2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer

DRIVER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. WE'VE HAD IT IN A FEW TIMES FOR REPAIR AS THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES WERE LOOSE. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC OF 13 YEARS THAT HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. THE LAST REPAIR DID NOT HOLD LONG, JUST ABOUT A WEEK. THEN I BROUGHT IT TO OUR LOCAL CHEVY DEALER FOR REPAIR AS THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND BOUNCE AROUND ON BUMPS. I WAS TOLD THE CHEVY MECHANIC THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE DOOR, THAT I CAN TAKE IT TO THE BODY SHOP. MY PARENTS WERE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. JUST THROUGH NORMAL DRIVING THE DOOR WOULD LOOSEN, AND DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK IN FOR REPAIRS A FEW TIMES AS WELL. I HAVE HEARD FROM MY MECHANIC AND THE CHEVY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND YEAR.

NHTSA ID

10863625

Incident

Apr 2, 2016

2001 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS HAD TO BE FIXED. IN 2016 TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN, REVERSE WENT OUT AND WOULDN'T SHIFT PROPERLY IN 1ST, 2ND GEAR. HAD TO BE REBUILT AGAIN.

NHTSA ID

10849841

Incident

Aug 29, 2015

Mileage

116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTUATOR FOR THE TAILGATE MALFUNCTIONED, PREVENTING THE TAILGATE FROM OPENING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE BLINKER AND BRAKE LIGHT BULBS WERE UNABLE TO BE REPLACED WHEN FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE REAR WINDOW, ACTUATOR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN REPLACED THE REAR GLASS AND ACTUATOR AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ID

10644811

Incident

Oct 1, 2003

Mileage

50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

NHTSA ID

10621354

Incident

Aug 9, 2014

Mileage

60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A SPRING WITHIN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAD FRACTURED, WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. *TR

NHTSA ID

10526407

Incident

Jul 21, 2013

Mileage

110,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE ABS WARNING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,937 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,854. KMJ CONSUMER IS HAVE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH CAR. EN KAY AUTOMOVITE GROUP HAS CAR AIND WILL NOT GIVE IT BACK. UPDATED 11/10/2011 *LN

NHTSA ID

10427247

Incident

Sep 6, 2011

Mileage

148,937 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN MY 2001 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER THE BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) KEEPS ENGAGING CAUSING IT NOT TO STOP. I HAVE WENT THROUGH MANY STOP SIGNS AND INTERSECTIONS FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. CHANGED ALL THE BRAKES ,BLEED THE BRAKES AND PUT NEW SENSORS ON..STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUES . I HAVE READ THAT GM KNOWS THAT THIS IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN ,WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT? *TR

NHTSA ID

10286248

Incident

Oct 3, 2009

Mileage

76,531 mi

SERVICED MY '02 TRAILBLAZER AT DEALER BEFORE TRIP TO MOUNTAINS OIL CHANGED, COOLANT CHANGED , BRAKES CHECKED. RETURNED AND NEXT DAY NOTICED A LEAK UNDER DRIVERS SIDE BEHIND FRONT WHEEL. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND TOLD THE TRANSMISSION BLEW AND NEED TO REPLACE FRONT PUMP COVER AND OTHER PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH IT AT $1700. *TR

NHTSA ID

10233595

Incident

Jul 7, 2008

Mileage

74,700 mi

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.

GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.

This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.