2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer: check engine light

Filed Jun 28, 2020 · Fuel system · NY

The gas gauge shows empty even after the tank is filled. Other 2005 trailblazer models have had a recall on this issue regarding the gas gauge and sensor but my model did not. It also causes the check engine light to come on after putting fuel in the gas tank. The gas gauge shows empty at all times ( when your moving, and stationary). Not accurately knowing how much gas is the vehicle can cause you to stall out while on city streets or on the highway driving 60 MPH.

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · IN

Gauges (fuel, battery and oil) quit working. So now the check engine light is on.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Engine · 173,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH and shut down at a slight elevation. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred two days after the vehicle was purchased from an independent mechanic. The contact called the mechanic and was informed that the vehicle would be picked up for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not called and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

I have a 2005 tb ls, and it's a pos. As soon as I drove off the lot I've had nothing but issues. My brakes pulsate, go to the floor, get stiff as a board, basically they don't work. I have to pump the brakes quickly in an effort to avoid a crash. I filled the gas tank to full, huge mistake. The moment I did that the check engine light has flashed and sporadic idling. It has a loud whine under the hood, front turn signals and hazard flasher randomly stopped working. Car will die if I run the A/C for more then 15 mins. It will pull to either side when I apply my brakes. I have always kept up with proper maintenance, tune up, etc. This is absolutely terrible, that so many have the same [xxx] issues and yet chevy will not recognize/take responsibility for their obvious flaws and lack of mechanical knowledge..I just want out of this [xxx] lease and a replacement car!!! Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 178,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled afterwards. After approximately two minutes, the vehicle started normally. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the diagnosis was that the ABS sensor, the oxygen sensor, the brake pads, the cluster module and the fuel sender lever had to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 58,584 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the speedometer failed. In addition, the rear hatch lock failed causing the contact to be unable to unlock the rear hatch and the front rotors failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the power steering pump and the front rotors. The speedometer and rear hatch were not repaired. The contact also stated that there was a strong abnormal odor present inside the vehicle and the engine warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,584.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · MD

The engine light constantly comes on even after I had a tune up. I had diagnostics done and there is some type of fuel misfire. Two winters straight I have had issues with the power steering lines bursting and replaced 3 times. The speedometer malfunctions, most of the time it just stays at zero. If gm uses a lot of the same parts to make multiple models why has the 2005 trailblazer not been recalled? I was told the gm envoy has the same engine and other inner workings as my trailblazer so why wouldn't their recalls apply to my vehicle especially if I may be having the same issues.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 98,000 miles · ID

Multiple times while driving the headlights will malfunction and turn on and off, at random driving speeds under many different conditions. I continued to drive the trailblazer even after this occurred. Just not as often. If the heater was on while driving and the headlights would short the heater would stop and then turn back on. The fan turns on at random, first it turns on when driving at random times. The fan will turn on at random times with a higher speed and sound. I have had the inspection completed multiple times with a mechanic re-assuring the issue although it has been happening frequently. The check engine light is on all the time due to computer error and is a $500.00 fix. This has all happened and been reported within the first year I bought the vehicle from kendal motors in lewiston idaho. I find that the amount of work to fix this vehicle is overwhelming and to see that this vehicle was under 100.000 miles is financially distressing. I have already had the fuel pump portion removed and fixed twice, I had to purchase a locking cap. The stereo repeatedly jams with new cd's even.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Engine · 150,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. Within five minutes, the vehicle restarted but the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 123,000 miles · NC

The check engine light comes on&off a lot right after fueling, I took it to the gmc dealership&had the camshaft replaced because it kept cutting off every time I turned a curve.I tried to show or tell them about this gmc recall letter I got on my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer, but they said that it didn't apply because of the mileage&I told them the car is not 10yrs old& the paper is saying 10yrs/120,00 miles& for me to take it to the dealership so that the manger can send my bill & receipt in for reimbursement they wouldn't do it.I guess because I'm a woman.driving to work on the interstate the car shut completely off. The car was still moving when all of a sudden all the lights and gauge's lit up and the car cut off. It did not lock up so I was able to steer it from the middle lane of a three lane interstate highway to the grass on the side without getting killed or hurting someone else.I had just filled it up with gas with a quarter of a tank from the full line. Once I got the car to a complete stop and thanking god that this was not tragic,I put the car in park and waited a few minutes before starting it back up. It started back up as if nothing had happened. I took it to auto zone to get a free diagnostic check&it showed that nothing was wrong. A few weeks later after I would cut the car off the air conditioning would not stop&the engine light constantly comes on every other time I hit the brakes. I had to keep taking out fuse #35 to get it to stop even after the car was cut off just so the battery won't run down. Took it to the dealership and was charged an arm&leg to get it fixed. I showed them the recall letter again and they said it was too late for them or myself to do anything about it. I have all of my receipts & the letter from gmc about the recalls.im sure my vehicle fits in there somewhere with these problems& truly would like 4 them 2 give my free car.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 62,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes failed. The failure occurred intermittently for three years. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The window regulator, battery cable, tank level sensor, clutch fan, serpentine belt, tight outer tie rod, hood latch,water pump, were all replaced. Also, the rotors were warped, due to rust by climate, the rear brakes pads were worn and had to be replaced. The front rotors were machined. There was an intermittent surge after accelerating from a stop. There was a squealing noise coming from the brakes. The passenger side brake lights were blowing out. The tail light circuit board was replaced. The check engine light illuminated, due to a faulty emission vent valve and hose assembly. The ABS was engaging, when coming to a stop. Updated 10/01/14

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

My trail blazer check engine light stays on we cannot reset it. The full gauge says it has more gas then what it does, I have to guess to avoid running our of gas. Speedometer stops working then it fixes its self. The radio and lights sometimes stay on, and kills my battery.