Anybody Towing with an Envoy or Trailblazer - Page 3

Seacrets · #21 04-05-2007, 12:34 AM

I own a 04 trailblazer with the 4.2 inline 6 (275 hp and 280 ft. lbs torque). *I drove the Explorer and Durango v-8's and I'll take the 4.2. *The Explorer wouldn't get out of it's own way. *The trailblazer had 35 more hp than the explorer v8. *Newer trailblazers were rated at 290 hp. *The Durango was not a Hemi, however. *Mine came with a 2" receiver hitch with wiring, trans cooler and posi rear. *No problems in approx 50K miles. *Pulls and stops my V20 with no problems. *I also don't have *trailer brakes. *Schools, do you mean the v6 4.3 or the inline 4.2? *I've owned both and I can't say anything bad about the 4.2. *Willy, it sounds like you got a lemon. *Just my $.02 * *

Seacrets · #22 04-05-2007, 12:34 AM

I own a 04 trailblazer with the 4.2 inline 6 (275 hp and 280 ft. lbs torque). *I drove the Explorer and Durango v-8's and I'll take the 4.2. *The Explorer wouldn't get out of it's own way. *The trailblazer had 35 more hp than the explorer v8. *Newer trailblazers were rated at 290 hp. *The Durango was not a Hemi, however. *Mine came with a 2" receiver hitch with wiring, trans cooler and posi rear. *No problems in approx 50K miles. *Pulls and stops my V20 with no problems. *I also don't have *trailer brakes. *Schools, do you mean the v6 4.3 or the inline 4.2? *I've owned both and I can't say anything bad about the 4.2. *Willy, it sounds like you got a lemon. *Just my $.02 * *

Skools Out · #23 04-05-2007, 12:38 AM

the 4.3 V6

Skools Out · #24 04-05-2007, 12:38 AM

the 4.3 V6

willy · #25 04-05-2007, 01:39 AM

Agreed Sea, we definetly had a lemon, the problem was we were not alone. Went on the web and found out there wqs a whole bunch of us with the problems we encountered. And at the dealerships we ran into many more experiencing major issues.
Now with that said I will say this, when it ran it ran sweet, the straight six had good power and we towed our camper and boat with it no problem. It handled like a sports car and very smooth and quiet.
If it was reliable and the service from GM dealers was competent and honest we would still have it. Alas we were one of many who have had major problems with the vehicles and got out of it while we could. And won't go back.

willy · #26 04-05-2007, 01:39 AM

Agreed Sea, we definetly had a lemon, the problem was we were not alone. Went on the web and found out there wqs a whole bunch of us with the problems we encountered. And at the dealerships we ran into many more experiencing major issues.
Now with that said I will say this, when it ran it ran sweet, the straight six had good power and we towed our camper and boat with it no problem. It handled like a sports car and very smooth and quiet.
If it was reliable and the service from GM dealers was competent and honest we would still have it. Alas we were one of many who have had major problems with the vehicles and got out of it while we could. And won't go back.

msbhammer · #27 04-05-2007, 01:44 AM

Mulv, whatever you get is fine, but the question is, since you are in Philly, are you coming down for the get together. ;D

msbhammer · #28 04-05-2007, 01:44 AM

Mulv, whatever you get is fine, but the question is, since you are in Philly, are you coming down for the get together. ;D

Pipe_Dream · #29 04-05-2007, 09:55 AM

My other boat is a Suburban. ;D

I realize that may be more than you want, if so, get a Tahoe. Nothing pulls like a V-8.

Pipe_Dream · #30 04-05-2007, 09:55 AM

My other boat is a Suburban. ;D

I realize that may be more than you want, if so, get a Tahoe. Nothing pulls like a V-8.