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02 Trailblazer Transmission failed "SUN SHELL"... - 12/28/2006 1:17:09 AM

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Following is posted to another site and the primary thread will be located here:I suggest posting your problems and comments at the following site as to keep at a common location.http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=17736 This is lengthy but hopefully worth the time. It�s time to force a recall since GM isn�t going to step up to the plate. My last GM purchase has been made, however I want reimbursed and ensure the safety of other Trailblazer owners!!!!!

Summary:
-2002 Trailblazer LT 2WD
-Transmission failure at 78,000 miles
-Near accident with two children in car ages 2 and 7
-Major repair cost
-Significant safety problem
-Multiple listings of identical failures (sun shell/ reaction gear) planetary system.
-Reportedly known defective and (under designed) part. This will be the NHTSA�s responsibility to investigate and sort out.
-Some reports of �silent recall� however never acknowledged with my conversations
-No warning of oncoming failure
-Owners manual doesn�t recommend any transmission service until 100,000 miles
-Never towed anything
-Wife driven/ garage kept See the rest at:http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=17736