Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT check engine light comes on

Filed May 1, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

My key will not come out of the ignition I had to unscrew and remove the bottom of my steering to push the button also all of my instrument gauge do not work including the speedometer and all gauges so I never know my temperature or fuel level, oil pressure they all are not working properly my speedometer only works sometimes. Also my engine is runny rough and I hear a vibration and ticking. My check engine light is and I'm getting code saying theres a leak in the fuel evap system. I have searched the internet and everyone has the same problems with their 2003 trailblazers. Why isn't chevrolet recalling these problems its fustrating they want several hundreds of dollars I cannot afford

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 155,000 miles · NY

The check engine light went on and there was a strong gas odor. Gas had also previously spilled out when fuelung.

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · CT

The federal safety agency action number : pe07014 occurred on my vehicle around november 2014. The problem presented as p0442 cel and odor of gas after parking in garage. Gm has indicated because the special consideration allowance has expired, despite the low mileage they will do nothing. This vehicle was purchased new in august 2003. I do not understand why gm was not compelled to issue a safety recall due to the risk of gas leaking. I would appreciate assistance to get gm to minimally provide defective parts replacement, due to the know manufacturing defect in the gas tank.

Filed Feb 17, 2014 · Fuel system · 117,150 miles · NJ

My check engine turned on inside the car it was smelling like gas . I went to a local shop they did a diagnostic test and its a fuel tank leak . Its leaking right were the fuel goes in the tank . I called chevrolet and they said there is no recall . But I found a recall for this vehicle action #eao7009.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Fuel system · AL

We have had this vehicle in the chevrolet dealer shop several times over the past few years. Twice it was sent with the engine light on and came back to us with the same light still on. As a matter of fact, the last issue that was repaired had to be fixed two more times by my husband. The dealer repairman told my husband what to do in case it happened again. $800 later, it has happened twice. Also, the last time it came back from the dealer, the gas gauge had stopped working. I have been tracking miles to keep from running out of gas; however, I have still run out of gas five times! As a busy mom, keeping up with gallons and mileage becomes too much of a hassle. I'm driving (stop and go) 300+ miles a week. We haven't taken it back to the dealer because our income has suffered a loss over the past six months; therefore, we have been dealing with the problem. This is obviously a problem with a lot of 2006 trailblazers. I am asking for help because I'm tired of running out of gas.

Filed Sep 26, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · GA

All gauges on control panel not working, but all service lights come on check engine, ABS seat belt, reduce power, battery lights. Speed and fuel are impossible to know as well as warnings to observe from lights. 2004 chevrolet trailblazer, speedometer will show a faster speed than you moving or will go to 0 while on the freeway. The tach has the same problem. This is a serious safety issue and it should be recalled now. I heard that they had the same issue on pick-ups and they were recalled. Most instrument backlights have burned out preventing the speedometer and other gauges from being seen at night. Very dangerous. Quick search on internet results in a severe epidemic of this problem with all gm SUV's. A class action lawsuit resulted in a nationwide recall for this problem for all similar vehicles but not the chevy trailblazer or gmc envoy. This seems to be a criminal act by gm. Something needs to be done to protect owners of these vehicles. Driving down highway headlights go out..while driving at night the low beam lights went out, I had to drive home with high beams on, http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2004/chevrolet/trailblazer/electrical+system check out all these other complaints there are hundreds of them and I am one of many. This is so dangerous and a safety hazard to others as well, please get us a recall on these cars the expenses are tremendous.

Filed Sep 2, 2012 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · UT

I just gased the chevrolet trailblazer and was driving down the road and we could smell gas did not think much of it because we just got gas then the check engine light came on it was a po442 code evaporative emission control small leak detected so I have been smelling gas off and on and keep getting the po442 code. So I go buy a vent valve solenoid and put it on clear the code I notice gas around the intake pipe on the gas tank so I take a closer look and its broke half way around the filler neck and this is a recall on certain VIN #s but mine is not included in this recall I think it should be when you are dealing with fuel and the amount of fuel that can leak out this can be a fire hazard for sure I think gm needs to step up and take care of this problem on all vehicles that have this problem instead of picking an choosing certain VIN #s.

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · WI

Most recent is a driver's side door/window controls that have completely stopped working. Controls have been sporadic for over a month and have now, and it stopped completely with the window in the down position. I have been lucky not to experience the burning/melting issue others have before it stopped working all together - but my window is now in the down position and cannot be closed. In addition to the door/window controls, the rear window wiper stopped working about a year ago, the fuel sensor went out over a year and a half ago so tank always registers empty and check engine light is always on. (I have received the offer from chevy to have the fuel sensor repaired, but because I will be responsible for half of the repair costs, I have yet to have it done -- chevy should pay 100%, not 50%). I've already replaced the tie rods about a year ago, but was just told that they need to be replaced again. I've had issues with the car violently shaking @ 60 MPH shortly after I bought it (used) from a dealer. After quite the run around and four extended stays at the dealers repair shop it was magically taken care of after I threatened to file "lemon law" paperwork. I'm just done. *tr the consumer stated shortly after, the windows controls for the other three windows began to work again sporadically, except for the driver's window which was propped closed. On occasion, when the driver's side widow button was touched my mistake, the window would move slightly until being stopped by the 2x4. The consumer finally had the recall repairs done, after waiting on the parts. The dealer removed the 2x4 from the driver's side and the consumer was charged $105.55 to get the window operational again. Updated 05/23/13

Filed May 5, 2012 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · PA

Issue originally occurring in 2008. Speedometer failed...first getting stuck then not returning to zero. When turning vehicle on again, speedometer would sporadically work, then get stuck, then stay on zero. Brought to 2 chevy dealerships while still under warranty (purchased extended warranty on date of purchase) and was told "the problem could not be reproduced", so nothing could be done. The problem was intermittent, as well as "service engine light" going on for periods of time ....again checked by gm dealerships and other mechanics but nothing found. Here we are in 2012, I recently started driving this vehicle again as my husband was driving it and apparently didn't mind the speedometer not working at times, but, with his unexpected death in november, and my son away at college, I had planned to give the vehicle to my son to take to college, but no speedometer is definitely a problem. As I am researching this issue I am seeing many consumers have had the same experience. Why has this not been a recall by gm. There are claims of other mechanics being able to repair this issue at a pretty hefty cost. I am in no position to pay for a repair of something that should have been taken care of under the warranty we purchased, which, by the way was not cheap. Is not safety something gm has on its' priority list. Driving with no ability to know how fast or slow you are traveling is definitely an issue. I request an investigation be launched to determine the cause of this defect, which I have no doubt will result in a gm recall to repair this safety issue.

Filed May 2, 2012 · Engine, Wheels · NJ

I was wondering how come there hasn't been a recall for the chevy trailblazer ext for the throttle body. I see that they have recalls on other chevy cars with the same issue. This is a very dangerous issue as when this goes you have a reduce engine light that comes on. Which I didn't know what that meant until my car wasn't going any more than 20 MPH. This is very dangerous to be on the road like I was and can't speed up or better yet trying to turn when you don't have the power to do so. Also, I see that there were also alot of issues with the speedometer. Which also I had that problem has to pay too much money to get this fixed. As how they would say their are manufacture parts which definitely hurts your pockets. If they know that they have these issues they really need to rectify because both of these issues cause some serious problems on the road. I know they are wear and tear on cars / trucks but if you have too many people having the same problems I think they should do something to resolve these issues.