Exhaust manifold cracked and had to be replaced.
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine complaints
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Purchased this vehicle from a dealer. The next day the truck was dead. It has since had the battery replaced 3 times. The exhaust manifold cracked at 82,000. The number 4 position on the blower does not work. The stabiltrak lights come on for no reason and go off for no reason. With all of the complaints, something should be done.
Was driving and suddenly the exhaust got real loud. Took it to repair facility and they said that the exhaust manifold had cracked. Gm knows this is a bad part , and a safety part, but they only advanced the warranty 20,000 miles. I have never had an exhaust manifold crack on any vehicle, besides one that is 6 years old.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently and started to smoke. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and was unable to be started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 2/9/15*cn the consumer stated a rod burst through the oil pan at 50,000. The vehicle needed the engine to be replaced. Updated 10/6/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while going downhill at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, however they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the engine stalled and all of the warning indicators were illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who recommended the replacement of the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Started vec. In the morning. Exhaust very loud. Checked exhaust system found manifold cracked. Got on on star acct...stated extended coverage had expired. Found out special coverage gm bull. #11150. Contacted dealer. Stated not covered due to out of mileage range of 120000 limit. Said to take to serv. Mgr and said out of his hands. Contacted gm and now they are working with me to help resolve issue. Told gm I have never recv. Any info about this problem when I bought this trailblazer. Will fumes enter pass. Area. Don't know at this point. Safety issue...yes, recall issue...yes, design issue...yes.
Had to replace the exhaust manifold due to crack.
While sitting the parked vehicle, with the key in ignition in the on position but engine off the dash began to pour smoke into the vehicle. Upon inspecting under the hood there were burned and melted wires leading to fuse box. Electrical fire occurred.
Seems to be a lot of others with this problem. Gm should consider a recall. People don't have &500-$600 laying around. And there are many with same year make and around same mileage with this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after engine startup, the exhaust became abnormally loud. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.
2008 chevrolet trailblazer failure to start after a failure in engine run during entry to highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the intake manifold cracked. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a mechanic for inspection or repairs. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 93,000.
The exhaust manifold has cracked with only 58,000 miles. * js
Engine light illuminated with error code p0449(evaporative emmision system vent/valve solenoid circuit.
With only 55,000 miles, the exhaust manifold cracked. Seeing all of the complaints online and talking to my mechanic, this seems to be a default part. Chevy should be recalling these. My mechanic had to order the part through the dealer and they had the replacement manifold in stock. Exhaust manifolds are not normally stock items unless there is a real high need to replace them.......
2008 trailblazer with a cracked exhaust manifold.
2008 chevy trailblazer cracked exhaust manifold at 62,000 miles quoted that the repair would be $600-700. After doing research there are many occurrences of this problem when will there be a recall on this bad manifold???
The gm ls2 engine installed in the trailblazer ss models has a known oiling issue which causes the engine to be starved for oil and thus, spins a rod bearing. Being that the trailblazer ss is a limited production vehicle, gm hasn't lifted a finger to recall or repair this design flaw. The problem only exists in the trailblazer ss (not corvette or gto to my knowledge) due to a problem with the oil pan.
2008 chevrolet trailblazer ls with 63,000 miles developed a cracked exhaust manifold. I have read several similar incidents online. Gm should look into a recall.
Hello, I'm sure you've heard many complaints of cracked exhaust manifold on gmc SUV's. I have one and have been reading way too many posts online about the same issue. This is caused by what 2 mechanics say is a bad design and cheap parts. For a $30+ truck, this is not acceptable. I have a 2008 trailblazer lt, with 50k miles. The cost to fix is averaged at around $600-$700!!!!! Many have to try and tackle this project on their own since that type of money isn't really just laying around for most people and what happens is broken bolts and then a whole separate issue. Also been problems with o2 sensors because of the leak, seems this problem can lead to many other problems if not fixed immediately. I truly believe that this problem is a factory/manufacturer defect and should be taken care of, at no cost to me or anyone else for that matter. Or I should be reimbursed for money I need to spend toward fixing it since I can't afford to not have it in driving condition. Prompt action to this complaint would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Still a true gm believer!!!! But could really use some help here as many others do.
I have a 2008 trail blazer ad the exhaust manifold has a big crack in it. This trial blazer is not that old. To me this seems be a manufacturing defect. Please advise .
2008 chevy trailblazer 42,000 miles had to have the manifold replaced as the entire manifold was split around the entire pipe.
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