Chevy Trailblazer

[Fred_G]

I drove a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer yesterday and was quite impressed with the power and roominess. Anyone have one? What is your experience? What about towing? Thanks!

Fred

[MK]

I have 8,000 miles on mine and like it so far. My boat and trailer weigh about 4,000 - 4,500 lbs.(the weight is a guess but the boat alone is 3,100 lbs. dry, add a dual axle trailer, batteries, 55 gal. fuel, fishing stuff, etc.) and it pulls it easily with the tow package that comes standard. I got the 3.42 axle and have no problems towing. Gas mileage is about 17 around town, 20 highway, and about 12-13 towing the above trailer. No problems yet...this was a concern with a new model but it drives smooth and quiet and handles better than the standard Blazer. My longest trailer pull so far has been 6 hours and it handled well.

Hope this helps.

[Jim P]

I have a GMC Envoy (same thing) and tow a 1950 Tyee. No problems at all. The only objection is the small gas tank, big deal I have to make one extra gas stop on a trip. Buy one you'll love it, 270 HP out of an inline 6, awesome. I also have the 3.42 rear end. There is enough leg room in the front seat for a very tall person or wife.

[TREEGUY]

I HAVE OWNED MY TRAILBLAZER FOR 2 WEEKS NOW AND AM IMPRESSED THE POWER , RIDE , AND HANDLING.WITH ONLY 300 MILES ON IT THOUGH, WE ARE DISAPOINTED THAT IT HAD TO BE SERVICED IN THE SHOP ALREADY.IT IS A 2002.MY WIFE LEFT THE SHOP IN A HURRY AND UPSET.(RUDE SERVICE DEPARTMENT).SHE FORGOT THE RECIEPT AS TO THE EXACT PROBLEM.IN SHORT ,WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING HOME THE OTHER DAY IT WENT INTO 4WHEELDRIVE AND WE COULDNT GET IT OUT.WAS TOLD BY SERVICE GUY BAD COMPUTER CHIP AND THERE IS GOING TO BE A RECALL.I WILL UPDATE AS I FIND OUT MORE.GOOD LUCK TO ALL. .

[Ristorapper]

Great question Fred. Wife is looking for a truck and is interested in the Trailblazer/Envoy. I will be watching the responses also. Thanks. Didn't Envoy get an award SUV of the year or something??

BW(ND)

[MK]

To Treeguy

I received a recall notice about 2 weeks ago on the problem with going into 4WD. I noticed the 4WD light on the knob go on a couple of times and then the "service 4WD" dash light came on. It would then go off a little ways down the road. It didn't feel like it was in 4WD, only the light was on. Whatever the problem, it doesn't bother me much so I plan to wait and see if there are any other recalls and will get them all done at one time.

I can't say I'm surprised about a recall. What new models have come out in the past 20 years that didn't have some sort of recall or two?
My last 3 SUV's were Jeep Cherokees, Grand and Sports, and it seems like I got a recall notice about every 6 months on those. But they were still good vehicles.

I do agree with Jim P, my only comment (minor complaint) is the small gas tank, about 19 gallons. But it seems the older I get, the more often I stop anyway.

[TREEGUY]

I FOUND OUT THE REASON FOR THE RECALL ON MY TRAILBLAZER.TURNS OUT NO BIG DEAL,AS MK SAID THERE MAY BE A FEW.THE CHIP ON THE TRANSFER CASE HAD TO BE RESET NO NEW PARTS NEEDED.TOOK 18 MINUTES TIME IN AND OUT THE DOOR.WE LOVE THE TRUCK,THIS IS WHAT IT SAYS ON THE INVOICE VO789 RECALL 01065.GOOD LUCK EVERYONE.

[Fred_G]

Thanks for the input everyone. I did buy the Trailblazer, and I absolutely love it. Pulls the boat like a dream. Hardly knew it was back there. Got about 14 mpg with the boat and 19.5 without. That should improve once it's broken in more. The interior room is really surprising. I also was told yesterday that Chevy is going to add 12" to the length and a third seat starting next spring. Could make it an even better family vehicle.

Fred