2021 Blazer 9 speed Transmission issue
#21
I think the Dealer which I purchased the Blazer isn't going to be able to help. The only thing the Dealer can do is help select a new Blazer or a new GM vehicle if GM is willing to give me $44K (my purchase price) towards a vehicle that doesn't have that 9 speed tranny. I don't feel confident that 9 speed FWD is reliable. Maybe the 10 speed RWD in the Tahoe or Silverado have a better reliability. I just want my money back per the Lemon Law.
#22
You might want to talk to a manager. If you are a customer in good standing, sometimes the dealer can contact GM on your behalf. GM bought back my 2017 Yukon with the lousy 8 speed trans. My dealer helped quite a bit with dealing with GM. Rather than cashing out I opted for a new car. That way you don't have to pay sales tax again (depending on the rules in your state). California is the worst for taxes.
Good luck.
Good luck.
#23
GM sent me the offer is writing and it's different than what I thought I heard on the phone call. The written offer is better. Option 1: A New 2023 Blazer similarly packaged. Option 2: A FULL Refund of my purchase price. This is different from what I heard on the phone call. I thought I heard "trade-in value" which is much less than Full Refund. Here is the kicker. Both options have a "Usage Fee" called the Song Beverly Act which charges me for usage of my car and the formula is miles on my car/120,000 times the purchase price, so in my case with 6200 miles, it would cost me around $2200 for the new blazer or my refund will be 2200 less. The best value would be to pick out a new blazer or see if I can select another vehicle like a Tahoe and use the new blazer value towards that Tahoe. Of course, I would need to pay extra because the vehicles differ in base price. So, I have options to work with. GM will set me up with a dealer to negotiate the trade. This might be a good opportunity to get into a RWD V8 instead of his untrustworthy FWD transmission in the Blazer. More updates to come.
#24
The usage charge for mileage is common. I experience the same parameters during the GM sanctioned trade for my Yukon Denali for the current Tahoe Premium. So far I haven't experienced any significant problems with my 9 speed trans in our Blazer Premier. Once in a while it will "clunk" when stopping and the trans downshifting. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I can't believe American car manufacturers can't make a reliable trans. I looked at a Mazda SUV. Mazda makes their own transmissions, and they are rock solid.
Good luck with your shopping
I can't believe American car manufacturers can't make a reliable trans. I looked at a Mazda SUV. Mazda makes their own transmissions, and they are rock solid.
Good luck with your shopping
#25
Turned in my '21 Blazer and picked up this Tahoe. Blazer with front wheel drive was my mistake and now I'm a RWD guy for good. The Lemon Law process with GM was easy. Just don't get a lawyer. They work with the customer and offer a good deal on another GM vehicle. I just hope I don't need to go through that process again.
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