7.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$940.00
Average Mileage:
53,105 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- get a new one painted and installed (1 reports)
accessories - exterior problem
Helpful Websites About 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer hatch cover falls off
2008Aug 04
Trailblazer EXT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
Rear hatch cover out of no where just flew right off the back window. Could have really turned out bad had someone been behind us, luckily no one was. Have been calling around to try and find a replacement for it and every mechanic/wrecker i have talked to says this happens all the time on these vehicle. I think GM should be responsible to fix it right and cover all costs, regardless of how many kilometers are on it. This is a dangerous thing, and for the price of these trucks, seems ridiculous that something could just fly off at any time. So far with pricing, the part alone is $560/CDN, but thats primed, not even painted or installed. Seems like a lot of money to pay for something that is probably going to fly off again.
2008Jan 16
Trailblazer XT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 48,467 miles
This vehicle obviously was not intended to be used in a northern climate. The first time we experienced a significant amount of snow and freezing rain this past winter (freezing rain is common in southern Ontario) the fibreglass hatch cover on the rear tailgate snapped off. The ice must form under the cap and when the rear door is opened, it causes the cheap mount to give way. We sought help from our dealer, but were told that it was not their problem. Have heard that from GM before. We were told that it would require a $700+ fix (parts and paint) and that we would be responsible for the full cost of the repair. Our neighbour has the identical vehicle, the identical problem, received the identical lack of help from GM and is also driving around with duct tape holding his GM product together. I've seen many others with the same problem in our area. THINGS LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO EXPENSIVE VEHICLES. They don't seem to happen to my Mazda's...
2008Jan 05
Trailblazer EXT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 39,000 miles
Rear hatch cover, exterior hardware surrounding third break light, falls off without warning, even when vehicle is in motion. GMC blames and attributes this problem to ice accumulation instead of fixing their poor design and does not take responsibility for correcting the problem, endangering all motorists.
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2008Dec 23
Trailblazer LS V6
I opened the hatch when there was snow on top of the car and noticed a spungy resistance. After clearing off the snow I tried again, same thing. so with the hatch only slightly opened I looked up and found the problem. The Ice on the roof prevented the trim pannel from moving properly and caused the cheap little plastic clips that hold it to the hatch hinges to break!
When I called the dealer he told me the price right away. He said he had just fixed one that morning and generally does about 30 every winter!!!!
Remember when you scrape your windows to climb up and remove the ice from the top of the hatch before opening. This should be covered by a TSB
ben582
Blackfoot, ID, USA
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