I have a 2005 Chevy trailblazer LS the water pump is changed the coolest is a good color the thermostat is good and it's not vapor locked and it still dramatically overheats what's wrong with my vehic

Asked by Crystal Jul 13, 2018 at 01:10 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2005 Chevy trailblazer LS the water
pump is changed the coolest is a good color
the thermostat is good and it's not vapor
locked and it still dramatically overheats
what's wrong with my vehicle

2 Answers

101,635

Make sure all the air is out of the cooling system, fans are working, serpentine belt is tight. Squeeze hoses when engine is running and feel for proper pressure. Check hose to overflow bottle, any cracks can prevent it from sucking in coolant as needed. Check radiator cap as well, those usually need to be replaced every few years as well. Back to the fans, if they aren't coming on when they're supposed to, check fan controller, ECM, or engine coolant temp sensor. If still no luck, dig deeper, check radiator for flow, test coolant with "Block Tester" for a blown head gasket that may be causing overheating.

2 people found this helpful.

Check the fan relay, does your truck have a clutch fan? Even if you do have a clutch fan there is a fan relay replace it see if your problem is fixed.it fixed my overheating problem

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    FJ4072
    Reputation
    7,480
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,180
  • #3
    bigdogracer
    Reputation
    2,740
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Blazer
732 Great Deals out of 14,405 listings starting at $4,495
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,094 Great Deals out of 129,935 listings starting at $900
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,033 Great Deals out of 20,895 listings starting at $1,000
Used Chevrolet Equinox
2,652 Great Deals out of 49,861 listings starting at $999
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,555 Great Deals out of 50,376 listings starting at $500
Used Toyota RAV4
1,968 Great Deals out of 28,608 listings starting at $1,200
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,251 Great Deals out of 59,078 listings starting at $2,999
Used Ford Explorer
2,117 Great Deals out of 62,746 listings starting at $825
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,149 Great Deals out of 18,199 listings starting at $1,550
Used Honda CR-V
1,953 Great Deals out of 41,268 listings starting at $1,050
Used Dodge Durango
817 Great Deals out of 21,614 listings starting at $550

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer For Sale
10 Great Deals out of 14,567 listings starting at $20,395
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer For Sale
189 Great Deals out of 3,046 listings starting at $17,085
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer For Sale
94 Great Deals out of 1,179 listings starting at $16,484
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer For Sale
135 Great Deals out of 2,235 listings starting at $13,690
2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer For Sale
13 listings starting at $2,495

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.