2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer: steering wheel locks up

Filed Feb 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 131,500 miles · MN

This issue occurred about 6-7 times throughout my 15 mile trip. My travel was on a highway and speeds were between 55-68 m.p.h. At the onset of each occurrence. I would hit a bump in the road (not a major one ' just a bump) and then the 'stabilitrak active' light would be illuminated in the dash continuously blinking like it's stuck. Then: -the truck would become sluggish dropping speed and knocking off the cruise control -you can't accelerate -the steering locks up sort of causing it to feel like the truck is out of control, this occurring at highway speeds -the amount of power used by stabilitrak was immense ' the headlights began to dim the longer it was stuck in this state -if you try braking during these spells it has the anti-lock active so you're just grinding away like you're in a skid but not stopping (and this is on dry pavement!) -- this occurred one time while I was on an exit ramp and and I was unable to slow thankfully I had taken the ramp a little slower to begin with or I could have been in major trouble in the curve then suddenly as quick as it all started it releases ' the light shuts off and all returns to normal.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Steering · 87,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering lines were corroded and there was a power steering fluid leakage. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Ma 09/03/15

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 60,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

My son in law was driving the car with my permission and while making a left turn the vehicle stalled; there was no steering or brakes. The steering wheel locked up during the turn and caused the vehicle to continue turning on it's own and I proceeded to hit a pole. The radio and lights were still on during this time, however, the engine shut off.

Filed Oct 12, 2011 · Airbags, Engine · NY · crash · 1 injury

I was starting to go up a hill at a speed of 56 MPH and I swerved to miss a couple of skunks when the steering locked on the truck and I went into the ditch to the left and then rolled the truck three times. When the vehicle was purchased in nov 2010 I noticed the SRS light was on and the dash light and his response was to bring it back for service after I made a payment, during the accident the airbags did not deploy and the towing company who came to get the truck they had to cut the battery out because they couldn't get the steering to unlock.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Airbags, Steering · 65,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 52 MPH uphill the steering wheel locked and he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle drove off of the road, rolled over, and none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained back, neck and shoulder injuries. The vehicle was declared destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle identification number was not available. The failure and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/14/11*lj updated 09/23/11

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Steering · 59,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. He noticed that the power steering fluid was leaking, it caused the steering wheel to make a loud noise and lock. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel locked as he was making a turn. He took the vehicle to the dealer and the diagnosis located the failure to be the rack and pinion and needed to be replaced. The estimated cost for repair was $800.00. He is not sure if the vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 61000.