# \#trailblazer

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## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-tire-pressure/137839)

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**Author:** [@Chris14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris14)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-tire-pressure/137839 "2023-01-19T15:24:37Z")

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I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer ls.the door sticker says 30 psi in the front and 35 psi in the back.is it ok to run 35 psi all around?

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## [2005 Chevy trailblazer locked doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-trailblazer-locked-doors/184375)

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**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-trailblazer-locked-doors/184375 "2022-05-30T15:29:43Z")

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So my wife has this truck given by her brother “as is,” and one little problem that has become more of a pain is that the truck’s ignition key was replaced, and all we have is a standard key without the controls of the d…

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## [Drive shaft details](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-details/179575)

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**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-details/179575 "2021-09-25T23:36:24Z")

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Hello guys, I purchased this 2005 trailblazer LS V6 with high miles and as expected, it has some noises and vibrations. A friend told me that the front boot of the driveshaft needs replacement. I also noticed that the r…

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## [Emergency brake question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake-question/179291)

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**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake-question/179291 "2021-09-11T21:34:19Z")

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Thank you for reading my post. I just “inherited” this 2005 Trailblazer LS and I am not familiar with it at all. Front brakes were a disaster zone, so I replaced the disk and pads, the brake fluid which was low got to a…

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## [Replaced alternator now check engine is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-alternator-now-check-engine-is-on/171086)

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**Author:** [@Tabitha-15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tabitha-15)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-alternator-now-check-engine-is-on/171086 "2020-10-14T21:17:48Z")

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I have 2002 Chevy trailblazer, my alternator went out so I replaced it myself. Now my check engine light is on and a/c wont kick on. What shall I do or check first?

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## [Rough Idle w/ AC (ocassionally stalls)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-w-ac-ocassionally-stalls/111939)

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**Author:** [@jacobfw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobfw)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-w-ac-ocassionally-stalls/111939 "2020-09-25T08:26:06Z")

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My car is a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer. 6 inline, 4.2L Been having an issue with my the idle for the last year. Quick description: Car runs perfect as far as I can tell when moving, or when idling with the AC off. When …

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## [03 trailblazer wants to go while in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-trailblazer-wants-to-go-while-in-neutral/163708)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Ranaldi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_Ranaldi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-trailblazer-wants-to-go-while-in-neutral/163708 "2020-05-04T03:29:33Z")

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So my trailblazer has the 4L60E trans, 3-4 clutch went out ( of course) so I rebuilt it, new clutches, frictions, planetary gears, sun shell and seals So I fill it up hit the key and let it run for 3 seconds, turned it …

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## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - new compressor for AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-new-compressor-for-ac/162701)

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**Author:** [@SherrieLopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherrieLopez)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-new-compressor-for-ac/162701 "2020-04-12T23:37:23Z")

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Need a new compressor so I have air conditioning.

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## [Battery Drains Without Key in Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-without-key-in-ignition/64189)

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**Author:** [@teward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teward)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-without-key-in-ignition/64189 "2020-02-11T00:20:38Z")

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Hello, the battery on my 4.2 liter inline 6 2008 chevy trailblazer is draining without the key in the ignition. I have checked the alternator, fuses, and starter with no luck. Any idea what might be causing this proble…

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## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer needs diagnostic help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-needs-diagnostic-help/155595)

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**Author:** [@SharynCumming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharynCumming)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-needs-diagnostic-help/155595 "2020-01-11T19:16:50Z")

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70 yo widow with a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer LT. Car was off. No key in ignition. Hadn’t been driven for hours. I was going to bed and noticed my headlights were on. I tried to turn off but nothing worked. Next mornin…

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## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer -OK to disconnect 4x4 unit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ok-to-disconnect-4x4-unit/155831)

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**Author:** [@jasonfarm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonfarm)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ok-to-disconnect-4x4-unit/155831 "2020-01-05T18:21:31Z")

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can I disconnect the 4x4 unit and have everything else work properly. I have an electrical gremlin in my Trailblazer, that randomly causes trouble. The dash selector,recently showed it was in 4low,and 2hi at the same tim…

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## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer: rear wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-rear-wiper/150605)

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**Author:** [@augspurg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/augspurg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-rear-wiper/150605 "2019-10-12T20:04:18Z")

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rear wiper does not work

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## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - airbag light doesn't come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-airbag-light-doesnt-come-on/146110)

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**Author:** [@JenniferThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferThomas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-airbag-light-doesnt-come-on/146110 "2019-08-06T13:23:41Z")

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The horn stopped working so to pass inspection last year we bypassed the horn with a toggle switch. Thought that would be it. Well it passed no problem. Well this year it failed because the airbag light does not come on…

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## [06 Trailblazer just up and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-trailblazer-just-up-and-dies/143247)

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**Author:** [@Cargal75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cargal75)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-trailblazer-just-up-and-dies/143247 "2019-07-04T03:37:25Z")

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Just bought a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer 146k miles on it the end of May. Was driving it home yesterday the AC fan stops blowing in the front and the battery light comes on and the message said “battery not charging”. Then l…

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## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer caught fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-caught-fire/134575)

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**Author:** [@DeniseJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniseJohnson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-caught-fire/134575 "2019-02-14T19:20:51Z")

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We had this vehicle since 2007 and it never gave us any trouble. Last Saturday while on the highway with our entire family in the car it just caught on fire. We were able to pull over and within minutes the entire car …

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## [02 Trailblazer locking issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-trailblazer-locking-issue/132940)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_Howard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Howard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-trailblazer-locking-issue/132940 "2019-01-19T17:56:55Z")

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After parking my trailblazer yesterday i found that my keyless entry does not work, my dome lights dont come on when i open my doors, and the rear hatch wont lock. Any suggestions?

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## [2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - popping sounds when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-trailblazer-popping-sounds-when-turning/132799)

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**Author:** [@edward55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edward55)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-trailblazer-popping-sounds-when-turning/132799 "2019-01-17T12:30:03Z")

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loud popping,snapping sound when making l or r turns

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## [Finding leak source in 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-leak-source-in-2005-chevrolet-trailblazer/132650)

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**Author:** [@BarbaraFleming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraFleming)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-leak-source-in-2005-chevrolet-trailblazer/132650 "2019-01-17T01:17:23Z")

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Ever Denteley, I have a leak somewhere on the drivers side of my car - 2005 trailblazer - about 8 inches or so of the rug under the rubber mat gets wet when it rains. I have had it to the dealer and they have been u…

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## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - failed intake valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-failed-intake-valve/131491)

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**Author:** [@sharonjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonjones)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-failed-intake-valve/131491 "2018-12-31T04:59:25Z")

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my 2007 chevy trailblazer hazs been diagnosed with a failed intake valve shop suguest engine replacement i am seeing a lot of videos on youtube of people owning trailblazers having the same issue im wondering if chevy ha…

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## [2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer whines at low rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-trailblazer-whines-at-low-rpm/131225)

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**Author:** [@marykairis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marykairis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-trailblazer-whines-at-low-rpm/131225 "2018-12-30T01:14:13Z")

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Last 2 months car whines upon acceleration @ 1100 rpms. Otherwise no other problems .

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## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer steering grabs and pulls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-steering-grabs-and-pulls/131427)

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**Author:** [@Gina31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gina31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-steering-grabs-and-pulls/131427 "2018-12-26T14:20:41Z")

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steering grabs and pulls you to one side or another. not out of alignment or whole vehicle. its just a quick grab of the steering wheel. Does not matter what speed you are going

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## [2006 Chevy Trailblazer liftgate wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-trailblazer-liftgate-wiring/68369)

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**Author:** [@claire54130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claire54130)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-trailblazer-liftgate-wiring/68369 "2018-11-08T20:03:03Z")

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I had problems with my liftgate/keyless entry/interior lights etc. I have narrowed it down to a wiring problem from the liftgate to the body. I get the keyless and liftgate to work intermittently manipulating the wires.…

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## [Black dust around passenger rear wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-dust-around-passenger-rear-wheel/127986)

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**Author:** [@BartMillsaps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BartMillsaps)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-dust-around-passenger-rear-wheel/127986 "2018-11-01T13:31:19Z")

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Have 2005 trailblazer & had dard black dust collect around out-side of passenger side rear wheel and behind when I washed car. Could this be caused from the brakes? The tires are new and just added last week.

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## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer rolls in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-rolls-in-park/127063)

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**Author:** [@MarkR.Rawlins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkR.Rawlins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-rolls-in-park/127063 "2018-10-19T10:10:09Z")

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car rolls while in park

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## [What’s the gold pin in the shift kit for my trailblazer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-gold-pin-in-the-shift-kit-for-my-trailblazer/125480)

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**Author:** [@John52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John52)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-gold-pin-in-the-shift-kit-for-my-trailblazer/125480 "2018-09-22T18:03:54Z")

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I am replacing transmission parts in a 2004 trailblazer. I have no idea what the gold v-shaped pin is for that came in the shift kit. Any ideas would be appreciated!

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## [Daisychain car and boat battery on a battery tender?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daisychain-car-and-boat-battery-on-a-battery-tender/124494)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daisychain-car-and-boat-battery-on-a-battery-tender/124494 "2018-09-09T00:26:45Z")

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So thinking next year of leaving the TB in MN for summer use, thinking of using my battery maintainer for the TB and throwing a set of jumper cables from the TB to the Boat battery so both will be maintained. No problem …

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## [Premium non oxy or regular with 10% ethanol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-non-oxy-or-regular-with-10-ethanol/124102)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-non-oxy-or-regular-with-10-ethanol/124102 "2018-09-01T02:27:06Z")

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2003 trailblazer. I am thinking of letting the car winter in unheated storage and using it in the summer for boat towing etc. My thought use premium non oxy and stabalizer, rather than regular and 10% ethanol and stabili…

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## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - AC compressor lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-ac-compressor-lifespan/123630)

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**Author:** [@Nancy03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy03)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-ac-compressor-lifespan/123630 "2018-08-25T20:32:56Z")

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I have a 04 Chevy trailblazer that the a/c compresser is out. Pep Boys estimated $1,000 for that and Freon. I’ve had SUV since 2011 bought from late boyfriend’s kids. I also have a2003 Chevy Impala bought new and never h…

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## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer ball joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-ball-joints/118892)

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**Author:** [@HeatherMB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeatherMB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-ball-joints/118892 "2018-06-09T02:42:47Z")

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2 months ago I started a paper route and when I was getting my oil changed a lil over a month ago they’d told me I needed new brakes. So while getting both front brakes changed I was shown how both front ball joints were…

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## [Uneven brake pad wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-brake-pad-wear/113932)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-brake-pad-wear/113932 "2018-05-21T03:00:54Z")

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My brake pedal has a bit more travel. Recent oil change review, all pads at 10mm except left rear at 5mm. I am guessing a sticking caliper or sometning similar. The shop suggests letting it go till it needs new pads, t…

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