12 of the 965 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer are about the braking system — 1% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 91,000 miles.
12
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
SERVICE BRAKES
I've had the brakes replaced because I thought they were an issue I was having with my ABS. But my car will randomly lock its brakes as I'm driving, no matter what speed. I'm scared to drive it. It also almost loses all power after breaking but then speeds up on its own making it almost impossible to slow down or brake.
NHTSA complaint #11516995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
Ive had to continueously replace the brakes axles, warped rotors . As well as needing to purchase tires for front end due to control arms malfunction. Constant replacemenf of front axle all causing rubbing, mis alignment and front end sitting inward. These replacements happen more than 3 times a year the last 3 years of ownership.
NHTSA complaint #11442610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE HAD MY SUV SINCE 2011 HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT UNTIL ABOUT FEB. 25,2019. I HAD MY BRAKES REPLACED FTONT AND BACK ALONG WITH THE ROTORS. A WEEK AFTER THAT I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY COME UP TO A RED LIGHT WAS SLOWING DOWN AND WHEN I GOT TO 10 MPH IT STARTED TO PAULSATE AND WASN'T FOR SURE IF I WAS GOING TO STOP COMPLETELY. I FINALLY DID. I TOOK IT BACK TO MY MECHANIC HE CHECKED THE ABS TO SEE IF THE WHEELS WERE SPINNING AT THE SAME SPEED AND THEY WERE. WHEN I GO DOWN MY DRIVEWAY WHICK IS A HILL I'M NOT FOR SURE IF IT'S GOING TO FULLY STOP OR GO ON OUT IN THE ROAD, WE ARE ON A BLIND CURVE AND IT'S RATHER SCARING. ALSO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE STABLILITY AND TRACK LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON, I JUST RESTART MY SUV AGAIN FOR IT TO GO OFF. IT'S BOTH OF THE LIGHTS ON THE TRACK AND STABLITITY. MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FRILLY ON ONE SIDE AND GETTING THINNER.
NHTSA complaint #11195930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO OUT AND THE CONNECTOR IS BURNED AND CORRODED. ALSO, I AM CONTINUOUSLY REPLACING MY HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS. ONCE REPLACING, THE LIGHT WORKS FOR ABOUT 3-4 WEEKS. IT APPEARS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT CONNECTOR CIRCUIT BOARD. PLEASE HELP!
NHTSA complaint #11024590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS ALWAYS ENGAGING AT LOW SPEEDS, ISSUE CAUSE BY ABS MODULE LOCATED UNDER VECHICLE, GETS WET OR MOISTURE , POOR GM DESIGN, POOR LOCATION TO PIT ELECTRONICS UNDER VECHICLE. ALOTA OF PEOPLE ONLINE HAVE SAME ISSUE SPENING OVER 1000.00 ON NEW MODULE DOES NOT CORRECT PROBLEM PER ONLINE FORUMS.
NHTSA complaint #10881960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKES SEIZED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
NHTSA complaint #10781561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MY SON IN LAW WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY PERMISSION AND WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE STALLED; THERE WAS NO STEERING OR BRAKES. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP DURING THE TURN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TURNING ON IT'S OWN AND I PROCEEDED TO HIT A POLE. THE RADIO AND LIGHTS WERE STILL ON DURING THIS TIME, HOWEVER, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF.
NHTSA complaint #10575594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
ALL OF THE LINES ON MY VEHICLE (FUEL, BRAKE, POWER STEERING) HAVE REALLY BAD RUST CORROSION. THESE WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THERE IS A SERIOUS FAILURE. THE TRUCK IS ONLY A 2007 AND THE LINES LOOK LIKE IT'S A 1987.
NHTSA complaint #10564806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
MY AC IS MALFUNCTIONING AND MY FAN CLUTCH IS OUT OF WHACK. MY BRAKES ARE SQUEALING IT IS HARD FOR ME TO STOP. MY ENGINE SOMETIMES STOPS. I NEED HELP WITH THESE ISSUES AND I HAVE NO MORE TO PAY FOR THESE ISSUES PLAGUING ME. PLEASE HELP ME FIX MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10525751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH (FOOT NOT ON THE GAS, GOING DOWNHILL) THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT AND BRAKE TO STOP. AFTER TRUCK CAME TO FULL STOP DUE TO ME BRAKING FOR LIGHT ANYHOW, BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD, UNABLE TO PUSH DOWN OR PUMP. STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT NOT KNOWING WHAT HAPPENED SINCE GAS TANK WAS FULL, I SHUT KEY (TRUCK) OFF, AND ON WAITED TILL LIGHT TURNED GREEN, IT RESTARTED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT THANK GOODNESS. WHY THE COMPLETE POWERFAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, I HAVE HEARD THIS COULD BE ONSTAR RELATED, EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT SIGNED UP AS A CUSTOMER, IF A TRAILBLAZER 07 IS STOLEN OR IN AN ACCIDENT, I HEARD THE ONSTAR FEATURES CONFUSION W/ SATELLITE AND CAUSES THEM ALL TO SHUT DOWN. DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE, BUT SOMETHING WENT WAY WRONG, LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT OR I'D BE SUING BIGTIME. TODAY IS 10-12-12, YESTERDAY GOT A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR DOOR/WINDOWS/LOCKS PROBLEM. THEY WILL FIX FOR FREE HOWEVER NO PARTS TO REPLACE ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, REALLY??? WOW.
NHTSA complaint #10479873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DRIVING 40 MPH IN CITY TRAFFIC, APPROACHING STOPPED TRAFFIC. BRAKES START TO LOCK UP. WHILE COMPLETELY STOPPED THE BRAKES ARE LOCKED, THE PEDAL WILL NOT COMPRESS. WHEN APPLY GAS, THE CAR DOES NOT GO FORWARD. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN OFF THE CAR, AND THEN START IT AND PUT BACK INTO DRIVE FOR IT TO WORK.
NHTSA complaint #10359223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I LEASED A 2007 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER ON MAY 31ST 2007 AT WALLY EDGAR DEALERSHIP. WHEN THE WEATHER STARTED TURNING BELOW 50DEGREES THE BRAKES STARTED TO FAIL. WE TOOK IT INTO WALLY EDGAR DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY 2008. ALL THEY DID WAS BLEED THE BRAKES. WITHIN 2 MONTHS THE BRAKES WERE BACK TO FAILING. I TOOK IT IN TO LUNGHUMER DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2008, THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THAT WORKED FOR AWHILE.. WELL WITHIN A MONTH I WAS BACK AT WALLY EDGAR DROPPING IT OFF BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD EXCEEDED THE LAST TWO TIMES IT WAS WITHIN 1/2 INCH OF THE FLOOR. THIS TIME THEY BLEED THE BRAKES AND CLAIMED THE PROBLEM WAS AN AIR BUBBLE IN A CALIPER. WELL EVERYTHING WAS GOING OKAY UNTIL THE FIRST REAL COLD OF THE YEAR. MY BRAKES WERE DOWN TO THE FLOOR LITERALLY. I WAS UNSURE IF THEY WERE GOING TO STOP ME. THIS TIME THEY DID THEIR JOB AT WALLY EDGAR AND REPLACED A MODULAR SENSOR. THE BRAKES SEEMED TO BE WORKING GOOD. THAT WAS JANUARY 14, 2009. WITHIN A WEEK THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. THE TRANSFERCASE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. JANUARY 22, 2009. THEN ON JANUARY 30TH MY SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT AND STABILITRAK LIGHT CAME ON. SINCE THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE CALIPERS, MASTER CYLINDER, AND ELECTRIC BRAKE MODULE. AND I AM SUPPOSE TO FEEL SAFE IN THIS HEAP OF JUNK.
NHTSA complaint #10257573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.