My brakes squeal on occasion. At slow speeds when stopping the brake pedal goes soft. The suv pulls to the left slightly and a metal on metal sound begins to emit from the drivers side braking system. The sound changes to something I can only describe as from a video game or a raptor from The Jurassic Park movies. I have videos of the sound, although they do it no justice. The dealership couldn't reproduce the sound. It happens when it wants. No warning lamps come on. It feels like the car won't stop on time when this happens. The vehicle is available for inspection.
Chevrolet Trailblazer pulling problems
15 of the 7,174 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Trailblazer describe pulls to one side, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 89,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20221
- 20062
- 20053
- 20042
- 20033
- 20024
Often reported together
Check engine light 2Jerking 1Fuel gauge 1Grinding brakes 1Brake failure 1Ball joint 1
What owners say
While driving my Trailblazer in A4WD on slippery road conditions, I went to pulled out of a parking lot and there was a loud sound like my whole front end fell out and the front end completely locked up. Almost causing an accident. I had to dial back to 2HI quickly to unlock to front end. There was no light indicating any problems. Been driving it 2HI since with out any problems. Still no service light or anything, but feels like I'm stuck in A4WD. Feels like there is a drag and a pulling to the right. Also using more gas since. It was a scary, afraid to try the 4x4 functions again. Another snow storm is on the way!
Day/dim lights kept going off while driving at dark. And now they wont come on at all. Having to drive with brights on. Just wandering what do I do. Or how much would it cost to fix it . Im tired of getting bright lighted from other cars that I pass. There's been a recall for this particular problem but my vehicle is not on there. Not sure on the date below, just and estimate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle's steering pulled to the left. When the contact released the brake pedal, the vehicle pulled back to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion was leaking fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel jerked and pulled to the right. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.
No accident. This is a part recall. I was wandering if there is a recall on the fan control module. I seen where the one I have on my car is replaced with a new type. My fan now only works on one speed. The other 4 speeds will not work. It is very upsetting,it will only work on the 4th speed. I bought one to replace the old one but it will not work on my car. What is the number I should be using. If this is a gm free replacement please send me one. Thanks. My husband is a retired gm worker.
We were driving at about 55 (we don't know exact speed as our control panel is not working) and the steering went out. It was hard pulling to the right and a few times we could not control it and went off the road. We had another incident like that when we were driving in the snow. When we purchased the car we had a fuel issue that covered under a recall.... Now our whole panel is out. We don't know the speed we are going, the oil light and engine light are always on. We take care of our car so we know its not low on anything.
Fuel usually reads empty. Even after fill up. Sometimes wanders from 1/4 to 1/2 then drops again. Engine light comes on after fueling up, will go out after an hr of driving .. Give or take. Knowing that this many people all are having the same issues, gm should stand behind their product, step up and look after it!!!! Running out of gas is not only dangerous...but does not make for happy customers or repeat business.
Gas gauge shows on empty even when full on a 2006 trail blazer took to dealer would not fix couse warranty has expired only have 37,000 miles. Ran out of gas in freeway almost got hit trying to pull to the right shoulder.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop or slow down. The contact then depressed the brake pedal with maximum pressure and the brakes locked. The vehicle pulled to the right. The contact let up on the brake pedal, but the vehicle would still not stop. It locked up and pulled to the left onto its side and rolled completely over. The vehicle landed on its four flat tires. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained injuries to his neck, shoulder, and back. He also suffered memory loss. The current and failure mileages were 107,000.
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V455000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Trailblazer pulling
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer years have pulls to one side problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (4 complaints), 2003 (3 complaints) and 2005 (3 complaints).
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