I made the switch....To A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer. Will I regret it???
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- I made the switch....To A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer. Will I regret it???
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I bet that I have everyone beat regarding my Trailblazer.....a white 2002 LS AWD. It has 489,000 miles on it presently. The engine has never been opened up, and what's more, it seriously does not use any oil between 3,000 mile oil changes. The engine purrs just wonderfully. I live in Illinois, and just pulled a trailer with piano in it to my daughter's house in Denver, drove 1,000 miles around the mountains, and back 1,000 miles. It cruised along in top gear at 75 mph pulling the trailer, 2,200 rpm. This is without question the most reliable vehicle that I have ever owned. I have done very little to it. Even the exhaust system is original. So only 11,000 miles to go, and I will celebrate the 500,000 mile mark!
Nice!! Yea!!
Show us make a video to prove it
@@crackerjack8115 I am waiting until I get 500,000 miles on the odometer. Right now it is parked outside with 492,712 miles. It is a daily driver, so shouldn't be too long! I love the Trailblazer!
@@crackerjack8115 I just surpassed the 500,000 mile mark on my odometer. I emailed General Motors Chevy Division yesterday, but haven't heard back. I don't think that it is possible to post a vid or pics in the comments here though.
@@dgoodlaxson Congrats on 500K miles on your TB. Is it still going now? How many miles now? haha
My '02 has 190K miles, and is by far the best car I've ever owned. The body is very resistant to rusting. Be on the alert for a number of issues: The rear trailing link mount brackets on the frame rust badly, the power steering and transmission cooler lines rust away, the front hubs wear. You can upgrade all of the exterior and interior lights with LED lamps fairly easily. There are lot's of UA-cam postings to help with any needed repairs. The Trailvoy forum is an excellent source of information as well.
The common blue-collar worker SUV! Great SUV for the most part.
05 Trailblazer Ext owner here and I've owned it for about 11 years now. I love it so much its hard to compare the new suv's to anything close to this.
Yea this week going to do the upper and lower ball joints....in the heat!
I have a 2002 T'blazer EXT 2wd with 188,000+ miles on her and love mine!
Does it have auxiliary?
I have the 2003 ext model with the v8 4x4. Love it. Best truck ever!
I love those engines. They literally run forever
Yea right! Mine still going!!
@@FixingWithPassion I'm about to surpass 270k and I swear it's still running like it just came off the factory line
I have a 2004 LS and it’s the most fun, most reliable car ever. You won’t be let down.
Just got a shop alignment today $50. Feels pretty good now.
I just got one a week ago
My mother has an ‘06 with almost 300k miles, only issues it has is the front windshield leaks sometimes and the gear selector sometimes get stuck in park, but other than that it’s amazing
I just bought an 04 Trailblazer LT with a 130,000 miles a few months ago and I love it. It rides very smooth. I am happy with the deal that I got on this truck.
Nice. I hope it goes in the snow this winter.
@@FixingWithPassion I think it will
How much you buy your for ?
I have a 2004 LS.....paid $3000 for it with 102,000 miles.....$900 to repair both front lower and passenger side upper ball joint....replaced rear door shocks $30 from Amazon....spent maybe another $200 for miscellaneous like oil change and air filter etc.....other than that i drove it from Minneapolis to Greenbay Wisconsin without any issues.....the engine is pretty reliable but as with any car you just have to do a good inspection prior to purchase......its not as good as my 2004 frod explorer eddie bauer....but HEY my Ford dies at 175,000 miles and i paid 10 times as much for it
@@Midwest-hx8wf I had an explorer, NEVER AGAIN! Was the biggest POS I have ever owned! My 2002 T'blazer EXT 2wd (third row seat, larger rear doors, and taller roof) with 188,000+ miles on her has more room, is more comfortable, has more power, and gets better fuel mileage!
Just bought an 04’ LS for 3200k with 129k miles and it’s runs and drives perfect. Clean interior and exterior so far haven’t had any complaints.
These have the fastest heaters I've ever experienced. Litteraly within less than a quarter mile and you've got hot heat versus others that need about 20 minutes to warm up.
I know! I found that out! Nice for winter!
Thats a chevy thing my gf blazer is a 98 200k and within a minute at any weather the heat is hot as can be. My focus on the other hand with it being -20 in Michigan won’t even stay hot enough. And thats a 2010
@@damonh1059 THat's typical for any POS ford. Been there, done that, NEVER again!
Michael Waller well I buy a lot of vehicles and had nothing but problems with my ford now 😂😂 blew a motor with a 140k on it in my grand marquis and my blazer that I have with 270k i have put no money into, my ranger with 113k keeps having fuel issues so it’s safe to say stick to Chevy 😂
@@damonh1059 I've been burned buy more fords than I care to even think about! And my 2002 trailblazer will probably be the newest vehicle I will ever buy because the new stuff has too much garbage in it that I don't want!
Great car, had an '03 since '05, and it barely ever had any problems, and any problems it had where small non big issues. Lost it last August due to being flipped by a driver not paying attention and driving 60 at a turn. But it saved my life! Didn't even have a roll bar, car was totaled but I'd rather keep my life than have the vehicle be damaged. Nice pickup!
Yea this one rides nice so far.....I'll see how this winter goes ;)
@@FixingWithPassion haha pay attention to
there strill some out there look you find one but not mine lol
Congratulations on your Trailblazer. I have a 2002 and I bought it new and I still have it. Drove it from california to Illinois three times. Yours looks GREAT and I hope that you still have it
its around ;D
Keep the sway bar links greased. 8 fittings all together. If the park brake doesn't work well, new shoes are easy & cheap. You have to pull the calipers to change them though. Tows a trailer nicely and the pigtail is there for a proportional brake controller. If the fuel cap gasket goes bad (or if the cap is loose) it will cause a light but no specific code.
I’ve had a 2006 for 3 years now. I replaced the transmission last year which was super pricey but worth it because the rest of the vehicle has been bulletproof.
Family bought an 04 trail blazer ls new off the lot and it's still going strong. Absolute die hard of a car besides some electrical issues.
Nice!
I’ve got an 02 trailblazer, has 245,000 miles and it’s still going strong, purchased it at an auction for 385$ and all I’ve had to do is a 30$ water pump
Mine has so much fixed. It almost show room condition inside now ;)
Nathan Rohrbough yeah I have the same one as you (the red color) in a week or 2 I’m gonna install smoked out headlights, and I’m gonna just use some plasti dip too black out all the wheels and grill and the step bar and everything grey, I think black and red would look stunning on this car
water pump they use a lot get use to that job
I still owe 6 grand on my 06 trailblazer. Totally not worth it
Does it have auxiliary?
I bought a 2002 Trailblazer new and just sold it a week ago. It had only 105,500 miles and ran like a top! Did have lots replaced on it and has rust as we use salt in WI! Interior was immaculate also. I also own a 2008 Trailblazer. Bought it with 8,800 miles and now has 129,000 and is an excellent runner.
Nice!!!
You'll love it! I'll tell you the things you'll need to fix before they go out! Excellent buy! I've had mine for almost 11 years!
I do!!
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I just bought a 2004 trailblazer it has 164,000 miles for 3500 very clean seats in the same condition as yours and no rust
I have an 02 LS bought it for 2100 cash with 122,000 miles on still have it after 4 years. And the SUV is a beast in the snow. I am going to be installing a custom flow master exhaust in the next month.
Nice!~!~
It’s quite interesting seeing the differences in the interior between My 2002 LTZ and your 2002 LT. Mine has buttons on the steering wheel for various things, the front AC controls are displayed on a VFD with temperature control dials rather than sliders and have an automatic feature too, the rear AC controls are also fully independent (apart from temperature) and have a little display that shows the air zones the radio station because the rear console has radio controls and headphone jacks so rear seat passengers can listen to a different station than what the driver is listening to. Also I ripped the onstar antenna off the rear window.
I know right! Nice SUV Tho.
I have a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer like yours red, 16” aluminum rims. I got mine with 50k miles, I now have 310k miles. My last trip to Billings, 320 miles I got 21.2 mpg on the road. I would recommend that you get a Haynes manual #24072. In February we picked up a 2013 GMC Terrain on the trip to Billings it made 24.2 mpg. I changed the spark plugs at 100k, 200k, & 300k I was told to only use AC Delco plugs.
Your check engine light could be a loose fuel cap. Tighten it at least 3 clicks!
One fourth of the time the wife does it, the CEL comes on. I tighten the gas cap, take my scanner tool to erase the light.
Hello from north east Montana.
10 miles from the Canadian border.
Nice!! I love mine!
My grandparents have a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer that they owned since new. It has less then 100,000 miles
A couple weeks ago I bought a 2006 gmc envoy in liquid silver… I haven’t stopped being in awe every time i see it parked outside my house lol it has 179000 original miles. The service records have been up to date and the only thing I had to fix on it,that was a major issue, were a pair of bad motor mounts. The truck now runs incredibly smooth and I feel like I got a good deal for 3k :D
06 trailblazer with 2.5" lift 2" wheel spacers and 256/75/16 mud tires really sts mine apart from others. Love it. 150,000 and still going strong.
I like!!
I bought a 2008 chevy trailblazer i had it year and half 116000 miles on it now i love the truck nice power and rides good
You made a great choice my friend...I own a 2006 GMC Envoy which is basically the same vehicle.. a 1 owner vehicle....very happy with it...very reliable...they have minor BS problems .. mostly maintenance stuff
Nice!!
These are probably the best budget 4x4 out there right now. Nowhere do you get more for your money. They seem to hold up really well too.
Right! ;D
I have a 02 with 98K miles, love it, never an issue, smooth ride like a Cadillac.
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I bought my 04 Trailblazer for 2 grand and it preforms well for the age and its a joy to drive
Sweet!~!~
03 trailblazer LT , 187 k miles . love it best suv. the beach, snow light trailering. Had it loaded up with wood , compost all kinds of material
Rides like a comfortable car
Yes it does!
I have an '04 Trailblazer LS EXT. The EXT means the extended 3 row seat model. An easy way to tell at a glance if the truck is a 2 or 3 row seat model is to look at the rear edge of the rear door. If the rear door ends at the beginning of the rear wheel well, it's a 3 row model. If the rear door ends about halfway into the rear wheel well, it's a 2 row model. Regarding the automatic 4 wheel drive feature, don't use it! The truck will be constantly shifting into and out of 4WD. That's tough on the components. If you need 4WD, use 4HI. Only use 4LO to get out of a very low traction situation, then shift back into 4HI. When the snow melts and the streets clear up, go back to 2WD. And keep an eye on the fluids in the differentials and the transfer case, too. The feature of being able to open only the glass on the rear liftgate instead of the entire liftgate may seem to be a nice thing, but it's another feature you're better off not using. Open the entire liftgate instead. The reason is that the glass is bonded (translation: glued!) to the upper hinges, and opening the glass by itself puts stress on that glue joint. When it fails, it's about $1,000 to have that all replaced!
I really like my TB!
Word!
I agree! The previous owner of mine had one of my rear glass hinges "reglued" because it separated from the glass. That rear glass is very expensive, especially on the EXT model!
Wow I didn't know that upper glass in the back is only GLUED? Crazy. Luckily I've only opened it once. hahaha. I just replaced the actuator for the door hinge switch in the tailgate - that's an easy repair to do for an anti-mechanical person like me. haha.
Have a 2005 and love it 206,000 mile still going strong
I just bought a 2003 Chevy TrailBlazer.
have had it for a wk and Iam falling in love with it.
I now want to turn it into a camping and traveling car.
thats why iam watching this, Lol
Nice! Picking up one tomorrow ....again! lol
I have an 06 and I love it. Mine has over 160k on it and runs great. Good solid SUV for the money.
i just got a 02 ls model and im super excited to start driving this. Been looking for a good review and i finally found it.
Nice!~~!~!
I have a 2002 T'blazer EXT 2wd (third row seat, larger rear doors, and taller roof) with 188,000+ miles on her and love mine!
I got rid of mine I put 224000 miles on it. They are very computer Reliant. Replaced every sensor on it at least 3 times. Replaced struts, front axle seal,rear trailer hitch they are called a funny name but those will rust out unless you give it attention. Mine started to leak antifreeze in with the oil and I possibly had a timing chain going bad. I also replaced the file pumps gas level sensor. Replaced fuel gauge stepper motor, and radiator. They will last you about 222000 then start acting up.
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I drive a 2002 Trailblazer LS. Pretty well put together vehicle. You'll probably need to replace the tie rods, ball joints, sway bar soon. Fan clutch, blower motor resistor, power steering lines starting to leak are pretty common issues as well. Clean your throttle body properly if you want to keep her running long term. 208,000 miles and still running decently.
Nice!
stil running my 2002 TrailBlazer no regrets!!! Love it Cheers Sal
NICE!!
I had a Ford escape 2003 NEVER AGAIN I am here trying to find different reviews on the trailblazers so far im in I wanna buy one I feel excited
Nice!!
I just bought a 2006 to replace my 2000 4runner that got T boned. Love it. The ride is so smooth, it has more power, and it has a good 4 wheel drive system. Ill quickly be putting a lift kit and some 32s on it and hit some trails.
Cool! I like mine.
hallo friend iam looking for a trail blazer do you recommand it ,does it good on offroad
@@ali-yk9jg look at my comment. yes it does decent off-road with adequate suspension upgrades (lift, shocks, and good tires)
I have the 2005--Got it when it was 8 months old. Has 83,000 miles now. Love this vehicle. Good luck. Comfortable ride.
Word!!
Proud owner of a 04 Trailblazer. 85,000 miles. The rear hinges on the gate can rust out. But other than that , it's a great SUV.
I bought a 02 tb ltz with 220,000 miles on it still running strong I have towed my dirt bikes and some furniture and it towes really good for a 4.2
Nice. Mine still going. Although not sure if I need a new rack-n pinion steering seems strange.
I have a 07 and I had 04 it had 250,000 miles on it and still running I love the trailblazers
I love you Nathan, your an angel 😇.
You just gave the best advice......pay cash for your car and don't get into dept.
Your truck is just beautiful.
My husband and I just switched over from the 2 odyssey's we had(to many replaced transmissions & sensors).
We bought 2 2003 gmc envoy sle's and we love them. We're in New York so the winters are a bit sketchy. We were lucky to get them from the same dealer. We put down a deposit, came back and picked them up and he did all the dmv transactions. With this Corona pandemic, its impossible to do your paperwork without an appointment.
The trailblazer & envoy are basically the same. Your going to love the ride.
Anyway, lot's of luck with your gorgeous new edition. Your going to enjoy it.
Peace and love.⛽⛽
I have now had 3 Trailblazers. I wish I had kept the first 2! Love them! I have a 2005 now and I say, out loud, "I love this truck!" every time i get in it. The cubbyholes were best in the 2002. People still see it and offer to buy it all the time.
Mine all have had heated seats with a "back only" button, which every vehicle should have for people with back trouble. I had no idea it was so rare!
Wow! That's cool!!
the heated seats is the LS option -
Love my 02 Trailblazer, currently getting the steering rack replaced long story, let's just say a certain bolt broke off in a bad spot while changing the lines. I love how quick it is too for its size. I got a 1000watt stereo system in mine hahaha
Nice!
Had an ‘03 as my first car and loved it so much I’m looking for another as we speak
Mines an 03 and my first car too. Straight 6 with 200k+ miles on it. They really don't build them like they used to.
Just bought an ‘00 Blazer yesterday with 79,000 miles and looks pristine! So happy with the purchase!
Fantastic truck, i have a black 07 LT with 201k miles. Fun fact, some of the Buick Ranier, the nicer version, came with rear air bag suspension and a hookup to an air compressor in that right cargo cabinet! I just pulled one out of a pick n pull and I’m gonna see how to hook it up to my trailblazer.
@@Marcjacobsons Great! Nice ride.
Original owner of an '08 Trailblazer. Never recalled, no major issues. Beware of frame rust. Frame rust kills these things.
Truth!!
What a great old find. Loved these and the late 90s blazers.
My dad use to have a 2004 Trailblazer. I miss that thing a lot. Wish they still built trucks like this.
Nice!
Still have mines. My 1st strong motor vehicle. Beware after high miles on the transmission. Rebuilt mines twice. Other than that it's great. My new car is a 2014 dodge charger rt awd
Nice!!
I just got a 2006, 201k miles replaced the alternator, and she’s running great.
I have an 04 trailblazer 175 miles love it
Great!! I love the ride!
i did the same thing when i got my 2002 trailblazer...... on star answered and i freaked out...... so many buttons i had to find out what they did. easy to work on love my trailblazer.
Ha ha...nice.
If you didn’t figure out the rattle, it’s just a warp in the exhaust manifold
I have an 03 ltz has 189k and love it never had any issues strong motor and still purrs… keep them maintained and they last a long time
Great truck! Plenty of parts in the junk yards. I love my TB, mine is the EXT 03. 👍
You need to install a double din stereo
Just started driving it today for the fall winter. Hope to find some snow soon!~
Be nice to find some snow she will ride with me
I have a 02 LTZ version same color my build so far. I have a 3 inch lift touch screen pioneer stereo that is Apple car play and android auto connected to a amp and 2 12s (subs) I installed LED lighting in the interior new headlights and fog lights new suspension and I have a back up camera that turns on when I put the car in reverse. purchased my trailblazer used in 2018 and it is now 2021 I was tempted to buy a new truck f150 or 1500 gmc/Chevy or a Tacoma lol but then decided heck I will just upgrade my trailblazer and learn in the process about upgrading with after market parts and man it has got me hooked ! My trailblazer had about 86k when I got it and now has 132k miles not one issue yet kept up with standard maintenance and it has made me a Chevy fan.
Nice!!
Bought a 03 trailblazer new. Still have it. 115000 miles. Change out all the coils last couple of years.
Good deal man! I once owned a 1961 Chevy impala. It had a 283 in it, that blew up and we put a 307 in her. 3 speed on column, and I say we-- a friend did job. I helped with heavy part of job & being a grunt😊😃.
i just got my '06 trailblazer for my 14th birthday as a first car
If you enjoy working on your truck regularly, you'll LOVE it. Good looking truck and the engine itself is damn near bulletproof, but I've had to replace almost everything else...pumps, alternator, starter, front end components on my O6. Still better than the new version of the Blazer that they came out with this year though.
agree!
What do you expect out of a FOURTEEN year old vehicle? Of course it's going to need a little TLC from time to time!
I just bought one today the three buttons in the front above the rear view mirror I was told you can push and it records whatever you want to say like a to-do list a reminder and you can play it back I have not tried it yet but I thought that was interesting mine was only $750 all leather totally loaded I was very blessed
Nice mine does also. Cool!
If you ever get the cam/crank correlation dtc...its not the cam phaser or loose crank pulley bolt. Replace cam position sensor.
I had a brand new 02 trailblazer LT but now an 08 LS with the 5.2 v8 4x4. Love the torque of the v8.
Nice to read!
I have an '02 trailblazer as well(7 passenger)and I couldn't imagine owning another vehicle. I don't know of any recalls besides 2004-2009(If I remember correctly) and they handle amazing in snow and rough terrain. They are BEASTS at towing and just an amazing hard-working suv.
They do ride nice. Just wish the frames were not made out of the titanic steel from that ship...lol
I agree!
Me three! ;)
@@raivenbarba856 I do too agree
Damn, I want one of these to be my first vehicle. This video furtherly sold me.
Just realize that these vehicles are older, and will need some TLC from time to time. The older a vehicle gets, the more TLC it needs. I have a 2002 T'blazer EXT 2wd (third row seat, larger rear doors, and taller roof) with 188,000+ miles on her and love mine!
@@michaelwaller8252 I have a 06 ext 5.3. It’s my first vehicle, your right about the TLC part. But these trailblazers are mostly reliable. They are somewhat easy to work on, but I’m probably more mechanically inclined than the average 15 year old.
👍Good score, good video. Thx👍 I own 2. An 07 & an 02- love ‘em but like all, they have their own drawbacks.
Good stuff✌️🇺🇸
Nice to help others.
My parents have 2003 trailblazer with almost 250,000 miles it's at 248,000 right now but a sold car it's going to be mine soon but dam has it lasted.
Enjoy!~
Pretty cool truck, I just brought a 02 trailblazer with 180,000 miles yesterday, it runs pretty good but the grand only thing I hate is that it has a lot of miles but the truck looks in mint condition and it looks like it's been taking care of pretty well
Yea they ride like caddies!
Don’t worry about the miles. These motors are pretty reliable and can last for a very long time. You hardly hear about these motors going through head gaskets. Biggest issue that you’ll definitely hear about is the electroviscous clutch fan. They are prone to failure and quite a bit pain in the butt to replace. It’s easier to get the pcm tuned and get a thermal clutch fan.
it's 2021, just brought one JUST as clean and well kept as this...for $1800!
i'm still in shock that it has 221k miles on it.
Nice!!!
Great SUV! You won't have that torque converter issues as you were have on a Ford. But you have to watch for the solenoids.
Yea seen lots of video's on that....
Truth
I have an 07 with 292,000 miles on it. Still runs smooth and everything works.
Nice!!
2003 Trailblazer. Love it has the 4.2 and it is Strong. 210k miles
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Never Ever Been Stuck - The Best Winter Vehicle !!!!!
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I just bought my 2002 trailblazer 131k miles first thing i did was change oil, transmission fluid and rear differential fluid no check engine light and it drives like a new car
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The antenna on the left rear window is a cellphone extender, also used for GPS, and also used for OnStar.
Your phone extender may still be analog. You have to take it to your cell phone provider to get it changed from an analog to a digital.
My 2002 Trail Blazer now has 329,000 miles on it now! Original motor, transmission, transfer case, rear axle!
Hello from north east Montana.
10 miles from the Canadian border.
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that gives me hope at 267K with original motor and transmission, transfer case, rear axle, etc. Well I did just get new shocks and the rear coil springs so now the car is 2 inches higher over the ground. haha.
love my 09 had it 10 years i keep fluids changed
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It has been my daily driver for 4 years i live in dubai and its very hot here but still running strong 2004 ltz with 200000 miles 💪
Nice!!!
I purchase a 2008 chevy trailblazer it had 78000 thousand miles on it 2 years ago now 130000 with no promblems i love it very fast ride good
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02 LTZ owner here. Had it about 5 yrs now. I bought it to tow a civic to race tracks without any intent on modding it I thought nobody in their right mind would ever mod this thing. Welp theres a small culture of TB modders out there and sure enough, i started wrenchin. Till this day I cant put the wrench down. Im on my 2nd set of lift - ultimately ended up with BDS 2 inch lift, fox rear shocks, 255/75r17 Yoko g015 AT. The thing runs awesome.
Nice...yea mods for these things are nice looking.
@@FixingWithPassion I got 03 Silverado nice truck exaust little loud, hell yeah I only like 800$ left but I'm 300$ behind struggles resl
What size trailer you haul with your truck i have a 2006 GMC Envoy and im looking for a trailer but i don't wanna go to big
@@FixingWithPassion yeah you can get a bunch of Mods for the Chevy Trailblazer and GMC Envoy
@@garyburbank8895 It is designed to tow a 6000 lb trailer, as long as you take the transmission out of overdrive and keep it at 65MPH or lower. If you tow a lot, I'd recommend adding an extra transmission oil cooler in front of the A/C condenser to keep trans temperatures cool. The biggest thing that kills these transmissions is heat and lack of trans oil/filter changes!
I dont even have to watch your video because i already know the answer. Its YES. If i could write those 3 letters larger, i would!
Chevy is known for it smooth and comfortable ride, at least until the ball joints and bushings start to wear out.
nice 02, mine is a 08 and I love the thing. Its my first car and my mom is worried about it, she thought the low tire pressure light was the transmission on it. I was a bit mad at her ignorance but beside the point it has 170k miles on it and I bought it for $4600, needs new tires and a few plastic pieces here and there. Went to a junkyard the other day and found a brand new air filter in one and got it for $3, got a new key fob from the same car since mine is worn down, happy with my junkyard finds.
I had an 03 TB that I bought new and put 480,000 miles on. Got written off when I was rear ended by a Ram crew cab 4x4 diesel. LOVED my TB! So I went out and bought a used 08 Envoy which only has about 165k on it now - still a low miler! I'm despairing what to do if I have to get rid of it - I think I'll just keep fixing it regardless of the cost. I like these things that much! In 1.5 years I'll have been driving the TB/Envoy for 20 years!
Wow 480K miles!! Impressive. I'm at 267K and shooting for 500K on the TB. thanks
Very cool Nathan!!! Hope you still have the Explorer so you can do one review or a series of reviews comparing the two!! Thanks in advance!!
Had my 02 LS for 10 years rides like a Cadillac never regret , live in mine mostly lol.
Nice!
I have an '05 Trailblazer LT 4x4 with about 130k miles. I had to get the transmission rebuilt at 90k. I had to have some of the ignition coils replace because of the shake rattle and roll it developed and check engine light. Make sure to go with OEM only. Now I have to get the cat converter replaced. But it's a very practical SUV for everyday driving.
And beets paying $36,000 for a new one! ;D
Ill let yall people know a few things about the trailblazer. 1. the transmissions (4l60-e) are known to fail, mine failed at 230k because water got into it, they are known to fail around 150-180k, i got lucky. 2. I wouldn't recommend using the auto 4wd, it activates whenever there is slippage in the rear wheels, this will spin you very easily on the highway in rainy conditions. 3. your key will not come out in neutral, dont freak out lol. 4. the i6 makes about 280 hp and about same torque. 4. you cant fit tires larger than 255/70/17 or 265/70/16 without spacers and possible cutting because the damn cv joint sits above the tire. 5. other than the transmission the motors dont fail unless you drive it like a cop car 24/7. 6. the running boards are ugly, and theyre a pain to get off and they weigh more than you'd think. 7. theyre very safe, my dad crashed mine into a concrete barrier at about 50mph and then drove it home (no frame damage whatsoever). 8. IF the trans fails, they're very hard to get off because barely any working space, took me 2 days to get mine out in a full shop with every tool i could ever need. 9. they have a problem in the VVT solenoid sometimes, not a hard fix. 10. the coils only last about 100k before misfires start happening. other than that they're great suvs with a 5,800lb tow rating (depending). I just bought a 3" lift and some spacers, very excited to put them on with the 265/70/17s i have (31.6s)
Mine 200,000 miles still going, Yea it has a slight knock, but did when I got it 2 years ago...still going. You forgot the crappy cheep frames....NE rust belt.... good luck finding one that not rusted through or no-inspection-passable because the the holes in the frame. I'll drive mine until she blows up! Still good ride and I'm saving Thousands a year buy not having a new SUV and all the extortion money that comes with them.
@@FixingWithPassion I guess that really depends on where your from. Im from Virginia so I dont have to deal with much humidity or salt on the roads. Mine sat in grass for 2 years untouched. I have it on the lift rn and the frame looks great... no rusted theough spots, nothing more than surface rust at a few spots... barely any surface rust at all really.
@@FixingWithPassion I got a hole but it was in the neutral zone behind the driver's side - so from the spray of cars going past the opposite way. So that got welded with a plate. Ever since I've gone over the chassis with phosphoric acid, then paint and then cosmoline. Seems to be holding up now.
I have a 2008 trailblazer lt and its my 2nd one and theyve always been reliable
Love them!
Geez I wish I was this guy
He can't seem to do anything wrong . Amazing
I have a donkey now.
I’ve had 2 and I love them both!
Sweet!!
Same to me. It is a great car.
$5700 for an 06' with 180000 miles on it worth it. its so clean and runs so smooth inside and out. The price from the dealership seems high tho and is worrying me about how high mileage is. only two owners clean carfax
I have the 2003 model literally the same color inside and out but am currently having to replace the blend door actuators would you do a video on removing the dash for this model? I can't find anything with any amount of detail but I have a manual on the way
I love mine I haven’t, 07 number for man to, but I love my Chevy trailblazer. I got it from the government.
im looking at a 2002 trailblazer for $500 it has 200k miles its a friends car it seems good runs good drives fine
Nice!!
I have an '02 that's pretty much the twin to yours.. I absolutely LOVE mine! It was just as clean as yours when I bought it 6 months ago. I fixed a couple minor things, but it runs and drives like a dream!.. I see it's been 2 years since you bought yours, curious as to what you think at this point?
The engine makes a hell of a lot more noise than my Trailblazer. You can barely hear the engine in mine. Runs like silk
I'm sorry.
Lol its probably his phone... Not the engine. Js