Check a VIN

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 fuel system problems

94 complaints (40% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
94
of this car's complaints
40%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Storage: fuel gauge system
    3
  • Delivery: fuel pump
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 fuel system problems in other years

20022003200420052006

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel gauge 98Fuel pump 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Fuel level gauge system failureOpened April 25, 2011, closed September 23, 2011

The office of defects investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by General Motors (GM) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.General Motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.Most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.Less than 10 percent of theODI complaints involved an engine stall incident.During this investigation, GM developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.The bulletin was sent to dealers on August 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on August 15, 2011.See the investigative file for copies of GM's bulletin and owner letter.This preliminary evaluation is closed.

PE11014

Fuel Level Gauge System FailureOpened January 7, 2010, closed May 23, 2011

The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.

DP10001

What 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 109,000 miles · IN

Stop it starts jerking and check engine light flashs head went bad at 109 thosand miles

Filed Oct 12, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · OH

The whole instrument cluster does not work anymore, does not let me know how fast I'm going or how much fuel I have, oil pressure gauge doesn't work, temperature gauge doesn't work... Why hasn't this been recalled? This is very dangerous, considering I have 4 kids that are constantly in the car with me and I have no idea what is going on with my vehicle?? And it also tells me that my fuel level is low, even after I fill my tank. This seems like a very common problem in these vehicles, why has it not been considered a safety issue????

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Fuel system · KS

I bought 2005 chevrolet trailblazer and the fuel gauge is defective. It is crazy to hear beep sounding all the time telling me the gauge is empty when I know for sure is not. I wish it could be fixed, because I have many others things in my plate that need to worry, I really don't need another one.

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NE

My 2005 chevy trailblazer ext is leaking gas from the gas tank underneath the vehicle when the SUV is running.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

Electrical issues:vehicle dashboard lights will show door gate open, doom lights wil be on, ringing bell when the door would be open and yet its actually closed, as all continues to go at any given time when the vehicle is in movement. Speed odometer gage doesn't read when vehicle is in movement and the gas gage doesn't read the correct level of showing how much gas is in vehicle. This is a big safety issues cause it has me worried of not knowing how much gas I have before it runs out of gas risking myself and others because vehicle all of a suddenness loses speed and shuts down.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MI

Fuel gauge has been ready empty for several months. I looked on internet to see how to fix or possible problems. I noticed there was a letter sent years ago to the affect that gm would cover half the cost to repair, up to 10 years in service or 100,000 miles. When I contacted dealer the car was in service 10 years and 2 weeks and has 84,000 miles. I was informed gm will not help cover expense for repair do to time in service. I am questioning if this could become a recall or extended in service dating for this problem.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Airbags, Fuel system · 8,000 miles · OH

Passenger air bag light not working and coming on when no passage. Check engine light has been on since 2006. Seat belts in 2nd row seating don't lock. Radio broke 2006 replaced after fixed cd player will not play or eject. Air conditioner only blows out hot air after hundreds dollars to fix it. Both head lights blow out at least every 2 months they need replaced. Drivers side break light n tail light keep blowing went to auto store get more bulbs and the tail light caught on fire employees helped me and said they seen the trailblazers do it before due to water building up in it and that that's the reason the bulbs blow. Paid out 300$ in tickets cuz of them blowing n not knowing. The hot and cold air in second row don't blow out at all. A bike parked by me and my back window exploded. Windshield vision is cloudy. Gas gauge, speed ad temp gauge stopped working had replaced now battery gauge broke. Only 1, and 2 worked on heat control and 2 vents worked. Bottom of both sides of car rusted 2 years ago. I had it paid of in 3 years and wish these problems were made available before I did. I've already put thousands of dollars in it and the same thing breaks again and windows in front broke too.my blazer has bee in the garage since january cuz as soon as my husbands gets it out the shop it needs to go right back and we cant afford to fix it nomore I love my blazer and don't want him selling it or trading it in s if you have any advice that would help please tell me. I've been keeping it hoping to get it fixed again but I also have a disabled grandson and custody of a 2 year old that have apts n therapy 4 times a week and need a car but I love it and cant part with it. Please let me know if there a certain way to fix these problems I can do myself so I can keep it..thanks

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CA

Gas gauge, shoes it has a different amount of gas.. When turned off it can say its at 1/2 a tank, then when the engine is on it shows that car has 1 1/2 tanks of gas. Its not consistent and I always have to guess how much gas is in the car. Also the check light is always on. The gas tank has issues too.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · CA

The dash component went out, leaving all of the gauges broken, including the speedometer and gas gauge. Also, the fuel sensor is broken so in order to have a working gas gauge, both the dash system and the fuel sensor must be fixed. The doors lock automatically and sometimes won't unlock if they were locked when the car was turned off until the car is turned on again. It takes them 2 weeks to fix the problem!! Meanwhile, we have run out of gas, almost causing an accident, and continually have to gauge our speed by the speed of others around us, if we are lucky to be traveling where there are others who hopefully are doing the speed limit. It's going to cost about $1500 to fix it all and have a rental car for the 2 week period it takes them to fix it. It can't be fixed by a non-gm service center because gm has to reprogram the electrical system once it is fixed so it would then have to be towed to a gm dealer anyway and would cost even more. Meanwhile, we and those driving around us are at more risk because of these defects.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Fuel system · MI

Engine light comes on was told gas sensor was defective could harm engine rec'd notification from gm to repair would only pay half of the expense after 3 months same issue gm would not pay anything.

Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 fuel system

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 94 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370, 40% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

Other 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 problems

Electrical 101Lights 17Engine 14Visibility 12Acceleration 8Airbags 7Body 6Tires 5Transmission 5Locks 4Seats 3Steering 3Brakes 2Suspension 2Driver assistance 1Seat belts 1

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history