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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Consumer Opinions

 

Consumer Opinions from Around the Web

We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 14 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
My Wife Loves It!
Source: Cars.com

..."Bought our used 2005 EXT as a replacement for our worn out 1991 Caprice Classic.I wanted a Suburban and she wanted a van.This vehicle was a great compromise
!My wife drives it to work all year round and wouldn't
trade it for anything except another Trailblazer.The Auto 4X4 feature allows her to get around in the winter with absolutely NO PROBLEMS.This is the vehice we use for vacations due to the comfort,
reliability, mileage, handling and DVD player.Why buy a van when you can have a Trailblazer with 4X4?"...

#2
2007 chevy trailblazer
Source: Cars.com

..."I have owned my trailblazer for about 2 months now.
I have been very impressed with how it handles in the snow and ice.The stabilitrack feature gives great traction and control.The on-star technology and hands free calling are state of the art
!What impressed me the most is how smooth and quiet it rides doing 70 mph on the freeway. It seems like it just floats down the road. Absolutely without question the best vehicle Ive ever owned !!!"...

#3
Trailblazer LS
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: It has a nice smooth ride, even though I upgraded to 18 tires.
I purchased it brand new and now have 85,000 and the only mechanical problem was an air conditioner fuse.
Wifey also likes to drive it. Cons: Burns entirely too much gas. 16 inch or 18 inch tires. Overall: This is a very quite suv with a nice wide stance for a good ride...

#4
07 Trailblazer update
Source: Cars.com

..."Living where tall snowbanks grow for 6 months of the year, my wife now loves her TB.
She sits high, feels safe and confident and is no longer intimidated by large vehicles. This is especially important whe motoring down from NH on I95 to I495 in Ma to visit family...

#5
I Love It.
Source: CarGurus

...love this car it has lots of power and has a great look too.
I wish the seats werent leather an the back seats had heated seats too. It handles well to i love to drive it it also has some rims on it that i havent ever seen on another trail blazer...

#6
Avoid GM Trash Talk
Source: Edmunds

...The quality at GM sucks. At 5k mi the trans. slipped. At 8k mi the heater core plugged, and 10k,,,heater core again. Dexcool was eating the seals. At 13k mi, the engine suddenly locked up, after a tow, the dealer told me the eng. was blown. GM at first would not honor the warranty,,,no surprise with Obama at the helm. Squeaks, rattles, loose, and cheap plastic trim, everywhere you look, I was disgusted. I drove this mechanical [violative content deleted] to a Subaru dealer, and bought an 09' Outback LL Bean. Wow! What a difference...

#7
Great Suv
Source: CarGurus

...This is my second TrailBlazer, had an '02 and now the '09 so basically the beginning and the end of the run.
It only got better! The first truck was a base LT, this one is decked out with heated leather power seats with memories, navigation, satellite radio, and tinted windows. Love it!...

#8
Best Car I Have Ever Owned 06 TB SS
Source: Cars.com

..."I've owned seven cars in all my years of driving. The '06 TB SS is by far my favorite.
I usually trade-in vehicles after two years. I just can't seem to part with the SS.
It has every thing a person needs and is very fast
!!!! It is also safe. I have two children for our family trips, and the navi, DVD and ample space make the trips a breeze.
I have over 100K miles on my TB SS and I have yet to have any problems, just required maintnence needed.
I am very upset Chevy no longer makes the Trailblazer. I guess my next car will be the 09 Trailblazer SS. Bottom line, I...

#9
One of GM's best vehicles
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Quiet ride for SUV.........solid feel.....no nonsense interior....good acceleration. Cons: Nothing. Overall: Versatile vehicle at a reasonable price...

#10
THE BEST DEPENDABLE SUV
Source: MSN Autos

...EVERYTHING STILL WORKS AND HAVE HAD VERY LITTLE PROBLEMS TO DEAL WITH. I DO HOPE TO EXPECT THAT MAYBE IT WILL EVEN GO OVER THE 200,000 MILE MARK! I DO KEEP THE OIL CHANGED AS SUPPOSE TO AND DO USE THE OIL THAT IS FOR VEHICLES WITH OVER 75,000 MILES. (HI MILEAGE OIL). I DO RECOMMEND A CHEVOLET TRAILBLAZER!! I WILL PROBABLY GET ANOTHER NONE Cons: WHEN DRIVING BEHIND AN 18 WHEELER OR BIG SEMITRUCK. THEY MAKE MY VEHICLE MOVE ALOT BECAUSE OF THE WIND THEY HAVE BEHIND THEM. SO I STAY BACK OR GO ON AROUND THEM. Overall: I GIVE 2 THUMBS UP!! FOR THE CHEV TRAILBLAZER...


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Why should I also consider these?

The 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is part of what once was the heart of the SUV market, but these best sellers are gradually being replaced by carlike crossovers.

The TrailBlazer is nearly identical to the GMC Envoy, which sells at a similar price, but is more trucklike.

Only the Durango feels as cumbersome and uncomfortable as the TrailBlazer, but it's a bit more of a workhorse.

The Liberty, Pathfinder, and 4Runner all have better off-road-focused models.

The Liberty is smaller and more maneuverable, while the Pathfinder stands out as having a better ride and a more luxurious interior.

Then there's the formerly best-selling Ford Explorer, which is still perhaps the most direct competitor to the TrailBlazer.

Ford has done a much better job keeping the Explorer updated in recent years, and though it also has trucklike underpinnings, the Explorer handles far better than the TrailBlazer.

 
2008 Dodge Durango
If you plan to tow, a 2008 Dodge Durango with a V-8 will work nearly as well as a Tahoe or Expedition, at a lower price.
 
2008 Ford Explorer
As the perennial best-selling truck-based SUV, the Ford Explorer is still the one to beat.
 
2008 Jeep Liberty
Much less of a cute-ute than it used to be, the 2008 Jeep Liberty defines SUV-lites by not being one.
 
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
If you tow and off-road with the family, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is one of the better traditional truck-based SUVs available.
 
2008 Toyota 4Runner
The 2008 Toyota 4Runner isn’t as roomy or as efficient as newer crossover designs, but if you need towing or off-road capabilities, it’s a good, safe choice.
 

 
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