Love these old motor week reviews. I used to watch motor week with my dad growing up. It definitely played a big part in making me a car guy. Huge thanks for posting all these retro reviews I watch them almost every day
Been waiting for this video lol. I just bought an 06 2 months ago and so far have had a few things that needed fixed. 1 wheel bearing, turn signal lever, and needs a new alternator which I'll be doing this weekend.
@Dontaye Grimes I bought it with 115k, it has 117k now. My windshield wipers started to malfunction, replaced turn signal switch which helped for a short time but they are malfunctioning again. Found out it could be a module on the wiper motors. Everything but high setting comes and goes, but 90% of the time don't work. High setting still works fine. Also my 4x4 either broke before I bought it, or broke while engaging the first time I tried it. Engaging 4x4 is different on these than any other 4x4 I've had. You have to engage 4x4 while moving. Can't do it in park, and I'm also assuming can't do it while stopped in neutral either. There is a metal fork that breaks when it doesn't line up. My low beam relay stopped working, new relay fixed it. I have a suspension problem based on the wear pattern on the drivers side front tire, also 1 speaker works on the whole vehicle. Frame has 2 smaller wholes in it, but can be fixed, only the top half of the rear defroster works, had a few check engine lights that I fixed by cleaning the throttle body and mass airflow sensor, my weatherstripping needs replaced because I hear whistles from the air in 4 or 5 places while driving, and I have an issue that nobody can figure out...if it's off for a few hours, it starts right up no problem. But when warmed up, it takes longer and longer to crank each time I try starting it. Sometimes even cranking for almost 10 seconds at times. Battery/alternator/starter all tested fine. It gets about 16mpgs average, which isn't great but not terrible seeing as it is a traditional 6 cylinder SUV, but it does have decent power, which actually was a lot of power for its time. It's a 2006 with a 291hp 4.2L I6, and for comparison, my 06 3.9L V6 monte carlo only has 242hp. It is by far the most powerful 6 cylinder I've ever owned.
They say 2007 was the best year made. Too bad my friend has a 2005 but it drives really smooth and makes long trips a breeze. Very comfortable and powerful machine with turn of the knob 4x4 makes it handy. With the rear seats down it can haul quite a bit.😊
Paid for mine in full at an auto auction in 2023, best decision I ever made! It now has 229k, daily driver and my favorite car. I’ve owned a Corolla (second favorite) Dodge journey, Chrysler 200 (regret both) And a jeep compass. My 02 trailblazer has more features than most of the new cars I’ve owned in the past. Bonus is having a reliable vehicle and no car payment
Because it is terrible. I’ve owned almost every year and trim of Trailblazer, Envoy and Bravada and the best economy I got was from my 2009 Envoy SLT 4x4. That was the only one I could push over 500km per tank. Everything else was always around 400km before screaming for fuel.
Have a `05 that's quiet and smooth as a Caddy a LT. Had a `03 LS for some reason the ride quality and quiteness not even close to the `05 they both have the ZW7 suspension package.
Have a 2009 Trailblazer LT. It has everything except for the digital screens. Bought it from my neighbor in 2013 and still have it. 140K miles. Went 1K miles to Florida without stopping for more than 15 mins. But of course the AC quit because of a sensor that isn’t needed and is almost impossible to get to. Soooo no AC unless I take off the negative battery post. The rest of it will fall apart before then engine.
Oh God, these are the vehicles that put the nail in gms reliability. Gm lost thousands of dollars on each one the first two years due to so many warranty claims. By brother bought an envoy new, vit didn't last the life of the loan. They aren't that old, but you don't even see them anymore on the road.
200k miles on my 02 Trailblazer and still going strong. Best car I've ever owned.
400k on mine only been in a shop 2 times in its life
We have a 2002 and a 2008, we absolutely love them!
I still see these on the road everyday. I remember being excited when it was new and just coming out.
I see at least 10 of these old GMT360's a day here in the Midwest, they're very popular and reliable. Amazing trucks.
Love these old motor week reviews. I used to watch motor week with my dad growing up. It definitely played a big part in making me a car guy. Huge thanks for posting all these retro reviews I watch them almost every day
Good to see these hidden videos from Motorweek. Keep it up bro 👍.
I had a blue LT I loved that truck comfortable and reliable..cared for me all the way up to our head on collision....R.I.P...blue
Update I got an envoy SLT today!! 😊
@@Jag-leaper the same st heart just different looks🔥🔥
@@JohnnyBlazd yes sir! he has been just as comfortable and reliable as blue...I named him moose 😁
@@Jag-leaper I call mines babygirl😭
Been waiting for this video lol. I just bought an 06 2 months ago and so far have had a few things that needed fixed. 1 wheel bearing, turn signal lever, and needs a new alternator which I'll be doing this weekend.
How is it holding up so far ?
@Dontaye Grimes I bought it with 115k, it has 117k now. My windshield wipers started to malfunction, replaced turn signal switch which helped for a short time but they are malfunctioning again. Found out it could be a module on the wiper motors. Everything but high setting comes and goes, but 90% of the time don't work. High setting still works fine. Also my 4x4 either broke before I bought it, or broke while engaging the first time I tried it. Engaging 4x4 is different on these than any other 4x4 I've had. You have to engage 4x4 while moving. Can't do it in park, and I'm also assuming can't do it while stopped in neutral either. There is a metal fork that breaks when it doesn't line up. My low beam relay stopped working, new relay fixed it. I have a suspension problem based on the wear pattern on the drivers side front tire, also 1 speaker works on the whole vehicle. Frame has 2 smaller wholes in it, but can be fixed, only the top half of the rear defroster works, had a few check engine lights that I fixed by cleaning the throttle body and mass airflow sensor, my weatherstripping needs replaced because I hear whistles from the air in 4 or 5 places while driving, and I have an issue that nobody can figure out...if it's off for a few hours, it starts right up no problem. But when warmed up, it takes longer and longer to crank each time I try starting it. Sometimes even cranking for almost 10 seconds at times. Battery/alternator/starter all tested fine.
It gets about 16mpgs average, which isn't great but not terrible seeing as it is a traditional 6 cylinder SUV, but it does have decent power, which actually was a lot of power for its time. It's a 2006 with a 291hp 4.2L I6, and for comparison, my 06 3.9L V6 monte carlo only has 242hp. It is by far the most powerful 6 cylinder I've ever owned.
Love Chevy trucks. Comfortable ride with good handling characteristics make them fun to drive.
I love Chevy Trucks, my favorite, durable and confortables
@@fernandorocha8459 son mis favoritas senor. se corren suavemente.
They say 2007 was the best year made. Too bad my friend has a 2005 but it drives really smooth and makes long trips a breeze. Very comfortable and powerful machine with turn of the knob 4x4 makes it handy. With the rear seats down it can haul quite a bit.😊
They were absolutely everywhere
STILL EVERYWHERE
I have a 2002 LS 4X4... Just changed the oil last weekend with 315,000 miles...
does it have the L6?
What a cool vehicle, hope my dad takes care of it so I can use it for 2 years at most
Chevy Trucks authentic Like a Rock
Paid for mine in full at an auto auction in 2023, best decision I ever made! It now has 229k, daily driver and my favorite car.
I’ve owned a Corolla (second favorite)
Dodge journey, Chrysler 200 (regret both)
And a jeep compass. My 02 trailblazer has more features than most of the new cars I’ve owned in the past. Bonus is having a reliable vehicle and no car payment
I remember we test drove a new loaded black on black TB when I was young. We ended up getting a white one with third row.
Motorweek didn't mention anything about gas mileage.
Why they didn't mention?
Because it is terrible. I’ve owned almost every year and trim of Trailblazer, Envoy and Bravada and the best economy I got was from my 2009 Envoy SLT 4x4. That was the only one I could push over 500km per tank. Everything else was always around 400km before screaming for fuel.
Have a `05 that's quiet and smooth as a Caddy a LT. Had a `03 LS for some reason the ride quality and quiteness not even close to the `05 they both have the ZW7 suspension package.
6400lbs for that inline 6?!
This 2002 of 2009 chevy trailblazer I6 of V8 been a better suv than new chevy trailblazer i3
Have a 2009 Trailblazer LT. It has everything except for the digital screens. Bought it from my neighbor in 2013 and still have it. 140K miles. Went 1K miles to Florida without stopping for more than 15 mins. But of course the AC quit because of a sensor that isn’t needed and is almost impossible to get to. Soooo no AC unless I take off the negative battery post. The rest of it will fall apart before then engine.
205 2wd 245k
I think the trailblazer is the best looking out of them the envoy is absolutely ugly
Very junky! Most rebadged vehicle ever! So lazy!
Oh God, these are the vehicles that put the nail in gms reliability. Gm lost thousands of dollars on each one the first two years due to so many warranty claims. By brother bought an envoy new, vit didn't last the life of the loan. They aren't that old, but you don't even see them anymore on the road.
I still see them everywhere actually. I also bought an 06 2 months ago.
@@timmypstyle mans is chatting these are still everywhere - biggest issue is frame rot. This was the last great in line 6 ever made
I see more of these than the dodge Durango of the era. I barely ever see any of those anymore.
We have a 2002 and a 2008, we love them and been very reliable.
I still see tons of these OG Chevy TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy SUV on the roads of the Midwest as of March 2023. They are very popular here.