Chevy Trailblazer:  Leaking Water Diagnosis

  If your Chevy Trailblazer is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening.  Some water is completely acceptable.  It depends on the situation.  It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Chevy Trailblazer … Read more

Chevy Trailblazer:  Oil On Spark Plug Causes

If you’ve found oil on your Chevy Trailblazer’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem.  When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines).  There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more

Chevy Trailblazer: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Chevy Trailblazer’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Chevy Trailblazer Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Chevy Trailblazer:  Radiator Fan Not Working Diagnosis

Your Chevy Trailblazer‘s radiator fan has one of the most important jobs on the vehicle.  It is the last line of defense between you and an overheating engine.  If the radiator fan is not working, it’s a serious problem. Just because the radiator fan is not on does not mean that it is not working. … Read more

Chevy Trailblazer: Signs of Alternator Problems

One of the most critical engine components in your Chevy Trailblazer is the alternator. If you suspect that you have alternator problems, it’s something that should be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere. Your Trailblazer’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without a properly … Read more

Chevy Trailblazer Stuck in Park: Causes & How to Fix

If your Chevy Trailblazer is stuck in Park, the odds are that you’re not stranded.  We’ve made this guide to quickly help you get back on the road if your vehicle doesn’t shift into gear.  Most vehicles with an automatic transmission have a linkage that connects the gear selector to the transmission. Recently, more vehicles … Read more

Chevy Trailblazer Stalling → Causes & Diagnosis

One of the most common issues your Chevy Trailblazer is likely to develop is a stalling problem.  The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place.  Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before … Read more

Chevy Trailblazer Shakes When Idle:  Causes and How to Fix 

It can be very jarring when your Chevy Trailblazer shakes when idle.  If your Trailblazer has this problem, many issues can cause it.  We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents Chevy Trailblazer Shaking … Read more

Chevy Trailblazer: Service Engine Soon Light → Diagnosis

Your Chevy Trailblazer’s service engine soon light is there to let you know that some sort of problem has been detected with the vehicle. Any vehicles made in 1996 or newer use OBDII codes, which can easily be retrieved from a good code scanner. A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that something … Read more