The TrailBlazer's steering wheel has a solid, firm feel to it, devoid of the floating disconnect inherent in so many power steering systems. Its handling is a bit on the slow side, but the driver benefits from a satisfying steering feel. Interior A plastic-heavy dashboard incorporates a four-spoke steering wheel and large instrument gauges. It came standard with all of the gauges you need oil pressure, coolant temp, and voltage. The drivetrain on mine is the 5. It is comfortable, fun to drive and has tons of power. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard, while 18-inch wheels are available.
The aggressive rear axle, the locking rear differential, the 5. It does fine in snow with the Stabilitrak feature. Changes for 2008 are few, but include newly standard side curtain airbags and changes to option packages. And I'm guessing it is mated to the same heavy-duty 4-speed automatic transmission. The 4x4 stabilitrack feature gives great handling in the snow and ice. Tall doors make it easy to get in without bumping your head, and there's enough glass to give the driver a nearly-uninterrupted view through 360 degrees. Three new colors are available, including Dark Cherry Metallic, Black Granite Metallic and Desert Brown Metallic.
None of that side-to-side crap for gear selection that 5-to-8 speed transmissions need to fool with! Sure, the exterior design may be shared, but that's about it. It is comfortable, fun to drive and has tons of power. Verdict After factoring in the inevitable incentives that accompany the TrailBlazer, it has a decent amount of equipment and is somewhat of a good value, but the interior and the driving experience place it at the bottom of its class. I asked the guy three times that it was commercial not personal insurance, and he told me it was commercial. When it comes to resale, the TrailBlazer does not hold its value as well as rivals from Toyota and Nissan, and trails the by a few percentage points. I read a review in 2007 that knocked the TrailBlazer for being ugly, older technology, and too plain on the interior.
The five-passenger TrailBlazer comes with a standard potent yet fuel-friendly in-line six-cylinder engine, and there's an optionally available 5. Introduction The mid-size Chevrolet TrailBlazer, which went on sale in 2002, is built on a body-on-frame platform, a manufacturing method that has fallen out of favor due to its inherent high weight and trucklike driving experience. I have just turned 100,000 miles and have had zero other issues. It has been very reliable. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard, while 18-inch wheels are available. The only reason it ever left me stranded was, of course, the battery.
Introduction The mid-size Chevrolet TrailBlazer, which went on sale in 2002, is built on a body-on-frame platform, a manufacturing method that has fallen out of favor due to its inherent high weight and trucklike driving experience. The seating is firm and the dash and controls are handsomely adorned in wood trim and sturdy black plastic. Three new colors are available, including Dark Cherry Metallic, Black Granite Metallic and Desert Brown Metallic. Bought a Trailblazer and find it perfect. Not only is engine sound barely discernible except when pushed really hard , but road noise is also virtually absent. Three engines are offered in the TrailBlazer: a 285-hp, 4. The only reason it ever left me stranded was, of course, the battery.
Any mechanic will tell you a V8 is the preferred engine. It also works with a four-speed automatic. Has required only routine maintanence. Interior A plastic-heavy dashboard incorporates a four-spoke steering wheel and large instrument gauges. Three new colors are available, including Dark Cherry Metallic, Black Granite Metallic and Desert Brown Metallic. When parked next to my full size extended cab four wheel drive pickup, it is almost the exact same size, yet costs thousands and thousands less. The TrailBlazer's steering wheel has a solid, firm feel to it, devoid of the floating disconnect inherent in so many power steering systems.
The dashboard instruments are laid out very clearly and plainly. Abosolitely the best vehicle I have ever owned!!! Reliability of my TrailBlazer has been superb. Never had an issue with any mechanical. Driving Impressions Performance is a strong point. If, however, more torque is required for towing, the 5.
I read a review in 2007 that knocked the TrailBlazer for being ugly, older technology, and too plain on the interior. When it comes to resale, the TrailBlazer does not hold its value as well as rivals from Toyota and Nissan, and trails the by a few percentage points. The Trailblazer is packed with features and driver comfort items and feels and drives and looks like a luxury vehicle. The 2008 TrailBlazer offers a standard 4. The 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer's rugged yet refined pose seems as comfortable off-road as in the valet parking lot.
Few days later, I called the insurance company and they confirmed with me the insurance I had was a personal insurance not a commercial. Its Active Fuel Management technology helps out with highway fuel economy. Vehicle Details The TrailBlazer's interior is typically Chevrolet: Simple and clean. The 2008 TrailBlazer offers a standard 4. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard, while 18-inch wheels are available. The 4x4 stabilitrack feature gives great handling in the snow and ice. Dual-stage front airbags deploy with varying force depending on crash severity.