vulnerable to theft.

Filed Jan 10, 2013 · Electrical · 85,230 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that there was a burning odor in the vehicle. The front driver's side door window and the door locks failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system) and was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,230.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Locks, Seats · 66,105 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the console on the drivers side door caught fire while the contact was closing the window. The contacts mechanic stated that the entire motor and actuator for the window needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,105. The current mileage was 67,001. Updated 10/03/12*lj the consumer stated the box that holds the controls is melted and smells burnt. The driver's side door would not lock or unlock with remote. Memory seat controls, locks,windows, and heated seat controls all failed as a result. Updated 10/09/2012

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · TN · fire

Vehicle was parked with all doors locked and the vehicle not running. The remote unlock button was engaged and all doors unlocked with the exception of the driver door. The remote unlock was engaged 3 to 4 more times. The door was manually unlocked from passenger's side. When the door was opened, smoke was pouring out of the inside. We poured available liquids down the window slot but smoke was still pouring out. While my spouse went inside the business where we were parked to grab a pitcher of water, I jerked the plastic oval piece around the inside door handle off and saw flames. He returned with the pitcher and we poured the water down the open hole at the door handle and finally managed to extinguish the flames. We drove the vehicle home but none of the door functions worked at all. It is going to cost me approximately $600 to fix this issue. I have been afraid to drive my trailblazer since that time. Also the fuel gauge quit working about 3 months ago. We finally fixed that issue today. The next issue to repair after the door is the heat/air actuator as the air conditioning no longer comes thru my air conditioning vents. *tr.. Updated 08-27-12 *bf the consumer also stated the fuel gauge stopped working. Updated 08/28/12

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Electrical · 79,000 miles · OK

The power window, side view mirrors power seat and power door locks stopped working. Took it to a private mechanic and the wires have melted. The module cost me $385.00 plus another $110.00 to program the module. I also have a problem with the gas gauge, it tells me that I have low fuel but even when I fill the car up, it still tells me that I have low fuel.

Filed Jul 20, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 117,640 miles · MS

Vehicle was parked for the evening, turned off, no key in ignition, and unattended. Driver door module worked fine the previous day. The next morning, no parts of the module worked. Upon investigation, we discovered that the left side of the module by the driver window button had a burn spot on it and smelled like an electrical fire. The dealer quoted the part only price as over $300.00. *tr updated 7/31/12 *cn the dealer replaced the door lock module. Updated 08/01/12

Filed Mar 21, 2012 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 74,000 miles · SC

The fuel gauge on my 2007 chevy trailblazer began fluctuating from proper fuel level reading to empty at around 74,000 miles. After few weeks of this, the fuel gauge now consistently reads empty after driving 115 - 120 miles on a full tank, which indicates a failure of the fuel sensing unit. I am driving the vehicle based on the trip odometer and I have run out of gas twice since this is not a reliable way to estimate the amount of fuel in the tank. Both times I was on my way to work a on heavily traveled bridge with no shoulder. This is a huge safety hazard!!! Also at around 75,000 miles the driver side door lock stopped working and the electronic stability control off light and electronic stability control maintenance light periodically turn on.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Electrical · PA · fire

Initially the driver's door lock and window controls (for all doors and windows) stopped working. On february 17th, while driving the vehicle, smoke was visibly emitting from the inner door handle. The entire switching system had to be replaced.