While driving noticed fuel gauge past full mark, appeared to be pointing straight down. They recommend using 2 floor jacks and I made due with one, so it m. Both front lower ball joints were loose. If you are an average dude installing this yourself, allow a full weekend. Gas empty stopped to fill up.
I know of 5 other vehicle's that are having similar problems. The dealer stated that the sway bar links, front end links, and the front stabilizer shaft were defective. However they would not admit that they did not check the vehicle when it was being repaired the first visit. Approximately one year later, the failure recurred. I've noticed that my front end was lower than usual. I asked the mechanic how something like this could have happen and he explained that since we live in an area where it snows, the salt that is applied on the roads gets trapped into the slotted holes of the chassis and deteriorates with time.
The dealer stated that the sway bar links, front end links, and the front stabilizer shaft were defective again. This car is very unsafe to drive due to this wandering issue. The links in the rear suspension came out in iron or some type of metal. The rear passenger taillight and passenger side head light burned out and was replaced. I have the dealer saving the old parts including the bolt.
They both stated there was no twisting or distortion of the sway bar. Please review the vehicle options and installation notes, to ensure you select the correct product for your Chevrolet Trailblazer. Veered into the median and was about to drive into on coming traffic. He then proceeded to have someone else look at it also. No help on 60,000 mile front tires completely shot in 17,000.
His initial statement to the deputy was, the vehicle felt like the rear end came loose. The dealer stated the steering is extremely sensitive. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The dealer repaired the vehicle. All gauges intermittently quits working, on startup, sitting running or in motion. Noticed tachometer registered 6500 rpms.
The combo is quite bad ss and perform very nice. Will have the alignment rechecked to make sure it is good. I didn't think much of it until he actually showed me all the rotted parts and I was in deep shock once I saw what he was telling me. The water pump and serpentine belt were replaced. The contact replaced the bulbs in the exterior brake lights, but the dealership was not contacted. My son was driving car at 45 mph, when all of a sudden the rear end came loose.
They were unable to detect fuel odor nor smoking. Dealer replaced lower ball joints and struts. The current mileage is 39,000 and failure mileage was 5,000. In addition, resurfaced rear rotors and replaced pads. Said they did not look at the tachometer nor fuel gauge when they service vehicles so they would not have known about the problem. The door locsk were inoperative.
I need help and any advice you have to offer. The rear brake lights were inoperative. I again disagree since the only reason I have to adjust is due to the wandering which happens on its own. Also, replaced rear windshield wiper arm. I am totally frustrated because my vehicle is not longer under warranty. The mechanic noted a broken bolt in the water pump that held down the housing and the ball joints were replaced.
Can occasionally get gauges to reset by clicking ignition back and forth between run and start positions. Next day fuel gauge appears correct. This is not the issue as it started when I bought the car last Nov 2002 and continues every day. That is when I was told that the strut base that is welded onto the chassis was rotting off. I found the bolt head at the end of my driveway.