2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 8, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 81,000 miles · VA

I have 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 4wd ext ls 4.2 liter. I noticed over past 3 years that I be at drive through for burgers and etc. The car would cut off. I did not think much of it at the time. It has gotten critically worse. It would cut off in middle of the highway, drive throughs and etc. During the past two years I have re the luster and over head dome light flicker. Head lights very dim on driving also I have replaced on this vehicle the fuel throttle and sensor, a crank sensor a cam sensor, a temp sensor 4 power steering pumps new the power steering rack and assembly wheel hubs and bearings, all new coils spark plugs, belt idle pulley power steering pulley change oil every 3,000 miles air filter change battery, updated soft ware, flush fuel system, service the air condition replaced rear shocks, gm relaced pulley on engine 2010 replaced the pvc hose flush radiator and brake system, rotation and alignment done every 5000 miles, replaced headlight low beam bulbs and left tail light assembly and lens, I had it to chevrolet private mechanic garage and nothing is reading wrong also notice the ECM not storing the service engine light stay a microsecond on. This highly dangerous can stal or quit and be run over on highway. I noticed on the web on cars complaint.com amany people have cmplainted this issue.chevrolet had investigated ths issue aaaaand no resolve. I felt the vehihicle may have a short r a bad alternator or starter. .vehivle was sitting at intersection I noticed it tries to stall on driving also. All records are with car.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Transmission · 223,000 miles · MO

On july 29, 2015 I exited the freeway, and suddenly my 2005 chevy trailblazer ext 4.2l began to stall and would not proceed upon acceleration. After calling the gm corporate office, I asked if there was a possible warranty on the vehicles transmission, they stated "no"... However, the representative did tell me that my used 2005 trailblazer ext did have the transmission replaced in 2007. This is 2 years after the vehicle hit the road spanking brand new. There has to be a problem with the chevy trailblazers transmission. I ended up spending a total of $1,600.00 for a rebuilt transmission. I am now looking to possibly trade my trailblazer in soon. Looking at the complaints here in this forum regarding the failure of the chevy trailblazer transmission is ridiculous. Gm refuses to own up to their mistake. It would be nice to see the federal safety agency get strict with automotive manufacturers. What will it take before someone listens to the consumer, a death? That could have easily been my fate; luckily, it happened when exiting the freeway.

Filed Aug 20, 2012 · Fuel system · 109,500 miles · GA

Fuel gauge will read wrong. The gauge will suddenly drop down to empty and then will slowly start to rise back up after sitting on empty for a while. Also my vehicle will just stall out at red lights or when I am stopped in traffic. I will have to put my car into park and restart it quite often. This is obviously a major problem and there should be some recalls on this. This is a safety issue. I have read of peoples cars stalling out while they are driving down the highway and am personally scared of this happening to me while I am transporting my children around.

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · PA

Gas guage reads empty even though full tank, battery and temp gauge also go up and down, check engine light is on. I know of more than 8 people with similar vehicles of different model years with same issue. Chevy sent a letter saying that they would pay 50% for the repair of the of the instrument cluster if the vehicle had less than 120,00 miles or was 10 years old or less. My vehicle now has 146,000 miles, but the problem started a year ago when there were only approx. 120,000 miles on it. I feel that this is a safety issue being that my wife transports my children in this vehicle and should I neglect to tell her she needs fuel, she runs the risk of being stranded somewhere with my family, or worse on a heavily traveled road where the vehicle could stall with no warning. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · IL

2005 trailblazer fuel gauge not properly working.when SUV is filled with gasoline it will indicate the tank is empty. Then after filling it will jump from half to empty not properly reading has cause me to run out of gas several times. Almost caused an accident do to a complete stall on the interstate. Really concerned and feel this should be addressed by gm before someone is seriously injured or possible killed.

Filed May 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · MA

In 2009, I noticed significant drops in the fuel level leading me to think people were stealing gas from my tank from my 2005 trailblazer ext. After installing a locking gas cap I realized it was a malfunction, not theft. A couple of months later the fuel gauge would not rise above 1/4 tank even when full, but spends most of its time on empty. I have stalled while driving twice because I can only estimate how much gas I have by the trip odometer. In april 2011 I learned about this investigation.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Fuel system · MI

I have had a faulty gas gauge for more than a year; when I fill up my tank it always says I am on "e." this is very dangerous, I am always afraid of running out and stalling, etc. I was quoted $1200 for this repair which I don't have. I need help asap.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · PA

The car has stalled shut down twice, once at a stop sign and the other while pulling into traffic. Mechanic can find nothing wrong with the vehicle. There is no computer generated codes to indicate a problem. The gas gauge has pretty much failed, will only read between 1/4 and empty. Unknown if this is related, but have been told other drivers have experienced the same thing with this make and model.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 74,000 miles · NY

I have had the following problems with my 2005 chevy trailblazer ext ls: 2008: fuel sensor failure, running board fell off 2009: head and tail lights going out frequently, windows would get stuck- could not go up or down- all dash lights flashing, car stalling out- needed circuit board replaced. Anti-theft non-functioning. 2010:windshield wipers will not shut off(replaced display board), idle pulley needs to be replaced , 4x4 running rough and making a sound,speedometer non-functioning, radio stopped working,glove box lock broke, heat/AC stopped working first on blowers 4& 5 then stopped completely I have not been able to afford to fix all these repairs, as it exceeds $2,000. Car is over warranty and was brought used from a former gm dealer at under 50k. I contacted gm in november 2010 and they stated that they my vehicle was out of warranty and they could not assist me. Gm initiated contact in december of 2010 and told me to get a full diagnosis of the problems and stated that it was ok to go to the former gm dealer. I paid over $100 for this diagnosis and they stated that my vehicle was out of warranty and they cannot provide any assistance whatsoever.

Filed Dec 8, 2010 · Fuel system, Lights · 86,000 miles · OH

I requests that the federal safety agency open an investigation into the performance/reliability of the fuel level sensor installed in model year 2005 chevrolet trailblazer vehicles. I allege that the fuel tank level sensor is defective and could result in a subject vehicle running out of fuel, stall, and being rear ended by another vehicle. I also allege that the rear center brake light cover assembly located above the rear hatch on these vehicles routinely fails resulting in the assembly falling off of the truck and would cause damage to another vehicle driving behind the trailblazer.

Filed Jul 29, 2010 · Fuel system · 59,980 miles · IN

On july 3, 2010 I bought a used 2005 chevy trailblazer. The vehicle had not been in my possession for a few days when I noticed that the gas measurement could not be right. I refilled it several times. Then, after refill, it still showed zero. It is extremely difficult, inconvenient and dangerous to have to count miles, as a parent with a small child its almost impossible. The car ran out of gas on the way to a family funeral. Fortunately I was able to get over off of the highway. This is an extremely hazardous and it seems that gm should issue a recall for product defect. On a highway situation, the accident ensuing from a stalled car could be fatal.

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 63,728 miles · NC

2005 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge flucxuating even when there is a full tank of gas. This can cause the vehicle to stop, stall, cause an accident. Causing extra amounts of money to put in the tank when not really necessary. There have been more than enough complaints regarding this issue, and should not take someone getting hurt in order for the recall to be passed. You expect us to pay $800-900 to have it repaired but when it is recalled, it will take months to even get refunded for the $$ we paid out for the problem. I didn't have an accident, however, I did have my small children in the car when it stopped in 90 degree weather in charlotte nc. We had to wait for over an hour for help to arrive.