Cylinder on a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

10

Asked by AngelaDenise01 Mar 26, 2018 at 11:50 AM about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

A cylinder in the motor is down. How
serious is that problem? How could it be
fixed? Would it be expensive? It’s my truck
still safe to drive?

4 Answers

103,085

Some engines can actually switch off cylinders, but yours won't run efficiently like those engines. If you haven't already, make sure fuel injector is unplugged, or you'll be dumping raw fuel into exhaust, or contaminating other cylinders causing severe knocking. You really want to diagnose why a cylinder is down, or problem can get worse and more expensive, especially if there's knocking.

3 people found this helpful.
10

Thank you guys! I’m so tired of this truck i just got the engine rebuild and spark plugs changed and found out that a cylinder isn’t working! I just purchased this truck last month on the 22nd and having all these problems!

1 people found this helpful.
103,085

Did a shop rebuild the motor? Take it back and ask them to look over their work.

11,555

Angela, these engines (I6) regularly get 200k-300k miles on them easy. I'd go back to the shop that rebuilt the engine, something isn't right.

Your Answer:

Trailblazer

Looking for a Used Trailblazer in your area?

CarGurus has 1,140 nationwide Trailblazer listings starting at $18,495.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    FJ4072
    Reputation
    7,680
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,180
  • #3
    bigdogracer
    Reputation
    2,750
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Blazer
17 Great Deals out of 828 listings starting at $21,977
Used Chevrolet Equinox
73 Great Deals out of 2,797 listings starting at $3,888
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
15 Great Deals out of 713 listings starting at $5,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
212 Great Deals out of 5,938 listings starting at $3,995
Used Toyota RAV4
77 Great Deals out of 2,041 listings starting at $3,499
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
107 Great Deals out of 3,249 listings starting at $4,995
Used Honda CR-V
84 Great Deals out of 3,826 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Explorer
84 Great Deals out of 1,989 listings starting at $2,999
Used Chevrolet Malibu
43 Great Deals out of 1,148 listings starting at $1,495
Used GMC Sierra 1500
131 Great Deals out of 6,881 listings starting at $3,975
Used Chevrolet Colorado
25 Great Deals out of 1,393 listings starting at $4,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.