2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer: fuel pump failure

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 Jan 23, 2015 · Fuel system · OH

Everytime I fill up my truck my gas needle go to empty . Now it's stay on empty.. I had ran out of gas twice . The first time I ran out of gas I was in columbus,ohio . I had an 1998 blazer and I had to get an new fuel pump cause the gas gauge was in the fuel pump . Something need to be done about this.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 3,000 miles · PA

I am the owner of a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer with 32,000 miles. I purchased the truck new from the dealer. Over the few years that I have owned the vehicle, I have been faced with a multitude of issues. My first problem became the AC lines. They began to leak due to rust, which was not covered under the 7 year, 70,000 mile warranty. Next the exhaust manifold began to leak. The cost was covered under the warranty; however, the dealer managed to break the bolts that hold the manifold to the engine. The breakage was not covered, and therefore, I had to pay. Following these two issues, I noticed rust all over the undercarriage. In the past three years, after my warranty expired, I had to fix the following items due to the rust: the power steering coil, rear end, transmission, fuel pump, power steering lines, power steering pump, rack and pinion, front wheel bearings, and a fuel gage recall from gm. In addition, I avoid using low 4-wheel drive, because the vehicle gets stuck in that gearing.

Filed Mar 15, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · MN

My trailblazer 2005 would be driving down the street at about 25 to 30 miles, then my engine would just turn off with out any warning, am afraid it will happen again but this time when am in the highways going 60 miles on the highway I seen that is not just my vehicle that has happened to and even the fuel pump has gave up with out no answer, the gm or chevrolet dealership don't have a clue why this is happening. It will be really helpful if you guys look into this before someone gets hurt on this malfunction. I really appreciate for taking your time. Sincerely, chevrolet trailblazer driver

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 91,800 miles · PA

Driver side master power window switch does not work the driver side window at all! Out of the blue this stopped working. Further research shows that the 2006-2007 models were recalled not the 2005! Really, this car is "currently registered in a cold weather state which uses salt to clear the roads" (direct quote from general motors and isuzu recall 258,000 suvs, the associated press, august 19, 2012) since 12/2005 which is when the vehicle was purchased. Just because my vehicle did not have a fire "yet" but I have the "exact" problem which arose before these vehicles did catch fire, mine is not recalled? Not only was the transmission recalled in 2008, I had a problem with the "blower motor" not working when you turn on the heat. You could only turn on the heat to no. 4. The truck was taken for service on 1/10/06, 1/30/06, 2/7/06 and 2/17/06 which was not even 2 mo. After purchasing said vehicle before the problem was corrected. In 11/06 the "fuel pump module" was replaced and covered "only" because I had the extended warranty and I had to pay the $100.00 deductible, because I had gas but it was not registering. Again, I continue to have this problem. When calling gm on 7/24/13 about the window switch recall, I now find out that there is a "special coverage" for the "fuel level sensor". This is covered until 7/24/14, per gm (866‑694‑6546), unless you have more than 120,000 something miles. Was not sure of the mileage exactly since mine is below that figure. The window switch is a serious malfunction that needs to be covered in "all years" of this vehicle. While sitting at a red light with your foot on the brake, the vehicle will just rev up and want to take off. I guess this isn't a "big deal" either. You can't even listen to the radio to distract you with all these problems going on because the radio only comes out of "one" speaker! Go figure, it is gm!

Filed May 14, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · MS

2005 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fuel gauge sensor issues. *smd the consumer state the first time the fuel gauge starting acting erratic was in 2007. The dealer informed his wife, the vehicle had ran out of gas, even though the gauge indicated there was 1/2 tank of gas. The consumer stated he continues to experience an erratic behavior of the fuel pump and the low fuel indicator light illuminated. The latest preliminary diagnosis was the vehicle was unable to sustain an idle, because of the erratic fuel pressure (fuel pump). The consumer also stated the vehicle has electrical problems and the oil pressure gauge was inoperative.

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge read inaccurately numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump and/or the computer chip that controls the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The dealer offered to cover half the cost of the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2012 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · OR

The fuel pump assembly went out. Car completely died. It's an $1,100 fix and I've been hearing that this is a known problem with the trailblazer. No noted recall yet. Wanted to report the problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2012 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · WA

My fuel sensor and fuel pump have stopped working on my vehicle. I would like to have this fixed but I don't have the $1100.00 to pay for it.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled because there was no fuel in the fuel tank. The contact also stated that prior to the failure, the fuel gauge displayed a reading indicating that fuel was present in the fuel tank. Roadside assistance appeared on the scene to refuel the vehicle and the contact was able to continue driving.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions, where the fuel sending unit and fuel pump sensor were replaced. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 09/28/2011 *ln

Filed Aug 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact sated that the fuel gauge failed and the gauge would read empty whether the fuel tank was full or empty. The contact reset the trip computer to be able to determine when the vehicle would run out of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the fuel pump sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Fuel system · FL

I have a 2005 chevy trailblazer. I purchased said vehicle at the end of july-beginning of august 2007. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of owning a chevy due to not having any issues...well that was until december 2009. I began noticing that my gas gauge was malfunctioning. I would fill up the tank but it would read empty, and that problem has been ongoing since my discovery. I currently have to read my mileage to know when to put gas in my tank. Additionally, I have ran out of gas twice and both times putting myself in harms way and damaging my fuel pump (which is costly). Just two days ago I ran out of gas on a busy street, I didn't panic, but I was a bit nervous. I hit the hazards, and pulled up my emergency brake (because brakes and steering wield froze up). The vehicle behind me slammed on breaks just missing me by inches. This is no way to live and drive. I'm scared to go out of town or take back roads because I may give out of gas in an area where there is no cell phone tower or low to no signals. This has put me in a very bad space.