Chevrolet Trailblazer steering noise problems

Filed Nov 18, 2021 · Electrical · 1,574 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound before the power steering and brakes failed. Additionally, the brake pedal became extremely sensitive while gently being depressed causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The contact had to restart the vehicle to correct the failure. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Frontier Motors Incorporated (31406 US-18, Winner, SD 57580) on numerous occasions and diagnosed with electrical system failure. The dealer reprogrammed the power steering angle sensor and rear differential clutch sensor; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. A case was being processed by the Better Business Bureau under the Lemon Law and was awaiting final repair notice from the dealer. The failure mileage was 1,574.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 101,985 miles · AR

While turning around in a cul de sac one morning that was on a steep slope I heard a popping sound and my steering wheel jerked and the brake pedal depressed almost to the floor in three stages like it was catching on something and then would release and the stability control lights came on. Once I got the vehicle straightened out to go down the steep hill it felt like it does when a rotor gets warped. Once I got close to the bottom I turned onto a side street that was flat and I stopped and put it in park and turned the engine off. When I started it back up the lights were off and the brakes and steering returned to normal. The lights coming on has been a problem since I purchased the vehicle (listed in another complaint to follow).

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.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Brakes, Steering · 70,414 miles · NY

I bought the 2002 trailblazer on february 2008 drove it for about a month and a half total the rest of the time it has been back to the dealership for repairs. Everything including the motor needed to be replaced, the transmission needs to be replaced just accelerated onto the gas heard a loud crack and the truck shook like an earthquake had hit, lost acceleration would not go any faster than 30-35 miles an hour and car would not disengage from neutral at first and the would not go into reverse., brakes have made a pulsation feeling and they were done days before I bought the vehicle and replaced again including rotors a month after I bought the vehicle, there have been too many crackling and metallic tinging noises that don't go away, the 4 wheel drive engages and disengages on it's own when driving 65-70 miles an hour. The steering wheel had a constant rubbing noise and dealer told me all of my complaints were nothing detrimental and basically blew me off. The truck jerks alot on it's own doesn't matter if I am in motion or if I put it into gear or park it jerks. I don't feel safe in this vehicle, it seems to be possessed. I am scared to death to drive it, so I have stopped driving it. I don't know what to do. My first car was a chevy and now this one, I will never own another chevy product. I don't know what to do, I don't want this. I fear my own and everyone else's life!!

Filed Dec 11, 2007 · Airbags, Steering · 6,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. Since the vehicle was purchased, it has experienced several failures. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering pump would produce an awful noise on many occasions. The air bag light would illuminate at inappropriate times and fail to indicate when someone with a low weight was seated in the passenger seat. A mechanic stated that water was entering into the engine because of a shortage. The contact asked general motors for an extended warranty, but they refused. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 41,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Acceleration, Brakes · 21,536 miles · LA

Purchased 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ls oct.28 06. Since then, to date, veh. Has been in shop (dealership 4x). 1. Brake repair. All 4 calipers were replaced. This vehicle had only 22,000. Miles. In shop very 1st week of purchase. 2. Been complaining of flickering lights. Was handed a gmc printout stating they did not know cause. So therefore the dealership, hood chevrolet, covington la. Could not do anything about it. 3. Complained of engine acceleration while applying brake, coming to a stop or a slow speed in a parking lot. Fear that I may crash into someone. Received printout from gm stating this was normal. But I see this is a hazard. 4. Complained of seat belt "riding" on the neckline, restricting blood flow in left artery on neck. I see this a major problem. I commute 26 miles one way to work at a hospital. I thought I would be safer driving my trailblazer, now I fear for my life. 5. Complained of popping on front end. Service had to order sway links and replace. Did not solve problem, still have frontal popping while turning left or right, reverse and forward. It is progressively getting worse. Found out gm certified tech. Did not properly align calibers when installed. I have paid to much for this $23,000. Lemon. Action should be taken. Sarah dykes, bogalusa louisiana.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Steering · 39,500 miles · FL · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH on a city street, there was a popping noise coming from the steering wheel, upon applying brake pressure, the steering wheel locked and crashed into another vehicle. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. The vehicle sustained minor damage however, the police were not alerted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 10/27/06.

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Steering · FL

2005 chevrolet trailblazer had problems with power steering. Upon inspection mechanic determined the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. *kb the rack and pinion were replaced but the vehicle began making humming noises again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who believed the problem was again with the power steering. The noise returned and this time the technician though it was the power steering pump.

Filed Sep 15, 2005 · Body, Electrical · 29,000 miles · NY

These are all of the problems fixed at the dealer with this truck so far: rear sway bar links replaced, rear wiper blade came out of alignment 2 times, right rear door is warped, driver side rear molding is loose, back plate rubber seal out of alignment, windshield wiper tank replaced since it was leaking, A/C low pressure switch inop then replaced, windshield wiper module replaced because wipers would not turn off, sway bar links replaced for a second time. All of these have broken over the past 2 years and nine months and driver's side passenger window for that door is loose. Still is a noise in the front suspension that makes a hard knock onto the steering column but dealer denies hearing it.

Filed Jun 5, 2003 · Steering · PA

The steering wheel was making loud noise and then locked up.