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DaninKansas

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Anything specifically wrong with them?

I notice their pricing is actually almost cheap compared to other mid sized 4X4s of the early and mid 2000s. I found a 2002 with only 75k miles on it with the hi/low automatic transfer case (rather have a manual but those don't exist) for $5800 after I looked around I found that besides the lower mileage the pricing wasn't especially low (most with 130-150 thousand miles are in the $3000 - $4500 range).

With decent tires can they get through a muddy field? 99.9% have street tires - all weather at best.

I've always liked inline engines and don't these have the same transmissions as the full size pickups?
 
Goofy 4x4 front axle on those, actually travels through the oil pan with the RF axle shaft, and an axle disconnect that wears out mounted to right side of oil pan. Troublesome 4 wheel drive, weak transmissions. Engine is solid. My two cents.
 
My mother in law has a GMC Envoy which is the same thing. My issues with it are that is gets the same or worse mileage than a fullsize tahoe with a 5.3L V8 yet its nowhere near as comfortable to ride and drive in. Backseat in the Envoy is very small and cramped for adults. Towing/cargo capacity is limited. And it is also lower to the ground and doesn't do as good as a fullsize in the snow or mud.


After driving if for 3 years now she admits that she should have bought a fullsize as it would have been more useful.
 
They are not bad trucks. The trans is a 4l60e, same as in a full size with 5.3l. The early ones had a problem with cyl. heads. Most were fixed under warranty. Biggest problem I see is sway bar links and upper ball joints and if you find one with the air bag suspension the air pump and air bags can be a problem. I would not use it like a farm truck. Don't pull heavy loads. David
 
"The trans is a 4l60e, same as in a full size with 5.3l."

Likely the same in type only. Typically, when used in lighter, lower HP vehicles, transmissions are the same in outside appearance only.

Things like drums or planetaries made lighter and less plates in the various clutches.
 
(quoted from post at 10:33:29 04/28/14) "The trans is a 4l60e, same as in a full size with 5.3l."

Likely the same in type only. Typically, when used in lighter, lower HP vehicles, transmissions are the same in outside appearance only.

Things like drums or planetaries made lighter and less plates in the various clutches.
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Correct.

The 4L60E was used behind everything from the 2.2L 4cyl all the way up to the 5.3L V8 and in many different vehicle classes. There are lots of application specific internal differences.
 

We had one. The transmission lost reverse while still under warranty. Found out from the mechanic that it was a common problem. Not too much later the power steering quit. Found out that the shaft had broken inside the pump. Warranty was JUST expired, and I would have to buy a NEW pump. Learned that the pump failure was also a common problem. I pretty much came un-glued at that point. Long story made short, the dealer made me one heck of a good deal on a trade.

Never saw that Trailblazer again. Not on the dealers used lot or any of the local used car dealers lots. Never saw another Trailblazer, either new or used on the Chevrolet dealers lot.
 
I used to work for a dealer and the shop was full of them things, the first couple years of production was mostly electrical problems, the last couple of years they seemed like pretty good rigs.
In between there was cyl. head problems, cracked exh manifolds, egr valves, an actuator on rt frt of head, can't think of the name now, actuator on rt side of frt axle, stabilizer links, a few transmissions, a couple engines dropped sleeves, water pumps, fan clutch problems and reprograms.
You want to learn how to cuss put a waterpump or alternator, a/c compressor or even a thermostat on one.
If it has rear a/c the lines are going to leak on top of the frame behind the rt frt wheel.
 
Side note on those, the 4x4 must be engaged before encountering slick stuff. The front axle requires wheel movement to engage, it won't lock in if already stuck. Otherwise a decent vehicle, but the MPG stink. That is why they are cheap compared to others.
 
We have a 2002! Has 165,000 miles, got it at 95,000! It has been very expensive to keep going! Now the 4x4 quit! My mechanic won't touch it as the last Suburban he touched he had not fixed after $800, took it to Chevy, another $1600 and it worked! We are not going to fix it, but can't replace it now! 350 lbs of sand in the rear gets us thru winter!
 
My 97 has been pretty good. Only 90 some thousand on it now. Ground clearance is an issue in deep snow but keep your speed up and with a full set of winter tires I have gone through some deep snow. Never been too happy with the gas mileage of the 4.3 V6 but it is a pretty trouble free engine otherwise. Wiper circuit board is a problem on these. Also there is a switch inside the steering column that I had to replace. Gas tank has a slight leak somewhere up top I need to check out. Otherwise I like it.
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Rusty that is an older S10 Blazer not a newer Trailblazer like the OP was asking about. The two vehicle have just about nothing in common with one another. The newer Trailblazer become more of a minivan type vehicle.

Those older S10 blazers were decent little mini SUV's.
 
My oldest daughter has one and my oldest son had a Colorado which I think is the same basic thing. Could be wrong on that. Mileage stinks. She has to run premium to get 16 mpg. Regular it drops to 12ish. Sons Colorado never got over 12, just a shade better than my Suburban. I've done several hub assys on the daughter TB. Rear light assys too, the part that holds the bulbs. Lousy in snow even with good tires, but a lot of that is the fact she can't drive fro nuthin'. His 4wd quit and he never fixed it. Tend to go through tires pretty fast on our curvy roads. Ground clearance is poor, it's a glorified car. I wouldn't depend on it in muddy fields.
 
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