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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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glad to see not too many chevys...but the trailblazer problems i know all to wellhttp://www.carcomplaints.com/top_vehicles/
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by badassbowtie
glad to see not too many chevys...but the trailblazer problems i know all to wellhttp://www.carcomplaints.com/top_vehicles/
Me too. I've never had more trouble with a vehicle than my Trailblazer.

Interesting that the Impala made the list twice. I know several people with them and they seem pretty bullet proof.
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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mostly fords and hondas... thats what bothers me. no hyundai or kia or any other "junk"
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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I loved my 2006 Trailblazer SS, it was great to me, but I didn't beat on it like most owners..

The only real issue I had was ignition switch.

It is strange seeing the Impalas on there twice, The 3.8L Impalas are pretty much a bullet proof drivetrain... But those 3.4L are a nightmare... Head Gaskets and Intake Manifold gaskets.
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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the TBSS was a like different truck...they had almost no problems. the V8 must have a different fueling system. the inline 6 that has been my family vehicle (mom owns) is a nightmare
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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the TBSS was a like different truck...they had almost no problems. the V8 must have a different fueling system. the inline 6 that has been my family vehicle (mom owns) is a nightmare
I agree, the big knock on the TBSS was the weak transmission.. I have seen and heard a few blow apart. I had a 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2L and it was a solid truck.. I am surprised he 2002-2004 Trailblazer where not on the list with their piston sleeve issues..
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2007HHRLT
I agree, the big knock on the TBSS was the weak transmission.. I have seen and heard a few blow apart. I had a 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2L and it was a solid truck.. I am surprised he 2002-2004 Trailblazer where not on the list with their piston sleeve issues..
i should rephrase that.....the engine and tranny are about the only things we havent had a problem with at 90k
Old Apr 26, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 2007HHRLT
I agree, the big knock on the TBSS was the weak transmission.. I have seen and heard a few blow apart. I had a 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2L and it was a solid truck.. I am surprised he 2002-2004 Trailblazer where not on the list with their piston sleeve issues..
I think that was mostly the '02s. Mine is an '03 with the I6 and the engine seems pretty bullet proof. Its all the other stuff on the truck that's crap. I spend between $250 $1200 a year on non-maintenance repairs. If I could afford something else, I would have gotten rid of it already.
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