Speedometer first showed speed of 60 when sitting still. I turned off the engine, restarting it 3 times and the speedometer reset. But a few days later it once again stuck and I had just started it. This time at 48 at all times whether the engine is on or off, idling of traveling. It continues to be stuck at 48 at all times, never decreasing or increasing.
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer acceleration problems
76 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 76
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Cruise control2
- Accelerator pedal2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Trailblazer acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rpm, gas, and voltage meter are not reading properly at all. Everywhere u go everytime u start the truck up it does not read properly.
Driving in city speedomoter quit working properly. Dont know what speed is while driving car has 33000 miles, has not been driven in 3 years as it was my fathers and he no longer drives as he is 97 years old
Instrument panel cluster doesn't work and I don't even know my speed
I can't tell if my tank is full or empty
As of 2011 (while driving on freeways in multiple occasions) I've been having electrical issues such as my fuel level gage would read full and vehicle would shut off cause no gas in tank, air bags sensor would show it on when no one is sitting in the passenger seat, and there are some electrical issues on driver seat controls not working, dash board gages not showing readings while vehicle is in motion (rmp, speedometer, oil, gas).
The speedometer doesnt work.
The speedometer has become unreliable; it sticks / jerks while driving after which it does not display an accurate speed. I've had my speedometer read 30mph while completely stopped. It has a greater tendency to stick around 50-60mph. Repeatedly starting the engine, causing the speedometer to go through its reset cycle will move the needle back to 0mph in approximately 5mph increments for every start. This only provides a bit of reliability for short trips.
Car will not accelerate. Revs up really high without acceleration.
First my rear wiper and rear washer stopped working but when you turn the button it sounds like it wants to go. Second my speedometer is all over the board. Sometimes it runs low, sometimes it's higher and at times it just won't move. It has also been off the board pointer down at the prnd321. Third my oil gauge stopped working.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer acceleration
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 76 complaints about the acceleration of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have the most acceleration problems?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2005 (76 complaints), 2004 (38 complaints) and 2003 (25 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Electrical 617Fuel system 611Lights 143Engine 74Airbags 70Transmission 51Visibility 45Brakes 29Body 27Steering 20Seat belts 12Tires 11Driver assistance 8Suspension 7Seats 6Locks 4Wheels 3
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