I Finally Found a Good Chevy (and I'm Buying It)

Chevy Trailblazer SS review. I Finally Found a Chevy I Would Buy, DIY and SUV review with Scotty Kilmer. The best SUV Chevy ever made. Should I buy a used Chevy Trailblazer SS? Buying a used Chevy SUV. Is Chevy reliable? The truth about old Chevy SUVs. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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[@killstreakgaming78]

@scotty kilmer how much should a classic dodge charger cost me running and everything

[@dswitz9997]

What about 2008 Chevy Colorado 2.9 inline 4?

[@TimberWolf429]

Scotty, I don't have to worry about emissions, my truck never had them, and is exempt from the regulations, being it's a 1991 1 ton diesel

[@mav4516]

What about a 2013 ford explorer

[@kaydenk1903]

Hey Scotty if u ever want to sell it lemme know

[@themanipulator1]

If scotty ever buys a car, nobody will ever believe him 😂

[@juanquintana7508]

The boy who cried "i'm buying it"😂

[@android-ud2nf]

Until he says he bought a 94 celica or 95 celica don’t believe him

[@saturnmotorssalesofamerica4952]

Especially mahk

[@blairbrown4812]

No. If Scotty ever buys a *NEW* car, off the showroom floor, nobody will *EVER* believe him! Otherwise, it would be a sure sign that The End is nigh.

[@thomasknight7734]

My 6.0 Silverado had 30 codes I fixed a ground and it dropped to 3 lol

[@michaeldambrosio9091]

My 2002 Chevrolet trailblazer with the 4.2 straight six is still running strong with 289k still has original engine and transmission.

[@StockCarGuy]

i think he’s referring to the build quality cause it’s a lot of plastic, i own one and boy the interior is fragile, mechanically they’re good thou.

[@Sea2SeaAdventures]

I never thought I’d see Scotty endorse a TrailBlazer.

[@basshead.]

GM makes the best V8 engines in the world.

[@loktom4068]

If DUMB DUMB GM V8 Corvette engine everything it makes will gain back it's American pride and joy again. But GM = GROSS MANAGEMENT so much for that too good to be true.

[@deanh7190]

He was enamored with the Vette motor.

[@gregpavitt309]

Scotty only likes the engine... That's it...

[@brandoncaldwell95]

@@gregpavitt309 the V8 5.3 and 6.0 L engines were one of the best besides the 454 (i call them the building shakers) and the 350. Good motors. Everything else, meh.

[@wockhardt6779]

I swear this guy’s buying a car everyday.

[@brentjones886]

Its customer cars..

[@Bren9431]

@@brentjones886 It's a joke..

[@mikezerker6925]

Yeah! I think this is his fifth car this week!

[@bansheemania1692]

Maybe he has a Bat cave Filled with Beater's

[@billdougan4022]

I'm not buying the fact that, Scotty says, he's buying a Chevy. 🐱

[@jaymzreschke4455]

I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer ext with 206,400 miles (currently) and it runs amazing. It has the 4.2L inline 6 and its decent. I do agree on the fact that the transmissions are weak. In the next 30-40k miles my transmission will most likely kick the bucket. She's slipping and jerking in every gear already

[@ganzonomy]

Just for the engine alone, rear drive, and loudness... I'd be all over it as well

[@PlymouthNeon]

ganzonomy id steal the engine, the rims, and the SS logo

[@gobzillagaming1277]

@@PlymouthNeon you would be dumb to do that because the trailblazer SS is becoming a classic truck

[@juliogonzo2718]

Some were AWD too

[@MiamiSunrise]

I miss those mid 2000's SS models. They have a ton of guts

[@DrinkmoWater.]

Heard poor transmissions tho later on

[@mightywasp1258]

DrinkMoWater if you be driving crazy af. I got a ls4 and it still run fines. 151k miles

[@jz5937]

Mightywasp 12 213K miles on LS4 over here with AFM disabled. Super reliable.

[@gen9rolla]

My buddy has a Trailblazer SS and an 05 Silverado SS, they both haven't had transmission problems from what I've seen.

[@Kevin-qq9dd]

@@DrinkmoWater. I’m around $5k in replacement parts this year alone on mine and all I have is a cam And headers 😭

[@karlstevens2483]

The vortec blazers and Trail Blazers are amazing and still all over the road in 2020

[@raheemmillner3695]

I love Chevy from the years of 2003-2008

[@billhayward2668]

I've had Chevys for 50+ years,do my own mantenance and with the help of a Haynes manual and/or youtube,I always get it fixed and I trust my vehicles to go anywhere without breaking down. 4 generations of Chevys in my family. To each there own. Another great video Scotty!

[@Anon1mous]

Next Scotty video: Why I was wrong about the Chevy Trailblazer SS.

[@dankanchovy1963]

That stock transmission , stock oil pan gon get him lmaooo

[@gregpavitt309]

Scotty only likes the engine in this truck... that's it

[@gagejernigan5277]

@@dankanchovy1963 transmission isnt terrible but Ford makes better transmissions

[@gagejernigan5277]

@@gregpavitt309 because it's a pushrod V8 that's pretty reliable compared to OHC engines

[@Kevin-qq9dd]

Lmao I just dropped my tbss off for a trans rebuild but it’s still my baby through all the problems 😂 these things are beautiful and fast for what they are.

[@PauloHeaven]

The good times when the Blazer and Trailblazer had a body-on-frame and big engines

[@GO-cz7cl]

A gm/isuzu product dressed up as a high power chevrolet.

[@PeterKKraus]

K5, nice trucks .

[@hhiippiittyy]

If Toyota made a vehicle that was comparable to my Suburban 2500 it'd be in my driveway.

[@BostonBettor_]

The 2021 trailblazer is a disgrace. 3 cylinder 🤣🤣

[@clydeb7713]

I have the vortec v/6 290,000 miles and I towed with it for 5yrs! Isuzu Acender/Trailblazer. Amazing for me! It's 14yrs old I've had it 5yrs.

[@conservativeguy9329]

I own a 2008 Chevy Trialblazer LT. It is one of the best vehicles I ever had. 4.2 inline 6. 138,000 miles and going strong.

[@thedemon4451]

my 2003 chevy trailblazer ext lt has 240,000 miles and it still runs great

[@Curtis69213]

What’s your secret ?

[@mitchell9103]

There is no secret, it’s just what they all do. They go forever

[@Curtis69213]

Mitchell hope so! Just bought a 2006 with 58,000 miles. Love the truck and have no interest in interacting with a dealership For a long time after this.

[@chrisbunselmeyer680]

@@mitchell9103 2003 here with 290,000 miles on the original motor / trans. Slight timing chain noise but it runs great

[@conniehammond8539]

I have a 2002 Trailblazer with 220,000. Runs greats, shifts great, no paint issues at all, everything is solid.

[@plkthebest]

Man, with all these cars you’re buying lately, you must be getting into Jay Leno territory.

[@dommartelli5529]

bmorefan5220 GM V8 is king, alot of morons dont understand

[@danielcastaneda7801]

"Sex liter Corvette engine"

[@JW--dc8ri]

Still runs like stink

[@andybub45]

@@JW--dc8ri k ford boy

[@JW--dc8ri]

@@andybub45 I was quoting scotty it sounded like he said stink in the video

[@issuesexplained681]

Andy's Shop r/woooosh

[@noahmcclure2515]

He did

[@Coolness18304]

The most stolen Chevy where I'm from

[@snorkosaurus]

(and I'm stealing it)

[@Coolness18304]

@@kevinW826 yup. I'm right on the other side of the bridge

[@isaakdlg353]

yes, also In Detroit

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

@@kevinW826 :Which part of Ontario are you in ? I live in Ontario too, but it's not common for people to steal GM vehicles. Where I am at, theres tons of BMW, Mercedes Benz, and other premium luxury vehicles. On the other hand, see alot of honda and toyota vehicles, not my type of a car, small, light, low power, etc. but according to insurance statistics, alot of honda and toyota gets stolen. I am gonna guess you live somewhers, in the rural areas of Ontario, but I could be wrong.

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

@@isaakdlg353 : I've heard that Detroit has alot of ex convicts and current convicts. Is the info accurate ?

[@narcotic-uy8qj]

The 4.2 in the trailblazers are incredibly solid and reliable plus a 4.2 with 270 hp back then??? Those 4.2 were quite advanced in there day and they run forever

[@yaboykris2118]

“Not made for racing” I beg to differ. I street raced one of these things in my built STi and it gave me the full gapelbee’s menu. It WAS twin turbo but still fast af.

[@tabascodude]

I have had my TBSS since brand new in 2008. When someone rides with me for the first time, they hear that rumble and are surprised by the effortless acceleration, even at less than half throttle. They look at me and ask, what does this thing have in it? (If I do a WOT pull is is more like what the hell does this thing have in it!) I respond with "It has a 6................... Point 0" This vehicle puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Glad Scotty approves!!!

[@Maleekus]

My Silverado has the 6.0, one of the best sounding v8's ever imo

[@hhiippiittyy]

Yup. Got a 2500 Suburban with an l96. Sounds awesome.

[@leadnsteel1428]

yeah the 6.0s are great engines. will last forever

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

What do you think about the Duramax Diesel with Allison Transmission ?

[@eddieboughner4701]

I disagree. The stock I6 engine in the Trailblazer is PLENTY powerful.

[@YourLocalUkrainianGerman]

Well, Chevy yes or Chevy not, Chevy only sells sports cars here in Germany.

[@edwatts9890]

@Steve Silvas Dahnke.

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

I doubt a trailblazer SS would make it on the autobahn with its super short gearing of 4.10. You'd need to change that to a much longer gear and throw in a 6-speed auto or above to bring it up to modern gearing

[@CheapBastard1988]

@@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything Well yes the top speed will undoubtedly be garbage. Even the Dodge Ram SRT10 with the Viper engine only does 240km/h which just doesn't cut it on the unrestricted Autobahn.

[@AIDAHAR210]

@@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything well taking it to a very high speed will become dangerous in this vehicle, aerodynamics and stability isn't on its side

[@VeggieRice]

Something tells me they don't sell too many SS models of any make in Germany, tho

[@joshbacon8241]

The Trailblazer SS was also rebadged and sold as the Saab 9-7X Aero.

[@emanuelnamseth1469]

Wow. I just learned something. Thanks.

[@DrinkmoWater.]

Rlly?

[@stickit2theman1]

@@DrinkmoWater. yes

[@TheSuburban15]

I can't imagine a Saab sounding like _that_ The Saab 9-2X cars were Subaru Imprezas. Boxer rumble.

[@carlschmidt4271]

So did the Saab 9-7 Aero have a 6.0 ?

[@basithph8958]

It’s crazy how an SUV like the Trailblazer SS corners so well that it can autocross with other sports car This makes a nice all round vehicle

[@Big.W.]

Corners like a Buick rendezvous

[@g8_zell]

@@Big.W. omg im crying😭😭

[@onenikkione]

I owned a 2004 Trailblazer (non 6.0) it was a great car for us. After owning it for 12 years we gave it to a niece who needed a car, its still on the road today (2020) and she is not the greatest at doing maintenance on her cars.

[@alphamacho6401]

Rev up your endless money pit! 🚗💨

[@jordan6736]

Were you listening during the video at all? 😂😂

[@loktom4068]

Corvette Stingray stinks your wallet.

[@themrjones]

With how cheap the parts are for these you can fix everything on the car for two grand. They also came in a 5.3 liter V8 that I guess he doesn't know anything about because that's probably the most underrated one

[@justgod613]

April fools was last month.

[@aideningram434]

David sanches he drives a 2012 prius

[@justgod613]

Dirty Sanchez probably sports a GM

[@keithwojtowicz261]

@@justgod613 what are you sporting

[@justgod613]

Keith sweat your mom

[@gwernette5971]

Now that Scotty has done this video, the price for a 2008 Trailblazer SS just went up 2 grand. The Scotty Effect!

[@isaakdlg353]

Lmao haha

[@gregpavitt309]

Not really... When the only good thing is the engine and the rest is still typical GM junk!!

[@android-ud2nf]

Chevy with 8 cylinders: amazing Chevy with 4 cylinders: after thought. Honda with 4 cylinder: amazing Honda with 8 cylinder: ???

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

android 95203 Chevy makes amazing 8 cylinder engines, the 4 cylinders by Chevy are not bad honestly, but the 6 cylinder ones by them are better, Honda has amazing 4 cylinder engines, the 6 cylinders are good, and honestly I would love to see Honda make an 8 cylinder engine for the Ridgeline so that way Chevy can bring back the Avalanche with optional 8 cylinder, but yeah the quality of Chevy and Honda is definitely similar, where Ford and Toyota is also similar. 🤔

[@tenhundredkills]

If Honda made a production V8, I'd buy one in a heartbeat!

[@wrestlermjp1]

Scotty their is no such thing as a V6 trailblazer, GMC envoy, or any of it's fellow cushions that have a different trim. What you are talking about is the extremely reliable goes 300,000 miles with next to no major issues 4.2 I6 engine. At least this has been my experience. I bought a 2005 GMC envoy used with 105,000 miles already on it. With the I6 engine drove to 300,000 miles. Decided it was time to get rid of it before something major does brake. Because yes it's an old SUV at this point. And while I was looking for something to replace it with I found another one just like it same year and everything with 98,000 miles on it. So I bought it, and I now have 126,000 miles on it and I've literally done nothing to it besides normal matince. Scotty I agree with you that all new chevys are crap. But anything made in 2007 or before the stock market crash in 2008 were still made right. Love you scotty please keep making videos for all of us to enjoy.

[@EyeCam08]

Hey Scotty, Adam here. Thanks for your channel. My self along with many others friends and fam. Are huge fans. New Orleans, LA. So in regards of the Trailblazer. I have a 2003 LS Chevy Trailblazer (Base Model) Bought it from my friend 2 years ago for a G. And have since then replaced the following over the last 2 years. •Vale cover gasket. Tube seals and such •Coils and spark plugs •Transmission pan gasket. And filter. •Bushings in upper and lower control arms on pass/driver sides Today 11/25/2020 I replaced the following. • serpentine belt • radiator fan clutch •water pump I just ordered the following. • A strut/shock kit (set of 4) • A rack and pinion • front brake calipers pass/driver side • outer tie rods for pass/driver side • along with camshaft position sensor • and vvt solenoid sensor The vehicle has 205,200 plus miles on it. With 4.2 Inline 6 What are thoughts on keeping or about getting rid of vehicle ? Sincerely, Adam Sulony. I’d be happy to private message ya if possible. I’m thinking it’s better than getting a note and such but you’re the man. I’m a 28 year old EMT just trying to make ya know. 😂. Thanks for your time. -Adam.

[@RGD1982]

I’ve owned a couple trailblazers and envoys I love them the only downfall I’ve ever had was the 4L60E transmissions unserviced the transmission will go out around 150000 miles of serviced properly you can get 250000- 280000 miles the atlas series engines were great motors

[@vandammefan34]

4:54 Hey! Theres one of those crappy blazers in the background

[@zz-hj9zi]

“Regular” trailblazers with their i6 base engine made 275- 295hp (depending on the year) which is more than all new midsized crossovers except the gms with 310hp

[@jburick9123]

“gas is getting cheaper” 😐 those were the days my friends

[@Duraputer]

Scotty's got a whole hooptie fleet by now.

[@nicholasfield6127]

GM and FCA do make some good V8's

[@northdakotaham1752]

Almost as good as a Ford V8!

[@northdakotaham1752]

@Nick J not really. I like the old V8 engines, not necessarily the overhead cam engines although the 4.6 was a good engine.

[@leadnsteel1428]

I love my Chevy: 2016 Colorado. 2.8 4 cylinder turbo-diesel. 2wd crew cab gets 35+ mpgs highway 600 miles on a tank. 82000 miles so far no problems

[@michaelgrear1979]

My 2008 chevy trailblazer run good with the l6 i love it

[@MaxSpeedMike]

The c6 z06 is the best bang for buck chevy you can buy.

[@BlargeMan]

Just make sure you fix those heads on the LS7

[@pollutedcrimson]

Or virtually any LS/LT-engined chev.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@@BlargeMan yea you do them as a mod, along with a cam. Exhaust, headers, tune. Now you're chop choppin with 600-630whp reliably :D

[@robp.1995]

@@MaxSpeedMike yep I had a 2007 z06. Did heads, cam and long tubes and it would pretty much crush anything on the road lol. 636 rwhp and pulled like a frieght train! Now I'm onto my next project bought a c5 because a have a soft spot for them being that was my dream car when I was younger. We'll see what we can do with her now.

[@basithph8958]

The Trailblazer SS is a hoot to drive Makes a good family vehicle

[@LuciFeric137]

Everything is better with a Corvette engine..

[@skythundersky1544]

Facts! I LS-swapped my lawnmower!

[@loktom4068]

How about a Corvette Stingray boat too ?

[@rodneyjones6336]

V!!! 😎

[@jgonzalejg87]

We sold our 02 trailblazer LS about 2 weeks ago. 180k, AWD/4wd, 4.2L etc. Put it up in the morning, gone by the evening. Would not mind stepping up to one of the SS models now.

[@edcuenca4843]

How much did you sell it?

[@jgonzalejg87]

@@edcuenca4843 $3900. To a family who needed it more than we did.

[@M3LP]

Yup the world is ending, Scotty just liked a Chevy. Lol

[@patrickqualtiere3134]

😆👍

[@gregpavitt309]

He was only given kudos to the engine the rest of the GM is junk as always

[@billblount7854]

I really want Scotty to get a hold of an 04-06 gto to see how he feels about. I have a feeling he'd like it 😎

[@codyrecorvitz3404]

The 06 is the way to go. Mine with a few small mods is pushing a bit over 410 horses for now.

[@billblount7854]

@@codyrecorvitz3404 Yeah I'm rocking an 06 as well 😎.

[@orlandob9958]

In - law has 04 trailblazer that has over 230k . Still runs smooth. It's her daily driver and all she does is regular maintenance.

[@sassed12many]

One of my favorite sounding v8s was the 1968 GTO with the 400 ci, headers & dual Thrush muffs

[@archangele1]

The regular Trailblazer of the early 2000's with that inline six cylinder was and is one super tough vehicle. My wife has one and it is a pretty versatile vehicle. Even with that six, which produces like 277 hp, the vehicle will get up and move. From what the dealer told me, the inline six was a lot more reliable then the V8's. Also, the six was designed from the ground up as a truck engine. The one my wife has takes 8 quarts of oil when you do an oil change and the filter is one of those real big ones like in my old 5.0L V8 Mustang. Not a fan of the Ford Explorer or the F series. Myself, I drive either my 1990 5.0L Mustang, the 2004 350Z or the 2014 Infiniti Q60S. But when I need to haul anything, the Trailblazer is worth it's weight in gold. Plus it came with a Class III hitch.

[@UNIT294]

I have an '06 with an inline six and I love it. It's my first SUV and the 4WD is nice in the winter.

[@gerardohtx207]

Miss those tbss and Silverado SS 😭

[@headon434]

Gerardo G. They are still around

[@nhala04]

Jees! We bought a 2003 4.2 ltr. Trailblazer for 2000.00. Damn thing runs like a charm. Owner we bought it from took good care of it. 300,000 miles on it and it purrs like a kitten. My wife loves it!!

[@AydenGibbons]

I have a 2007 Trailblazer LS and I love this thing. Power could be better but I would love to upgrade to the SS when I can get some extra cash

[@daveogarf]

KITTY IN THE DRIVEWAY! 6:05 "...runs like stink..." Haven't heard that expression for decades. Another very old, antiquated expression would be: "It goes like a striped ape!"

[@TheLizardKing1967]

My 94' Celica still runs like stink. It's got over 336,000 miles on it!

[@daveogarf]

I thought you were dead, Mr. Lizard King!

[@vote4republicans2024]

That car is on my list of cars that will be worth big money in the future. People always collect hot cars when it's these rare ones that are gonna be hard to find in 20 years. They'll be novelty items for sure. Wait and see, you'll be watch'n Mecum someday and one of these will role across the floor and go for 100K or more.

[@isaakdlg353]

I agree!

[@gdu370]

horsepower is irrelevant when towing, it's the torque that matters

[@jordanny3274]

David G it has 400 torque

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

It’s all in the gearing. A weak engine can tow well with 4.56 gears.

[@fargeeks]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q but what about frame strength?

[@tbj240]

The base 4.2L inline -6 pumps out 285 HP. Not too shabby really. Also pretty bulletproof.

[@drmichaelgrune7641]

It surely has received a JD Powah award for most electronic problems and for running like stink

[@JohnJohnson-uz7fu]

Mahk loves those awards

[@drmichaelgrune7641]

@ John Johnson ... and Porch, of course

[@caseytodd7632]

This and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 were such a blast to drive. Wish the automotive climate today would allow their return.

[@mikehall737]

They paved the way for mid sized v8 suv's

[@invisableobserver]

I'd love to have a trailblazer SS, I'd remove all the so called anti polution crap, get electric radiator fans, put on a cable throttle, lower it, upgrade the exhausts & remove catalytic converter, and have it re-tuned to save gas. It may run as fast as my LS swapped 65 C10.

[@lordofwar9638]

The Trailblazers with the other engine options were more reliable though. The 6.0 had more issues. I like the 5.3 V8, it lasts longer on average. These were most commonly equipped with a 4.6 inline 6 and it was actually a pretty good engine. A straight 6 is also way easier to work on than V configured motors. The 6.0 would be fun to drive though!

[@w8what575]

4.2l i6 and the engines are reliable...but the electronics in them are junk...so is the water pump..junk ...and make sure to keep the oil changed often..with synthetic which is what the manufacturer recommends in the book for it..the vvt solenoid has very fine screens which will blow out if the oil is too dirty and gets carbon built up in it from not changing the oil and not using synthetic..it causes the engine to run terrible...

[@lordofwar9638]

@@w8what575 I mean every vehicle should have it’s oil changed religiously. Lol Electronics def are an issue and ground wires sometimes coming loose or needing replacement.

[@303jeeb]

The 6.0 engine itself didn't have any big issues. There was more problems with the 5.3 with DOD

[@erwinallen2309]

You know the one common thing I noticed about almost all cars dating back to when they first started making cars is that they always used the cars body (because its cheaper and convenient ) to run ground (Unless its a positive ground then its opposite) . If we want to eliminate most electrical problems we need to eliminate this common ground and run more wire grounds.

[@masonbarto4003]

My friend has the standard trail blazer with the v6 it has 311000 miles on it and it runs great almost no rust and I live in MINNESOTA so that’s impressive his needs a new muffler and that’s about it

[@esmeraldagrimaldo6667]

Original owner of 07 LS tb & just hit 200k

[@flannelguydiy6458]

That truck looked like that coming out of the dealer new....

[@isaakdlg353]

Owner must really take care of it.

[@reidmiller4626]

Flannel Guy DIY thats not a truck.

[@carfanactic2]

“Runs like stink!” Trademark that Scotty

[@georget.2462]

Scotty revving up an engine! What a cool scene to watch 🛫

[@Moneymike925]

Lmao 😂 literally described why I bought the TBSS and I put 20k in upgrades in mine! Cam, American racing headers, CAI, full SLP exhaust, tuned, rebuilt transmission, transmission cooler, E-fans, It’s hella loud lol. Removed the stock airbags and went beltec springs and struts all the way around. I have just a little over 100k miles on my 2007 TBSS. I’m the 2nd owner and I purchased it with 43k on it.

[@LouisHarvileyJr]

26 Codes On The Scanner, Typical GM 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mr.h5436]

What a nightmare! lol, I sold a 2007 monte carlo, running nice to a neighbors son, every time I see them, they stop- the window comes down.... and he loves it. Waiting for the shoe to drop!

[@user-he1ml8dp6m]

Mr. H I’ve owned a 2006 Monte since 2017 only thing I’ve ever changed was power steering pump and couple bent rims from my own stupidity.

[@emmanueldipom7183]

Yes

[@mr.h5436]

@@user-he1ml8dp6m I was lucky but you know the feeling when selling a car to a friend or relative. Very nice shape,LT model, RED!,leather is perfect, 89K mi., I sold it for $2200. I was about to put it on CL for more.

[@TomLewisxox1]

Never had problems with my 2010 SS Camaro yet .

[@danieljohnson4418]

My 2010 Camaro SS was also bulletproof. The LS3 engine and Tremec TR6060 manual transmission is an excellent combination.

[@jordan6736]

Yeah, it’s subjective to say all of a certain companies products are terrible just like its subjective to say a certain companies products are all amazing.

[@BourbonDrinker]

I did not know the Trailblazer came in an SS version. Learn something new evertime I watch Scotty.

[@thynecaptain]

I remember my First car being an 03 trailblazer. Bought it off my step dad with 627k. Not even joking. That thing was great, was the ext model, was the v6 vortec, and just all around was a car that kept chugging. Treated it well too. Same transmission, same engine, 100% miss that car. Wish it never got wrecked. Was my baby

[@dandreceff8238]

Gm 3.8 liter is the best engine of all times those things will run Forever

[@jayhockley8841]

Unless it was built between 1996 and 2006 with Dex cool . Then the intake gaskets leak . I had 2 of them in Monte Carlos .

[@dandreceff8238]

Jay Hockley I have 2008 Grand Prix

[@applepoop10]

The supercharged 3.8l was the best GM engine of all times. Made good power and can be easily modified

[@crownhic6827]

I took your advise about the brake pads, and they’re great. Akobono for the win! (Spelling check) lol

[@RaulPerez-lf6ii]

Can we see your car collection?

[@joesteel]

i almost bought that before i bought a tundra. having had a chevy before and learning of two that had flipped on the freeway I said why buy a vehicle that can flip!

[@989787777778787]

It's a Millennium Falcon of SUV's

[@daveogarf]

Does it do the Kessel run in under three parsecs??

[@2405jacko]

@@daveogarf Nah, just constantly something wrong with it.

[@GandalfThaWhite]

G'day Scotty.

[@YourLocalUkrainianGerman]

Shall we flee?

[@richardbrown6006]

Wat. You now about Nissan sunny b14

[@scottykilmer]

afternoon!

[@GandalfThaWhite]

@@scottykilmer Congrats on 1 billion KZbin views. So, I got hit by some lady who ran a stop sign A few months ago while I was driving my 2018 Toyota Camry, and the rental they gave me while my car is being fixed is a Nissan Altima like a 2018 or 2019 one with 30k miles on it, and its got "Chrome" trim pieces falling off of it/ The CvT transmission is already acting funny when you slow down to stop the car/ and the frontal collision system often will say you're getting into a crash while you're just driving normally and it just goes on and on like that. Truly you weren't Blowing Smoke about how Rental cars get beat up and the crappy quality of Nissan these days. The quality of my Camry which was made in Kentucky seems to be a hell of a lot more solid made. Wish I would have gotten one made in Japan though. or a 2017 model one made in Japan.. that'd been the best but hey. I've got it so I'll see how many years i'll get out of the sucker.

[@christopherzube551]

I don't agree with a Scotty about all the other trailblazers being crappy. Those 4.2 motors motors have been by far my favorite motor. They feel so smooth while driving and they have decent power and get hot quick in the winter time.

[@adamlewis6478]

I love those 6 liters....I’ve had them in 3/4 ton p/u’s as well as cars. Never had issues with the engines/trans.

[@SOCscoreCER]

His mustang is gonna need some new rear wheels soon with all those burnouts..

[@megacharzard10gameing79]

Scotty calls the i6 engine wimpy Me: excuse me my fuir

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

Yeah, I gotta disagree with him on that one. It's a big 6 and mine has PLENTY of power. Been a super reliable motor too.

[@UrbexBoyzOffiical]

ive roasted tires in mine and raced normal sedan cars. the inline 6 has 270hp as of the 2002 model and goes up with newer models but even then, 270hp is only 15 less than the 5.3 v8 in its time!!

[@archangele1]

As for Akebono brakes, I agree 1,000,000% with Scotty. Although my Infiniti has Akebono callipers (it is a Q60S), the thing came with OEM Nissan pads on it from the factory. They were noisy as heck. I replaced them at 10K miles with a new set of Akebono pads and no more squeaking. The brakes also do not grab as much when damp. I can not say enough good things about Akebono brake pads. Using them in a Japanese car is basically a 'no brainer' if you want pads that work correctly and are quiet.

[@isaakdlg353]

Thanks for refreshing my memory, wanted one not to long ago, but forgot. Now am definitely buying one.

[@andrewpena9041]

I love GMs 6.2. I had a Silverado with the 6.2 and it moved.

[@bcgrittner]

Does the Trailblazer SS have eyes in the windshield, too?

[@hottoddy6757]

OR? Buy a SSR. Built on Trailblazer chassis. O4 SSR had the 5.3. 05 & 06 SSR Had the same engine as this Trailblazer. The trouble code are mostly simple to track down. Love my 04 SSR except that the Front end has to be rebuilt & ABS module is right next to Catalytic converter. The heat from Cat melts solder. Invest in a DEI Heat wrap around the ABS. Horse power adders & tuner makes more power but can be problem. Get a Magnson Exhaust from engine all the way back.

[@sammymontego2217]

Huh. I never knew Chevy made this model of Trailblazer. One of those rarities that slipped under the radar, but it looks like it could be fun.

[@headon434]

Sammy C. Theres alot of them. People cam them and turbo them all the time

[@garfieldsmith332]

"I Finally Found a Good Chevy (and I'm Buying It)" I figured Scotty was talking about a 1935 Chevy and the price was under $ 2000.

[@billgee02]

I guess "runs like stink" covers a multitude of Chevy sins -

[@chris.pbacon1811]

Yeah he was obsessed with it running like stink

[@gregpavitt309]

Yeah most of the time it's because Chevys are heaps of junk... And they do stink😂😂😂

[@uptownsamcv]

can't go wrong with an SS.. I know the regular Trailblazers are notorious for shift linkage bushing going bad on the transmission end...

[@soldatolacrimosa1868]

even the 6 cylinder trailblazers were not wimpy, they were best in class for power.

[@daarionaharis3675]

Drive it to the levee And drink some whiskey and rye

[@carlosguzman-jj7mo]

Beautiful channel scotty thanks for the great content

[@Armelmarcus]

Scotty, the straight 6 engine in regular trailblazers are known to be bulletproof, don’t be so blind to that. Now the 4l60e, on the other hand, is not the greatest but if you go easy on them they’ll last.

[@michaelbaka4777]

Morning Scotty!! "Goes like stink!!!" Love it, boss! Have good day, if you can.

[@galacticsoldier9522]

My grandmother had one just like this😂

[@headon434]

GalacticSOldier that’s dope lol

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

You'd have to re-mortgage your HOUSE over here in the UK, just to keep that thing in petrol! (Gas)

[@kerriwilson7732]

Why? In such a populated country with a relatively small geographic area, you don't need to drive many kms.

[@hhiippiittyy]

I took my travel trailer across Canada and back with a 2500 Suburban. 6.0 like in the video. Maybe 8 miles per gallon, 14000 pounds total; trailer, truck, cargo and people. I straight-up sold my house before I did it. :D

[@northdakotaham1752]

Its worth every dime spent! Believe me. I have seven vehicles with V8 engines. They are by far the most reliable ones I own.

[@dbjr68x]

I have a 2006 Trailblazer 4.2 IL6...it's got a lot of power for only a 6. LS Model not EXT version. 205k miles on it.

[@leonarddaneman810]

My 2008 FORD Expedition gets 25 mpg easy on the highway (sometimes close to 30) and can tow 9000 lbs. At 250,000 miles, I'm probably going to have to do a timing chain- oil pump- water pump-valve follower replacement job, but it is a strong vehicle and rides great. Adults tell me the 3rd Row is the best seat in the house, and no other SUV can claim that level of comfort.

[@hhiippiittyy]

I was in the market recently, and got a 2013 Suburban 2500. It's great, but if an Explorer (edit: Expedition) had been on the market at the time it' would have been a tough decision. They are fantastic. I think I heard they are going to make them again, too.

[@leonarddaneman810]

@@hhiippiittyy A friend has a 2005 Suburban. Black with tinted windows. Looks like the FBI pulling up. He put 250,000 miles on it, and except for a broken electrical connection on the power deck/heated window, it has been a good performer.