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What are common reasons my Chevrolet TrailBlazer overheats?

What are common reasons my Chevrolet TrailBlazer overheats?

What are common reasons my Chevrolet Trailblazer overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Trailblazer is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. See what others are asking about their Chevrolet Trailblazer.

What causes a Chevy Tahoe to overheat?

If the fan motor does not work, there will not be enough air movement through the radiator to dissipate the heat in the coolant. The symptom usually associated with a faulty fan… Read More

What causes a Cadillac CTS engine to overheat?

A failing radiator can cause the engine to run hot or overheat. Most radiators are made of metal and plastic. The plastic parts can become brittle and crack over time, causing a…

What are common reasons my Chevrolet Trailblazer overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Trailblazer is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. See what others are asking about their Chevrolet Trailblazer.

If the fan motor does not work, there will not be enough air movement through the radiator to dissipate the heat in the coolant. The symptom usually associated with a faulty fan… Read More

A failing radiator can cause the engine to run hot or overheat. Most radiators are made of metal and plastic. The plastic parts can become brittle and crack over time, causing a…

Is the 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ still running?

Used to own a 2002 Trailblazer LTZ, that poor thing. It was a few years ago in my wilder days and I can say from the fact that it was still a running driving vehicle the day I sold it that the trailblazer is a reliable vehicle.

Are there any recalls on the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has been recalled 8 times by NHTSA.

What’s the reliability score on the Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Why are my cooling fans running at all times?

3. Cooling fans stay on at all times. If the cooling fans are staying on at all times, this is another (less common) symptom of a possible problem with the cooling fan relay. If the relay shorts internally, it may cause power to be permanently switched on, which will cause the fans to run at all times.

How does a high speed fan control relay work?

When the engine temperature reaches 200 degree’s the PCM energizes 1 to 3 Cooling fan relay’s in the battery junction box (fuse-relays ) The low speed fan relay , High speed fan control relay 1 , an high speed fan control relay 2 . Now what problem are you having ?

Why does the radiator fan only come on at 35 mph?

It rarely comes on at speeds over about 35 mph because at that speed enough air is forced through the radiator to keep the engine at about 198 degrees. I would start by looking for a blown 30 amp fuse under the hood.

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Ruth Doyle