Chevy Trailblazer Review | 2002-2009

[@beemerscoot8851]

We’ve had a Trailblazer for 7 years now and we hope that thing runs forever. This is the most “fun to drive” vehicle I’ve ever owned and other owners have said the same thing. GM just got everything right when they built these. Not to mention, I absolutely love the sound and feel of that straight 6.

[@Kia_Soulless]

does it come with a manual? I really want one of those!

[@beemerscoot8851]

@@Kia_Soulless I don't think so...I've never seen one with a stick.

[@Kia_Soulless]

@@beemerscoot8851 okay 👍

[@barbellenvanderwel]

Good GT or miss not

[@charredskeleton]

These are the best budget 4X4 out there. Nowhere do you get more for your money.

[@deaconmaurice8626]

i guess I am kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released tv shows online ?

[@charredskeleton]

@@deaconmaurice8626 Yeah instaflix, please join me in reporting this spam

[@bocaiden1580]

@Deacon Maurice I would suggest Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

[@shilo9190]

@@deaconmaurice8626 2008 traz bil

[@shilo9190]

Driven Companion

[@eckounltd956]

I have an 07 gmc envoy denali trim. Mine has 202k miles. Motor works great still, no issues and no check light engine.

[@bradschertz6736]

Nice review, we owned a 2002 Chevy trailblazer that we put 250,000 miles on it and it still ran great when I sold it. It was the best vehicle that I have owned and I missed it after we sold it.

[@matthewrobinson4323]

My '06 has over 165,000 miles on her, and so far she's doing just fine.

[@jasonm1713]

Mine's a 2003 with over 200k miles on it. GM inline 6s are practically bulletproof. Best suv ever in my opinon.

[@michaelgrear1979]

I have a 2008 chevy trailblazer Lt i love this truck it's been reliable when i got it. It had 70 thousand now it has 163 thousand i love it

[@james44mag31]

Consider this used Subarus cost much more than usually give head gasket problems around 150000! You would not believe what it cost to get those fixed. The 4.2 inline 6 is pretty much Bulletproof, Transmissions give problems because people don't change the fluid.

[@RetroCaptain]

The 4 speed tends to get higher temperatures in typical city driving (which ruins the fluid earlier which later on the internal rubber pressure seals are "cooked" in the hot and ruined fluid. Once this happens they tend to lose "3rd gear". Baked pressure seal allows the clutches to burn up. This problem exists in all the RWD GM series. Sierra Astro Express Trailblazer etc

[@NickMattia44]

Just bought a 2004 LS with 129k miles. It runs and drives great so far and for 3200$ it was a steal

[@ty5020]

Your videos are awesome dude! Just purchased a 2004 Trailblazer in great shape

[@meetthezains6938]

Woul u still pick the chevvy over a jeep?

[@cotrellwright8697]

Thinking about doing the same thing.

[@waynepfremmer9921]

My mom is getting a new car and she’s giving me her trailblazer. It’s been in a garage it’s whole life and it has no rust and has been well maintained. I’m happy to get that thing for nothing

[@DisneyFan-eg3oz]

Best Deal ever! How is it going so far, I like my 2007

[@waynepfremmer9921]

@@DisneyFan-eg3oz that thing is great. Tows a steel car trailer better than my truck so I used it to go pick up a snowmobile

[@blakebergquist5436]

@@DisneyFan-eg3oz Do you recommend the 07? Looking at one now that only has 93K miles and am seriously considering. Please let me know! Thanks.

[@reneetuck6041]

I bought my first generation blue Chevy Trailblazer LS in 2001 but is was the 2002 first and 20-years later is still looking good and running fairly well. Love this SUV. It has 179K with all originals with very little replacements parts with standard maintenance. It was the best buy ever for a single educator on a budget with sophisticated taste for a smooth ride, nice look and great on gas. What a blessing from God! Thank you, Lord for letting me pay it off over 16- years ago. A great car! A great buy for the money! I love driving it as much as my Chevy Avalanche 😇😇😇😇😇

[@lethargicstove2024]

Is it actually good on gas how much is mpg

[@Kcducttaper1]

My daily driver is a 2008 Trailblazer 4x4 LT. It's got 195k miles on it and it runs great! I keep it nice, upgraded the radio/speakers, and just left the rest stock. The I6 motor is smooooth! When I first got it, I legit wondered if the engine died at stop light because it was that smooth and quiet. I'm really hoping to keep it going for another ~7 years or so. My steering is much sharper than what's shown in the video, so not sure what's up with that. Maybe that particular one has some worn components or needs an alignment?

[@james44mag31]

I've got an 02 Envoy with 300,000 an O2 Trailblazer with 230.

[@shilo9190]

OK TY 2002 TRAZ BIL

[@Eleven-dk4be]

I have an '06 with just over 260 hundred thousand miles and so far it has been good but the previous owner ran it into the ground so I've been building it up and honestly all that's left is a fuel pump and that stupid airbag sensor. I can see this running for a lot more years

[@georgevaldez1449]

My 06 has over 155,000 miles on her, and so far she's doing Awesome.

[@kellyheafner6425]

I still own my 2002 Trailblazer 4x4.. Has 296,000 miles and running good...

[@queso_king84]

Big thank you on the how to tuck down the back seats. Great review I have the same model.

[@w8what575]

Im on my 2nd trailblazer, both being the 05 LS....the 2nd one was owned by one of those types that think since it comes with oil u never have to change it ...it was running on 3 of the 6 cylinders and needed a lot of attention when I bought it...the body was perfect though...after doing some work..coils, vvt solenoid and can positioning sensor and several oil changes to clean out the crap she runs great...I’ve put 45,000 hard miles on her and yes a lot of work such as water pump twice and cleaning throttle body etc...I know it’ll keep me on the road for along time..the engine still runs strong at 200,000 miles although the electronic everything has a hard time in the cold cold weather we get in the Midwest...I’ve replaced the entire front end on her after an accident that she survived somehow...the frame on these things are solid...it has the horsepower at take off and also plenty to tow...I’ve towed some heavy hauls at it’s max of 6,000lbs on the interstate and it handled it like a champ...they’re cheaply made but all around it’s a good truck and what I like about it...easy to work on...the front end steering knuckle etc is something else...the size with the upper ball joint located above the tire prevents the thing from having bigger tires on it but u can turn on a dime...I don’t like the lug size being an oddball making time replacement difficult and expensive...it’s stupid that chevy did that..

[@joseCalderon1976]

Traverse = Garbage compared to my 2003 Trailblazer 4x4 LTZ with 158k miles. I drive it every day. I bought it with 100k miles on it. Great SUV. I don't go off roading with it though. Just drive it normal in the city and haul my RC stuff in it.

[@mtasux02]

I have a 2007 LT with just north of 125k on it. Good vehicle but unfortunately GM used cheap steal lines for fuel,brakes and transmission cooler so now I'm in the process of changing them all.

[@alexletnyanchin8041]

Steel

[@damilolaakanni]

How Chevy transformed the Trailblazer from this to a subcompact crossover with two three cylinder engine options is mind blowing...not in a good way.

[@PatrickCrossfire.]

Have a 2005 LTZ down here in Ecuador. Had 2" lift kit installed. Has 128k on it. Runs smooth as glass. Very quiet. Roomy. Powerful engine. Very heavy guage chassis under the body. Feels heavy and solid. Interior plastic is so so. I recommend a 2006 or 2007 as they come with larger brakes(needed) and an upgraded engine via improved head design. The Traverse which replaced them in 2010 are inferior machines from what I here as they went to a 3.6 liter V-6 which had design flaws. In my opinion they are superb in what you get for the money. Nothing else compares in their price range.

[@Rodster13]

There are so many bad comments about the trailblazer like people say they are a p.o.s but I strongly disagree I have one and if they are so bad then how do basically all of them make it past 200-250k miles and still run strong mine only has 129k miles on it but she still runs very good I even saw a trailblazer with 451k miles and it had the original motor and transmission

[@christopherzube551]

Alot of times it's because they don't have the money to keep it maintained or bought it Frome someone who didn't maintain it. It takes alot to blow a head gasket on them. But some 2002 4.2 motors had trouble with cylinder sleeves and also some had their exhaust manifold crack on them. In 2004 they changed the oil pump seal due to people loosing oil pressure and was a big issue. It wasn't a recall and if you wanted it to be replaced you had to pay for it and if you have awd or 4wd it can be costly since the axles go through the oil pan. And the fan clutch as well we're very well prone to failure. Up until 2007 they had electroviscous clutch fans then changed it to thermal clutch fans. Had to change mine 5 times then got done with it and sent pcm to a tune shop and threw in a thermal clutch fans which is cheaper. New electroviscous clutch fans are 200 on Rock Auto, and Hayden thermal clutch fans are 50 on amazon

[@james44mag31]

Trainees give problems on those vehicles because people don't change their fluid!

[@shilo9190]

2008 trailblazer SDLO $30...0

[@athymeforart6193]

I have 07 LS model. Just turned 231k miles and still going. Made some replacements last year brakes&rotors; bearings etc. Still going .... hope it continues. Nice review but missed the 2 things on passenger side under glovebox I just found 🙄 and not sure what they're for. was hoping for answer.

[@reccio6347]

Great review! Very thorough and great details. Still have my SS. Sure wish they would bring that trim back for the new model.

[@DrivenCompanion]

You and me both!

[@fargonianproductions2767]

Ryan Recio hell, I wish they would remake it into a proper blazer

[@FnaFFanSince2016]

@@fargonianproductions2767 same dude that new one is trash

[@SlimothyJimothy621]

I like the older trailblazer with the whole chrome bar going across the front

[@dmitriyplaksin5272]

Is it unibody? Would be interesting to see the suspension underneath and to hear the suspension lift abilities

[@DrivenCompanion]

Body on Frame

[@mdk7376]

One of the best frames ever made. Body on frame

[@christopherzube551]

The frames are really solid. They seriously made a great frame for this style. If you get in a accident they can really take a hit. But the biggest problem was the rear air suspension. The ride was phenomenal but after replacing 4 airbags I just got the coils. And the air injector on models 2006 and up always had problems. But otherwise solid vehicles for cheap

[@dmitriyplaksin5272]

@@christopherzube551 great details, thanks. So only coil spring suspension if buying

[@christopherzube551]

@@dmitriyplaksin5272 I would highly recommend coil springs if you are having issues with the airbags retaining air. Pretty simple to put in as well. Some places like oreilly and autozone would recommend replacing the shock absorber as well but is not really needed if originals are still good. The coil springs will still feel comfortable while driving

[@bobsilver3983]

Love these, we have a 2002 and a 2008!

[@Alberto_Gonzalez-Burgos]

thanks for the video dude. cheers!

[@benitoalvarez1348]

At 5:45 when he was showing the trunk space there was two built in storage spaces? How big are they and do the offer something besides storage. Like the bigger one on the right side?

[@Dumbeddownbymedia]

I watched a video about a week ago and the owner of the TB had a manufactured kit to mount a subwoofer.

[@KeithSy-g3j]

The first generation Chevrolet Trail Blazer was launched in 2000 to 2009 for model years 2002 to 2009 in United States of America but in 2012 the Trail Blazer was launched for second generation in ASIA

[@armandovillarreal1555]

After 06 the 6 cylinder option went from 275 hp to 291 and v8 has 315 hp it’s same as Silverado on 5.3

[@mitchdoud9727]

More about trans & transfer case ,

[@mdk7376]

Some of your info is wrong. You could get a 5.3 V8 in the short wheelbase. The 4.2 I6 motors had 291hp in the later years and did 0 to 60 in the 8 second range You could get them in 2wd and 4wd. The SS came in AWD

[@christopherzube551]

I believe from 2002 to 2005 it was like 275hp and then they changed the heads 2006 and up and the crank as well. The difference in hp from the 4.2 and 5.3 were not that far apart in my opinion and plus the 4.2 was one of gms best motors made in my opinion. Also alot of the awd were the Buick Rainier's and olds bravada however I haven't seen many isuzu ascenders around alot. But I'd prefer the rwd since it's cheaper and easier to maintain.

[@james44mag31]

O2 LTZ also had AWD mode

[@mdk7376]

@@james44mag31 all 4wds have "auto 4wd"

[@proffesordick4589]

Hey Buddy, you gotta Cheap haircut with a Cheap jacket driving an Authentic Chevy!! Don't Ever call a Chevy Cheap when you're behind the wheel of an All American Legend!!!!

[@Chonk_Master_Admiral]

American cars are cheap buddy

[@proffesordick4589]

@@Chonk_Master_Admiral Not my Chevy Trailblazer 4X4 !!! its a BEAST!!!!!

[@thomaswhitener9889]

I have a 05 Chevy trailblazer Lt that have 178000

[@dontaejarell]

I have the GMC envoy sle 2002

[@dontaejarell]

My GMC envoy

[@l...]

fuel tank capacity

[@151bradhatt]

I believe the short wheelbase is 18 gallon and ext is 25 or 28

[@l...]

@@151bradhatt thank you

[@hyplerai]

Is this stradman’s brother or something ?

[@conradorios8701]

The only problem is the check engine lit will stay of in come back on l was lucky to pass inpicion in NJ?

[@BobTheStrangeMan]

2:09 4wd and awd are not the same thing, tye ss had awd, the standard models (lt, ls, ltz) had rwd or 4wd

[@christopherzube551]

I was thinking the same darn thing. I know the Buick rainier and oldsmobile bravada had the awd but the trailblazers I've seen are either rwd or 4wd. I'd still pick the rwd because of the axle shafts going through the oil pan. Dropping the oil pan can be a pain with 4wd.

[@james44mag31]

My 02 ltz has an AWD mode

[@mrhighlight8771]

I have the 06 4×4..I've had it 7 years and it is safe feeling great for almost any atmosphere that you want you still to this day can show up in style off and on road.. I have the white body grey trim around the bottom that sets off the look and my factory wheels.. Only complaint is the wheel bearing on both sides are not long lasting.. Cv axle as well.. Steering wheel sensor is faulty but the rest is solid.

[@HemiChrysler]

TrailBlazer is RWD or 4WD, Not AWD.

[@apz39]

The SS was AWD

[@akrich65barker51]

All 3, red, and, 4wd including 4 low

[@johnstocker6728]

That is really well done documentary. I've seen a lot of these and I really like the way you do it You Got Talent boy take care

[@stevemorris3710]

* 4 Speed auto, plus overdrive.

[@151bradhatt]

4th gear is overdrive

[@shilo9190]

1325 e jolly rd lansing mi 48910 2008 trailblazer

[@shilo9190]

2008 trailblazer

[@jacobkatari9126]

I had a 2005 LT. It was a total piece of Junk. Total, total and total Junk!

[@tonyrex324]

Really what did u have issues with

[@DavidMartinez-gx4nx]

I have a 02 it got no power

[@Reesetrain44]

is the engine power light on orange light that has a arrow facing down? if so thats why

[@mattmonteith2175]

They never change or fixed the problems. Junk. I have less problem s. With their full size chevy silverado truck s.

[@mattmonteith2175]

I had two same problems. It's nice but very disappointed in general motors. Gutless. Suv

[@Super-J10]

Hundreds of them all over Facebook and Craigslist for $1000 with blown head gaskets, bad ECU’s and broken transmissions....resale sucks and most of the people I know who are into cars, generally consider the 2000’s trailblazer an overall fail with most around today as P.O.S

[@3434abab]

wrong

[@akrich65barker51]

Over 1 million sold of all badges. Best vehicle I have owned. Of course I maintain my vehicles. 200k on a 2005 ext.

[@jettrink7510]

Show us the vehicle not your face.

[@gcash2074]

A lot of people call these a Failblazer.

[@velvetbear7184]

These SUVs were complete junk period…. Next review….

[@chasingsupercars558]

dont give up ur day job. ur brothers doing donuts in a Bugatti

[@DrivenCompanion]

Oh do you think I’d get more views if I did that?

[@chasingsupercars558]

@@DrivenCompanion TAKE a leaf out of your brothers page, make an interesting narrative. its good to review cars but do it in a way that hasnt been done. just a few collaborations with your brother will help.

[@kingnasty5381]

Haters bro. Keep doing what u are